Google Yeti: Everything you need to know about Google’s rumoured 'Netflix for Games'
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In a bid to break into the gaming market, Google is planning to launch Google Yeti - a device that streams games through the web.
Yeti has been described as the ‘ Netflix for Games’, in which a library of games will be hosted on remote servers, and streamed through a hardware device.
While Google is yet to comment on the project, rumours suggest Yeti could be unveiled this month.
Here’s everything we know about Google Yeti so far.
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What is Google Yeti?
Google Yeti is rumoured to be a subscription-based platform, where users can search through a library of games and play them in real time.
This means that there’s no need to download or purchase the games individually, and instead, the gameplay is transmitted to your device over the internet.
PlayStation already has a similar service, called PlayStation Now, but experts predict that Google could have the edge with Yeti.
A recent report by Reuters said: “The plan that Google has been working on involves the use of its cloud servers to broadcast the games to users over the internet.
“Google has discussed Yeti with game developers, but it is unclear whether any of them will develop a game specifically for Yeti or only make existing streamed games available.”
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When will it be available?
A timeline for the project remains unclear.
However, the Games Developers Conference will take place today, where we may hear more about Google Yeti.
How much will it cost?
Rumours suggest that Google Yeti will be a paid subscription service, much like Netflix.
While the cost remains unclear, it is likely priced somewhere in between the PlayStation Now, which costs £12.99/month, and Nvidia’s GeForce Now, which costs £7.29/month.