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Is cloud gaming worth it? Do I have the right equipment?
If you’re reading this, I assume you’ve heard of cloud gaming services like Playstation Plus, Xbox Game Streaming (xCloud), Nvidia GeForce Now, Amazon Luna, Boosteroid, or even Google Stadia (RIP). Maybe you don’t know where to start with cloud gaming, don’t know if you have the right hardware for it, or aren’t convinced of its merits. Let’s touch on those points, starting with:
Is cloud gaming meant for me?
There’s a reason Google Stadia was jokingly called “Dad-ia”. It was a great service for dads with busy schedules and no desire for game system maintenance —who are frequently interrupted by children, need a more portable way to play from the couch or bed or porch, enjoy seamless transitions between devices, and can get their game time in while away from home.
Can this largely be accomplished with a Nintendo Switch? It checks some of those boxes. But the goal here is to access more powerful devices — AAA gaming on the latest generation of consoles, or the latest computer hardware — without the headache of buying, installing, and maintaining everything yourself. Some server admin like myself will handle your…
