Background and Identification

The Google Stadia controller was released on November 19th, 2019 together with the start of Stadia. It is equipped with two thumbsticks, a digital directional pad, four main face buttons, two sets of shoulder buttons, and five additional controller face buttons. Players can use it via USB-C cable or connect it via WIFI to a local network for a direct connection to Google's Stadia servers. This reduces the input lag while gaming. Since launch the controller was available in three colors: Just Black, Clearly White & Wasabi. The Founder's Edition bundle included a limited-edition controller in Midnight Blue. It is available for 69$ and an USB-C to USB-A cable is included.

Specifications

Dimensions & weight

  • 163 mm (6.42 in) x 105 mm (4.13 in) x 65 mm (2.56 in)
  • 268g (9.45 oz)

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (BLE)
  • 3.5mm headset jack for headsets with or without microphone
  • USB-C port for charging, wired gameplay, and accessories such as USB-C headsets. HID-compliant

Battery

  • Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery

Buttons

  • Google Assistant button and microphone (Google Assistant button to trigger microphone)
  • Capture button (Quick access to image and video capture)
  • Two thumbsticks
  • Digital directional pad
  • Two sets of shoulder buttons
  • Four main face buttons

Colors

  • Just Black, Clearly White, Wasabi, Midnight Blue

Additional Information

Google Stadia on Wikipedia
Official Google Stadia Controller website