Full Stadia Controller Support

[grayhowls]

Stadia Controllers recently got the ability to be used over Bluetooth (BLE specifically), but the Capture and Assistant Buttons do nothing by default, unless you use an external button remapper. Most of it's glyphs are shared by the Deck's layout, save for shape and diagrams. Would love to see full support added in Steam to utilize everything the controller has!

[macoud12]

Yeah, the only things that need to be remade for the Stadia controller are the shape of the controller, the Stadia button, the Google Assistant button and the Capture button.

[grayhowls]

Originally posted by macoud12:

Yeah, the only things that need to be remade for the Stadia controller are the shape of the controller, the Stadia button, the Google Assistant button and the Capture button.

Exactly! Even then just having the wireframes, and unique icons would make it feel much better, especially remapping

[macoud12]

Originally posted by gray:

Exactly! Even then just having the wireframes, and unique icons would make it feel much better, especially remapping

I already have SVGs of the buttons on my PC.

[GravityZ99]

Just would like to cross-post other threads that share the same support for Stadia Controller support through Steam Input (on the Steam Deck):

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/10/3758850346184413030/?tscn=1674118693 | Own page, put in the request for general Steam Client.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/2/5828254882204232577/ | Another "Deck specific" request, but mentions Steam Input specifically.

Thanks to gray for pointing me to this place!

[mjhcsta]

Originally posted by gray:

Stadia Controllers recently got the ability to be used over Bluetooth (BLE specifically), but the Capture and Assistant Buttons do nothing by default, unless you use an external button remapper. Most of it's glyphs are shared by the Deck's layout, save for shape and diagrams. Would love to see full support added in Steam to utilize everything the controller has!

I can't even remap the controllers buttons in general via Steam big picture mode, i am getting weird issues like the controller disconnecting and not remapping,

I hope we can get Official support for the Stadia controller working with Steam

[Dingo]

Also hoping for official support.

[purple_monkey]

+1

[sminted]

Also the ability to tone down the vibration it’s too strong as is to use.

[Kronusdark]

Any update on this?

[GravityZ99]

Originally posted by Kronusdark:

Any update on this?

A few Steam client updates ago, Valve added recognition of the Screenshot button to become rebindable. The Google Assistent button, along with button prompts/icons in the Steam client remain untouched, sadly.

[turnerglynn]

I'd like this feature too

[dreamingathawaii]

One year later... Bought a Stadia Controller. Was happy to geht Bluetooth in it. Linked with my Steam Deck, but saw very limited options, so +1

[Thalarosch]

Has anyone tested support of SteamOS and Gooogle Stadia Controllers yet? Would be also interested in full support with SteamOS to give my little old non-Windows 11 compatible Zotac Gaming-Mini PC a new job.

[Daniel]

As of the current version of Steam OS in 2025 the Assistant button is now configured as the quick access button, but it isn't remappable. The capture button can be remapped as desired.

[grayhowls]

Finally the Assistant button is useful!!! I think this is the best we'll get, but I'd love for the steam button icon in menus to be replaced with a Stadia logo :')