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[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 18 points 4 days ago (2 children)

And me, a typical casual gaming family father, still waiting for a pay-per-hour offer.

Won't be paying 11€ every month just to cover the 0-15 hrs I have typically available for Gaming.

[–] TopFell@hexbear.net 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Google Stadia was called “daddia” precisely for this.

When you bough a game through them^1^ you could play it without subscription in FHD or something to that effect.


^1^ They reimbursed all purchases, including those made through in-game currency, when Stadia closed.

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 4 days ago

Yes, I remember!
I considered it sometime during Covid, but just then it became clear that it didn't have a future any more...

[–] Civility@hexbear.net 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

If you're techy it's possible to set up an AWS instance that is billed by usage.

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I am techy, buuut... did I already mention the typically single-digit hour time budget I have available per month...?

Seriously, the gaming streaming services are completely missing out on the group that the concept would make the most sense for:
People with time-limited and sporadic need to play, who want an easy out-of-the-box solution that is not total technological and financial overkill for their needs.

[–] LaGG_3@hexbear.net 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

total technological and financial overkill for their needs

Unfortunately, that's the model. They want you to pay for something you won't use.

[–] Snort_Owl@hexbear.net 5 points 4 days ago

The gym membership model