You also need to ensure you have at least 10 per cent charge in the controller and it will only work through a Chrome browser on a computer (PC or Mac). It is free to use but comes with some warnings - the process is permanent, for starters, although you will also be able to connect it to a PC or Mac via USB too. Google has created an online tool that can turn your Stadia controller into a universal Bluetooth gamepad. How to unlock Bluetooth on the Stadia controller But, as the controller has Bluetooth LE capabilities too, it has now offered a way to unlock them to continue to use the well-built gamepad with other devices and services. In all fairness, Google has refunded every Stadia user who bought dedicated hardware from the brand directly, so there's nothing lost in that sense. Sadly though, Stadia is no more, having been closed by Google and the clever Wi-Fi tricks of the controller are effectively useless now. It only worked with Google's cloud gaming platform and uniquely accessed the internet directly when using it at home, rather than feeding through a connected device first which can cause lag. The controller was also available separately, priced at £59 / $69, although sales periods saw that slashed dramatically. A similar kit was available after launch, but with a different coloured controller and name (Premiere Edition).

The Stadia controller originally came with a starter kit (the Founder's Edition) that included a Google Chromecast Ultra and three-months of Stadia Pro. So, here we tell you how to turn on Bluetooth on your Stadia controller and carry on using it indefinitely. Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo Switch.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Xbox Console.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Google Nest.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Amazon Echo Devices.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Fire TV Stick.

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