The one problem with streaming, though, is that it can require a pretty decent connection.

But does Stadiareallywork in those circumstances?

First, though, heres a little bit about my setup.

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I get Fiber from Verizon.

Specifically, Im on the 75/75" internet plan75 Mbps download speed, 75 Mbps upload speed.

In other words, thats more than enough speed to let Stadia do its thing unimpeded.

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OK:Your connection is low and/or unstable.

The resolution may fluctuate between 720p and 1080p.

Game Might Stop:The connection is not strong enough to support the game.

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All bets are off.

That said, only the resolution dropped in my game; I didnt experience any hitching or textural issues.

I saw more issues in areas with other players, like when I was running aroundDestiny 2shub world.

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The connection generally stayed at good, which allowed for solid 1080p gameplay.

You probably wont be playing at top resolution, but your performance will be smoother.

The numbers below are from the Macbook Pro, taken near my router.

That was the elephant in the room through most of this testing.

Also, it ran very smooth with no technical issues at all.

Despite this, I tried.

And there you have it.

And thats even with a high-speed connection, too.

And those consoles can do it more consistently and without punching a hole in your data cap.