Google launched its service cloud gaming, Stadia, at the end of 2019 on a limited basis, and as time went by it reached more territories. That a technology company like Google was betting 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 fortunately announced that Users will be able to use the controller with other devices via Bluetooth.
If you haven't done what is necessary to convert your Stadia controller into 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 to play on an Android phone or tablet
The Stadia controller is not just any controller. Google developed it for connect via WiFi directly to Google servers in which the game is running, 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 decided to release the controller so that people who bought it can use it with any device to play, whether it is a PC, a Mac or, of course, a mobile phone or tablet.
He process to release the command It is done through a page that Google has enabled, but it will not be active permanently, so we recommend that you do it as soon as possible. You only need a computer with a Chrome browser, a USB cable and follow the following steps:
- Accede to stadia.google.com/controller from Chrome and press the option Switch to Bluetooth modethen select “Start”
- Connect the Stadia handset to your computer via USB and press “Continue”
- Check the command and Follow the steps indicated on the screenincluding disconnecting the controller and reconnecting it while pressing a specific button
- Then, follow the steps indicated to download the update and install it on your controller
A very important detail: The change 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?
From now on you can use your Stadia controller to play demanding titles on your mobile, or perhaps the GTA trilogy that Netflix has launched on mobile devices. To synchronize your controller with your mobile phone you need to activate pairing mode on the controller, something that is achieved by holding down the center button with the Stadia logo and the “Y” button at the same time.
You have until December 31, 2024 to make this change and be able to continue taking advantage of your Stadia controller. Afterwards, Google will stop allowing it, possibly deleting the website where the process is carried out. Don't trust yourself, do it as soon as possible so you don't forget it.
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