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“#How to Use a Stadia Controller with Another Platform”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Michael Crider<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stadia might be a cloud-based video game<\/a> service, but you can still play using a physical controller despite the lack of a console. If you play games on other systems, you can use your Stadia controller on other platforms. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need Google\u2019s own Stadia controller to use the service. It\u2019s only required if you\u2019re playing Stadia on a Chromecast Ultra. The controller can be purchased separately<\/a>, or you can get it with the Premiere Edition<\/a> subscript<\/a>ion.<\/p>\n

If you happen to have the Stadia controller, you might be interested in getting more use out of it. Unfortunately, the controller can only be used wirelessly for Stadia.<\/a>\u00a0The controller\u2019s built-in Bluetooth connection is only used when you\u2019re setting up Stadia. When you\u2019re playing Stadia, the controller connects over Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Google Stadia Review: An Expensive and Limited Beta<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The good news<\/a> is that Google designed the controller to work as a standard USB HID controller when it\u2019s plugged into other platforms. USB \u201cHID\u201d means \u201cHuman Interface Device.\u201d That\u2019s the same classification as keyboards and mice. Like those devices, the Stadia controller will pretty much just work when you plug it in, no setup or proprietary drivers required.<\/p>\n

What that doesn\u2019t<\/em> mean is that every game will support the controller. The buttons might not match up correctly, and you might need to do some configuration to get it just right. In general<\/a>, though, USB HID controllers work out of the box for many PC games.<\/p>\n

The Stadia controller comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable. The USB-C end goes into the controller, and the USB-A end goes into the console. That\u2019s all there is to it.<\/p>\n

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At the time of writing, the Stadia controller can be used to play non-Stadia games on PCs and on Android phones and tablets (via\u00a0USB adapter<\/a>). It doesn\u2019t appear to work well when it\u2019s plugged into gaming consoles (such as an Xbox or Playstation 5).<\/p>\n

If you have a Stadia controller lying around collecting dust, it\u2019s time to put it to use playing some games on your PC. It\u2019s a little frustrating that Google doesn\u2019t allow it to be used as a standard Bluetooth controller, but wired compatibility is better than nothing.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> What Is a Human Interface Device (HID)?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n