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The Stadia controller is a unique piece of hardware that will connect, via WiFi, to the game directly that is running on the Stadia servers. Using this technology google will eliminate any between button presses.

Along side this technology the Stadia controller will also of course, allow for wired gameplay and USB-C port charging. The controller will also support USB-C accessories and headsets and yes… The Google Stadia controller will have a 3.5mm headset jack for other headsets with or without a microphone.

In addition to the buttons and features you would expect from your average controller, the Stadia controller will have 2 new buttons. The ‘Capture Button’ and the ‘Assistant Button’.

The Capture Button

The Capture Button will allow players to instantly be able to capture moments while gaming. This will include, sharing videos to YouTube, streaming AND sharing game states / saves using a feature called ‘State Share’. Game states will allow players to send game states to other users so that other user can experience the same moment in the game. Personally, this is something I am very excited about.

The Assistant Button

The Assistant button will allow players to ask google for assistance using the controllers built in microphone without leaving the game. Stuck on something? Ask Google.

One great feature about Google Stadia is in fact, despite having it’s own controller, existing devices (controllers, keyboards and mouse’s) can be used with Stadia on PC, mobiles, laptops and tablets. To play on a TV the Stadia Controller along with a Google Chromecast Ultra will be required (This will be included with the Stadia Founders Edition).

On release the Stadia Controller will be available in 3 colours. Clearly white, just black and wasabi. A limited night blue controller is available with the ‘Founders Edition’ should you preorder the equipment now.

Let us know what you think of the Stadia controllers design and its new features in the comments section. Also, if you’re interested you can found the official controller specifications below.

Specs:

Colors

Clearly White

Just Black

Night Blue (Only available in the Founder’s Edition)

Wasabi

Wi-Fi

Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (BLE)

Headset jack

3.5mm headset jack for headsets with or without a microphone

USB

USB-C port for charging, wired gameplay, and accessories, such as USB-C headsets

Weight

268g

Dimensions

163mm x 105mm x 65mm

Special functions

Assistant button and microphone Google Assistant button to trigger built-in microphone

Capture button Quick access to image and video capture



Battery

Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery

Hi, the name is Adam, I’m 27 and from the UK. Video games have been part of my life for as long as I can remember and I am super excited about everything Stadia related. I enjoy games from all eras both new and old and there is nothing better than writing about what you love most.