News Gaming Google Stadia Is Free for Two Months You'll get access to nine games during your free period by Senior News Editor Rob LeFebvre has been a freelance technology writer for 10 years and an educator for 20. His articles have appeared in 148Apps, Cult of Mac, Engadget, and many others. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Rob LeFebvre Published April 8, 2020 05:02PM EDT Gaming Phones Internet & Security Computers Smart & Connected Life Home Theater Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming View More Tweet Share Email Google is giving everyone the chance to play nine Stadia games free for two months as we all hunker down at home. Google Google is giving away two months of free access to its new game streaming service, Stadia. The option is rolling out on the Google Stadia site to 14 countries over the next 48 hours. What you get: You can access Stadia with your Google account, and you'll have two months of free access to nine different games, including GRID, Destiny 2: The Collection, and Thumper. You can play on the free Stadia app on your smartphone or on a computer with Chrome using any compatible USB controller. Stadia lets you play any game its service offers, and keep any games you buy, whether you stay a Stadia subscriber ($10 per month) or not. The service just went live in November 2019, and Google has promised a free tier for a while now. Google Stadia Review What about bandwidth: Google is dropping the default screen resolution of its games from 4K to 1080p, which should help manage the increase in bandwidth on the internet. "The vast majority of people on a desktop or laptop won’t notice a significant drop in gameplay quality, but you can choose your data usage options in the Stadia app," Stadia GM Phil Harrison said in a statement. Premium tier: You can still opt-in to the Stadia Premiere Edition, which, for $129, nets you three months of access, a Stadia controller, and a Chromecast Ultimate for your HDTV. Current paid members won't be charged for two months as a thank you from Google. Bottom Line: If you've been waiting to hop into Stadia, now might be the time. You'll still need a controller and a compatible device, so make sure you have those before you dive in. Via: The Verge Learn More About Stadia Google Stadia: Pros and Cons How to Use Google Stadia With an Xbox Controller Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up. Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit