Support for Google Stadia Controllers through the Steam Client

[GravityZ99]

Yesterday, Google announced that they will release a tool to enable Bluetooth connectivity for Google Stadia controllers, after the discontinuation of the streaming service.

Would it be possible to add "official" support for it, similar to how Steam got support for the Nintendo Switch Online controllers? USB connectivity is already there on the controller, but requires enabling Generic Gamepad Support from what I've read. Would be neat to get more support for the Stadia controller for usage with the Steam Deck and Steam in general.

[Zero, Dark Knight]

I thought even Google gave up on Google Stadia? but eh, sure, if they still update and support it, I don't see the harm in more choice on Steam.

[Satoru]

You'd have to wait to see what Google actually does for this controller. I give them 50/50 on absolutely totally screwing this up.

Either way, until Google releases their supposed Bluetooth 'enabling' thing Steam can't really address whether it can be added

[macoud12]

Apologies for reviving this thread. I have an update. The Bluetooth mode tool has just been released.
Steam picks the Stadia controller up as a generic gamepad, meaning it'll show Xbox glyphs right now.
There are some glyphs that can be re-used from the Steam Deck set.

[Satoru]

I seriuosly dout anyone i sgoing to bother with stadia glphys

[macoud12]

Originally posted by Satoru:

I seriuosly dout anyone i sgoing to bother with stadia glphys

Hence why I'd say they could reuse glyphs from the Steam Deck, there are only three buttons that they'd need to get new glyphs for. The Stadia button, the Assistant button and the Capture button.

[mjhcsta]

Yes please!!!

Please add Official Controller Support for Stadia Controller Bluetooth mode Post Stadia shutdown,

Remapping via Steam UI is causing issues and most games still aren't detecting the controller ingame

[mjhcsta]

Okay I give up!

Steam UI is a nightmare to get this controller working...i can't get passed mapping the guide button Stadia Logo as it boots me out from big picture mode everytime...

I skipped that button and finally tried to play 3 different games and all 3 had half working controls, terrible experience, i cant tell if this is Steam or the Stadia controller yet when i test the controller via gamepad tester in Steam it works without issues...

I hope Steam can add official support for this controller like they have done with all other console controllers

[mjhcsta]

Please add Official Controller Support for Stadia Controller Bluetooth mode Post Stadia shutdown...

Please add Official Controller Support for Stadia Controller Bluetooth mode Post Stadia shutdown...

Remapping via Steam UI is causing issues and most games still aren't detecting the controller ingame

[Avera]

Please, add official Stadia Controller support to Steam Input

At the time of writing this, it is the day when Stadia shuts down completely. However, as last goodbye gift to its supporters, they've given us the ability to unlock the Bluetooth capabilities, making it a full-fledged wireless game controller.

This controller features two extra buttons, labeled Screenshot (which has the exact same function as the Share button in Xbox Series X|S controllers) and Assistant, and both of them could be remapped and given use within games, if Steam Input were to give us the option.

Please, add actual support for the Stadia Controller and drop the "generic controller" label. Let us use this controller to it's fullest.

[Lee]

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[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by Average Dood:

At the time of writing this, it is the day when Stadia shuts down completely. However, as last goodbye gift to its supporters, they've given us the ability to unlock the Bluetooth capabilities, making it a full-fledged wireless game controller.

This controller features two extra buttons, labeled Screenshot (which has the exact same function as the Share button in Xbox Series X|S controllers) and Assistant, and both of them could be remapped and given use within games, if Steam Input were to give us the option.

Please, add actual support for the Stadia Controller and drop the "generic controller" label. Let us use this controller to it's fullest.

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/10/3758850346184413030/

[GravityZ99]

For proper support, a couple things need to happen:

- Automatic "patching" of the triggers to render them as Analogue Triggers on Windows (a bug currently only sees them as digital, fix is found by applying the .reg file from this GitHub project: https://github.com/ChristopherKlay/StadiaEnhanced/tree/main/controller).

- Google Stadia glyphs (Reusing standard face buttons, triggers and bumpers could be done, The Start/Menu glyph from the Steam Deck and the Quick Access Menu glyph from the Steam Deck could be reused for the Menu and Options buttons on the Stadia Contoller. New glyphs for the Google Assistent, the Screenshot and Stadia buttons are required however.).

- Giving us the ability to remap the Google Assistent and Screenshot buttons. Currently, Steam Input (on the Steam Deck, at least) does not recognise the extra buttons and thus makes them not remappable/usable at this point. This would be neat for a screenshot button (just like the DualSense's microphone button does) and some other shortcut like the Quick Access menu on the Steam Deck, through the Assistant button.

[KyrQs]

+1 for making all buttons mappable (there is a thread for this in the Steam Deck forums too--more posts in here but possibly greater chance of effective visibility there. At any rate seems worth pointing out that there is wider interest on the forums than in this thread).

[GravityZ99]

Originally posted by KyrQs:

+1 for making all buttons mappable (there is a thread for this in the Steam Deck forums too--more posts in here but possibly greater chance of effective visibility there. At any rate seems worth pointing out that there is wider interest on the forums than in this thread).

Mind linking the Steam Deck Forum thread?

[grayhowls]

Originally posted by GravityZ99:

Originally posted by KyrQs:

+1 for making all buttons mappable (there is a thread for this in the Steam Deck forums too--more posts in here but possibly greater chance of effective visibility there. At any rate seems worth pointing out that there is wider interest on the forums than in this thread).

Mind linking the Steam Deck Forum thread?

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/2/5828254882204338195/