Google Stadia Controller

61 'Google Stadia Controller' stories March 2019 - October 2019

Unlike traditional console accessories, this Controller connects to Google’s servers directly over Wi-Fi. Your commands are sent to Stadia and those actions are reflected back on the Chromecast-connected screen.

Stadia Controller’s wireless play coming to more devices ‘soon after launch’

Abner Li Oct 18 2019 - 2:27 pm PT

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After the announcement of Stadia’s launch date, it emerged that the Made by Google Controller would only work wirelessly with the Chromecast Ultra at first, and all other devices require a cable. Google today reiterated this point, and promised that more “wireless play” options are coming “soon after launch.”

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Stadia Controller will not work wirelessly with Pixels and desktops at launch

Abner Li Oct 16 2019 - 12:41 pm PT

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Google announced yesterday that Stadia is officially launching on November 19th, and revealed a slew of more details. The company also revealed that “wireless play” on the Stadia Controller will only work with the Chromecast Ultra at launch.

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Stadia tidbits: Android app & TV UI, packaging, and mobile device support

Abner Li Oct 15 2019 - 12:20 pm PT

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One of the first announcements at Made by Google 2019 revealed that Stadia is launching on November 19. A number of new details have also emerged at the event today, including the Google Stadia UI for Android phones and TVs, packaging, and which mobile devices are supported.

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Google Store briefly noted November 12-13 delivery date for Stadia Controller

Abner Li Sep 10 2019 - 10:32 pm PT

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Earlier today, Google made the Wasabi Stadia Controller available in all 14 countries where the game-streaming service is launching this November. The company has yet to specify an exact timeframe for the launch, but the Google Store today briefly provided a possible Stadia Controller delivery date.

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Wasabi Stadia Controller now available in Nordic and Canadian Google Stores

Abner Li Sep 10 2019 - 3:15 pm PT

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When pre-orders for Stadia Founder’s Edition opened, Google allowed users to buy additional Stadia Controllers. Available in three colors, Google for some reason did not offer “Wasabi” in Canada and other Nordic regions. That’s changing today with the Google Store in those countries now offering the mint green color.

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Stadia Controller will support Bluetooth audio, but not at launch

Abner Li Jul 18 2019 - 12:38 pm PT

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Google today hosted its first Stadia AMA on Reddit today and revealed a slew of new information about the game streaming service. We learned that the Stadia Controller will eventually get Bluetooth audio, and must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the game “screen.”

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Google Store now selling Stadia Controller without Founder’s Edition

Abner Li Jun 17 2019 - 9:19 am PT

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When Google opened up pre-orders earlier this month, the Stadia Founder’s Edition was the only way to purchase additional Stadia Controllers. The Made by Google controller can now be purchased directly from the Google Store.

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‘Destiny 2’ developers address concerns of Stadia input lag for competitive multiplayer

Kyle Bradshaw Jun 13 2019 - 4:22 pm PT

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During the first ever Stadia Connect earlier this month, we learned about the many multiplayer games we’ll be able to enjoy on Google Stadia. Developers from Bungie, the creators of Destiny 2, have addressed fans’ concerns over potential for input lag when playing a competitive multiplayer game like Destiny 2 on Google Stadia.

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Google Stadia Connect tidbits: How ‘free’ games work, losing connection, more

Ben Schoon Jun 6 2019 - 1:14 pm PT

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While we got our first look at the library of games and the pricing model for Google Stadia during today’s Connect livestream, there are still a lot of questions about the platform. Here are a few bits of information you might have missed about Google Stadia and its Pro subscription.

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Made by Google’s Stadia Controller costs $69

Abner Li Jun 6 2019 - 9:19 am PT

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The only piece of new first-party hardware for Google’s streaming service is a controller that connects directly over Wi-Fi to the cloud. Google today revealed the price of the Stadia Controller, alongside monthly pricing and launch titles.

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Google Stadia controller tidbits: WiFi connection, USB compatibility, hands-on experiences, more

Kyle Bradshaw Mar 20 2019 - 3:55 pm PT

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Yesterday, Google revealed its vision for Stadia, a platform for game players, producers, streamers, and spectators. Paired with it, the company also unveiled a first-party game controller, which didn’t get quite the same spotlight at yesterday’s developer-focused event. Because of this, there’s quite a few things that were easy to miss.

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Google Stadia is launching in 2019, first in US, Canada, UK, Europe

Stephen Hall Mar 19 2019 - 11:26 am PT

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Google announced its new “Stadia” game streaming platform today at the Game Developers Conference 2019, outlining its vision for a game experience that can be played anywhere. But when can we play? Google says that Stadia will be launching/releasing Stadia at some point in 2019.

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Google Stadia controller brings the ‘full Stadia experience’ [Gallery]

Abner Li Mar 19 2019 - 10:22 am PT

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As we reported before, Google today announced hardware for its Stadia game streaming service. The Google Stadia controller works over Wi-Fi, and connects to Google’s data centers directly.

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