Google Stadia is now available on LG smart TVs running webOS 5.0 or later. For those unfamiliar, Stadia is Google's cloud-gaming platform that enables users to play a decent selection of games without needing all the extra hardware or processing power. The service simply streams the game from the cloud to a compatible computer, tablet, phone or, in this case, a smart TV.
With its OLED TV lineup, LG makes some of the best TVs on the market. OLED televisions allow for unrivaled contrast ratios with incredibly deep blacks and low latency, and the company's latest models are capable of 4K Dolby Vision at up to 120 fps. That's not to say that OLED is perfect, it's not. It has burn-in issues if the same image is displayed over long periods of time. OLED TVs can also struggle with brightness, often not getting brighter than 4-500 nits, even in HDR mode. For some, however, the contrast ratios and dynamic range of OLED TVs are worth the tradeoffs.
As noted in the press release, Google Stadia is now available on LG smart TVs running webOS 5.0 or later. This enables gamers to play games directly on one of the company's TVs without the need for powerful hardware. Simply pick up a Google Stadia controller, download the Stadia app from the LG Web store, and start gaming. For those that have Stadia Pro, the app will support up to 4K HDR at 60 fps and the full 5.1 surround sound experience. The combination of a 4K LG OLED TV and Stadia Pro makes will likely make for a killer gaming setup.
Nvidia's GeForce Now is also available on LG TVs, but is limited to 1080p SDR at 60 fps. Nvidia's implementation is also more limited in device support, considering it requires the LG television to be a 2021 or newer model. To be fair, Nvidia's app launched in beta, so the company likely plans on adding full 4K HDR streaming support at some point in the future.
Whether opting for Stadia or GeForce Now, it's good that more cloud-gaming applications are becoming natively available on smart TVs. For casual gamers, who may not want to fire up a PC or play using a keyboard and mouse, the ability to simply game directly on the TV is likely to be a great option. Both services do make it as easy as picking up a controller and playing, so long as the user has a fast and reliable enough internet connection. For those with slower internet or flaky Wi-Fi, Google Stadia may not offer the greatest experience, regardless of whether it's being used on an LG TV or any other device.
Source: PRNewswire
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