With the Google Stadia going live on 19 November 2019, Google recently conducted an AMA(Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit where they answered various questions from the public. To the uninitiated, Google Stadia is an on-demand game streaming service that allows users to stream and play games online without the need to own a high-end gaming computer.
During the AMA, one of the users asked Google which of the existing controllers will be supported by Stadia on launch. Googleg gave a list of controllers that are currently supported on the service such as the Xbox One controller, DualShock 4 controller from Sony and more. Below is the list of controllers supported on Stadia. However, these controllers are only supported on Google Chrome on the desktop and not on the TV for now.
| Peripheral type | TV | Via Google Chrome (version 75 or greater) | Pixel 2, 3, 3a, or 4 with Android 9.0 or greater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadia Controller | WiFi connectivity | USB connectivity | USB connectivity |
| Keyboard and mouse | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | Currently unavailable |
| DualShock 4 Controller | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | USB & Bluetooth connectivity |
| Xbox One Controller | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | USB & Bluetooth connectivity |
| Xbox One Elite Controller | Currently unavailable | USB connectivity | USB connectivity |
| Xbox Adaptive Controller | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | USB & Bluetooth connectivity |
| Xbox 360 Controller | Currently unavailable | USB connectivity | USB connectivity |
| Switch Pro Controller | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | Currently unavailable |
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