Google just killed the last of Stadia
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has permanently taken offline the Stadia Controller conversion tool, marking the end of the last functional element of the Stadia cloud gaming platform.
- The browser-based tool, launched in 2023, allowed users to convert Stadia Controllers from Wi-Fi-only devices into generic Bluetooth controllers compatible with various devices.
- Originally slated to shut down at the end of 2023, the tool received two extensions but finally ceased operation after January 20, 2026, now returning a 404 error on its official webpage.
- A backup of the conversion tool has been preserved by the Stadia Enhanced extension developer and remains accessible on GitHub, allowing continued use with unconverted controllers.
- Despite Stadia’s closure, some community
