


Microsoft realised they had to make a change and the vision was a games rental service: Xbox Game Pass. Or, you can connect through WiFi using the official Stadia controller.Back in 2013, Xbox One positioned itself as an entertainment hub rather than a games console - this turned out to be a crucial mistake and one they had to revert due to the backlash from consumers. You can use your Xbox One or PS4 controller, paired through the Bluetooth section of the iPad. It's not the most cost-effective way to play video games on your iPad, but if you don't have a PlayStation and don't want to pay the recurring Xbox Game Pass price, it's the last option out there. However, you can also sign up to Stadia Pro for a few free games each month. Put simply, Google Stadia itself is simply a storefront like Epic or Steam - you'll still need to buy your games individually. Even more confusing is the Google Stadia structure. Confusingly, there is a Stadia app on the App Store, but this is only used for managing your library and connecting controllers. You'll be accessing Google Stadia through a webpage shortcut, which will then stream all your favorite games in Safari.

Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2, FIFA 22, and Red Dead Redemption 2 are all fully playable on iPad with Google's service. However, it's surprisingly nimble when paired with a high-quality iPad and a solid WiFi connection - and there are plenty of titles to enjoy as well.

The game streaming service promised a lot in its early days and hasn't quite lived up to those promises for many since. Google Stadia hasn't had a brilliant time since its release.
