Google Stadia Controller to receive Bluetooth connectivity support with future update

Google has introduced plans to update the performance of the Google Stadia Controller. Today, it’s only doable to use the controller wirelessly with the Stadia platform. With Stadia formally ending tomorrow, its first-party controller will develop into a wired-only controller. However, Google claims that the controller will quickly support Bluetooth connectivity, doubtlessly opening it to use on consoles just like the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Writing on Twitter and in a weblog publish, Google explains that it’s going to make the change due to fan suggestions. Currently, Google states that it is going to be doable to update Google Stadia Controllers by ‘a self-serve software’, with particulars to observe this week or subsequent week. For some cause, the Stadia crew is unable to present any particulars about how the controller can be up to date, nor what sort of machine can be wanted to accomplish that.

As it stands, the Stadia Controller updates robotically when it connects to Wi-Fi. Potentially, Google may roll out the update by this distribution channel, though it could stay to be seen how lengthy the corporate would hold this server open for after shutting Stadia. Similarly, the crew wouldn’t verify whether or not the Stadia Controller’s Bluetooth capabilities can be open or closed-source software program.

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