Little by little, Google’s game streaming service is establishing itself in the market. It is costing him, but the giant continues to offer free games every month with its monthly payment modality so that users feel more interested and curiosity continues to grow towards this streaming game. Stadia will also have a free version called Stadia Base that can be accessed by all users, but what differences does it have with the paid version Stadia Pro ?
Pro and Base, what can I play with Stadia?
Based on the fact that we already know how this streaming game works and that there are several options on the market, today we are going to tell you what options are available within the proposal created by Google with Stadia. Basically, the two modes are differentiated by price: one is paid (monthly) and the other is free). As you will understand, this simple and effective difference implies a series of functions and qualities that only those users who pay for the service will be able to enjoy, so we will discuss them below.
What you can do with Stadia
Whether you have one type of subscription or another, with Stadia Pro and Stadia Base you will be able to play all the games that are in the service’s library. There will be no exclusives or restrictions of any kind.
Of course, all games are purchased. The library is not free, so you have to buy the game you want to play to add it to your personal library. The games have a price similar to the official launch price with which we can find them in stores.
No installation of any kind is required. Once you have purchased the game, simply select it and start playing immediately.
Differences between Stadia Pro and Stadia Base
The main differences that exist between both modalities focus on the quality of streaming, although as we will see later, the monthly payment is also accompanied by some incentives in the form of free games.
| Stadia Pro | Stadia Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 9.99 euros per month | Free |
| Maximum streaming quality | 4K | 1080p |
| Refresh rate | 60 images per second | 60 images per second |
| Sound | 5.1 Surround | Stereo |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Purchase of games | Yes, from the Stadia library | Yes, from the Stadia library |
| Free monthly games | Yes | No |
| Exclusive discounts in the general catalog | Yes | No |
| Data consumption | Up to 20GB per hour | Up to 12.6 GB per hour |
Advantages of having Stadia Pro
As we have previously mentioned, the advantages of having the paid version of Stadia will allow you to enjoy higher quality streaming, reaching 4K resolutions and surround sound, but we will also have these two advantages related to the game library:
We will receive monthly games completely free of charge. These games will always be kept available so that everyone with a Stadia Pro account can play whenever they want.
Stadia Base users will not be able to access all the free Stadia Pro games unless they change the subscription to the payment method
Is it worth paying for 4K?
That is probably the question that you will be asking right now after knowing the differences between the two modalities. The answer will obviously depend on the needs you have and your own profile. If you are a demanding gamer and you have a monitor or 4K TV, playing games at full resolution with total ease is a great thing that allows you to enjoy the main hallmark of Stadia.
But that does not mean that it is the best option for all users. Stadia is a great solution for all those with plans that do not include buying a game console or a PC to play, therefore they probably do not think about a 4K TV or great technical boasts either. In that case, the free option seems highly recommended, since they will only have to buy the game that interests them and start playing at 1080 / 60p, which is not bad either.
