Google Stadia controller gets wireless support for PC gaming at last
One feature that really should have been ready for launch
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It’s been a long time coming, butGoogle Stadiaand its wireless controller now, finally, work as they should on PC.
You’ll now be able to use the gamepad without plugging in its USB-C cable to your PC, taking advantage of the wireless connectivity built in - and which, really, should have been ready for Stadia’s launch.
New #StadiaPro games, wireless Stadia Controller support on web, and more are arriving on #Stadia. Check out our blog for all the details → https://t.co/8sFXRfL3p0 pic.twitter.com/rwNKFjylqoMay 5, 2020
Slowly improving
To get the pad to work with your PC browser or app build of Stadia, you’ll need to connect it again through your Wi-Fi network.
Wireless play sounds like a small addition, and in some respects it is, but it’s worth noting thatGoogle’s platform is a little more complicated in its connectivity than, say, a regular console.
The controller is designed to seamlessly connect to multiple devices, from a phone to a PC,Chromecastor laptop. Jumping from one device to another to resume play is all part of the appeal of Stadia.
Add a slowly growing library of games and a real free tier of access, and Stadia is starting to look like the game streaming service it always should have been.
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