The free version of Google Stadia came out in 2020, so a lot of people can now play games on Google’s cloud service. If you want to try it out but don’t want to spend $69 on the official Stadia Controller, you don’t have to let that stop you. There are many cheaper options out there. You may, of course, purchase one directly from Google if you so desire. If you wish to play games on the Chromecast Ultra wirelessly, the company’s Stadia Controller is presently the sole device that will allow you to achieve this goal. In addition to working with most major console gaming controllers, such as the Xbox Series X and S controllers and the PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4 controller, the service is also compatible with the service on PC and mobile devices. Even controllers that date back to the Xbox 360 will function properly.
The majority of the time, Stadia’s support for wired and wireless controllers is excellent, if not flawless. For example, although Stadia supports some wireless controllers, others may require a physical connection in order to function properly. And whether or not it works wirelessly may depend on the device you’re using: a Windows 10 / Windows 11 / Linux / macOS PC running Google Chrome, or one of the few supported Android 10 or newer smartphones.
Now, let’s take a look at how you can use some of the popular controllers to work with Google Stadia.
Playstation Dualshock 4 Controller
As long as your computer is running Google Chrome, Sony’s old controller for the PlayStation 4 can be used both wired and wirelessly with your PlayStation 4. (version 77 or greater). This controller also works with phones that have Android 10 or later. It can be used in wired or Bluetooth mode, too. It’s a shame that the newer DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 doesn’t work with Stadia. Google might add support for DualSense in the future, so if you still have your DualShock 4, you’ll be fine until then.
