Google launched its service cloud gaming, Stadia, at the end of 2019, in a limited way, and over time it reached more territories. That a technology company like Google bet on cloud gaming was a very interesting idea, but Unfortunately it didn’t last long.
Google killed Stadia in January 2023, leaving users (many? few?) who purchased the Google Stadia bundle that included the Google-developed controller with an unusable controller. Fortunately, Google happily announced that Users will be able to use the controller with other devices via Bluetooth.
If you haven’t taken the steps to convert your Stadia controller to a Bluetooth controller, you have exactly one year to do so. After, you will miss the opportunity.
Your Stadia Controller can be your new controller for gaming on an Android phone or tablet
The Stadia controller isn’t just any controller. Google developed it for connect via WiFi directly to Google servers in which the game takes place, with the intention of reducing latency, something key especially when we play competitive titles or in which we need the characters to respond immediately to our commands.
Now that Stadia no longer exists, Google has decided to release the controller so that people who bought it can use it with any device to play, whether it’s a PC, a Mac or, of course, a mobile phone or tablet.
He process to release the order This is done through a page that Google has enabled, but it will not be active all the time, so we recommend doing this as soon as possible. You just need a computer with a Chrome browser, a USB cable and follow these steps:
- Go to stadia.google.com/controller from Chromium and press the option Switch to Bluetooth modethen select “Start”
- Connect the Stadia handset to your computer via USB and tap “Continue”
- Check the order and Follow the steps indicated on the screenincluding disconnecting the controller and reconnecting it while pressing a specific button
- Then follow the given steps to download the update and install it on your controller
A very important detail: Switching to Bluetooth control is permanent, there is no way to go back. But why would you want to go back to the previous mode if Stadia has ceased to exist?
Now you can use your Stadia controller to play demanding titles on your mobile, or perhaps the GTA trilogy that Netflix launched on mobile devices. To sync your controller with your mobile phone, you need to activate pairing mode on the controller, which is done by simultaneously holding down the central button with the Stadia logo and the “Y” button.
You have until December 31, 2024 to make this change and continue to enjoy your Stadia controller. Then Google will stop allowing it, possibly removing the website where the process is carried out. Don’t trust yourself, do it as soon as possible so you don’t forget.
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