Google has announced the arrival of a new series of Google Chromebook dedicated to Cloud Gamingthe online system that allows the use of video games on remote servers without the need for a console.
The new models arrive a few days after the company’s announcement of the closure of Google Stadia, the company’s cloud gaming service. However, apparently, this does not mean that Google is moving away from cloud video games but wants to offer ideal support to make the most of them. Let’s find out more!
The Chromebooks dedicated to Cloud Gaming are coming
Acer Chromebook 516 GE, il Lenovo Ideapad Gaming Chromebook and theASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip are the three models announced and offer useful specifications to make them the best media for cloud gaming. Even though Google Stadia has closed its doors, the new chromebooks will support other active cloud gaming services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna e Nvidia’s GeForce Nowpre-installed on new devices.
As for the technical specifications, particular attention was given to the processors and the connection capabilities of the chromebooks, fundamental characteristics for the success of a cloud session. On the other hand, the graphics card is not important, as it is not necessary to use the services.
Specifically, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE boasts 12th generation Intel processors up to Core i7, configurations starting from 8/256 GB of memory and a large 16 ”display with 2,560 x 1,600 pixel resolution and refresh rate of 120 Hz. The ASUS Chromebook Vibe, on the other hand, features a 15.6 “monitor for 1080p and with well 144Hz di refresh rate at the expense of a processor capable of reaching “only” up to the 11th generation.
Chromebook and Cloud Gaming: prices and availability
The Chromebooks in question are already available overseas but we do not yet have information on when they will arrive in Italy. As for prices, the figures range between 399 and 650 dollars. A really not bad price range if you think about the amount of money needed to buy a “classic” gaming computer or a latest generation console.
What do you think of this choice by Google? Are you intrigued by the idea of a gaming Chromebook?