Google’s Chromebook has long been a popular web device for people seeking to save some money. Now, Google has announced it’s going to launch Chromebooks for gaming. We’d expect the enticing economics to work favorably here, also.
Google says it’s working with Asus, Acer, and Lenovo, to build gaminc-centric Chromebooks. These gamer Chromebooks will hook into cloud services such as ones offered by Nvidia and Xbox. Yes, that means subscriptions, but the machine should be a more economic purchase and save people money. Depending on your desired specs, expect to pay $399–$799. Not bad, my friends.
Let’s look over some of these potential specs as per Google’s presser.
Acer Chromebook 516 GE
- 120Hz WQXGA Display
- Force-canceling, DTS speakers
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Up to 16 GB ram
- Price: $649
Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip
- Has a cool name (well, it does)
- 144Hz FHD display
- Anti-ghosting keyboard
- Wi-Fi 6
- 720p camera
- Harmon Kardon dual speakers
- 512 Gb SSD harddrive
- Price: Unsure
Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook
- 120Hz WQXGA display
- RGB anti ghosting keyboard
- 8GB LPDDR4X Ram
- Wi-Fi 6
- Wave audio tuning and four speakers
- Price: $599
And alas, there’s more.
Googles gaming Chromebooks are built to work better with cloud gaming services. So expect a speedier experience all the way around as well as launcher search integration which means you’ll find the games you’re looking for much faster. At some point, you’ll open the Chromebook packaging and it will be a cinch to connect to cloud gaming, but we aren’t there, yet.
Clearly, Google isn’t done with cloud gaming in the slightest even in light of the Stadia news. Ah yes, the most provocative aspect in Google’s new Chromebook is that Google is taking down it’s subscription cloud service called Stadia.
Apparently, Google likes to keep us all on our toes. Who knew? Basically, we all did.
Gaming devices are all the rage these days. The new Steam handheld gaming device is now a top seller in the market.
For most people, buying a gaming Chromebook will be all about saving that cash. Chromebooks have a reputation for decent quality at a great price point. Clearly, the same will be true for the new gaming Chromebooks. You’ll be able to order them online or purchase them at Best Buy.