The hardware is not the problem imho. You can even play it without any special hardware, just on any PC/Mac with Chrome. Even controllers are mostly optional. F

The hardware is not the problem imho. You can even play it without any special hardware, just on any PC/Mac with Chrome. Even controllers are mostly optional. For me the problem is investing in a game library. Most AAA games have to be purchased at full price or a meagre discount. It's cheaper to wait a little and buy them on disc second hand. I bought a few games, but mostly cheap indy ones. The one full price game I bought was Cyberpunk, but that came with a free controller and Chromecast Ultra. So even if the game sucked or Stadia was not it, I would still have a decent controller and new Chromecast. For me the most value is in the Pro subscription. I like to subscribe off and on when I feel like it or when there is a game added that I like. There are some decent games in there for the kids as well. If they focus on getting a better indy catalog with maybe even some AAA games in there. I would probably keep subscribed all year.