I just realized i still had "HTC Vive" as PC VR headset, while i switched to Oculus Quest 2 some times ago.

I think it should be added on the list, since it's currently the most popular headset out there, even if doesn't officially support Linux, and unofficial apps still have lots of improvements to do.

Maybe it could convince Meta to add Linux support in the future... (i don't see this happening anytime soon, if ever, but who knows)

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Remember, to play well on Linux you need Chromium patched to support va-api.
If your rig is poweful enough it could work anyway, but it will use software decode (CPU)

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Well, good news.
Meanwhile, i've still some problems to run 4k stadia from my second pc.
But i suspect it's not a Linux issue.
It's working flawlessly from my main pc (ryzen 7 1700x and radeon rx 5700x), but un my second pc (ryzen 3 1200 + radeon rx 560) has seems like there are problems decoding the video stream in 4k, the game is laggy and unplayable.
works quite well on full hd.

Seems like the second PC isn't able to decode the video stream on the GPU, and the CPU isn't powerful enough.

I've tried with chroimium-vaapi on arch, but it seems it can decode using the GPU only on h264.

Same results on windows too, so as i said it's probably not a problem related to Linux.

The problem is, i can force h264 using Stadia+, but in that case i can use 1080p only.

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Quoting: Liam Dawe

Quoting: Iperpido

Quoting: Liam Dawe

Quoting: IperpidoYes, they rolled out 4k for the web... but on Windows only.
On Mac Os, there's no native VP9 support, but i can't understand why on Linux it's still locked to 1080p

Well there's the Stadia+ extension [External Link], which can allow you to force a resolution like 4K. The reason they don't by default, is likely as no current browser (even Firefox) has proper GPU video acceleration on Linux right now.

Well, i can confirm Stadia+ is actually working well on Linux too.
My other problem is that i have a 2k monitor, not fuill 4k. on windows i can use AMD's VSR, but on linux is harder.

I managed to do that using xrandr:
xrandr --listmonitors
hdmiOutput=$?
xrandr --output DisplayPort-$hdmiOutput --mode 2560x1440 --panning 3840x2160 --scale 1.5x1.5

(change DisplayPort to HDMI if you are using HDMI, of course)

Stadia+ is open source too, so as Stadia evolves people can hack away at that too which is quite cool. Shame it's needed for 4K right now, but eventually when browsers catch up on Linux for GPU accel it won't be needed.

Actually chrome (and probably chromium too, even if seems it can't still deliver 4k on Stadia) should already be able to work with gpu accelleration on Linux.
Maybe the issue here is just because my monitor isn't a true 4k, and maybe is actually working without it on a native setup

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Quoting: elmapuli hate to say that but...
geforce now pretty much killed stadia.
you simply can acess all your windows games on it.

dont get me wrong, i'm not saying i would use it, but the only reason to not use would be, because you are an linux fanboy...

i mean, you can buy your game on any store (steam, uplay, origin, epic store, gog, itch.io, etc) and stream it, you can get the free games that those stores distribute and stream it, or play it offline on your local machine.
why would any one purchase then on stadia instead?

i know its too soon to say that, but yeah, nvidia pretty much killed it, and looks like microsoft monopoly will continue for an foreseable future, even worse, they will gain marketshare at the cloud this time...

Geforce Now has no 4k, and no Linux support.

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Quoting: elmapul

Quoting: Liam Dawe

Quoting: IperpidoYes, they rolled out 4k for the web... but on Windows only.
On Mac Os, there's no native VP9 support, but i can't understand why on Linux it's still locked to 1080p

Well there's the Stadia+ extension [External Link], which can allow you to force a resolution like 4K. The reason they don't by default, is likely as no current browser (even Firefox) has proper GPU video acceleration on Linux right now.

so, no HDR and no 4k? shit
i dont care about 4k to be honnest, but many people do, and not having HDR is an big issue for me, at least in the games that support it...

No, i think HDR works on full hd too. And Stadia supports it.

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Quoting: Liam Dawe

Quoting: IperpidoYes, they rolled out 4k for the web... but on Windows only.
On Mac Os, there's no native VP9 support, but i can't understand why on Linux it's still locked to 1080p

Well there's the Stadia+ extension [External Link], which can allow you to force a resolution like 4K. The reason they don't by default, is likely as no current browser (even Firefox) has proper GPU video acceleration on Linux right now.

Well, i can confirm Stadia+ is actually working well on Linux too.
My other problem is that i have a 2k monitor, not fuill 4k. on windows i can use AMD's VSR, but on linux is harder.

I managed to do that using xrandr:
xrandr --listmonitors
hdmiOutput=$?
xrandr --output DisplayPort-$hdmiOutput --mode 2560x1440 --panning 3840x2160 --scale 1.5x1.5

(change DisplayPort to HDMI if you are using HDMI, of course)

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Yes, they rolled out 4k for the web... but on Windows only.
On Mac Os, there's no native VP9 support, but i can't understand why on Linux it's still locked to 1080p

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Quoting: GuestFor stadia pro (which will be the sole option in November 2019) you will have to fork 129.99 $ Then, after three months 9 $ a month. That's steep.

No. the 129$ are for the founder's pack, wich is optional.

Quoting: GuestI wonder if the DOOM 2016 will come from the in house Linux version. And if it will be released for desktop users (i doubt it, because of the cost of support)

Who knows... maybe.
At least, it runs pretty well on wine.

Quoting: ziabiceMy 2 cents: if you can't access the source code, the hardware schematics or can't participate in decision about the software or hardware, it is a closed proprietary thing... Vulkan + Linux, sure, but...

Well, yes.

But maybe thanks to stadia more developers will release their games on linux too, and more developers will consider using Vulkan for their games, even on windows.

...Or maybe not.

Quoting: SalvatosNow Borderlands 3 being part of the first set of games is very interesting. Wasn't it supposed to be an Epic exclusive for 6 months?

It's esclusive on PC.... But It will also be available for consoles (PS4 and Xbox One).
Stadia is not considered as a PC game store, so no problem.

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Quoting: wintermuteI'm reading through the footnotes on the Google Stadia page:

Stadia Controller requires a Wi-Fi® network and a mobile device running Android 6.0, Marshmallow or later, or iOS 11 or later.

Does this mean it won't be possible to use the controller/stream games directly with/to a PC?

It's possible, but the whole point of the stadia controller is it's ability to connect directly to google servers.

You don't have to use it, but it should have less input lag than using any other controller or mouse+keyboard

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