Google Has Killed the Stadia Controller Conversion Tool, But There's a Backup
The official Stadia controller conversion tool is gone—but a reliable backup lives on for users wanting Bluetooth functionality.
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Google Has Killed the Stadia Controller Conversion Tool, But There's a Backup
Google Pulls the Plug on Stadia Controller Conversion Tool Google has officially shut down its web-based Stadia Controller conversion tool, marking the final chapter in the cloud gaming platform’s slow fade into tech history. As of January 20, 2026, the once-accessible portal at stadia.google.com/controller now returns a 404 error—ending the last official lifeline for owners of the Wi-Fi-only Stadia Controller. Credit: Google Originally launched in late 2023—shortly after Google shuttered Stadia itself—the tool allowed users to reflash their controllers into standard Bluetooth devices compatible with Android phones, iPads, Windows PCs, and more. Though Google initially planned to retire the service by year-end 2023, it granted two extensions, keeping it alive through December 31, 2025. Many assumed it might stay online indefinitely… until it vanished without fanfare this week. Why This Shutdown Matters for Stadia Owners For the thousands who still own a Stadia Controller, this tool wasn’t …
