Google ‘launching games console and streaming service called Yeti to rival PlayStation and XBox’
It could be bad news for Sony and Microsoft if the internet giant decides to join the market for computer game consoles
GOOGLE is planning to launch a new games console to rival the XBox and PlayStation.
The internet giant is plotting a bold move into the gamer market with a new machine codenamed "Yeti", accoring to Gizmodo.
It would be a massive gamechanger in that world - which at the moment is dominated between the Microsoft and Sony powerhouses.
But reports suggest Google is developing a futuristic game-streaming service, with possibility of a physical console following shortly after.
According to Gizmodo, "Yeti" will use faster Internet in 2018 to carry the service which would run similar to PlayStation Now.
Both Yeti and Now use a similar concept to Netflix, streaming titles on a one-off subscription basis, rather than selling hard copies.
PlayStation Now costs UK users £12.99 a month.
Microsoft's Xbox One also has a streaming service - Xbox Game Pass - and is available for slightly less at £7.99. However, Microsoft requires you to download the games in full to your console instead of streaming.
Google has previously entered the gaming arena with Nexus Q on the mobile phone - but launching a home entertainment system would be a huge leap forward.
Earlier this month we revealed the best prices on Xboxes from major chains.
The console is also going to benefit from the original chunky controller - but with one upgraded feature.
We also revealed our pick of the best PS4 games 2018.