Yeti: Google is reportedly preparing to shake up the gaming market with the launch of its own video game console and streaming service , described as a “ Netflix for games .”
Codenamed “Yeti,” the gaming project is rumored to give players unlimited access to a library of games for a flat monthly subscription.
The service, which is powered by Project Stream technology, is expected to be announced at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco on March 19.
It should be noted that the streaming service will be released with accompanying hardware – a physical console and controller designed by Google.
It's not yet clear whether the Yeti console will consist of a large box, similar to a Playstation or Xbox, or a smaller one, similar to a Chromecast. Google could also opt for the Nintendo Switch ideology and release a hybrid console that allows gamers to play at home and on the go.
The good news is that you won't need to buy the console to access Google.
Google is working with several video game studios to port existing games to its service for internal testing. It's not yet clear whether any of the studios will develop a game specifically for Yeti.
The streaming service is expected to cost from £7.29 to £12.99 per month.
It's worth noting that last month rumors suggested Amazon was also developing its own streaming service, but that won't be available until 2020.
