Stadia-compatible controllers and screens
Stadia can be played on a computer, on a TV (with a Chromecast Ultra), Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, or Pixel 4 via a variety of peripherals. Below is a table that shows peripheral connectivity with each type of device (with the device system requirements).
Note: Playing Stadia on a TV requires the Stadia Controller*.
The table below shows the types of available device connectivity per peripheral type:
| Peripheral type | TV | Via Google Chrome (version 77 or greater) | Pixel 2, 3, 3a, or 4 with Android 10.0 or greater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadia Controller | WiFi connectivity | USB connectivity | USB connectivity |
| Keyboard and mouse | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | Currently unavailable |
| DualShock 4 Controller | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | USB & Bluetooth connectivity |
| Xbox One Controller | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | USB & Bluetooth connectivity |
| Xbox One Elite Controller | Currently unavailable | USB connectivity | USB connectivity |
| Xbox Adaptive Controller | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | USB & Bluetooth connectivity |
| Xbox 360 Controller | Currently unavailable | USB connectivity | USB connectivity |
| Switch Pro Controller | Currently unavailable | USB & Bluetooth connectivity | Currently unavailable |
Important:
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Some of the controllers listed above may require additional drivers in order to properly function with Stadia on Windows, MacOS, Linux, and ChromeOS.
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The “Home” button for the Xbox Adaptive Controller is not supported on Android, Linux, or ChromeOS.
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The “Home” button for Xbox controllers on Windows may open the Windows Game bar when pressed, and thus is not supported by Stadia on Windows.
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Bluetooth for Xbox One Wireless Controllers is not supported on Linux.
*The table above does not provide an exhaustive list of controllers that may be used with Stadia - other controllers may also work with Stadia, depending on their compatibility with Chrome and Android.