Google Stadia’s controller is available when you purchase the Stadia premiere Edition which includes a Chromecast ultra stick for your TV. The Stadia controller is currently available for purchase in regions where the Stadia service is live. The controller alone will cost you $69. The controller comes in three colors Black, White, and Wasabi. Just like the PlayStation controller, the Stadia controller also has its dedicated button to capture screenshots and videos. With that being said about the controller, let’s take a look at how to use your stadia controller on PC.
Use Stadia Controller on PC or Steam
Now that you’ve got your shiny new Google Stadia controller, you need to set it up first before you get on with using it with your PC.
Setup Stadia controller via mobile device
And there you have it, your google Stadia controller updated, set up, and connected to your Wi-Fi network. Well yes, you could use the Stadia to play games on its platform, but do you also know that you could make it work on a desktop or laptop computer? Also, many platforms even support the Stadia controller and even games are nowadays adding support for the Stadia controller. Here is how you can make it work on your PC.
Connect Stadia controller to PC or Steam Client
There are two ways that you can connect the Stadia controller to your PC. One way is by connecting it to your system with the help of the USB Type-C cable. Now, Steam lets you use the Stadia controller for games that have controller support.
Method 1 Wired Mode
And this is how you connect your Google Stadia controller to your PC.
Method 2 Wireless Mode
This mode works fine if you are playing games on the Stadia service itself. To use the controller, do the following: And that is how you link your Stadia controller to play games on the Stadia cloud platform.
Conclusion
Yes, the controller does have Bluetooth but you cannot pair it that way. It is just used to set up the controller and download or install the updates available for it. For PC gaming the Wires option is the best way to get the controller being used for gaming. Also, you can buy the Stadia controller only when the service is live in your region. If you’ve any query, then leave it in the comment box. Also, share this article with your friends.
