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{{ii}} Must be connected via USB.
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{{ii}} Google developed the controller for Stadia. The controller includes two thumbsticks, a directional pad, four main face buttons, two sets of shoulder buttons, and five additional controller face buttons.  
 
{{ii}} Google developed the controller for Stadia. The controller includes two thumbsticks, a directional pad, four main face buttons, two sets of shoulder buttons, and five additional controller face buttons.  
 
{{ii}} The controller has the capability of connection over a wireless network, rather than through the device that the user is playing on, as to reduce the latency of controller communication with Stadia services.
 
{{ii}} The controller has the capability of connection over a wireless network, rather than through the device that the user is playing on, as to reduce the latency of controller communication with Stadia services.
 
{{ii}} The controller is available in a variation of four colors at its launch.
 
{{ii}} The controller is available in a variation of four colors at its launch.
{{--}} Controller is not working wirelessly.
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{{++}} Controller has handsfree microphone and 3.5mm stereo headset jack.
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{{++}} The controller had Bluetooth disabled at launch but Google offers a tool to enable it until December 31, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://stadia.google.com/controller/index_de.html|title=Link to Google's tool to enable it (requires Chrome or Edge|date=12 May 2023|snippet=Noch bis zum 31. Dezember 2023 kannst du zum Bluetooth-Modus wechseln, den Controllermodus prüfen (…)}}</ref>
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://stadia.google.com/ Official Google Stadia Website]
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{{mm}} [https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9565956 Stadia Controller Support]
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 +
'''Inputs'''
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* 1 × microphone
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* 2 × clickable analog sticks: {{Key|L3}}, {{Key|R3}}
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* 2 × analog triggers: {{Key|L2}}, {{Key|R2}}
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* 2 × digital shoulder buttons: {{Key|L1}}, {{Key|R1}}
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* 9 × digital action buttons: {{Key|𝐀}}, {{Key|𝐁}}, {{Key|𝐗}}, {{Key|𝗬}}, {{Key|Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ}}, {{Key|… ᴏᴘᴛɪᴏɴs}}, {{Key|⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ}}, {{Key|⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ}}, {{Key|sᴛᴀᴅɪᴀ}}
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* 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): {{Key|↑}}, {{Key|↓}}, {{Key|←}}, {{Key|→}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
{{ii}} [https://store.google.com/product/stadia_controller Stadia Controller in Google Store]
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{{ii}} '''{{store link|Amazon|B08MV9TXC6}}''' - Google Stadia Bluetooth Gaming Controller
{{ii}} [https://stadia.google.com/ Official Google Stadia Website]
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 +
==LED status==
 +
{{ii}} Blinking white - The controller is ready for you to enter the linking code. It will take several seconds to link after entering a code.
 +
{{ii}} Solid white - The controller is on, linked to a screen and ready for gameplay.
 +
{{ii}} Blinking orange - The controller needs to be set up with WiFi. Open the Stadia App and tap the controller icon to set the controller up on your WiFi network.
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{{ii}} Blinking orange and white - New software is being applied to your Stadia Controller. The controller is not usable while this software is being applied.
 +
{{ii}} White double blink - You pressed the {{Key|⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ}} button and the Assistant is ready to accept your query.
 +
{{ii}} Solid orange - The controller is charging. The status light will turn off when charging is complete.
 +
 
 +
==Stadia button shortcuts==
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{{ii}} When the Stadia Controller is off, press and hold the Stadia button for 3 seconds until it vibrates twice - Re-enter linking mode.
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{{ii}} Quickly press the Stadia button once - Open the Stadia menu.
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{{ii}} Press and hold the Stadia button for 4 seconds - Turn off the controller.
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{{ii}} Press and hold the Stadia button for 1 second until the controller vibrates - Turn on the Stadia platform.
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{{ii}} Press and hold the Stadia button for 1 second while the Stadia platform is on - Open the Stadia platform menu.
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{{ii}} Press and hold the Stadia button for 8 seconds to turn off the controller (hard power down) - This can be useful as a reset procedure if your controller becomes unresponsive.
  
 
==Use with PC platforms==
 
==Use with PC platforms==
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{{++}} [https://github.com/helloparthshah/StadiaWireless Stadia Wireless] application allows to connect controller wirelessly to PC via Wi-Fi protocol. It consists of 2 parts, a python server running on desktop and a website accessible on mobile. Connect the controller to mobile using a type c cable and connect to the desktop as an [[Xbox Controller]].
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===Windows===
 
===Windows===
 
{{++}} Custom application [https://www.rewasd.com/ reWASD] lets remap whole controller and works on Windows 7 or newer. Software gives advanced customization options eg. reassigning buttons to keyboard or mouse actions, macros, activate custom modes etc.
 
{{++}} Custom application [https://www.rewasd.com/ reWASD] lets remap whole controller and works on Windows 7 or newer. Software gives advanced customization options eg. reassigning buttons to keyboard or mouse actions, macros, activate custom modes etc.
 +
{{++}} It is possible to use the controller as a Xinput Compatible controller (and thus, have better game support and rumble) when wired using this program : [https://github.com/71/stadiacontroller/ stadiacontroller]
 +
{{--}} Controller is not working wirelessly.
 +
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====[https://www.rewasd.com/ reWASD]====
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{{++}} {{Key|⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ}}, {{Key|⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ}} and {{Key|sᴛᴀᴅɪᴀ}} buttons can be remapped.
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{{++}} Allows emulate virtual [[Controller:DualShock 4|DS4 controller]] to play PS4 Remote Play or PS Now.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rewasd.com/releases/release-5.3.0|title=reWASD 5.3.0|date=June 2023}}</ref>
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{{++}} Allows emulate virtual [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 controller]] to play XInput compatible games.
 +
{{--}} Not free of charge. 14-days trial.
 +
{{ii}} Custom configs for Stadia controller can be found in official [https://www.rewasd.com/community/configs/gamepad/stadia/ Community Configs Library] maintained by reWASD users.
 +
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====[https://github.com/walkco/stadia-vigem/releases/ Stadia Vigem]====
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{{++}} Applications emulates Stadia Controller as Xbox 360. Emulated features: sticks, axis triggers, {{key|sᴛᴀᴅɪᴀ}} button recognized as {{key|xʙᴏx}} button, {{key|… ᴏᴘᴛɪᴏɴs}} button is mapped to {{key|⧉ ᴠɪᴇᴡ}} ({{key|◀ ʙᴀᴄᴋ}} on 360) button, Vibration motors.
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{{--}} Does not work with: Bluetooth mode and {{key|⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ}}, {{key|⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ}} buttons.
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====[https://github.com/MWisBest/StadiEm StadiEm]====
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{{ii}} Allows Stadia Controllers to emulate Xbox 360 and DS4 controllers on PC.
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====[[Glossary:Controller#Windows|XInput wrapping]]====
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{{ii}} Being a DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See [[Glossary:Controller#Windows|the controller article]] for those.
 +
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===Chrome OS===
 +
{{++}} This controller is "Plug and Play" on Chrome OS.
 +
{{--}} Controller is not working wirelessly.
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{{ii}} {{Key|⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ}} and {{Key|⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ}} buttons works as design. It's not possible to remap them easily.
  
 
==Steam==
 
==Steam==
 
{{ii}} Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual assignment. Controller cannot be found in [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5199-TOKV-4426 Supported Controller Database], so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
 
{{ii}} Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual assignment. Controller cannot be found in [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5199-TOKV-4426 Supported Controller Database], so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
{{--}} Not capable of making full use of [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]]. Steam is not letting control Stadia button light and bind additional buttons (Capture and Google Assistant).
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{{--}} Not capable of making full use of [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]]. Steam is not letting control Stadia button light and bind additional buttons ({{Key|⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ}} and {{Key|⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ}}).
  
 
===Steam Link compatibility===
 
===Steam Link compatibility===
 
{{++}} Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
 
{{++}} Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
 
{{++}} Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit Y and disable video and audio streaming.
 
{{++}} Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit Y and disable video and audio streaming.
{{++}} Controller connected via USB works as expected.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/353380/discussions/0/1473096694452098426/ List of Steam Link compatible controllers, adapters etc.]</ref>
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{{++}} Controller connected via USB works as expected.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/353380/discussions/0/1473096694452098426/|title=List of Steam Link compatible controllers, adapters etc.|date=June 2023}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
 
{{ii}} Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
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==Hardware==
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===Adapters===
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====[https://www.8bitdo.com/wireless-usb-adapter-2/ 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter 2]====
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{{++}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stadia/comments/10rdy4q/8bitdo_v2_stadia_support_beta/ New firmware] supports Stadia Controller Bluetooth connection.
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{{++}} Fixed problem with repairing to PC.
 +
{{--}} Vibrations does not work on Windows.
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====[https://mayflash.com/product/magic_x.html Magic-X Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter]====
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{{++}} [https://www.mayflash.com/Support/MAGIC_S_Ultimate_USB_Wireless_Adapter_MV105_SV130.html Firmware V1.30] is compatible with Google Stadia controller and allows adjust the vibration intensity.
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{{++}} Fixed problem with repairing to PC.
 +
{{++}} Vibrations works on Windows.
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==Support In Games==
 +
{{ii}} Support for some controller features may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
 +
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===Games in Tandem Mode===
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{{Image|Stadia_in_Tandem_Mode.png|Stadia Controller sends inputs from different controller over WiFi.}}
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{{ii}} When you link your Stadia Controller wirelessly to Stadia, you can plug a secondary controller directly into its USB-C port. When you press buttons on the secondary controller, it will act as though the primary controller's buttons are being pressed. This is called Tandem Mode.
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{{ii}} This is an early, experimental version of this feature that is intended to expand the input device options for Stadia players. A limited set of controllers are currently supported. Check below for more information. [https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/10043273 See more].
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{{ii}} Audio is not supported on the secondary controller, and when using Tandem Mode, the USB port on the primary controller can only be used for connecting the secondary controller.
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{{++}} You can use either controller to play games on Stadia, or both at the same time.
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{{--}} To use Tandem Mode, Stadia Controller must be linked wirelessly to Stadia.
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{{--}} In Tandem Mode, inputs from both controllers are registered as if they're coming from your primary, wirelessly linked Stadia Controller. This means you and a second player can play in a cooperative “friend mode” where you share the game's inputs.
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{{ii}} Supported controllers (* - vibration supported):
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* Stadia Controller*,
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* [[Controller:Xbox Adaptive Controller|Xbox Adaptive Controller]],
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* [[Controller:Xbox X Controller|Xbox Series X/S Controllers]]*,
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* [[Controller:Xbox One Controller|Xbox One Controller]]*,
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* Xbox One Elite Controller ([[Controller:Xbox Elite Wireless Controller|Series 1]] and [[Controller:Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2|2]])*,
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* [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Wired Controller]],
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* Xbox 360 Controller Wireless Adapter,
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* [[Controller:DualSense|Sony DualSense Controller]]*,
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* [[Controller:DualShock 4|Sony DualShock 4 Controller]]*,
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* [[Controller:DualShock 3|Sony DualShock 3 Controller]],
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* [[Controller:Switch Pro Controller|Switch Pro Controller]],
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* [[Controller:Steam Controller|Valve Steam Controller]],
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* Valve Steam Controller Wireless Adapter.
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{{Fixbox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/10043273|title=How to use Tandem Mode|date=June 2023}}</ref>|description=How to use Tandem Mode?|fix=
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# Turn on your primary Stadia Controller.
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# Connect your Stadia Controller to the screen you want to play on, using the screen's linking code.
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# Make sure the secondary controller is charged and turned off.
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# Using a USB cable, connect the secondary controller to your primary Stadia Controller's USB-C port.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} If you use a USB A-to-C adapter, make sure the adapter side is connected to your primary controller.
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{{ii}} If you connect two Stadia Controllers, power down your secondary controller before plugging it into your primary controller.
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}}
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===Games with microphone support===
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{{--}} To be able to use microphone from gamepad, it's necessary to install additional software. By default it's used by Google Assistant.
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{{++}} Games with implemented voice chat can use controller's microphone.
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{{++}} [https://store.steampowered.com/app/374400/VoiceBot/ VoiceBot] and [https://store.steampowered.com/app/583010/VoiceAttack/ VoiceAttack] allows to control games and applications by voice commands.
 +
{{mm}} {{W|Category:Microphone-controlled computer games|List of Microphone-controllerd computer games}}.
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===Games with XInput button prompts===
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{{mm}} [[List of games with Xbox button prompts]]
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===Technical information===
 
===Technical information===
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{{ii}} Device name: '''Stadia Controller rev. A''', HWID: '''18D1:9400'''
 
{{Standard table|Controller button|Button label and axis|content=
 
{{Standard table|Controller button|Button label and axis|content=
 
{{Standard table/row|A|Button 1}}
 
{{Standard table/row|A|Button 1}}
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{{Standard table/row|X|Button 3}}
 
{{Standard table/row|X|Button 3}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Y|Button 4}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Y|Button 4}}
{{Standard table/row|LB|Button 5}}
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{{Standard table/row|L1|Button 5}}
{{Standard table/row|RB|Button 6}}
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{{Standard table/row|R1|Button 6}}
{{Standard table/row|LT|Z-axis positive}}
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{{Standard table/row|L2|Button 13}}
{{Standard table/row|RT|Z-axis negative}}
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{{Standard table/row|R2|Button 12}}
{{Standard table/row|Options button|Button 7}}
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{{Standard table/row|Options button|Button 9}}
{{Standard table/row|Menu button|Button 8}}
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{{Standard table/row|Menu button|Button 10}}
{{Standard table/row|Left stick|Button 9, X-axis, Y-axis}}
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{{Standard table/row|Left stick (L3)|Button 7, X-axis, Y-axis}}
{{Standard table/row|Right stick|Button 10, X-rotation, Z-rotation}}
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{{Standard table/row|Right stick (R3)|Button 8, Z-axis, Z-rotation}}
{{Standard table/row|Google Assistant button|}}
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{{Standard table/row|Google Assistant button|Button 14}}
{{Standard table/row|Capture button|}}
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{{Standard table/row|Capture button|Button 15}}
{{Standard table/row|Stadia button|Guide button}}
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{{Standard table/row|Stadia button|Button 11}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad up|POV up}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad up|POV up}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad down|POV down}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad down|POV down}}
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:Controllers with Bluetooth connection]]
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[[Category:Controllers with Wi-Fi connection]]
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[[Category:Controllers_with_microphone]]
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[[Category:Controllers_with_3.5mm_port]]
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[[Category:Controllers with voice assistant buttons]]

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Stadia Controller
Stadia Controller cover
XInput support
Connection method
USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Stadia Controller on Wikipedia
Google developed the controller for Stadia. The controller includes two thumbsticks, a directional pad, four main face buttons, two sets of shoulder buttons, and five additional controller face buttons.
The controller has the capability of connection over a wireless network, rather than through the device that the user is playing on, as to reduce the latency of controller communication with Stadia services.
The controller is available in a variation of four colors at its launch.
Controller has handsfree microphone and 3.5mm stereo headset jack.
The controller had Bluetooth disabled at launch but Google offers a tool to enable it until December 31, 2023.[1]

General information

Official Google Stadia Website
Stadia Controller Support

Inputs

  • 1 × microphone
  • 2 × clickable analog sticks: L3, R3
  • 2 × analog triggers: L2, R2
  • 2 × digital shoulder buttons: L1, R1
  • 9 × digital action buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬, Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ, … ᴏᴘᴛɪᴏɴs, ⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ, ⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ, sᴛᴀᴅɪᴀ
  • 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): , , ,

Availability

Amazon.com - Google Stadia Bluetooth Gaming Controller

LED status

Blinking white - The controller is ready for you to enter the linking code. It will take several seconds to link after entering a code.
Solid white - The controller is on, linked to a screen and ready for gameplay.
Blinking orange - The controller needs to be set up with WiFi. Open the Stadia App and tap the controller icon to set the controller up on your WiFi network.
Blinking orange and white - New software is being applied to your Stadia Controller. The controller is not usable while this software is being applied.
White double blink - You pressed the ⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ button and the Assistant is ready to accept your query.
Solid orange - The controller is charging. The status light will turn off when charging is complete.

Stadia button shortcuts

When the Stadia Controller is off, press and hold the Stadia button for 3 seconds until it vibrates twice - Re-enter linking mode.
Quickly press the Stadia button once - Open the Stadia menu.
Press and hold the Stadia button for 4 seconds - Turn off the controller.
Press and hold the Stadia button for 1 second until the controller vibrates - Turn on the Stadia platform.
Press and hold the Stadia button for 1 second while the Stadia platform is on - Open the Stadia platform menu.
Press and hold the Stadia button for 8 seconds to turn off the controller (hard power down) - This can be useful as a reset procedure if your controller becomes unresponsive.

Use with PC platforms

Stadia Wireless application allows to connect controller wirelessly to PC via Wi-Fi protocol. It consists of 2 parts, a python server running on desktop and a website accessible on mobile. Connect the controller to mobile using a type c cable and connect to the desktop as an Xbox Controller.

Windows

Custom application reWASD lets remap whole controller and works on Windows 7 or newer. Software gives advanced customization options eg. reassigning buttons to keyboard or mouse actions, macros, activate custom modes etc.
It is possible to use the controller as a Xinput Compatible controller (and thus, have better game support and rumble) when wired using this program : stadiacontroller
Controller is not working wirelessly.

reWASD

⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ, ⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ and sᴛᴀᴅɪᴀ buttons can be remapped.
Allows emulate virtual DS4 controller to play PS4 Remote Play or PS Now.[2]
Allows emulate virtual Xbox 360 controller to play XInput compatible games.
Not free of charge. 14-days trial.
Custom configs for Stadia controller can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.

Stadia Vigem

Applications emulates Stadia Controller as Xbox 360. Emulated features: sticks, axis triggers, sᴛᴀᴅɪᴀ button recognized as xʙᴏx button, … ᴏᴘᴛɪᴏɴs button is mapped to ⧉ ᴠɪᴇᴡ (◀ ʙᴀᴄᴋ on 360) button, Vibration motors.
Does not work with: Bluetooth mode and ⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ, ⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ buttons.

StadiEm

Allows Stadia Controllers to emulate Xbox 360 and DS4 controllers on PC.

XInput wrapping

Being a DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.

Chrome OS

This controller is "Plug and Play" on Chrome OS.
Controller is not working wirelessly.
⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ and ⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ buttons works as design. It's not possible to remap them easily.

Steam

Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual assignment. Controller cannot be found in Supported Controller Database, so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
Not capable of making full use of Steam Input. Steam is not letting control Stadia button light and bind additional buttons (⛶ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇ and ⢕ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴀssɪsᴛᴀɴᴛ).

Steam Link compatibility

Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit Y and disable video and audio streaming.
Controller connected via USB works as expected.[3]
Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.

Hardware

Adapters

8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter 2

New firmware supports Stadia Controller Bluetooth connection.
Fixed problem with repairing to PC.
Vibrations does not work on Windows.

Magic-X Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter

Firmware V1.30 is compatible with Google Stadia controller and allows adjust the vibration intensity.
Fixed problem with repairing to PC.
Vibrations works on Windows.

Support In Games

Support for some controller features may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.

Games in Tandem Mode

Stadia Controller sends inputs from different controller over WiFi.
Stadia Controller sends inputs from different controller over WiFi.
When you link your Stadia Controller wirelessly to Stadia, you can plug a secondary controller directly into its USB-C port. When you press buttons on the secondary controller, it will act as though the primary controller's buttons are being pressed. This is called Tandem Mode.
This is an early, experimental version of this feature that is intended to expand the input device options for Stadia players. A limited set of controllers are currently supported. Check below for more information. See more.
Audio is not supported on the secondary controller, and when using Tandem Mode, the USB port on the primary controller can only be used for connecting the secondary controller.
You can use either controller to play games on Stadia, or both at the same time.
To use Tandem Mode, Stadia Controller must be linked wirelessly to Stadia.
In Tandem Mode, inputs from both controllers are registered as if they're coming from your primary, wirelessly linked Stadia Controller. This means you and a second player can play in a cooperative “friend mode” where you share the game's inputs.
Supported controllers (* - vibration supported):
How to use Tandem Mode?[4]
  1. Turn on your primary Stadia Controller.
  2. Connect your Stadia Controller to the screen you want to play on, using the screen's linking code.
  3. Make sure the secondary controller is charged and turned off.
  4. Using a USB cable, connect the secondary controller to your primary Stadia Controller's USB-C port.

Notes

If you use a USB A-to-C adapter, make sure the adapter side is connected to your primary controller.
If you connect two Stadia Controllers, power down your secondary controller before plugging it into your primary controller.

Games with microphone support

To be able to use microphone from gamepad, it's necessary to install additional software. By default it's used by Google Assistant.
Games with implemented voice chat can use controller's microphone.
VoiceBot and VoiceAttack allows to control games and applications by voice commands.
List of Microphone-controllerd computer games.

Games with XInput button prompts

List of games with Xbox button prompts

Other information

Technical information

Device name: Stadia Controller rev. A, HWID: 18D1:9400
Controller button Button label and axis
A Button 1
B Button 2
X Button 3
Y Button 4
L1 Button 5
R1 Button 6
L2 Button 13
R2 Button 12
Options button Button 9
Menu button Button 10
Left stick (L3) Button 7, X-axis, Y-axis
Right stick (R3) Button 8, Z-axis, Z-rotation
Google Assistant button Button 14
Capture button Button 15
Stadia button Button 11
D-pad up POV up
D-pad down POV down
D-pad left POV left
D-pad right POV right


References

  1. Link to Google's tool to enable it (requires Chrome or Edge - last accessed on 12 May 2023
    "Noch bis zum 31. Dezember 2023 kannst du zum Bluetooth-Modus wechseln, den Controllermodus prüfen (…)"
  2. reWASD 5.3.0 - last accessed on June 2023
  3. List of Steam Link compatible controllers, adapters etc. - last accessed on June 2023
  4. How to use Tandem Mode - last accessed on June 2023