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Google has extended the deadline for converting its discontinued Stadia Controller into a Bluetooth game controller until the end of 2025, allowing users to repurpose the device for broader use. In contrast, Spotify has ceased support for its Car Thing accessory, rendering it non-functional, though some users have found alternative uses for the hardware.
Google has extended the deadline for converting Stadia controllers to Bluetooth connectivity until December 31, 2024. After shutting down the Stadia service in 2022, Google allowed users to convert their controllers for use with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, or Android gaming. However, the conversion permanently disables the 3.5mm audio port. To switch to Bluetooth mode, users need a Stadia controller, a PC with an internet connection, and a cable to connect the controller to the PC. By following the instructions on Google's official site, users can pair the gamepad as a Bluetooth controller and even remap certain buttons.
Google has extended the deadline for its web-based conversion tool that allows users to convert their Stadia Controller to Bluetooth mode. Originally set to end on December 31, 2023, the deadline has been extended to December 31, 2024. The tool enables the Stadia Controller to be paired with smartphones, computers, and consoles, and the extension comes without any public explanation from Google. The Stadia Controller's Bluetooth functionality has been well-received, and the previous deadline felt unnecessary.