We’re just hours away from Stadia’s shutdown, and it appears that Google is still sticking to the plan it set out to manage the service’s shutdown. If the refund started shortly after the final announcement and the developers also did what was left of their part, today came one of the most anticipated moments that the company announced at the end of last week: publishing the necessary tool to use the command with any device with Bluetooth control support.

Something that the vast majority of Stadia users agree on (we agree) is the positive reviews of the Stadia controller, a comfortable, robust and reliable controller that, combined with the now almost non-existent service, provides a highly satisfying gaming experience. many users. Ever since Google announced it was working on it at the beginning of last October, we’ve been waiting for this moment to continue using it, now with more devices and services without having to give up our wireless connection. connectivity, because from the first moment it was always possible to connect it to a PC with a cable.

In the explanations provided by Google about the process, we also find the reason why the publication of this tool was left to the last moment, when there are only a few hours left until the service closes, and that is when performing In during the process, the controller will switch to Bluetooth mode, which will no longer support Stadia. And yes, if you’re wondering, the process is irreversible, meaning that once you’ve done it, you’ll no longer be able to use the controller with Stadia.

The first thing you should know for your peace of mind is that you have enough time to perform this operation, as the necessary tools will be functional and available by December 31 of this year. Moreover, during it, you will also be able to regularly check if any Bluetooth mode update has been released. Of course, keep in mind that when you’re using the Stadia controller wirelessly and in Bluetooth mode, you won’t be able to use its minijack port to connect your headphones. This feature will still work, yes, if you use it via cable.

Also, don’t forget that if you’ve been a Stadia user, you still have time to download your data from the service via Google Data Export. We’ll tell you how to do it here, but remember that the service will be closed in a few hours and we don’t know how long it will be possible to restore this information after it’s closed, so it’s best to hurry.

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