Google’s Stadia platform has its own controller

While Google’s new Stadia platform doesn’t require gamers to add another console to their collection, it does have a very traditional controller. The pad, which kind of looks like a DualShock and Xbox One controller’s controversial lovechild, has everything you’d expect: twin sticks, a D-pad, the standard four face buttons and more on the shoulders. It’s wireless and can be used to talk to Google Assistant, but the Stadia controller’s standout feature is a share button that can be used to send clips straight to YouTube. Perfect for headshot specialists. No word on price or release date yet.

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I'm fascinated by all things tech, but if you were going to leave me on a desert island, I'd probably ask for my Nintendo Switch, a drone, and a pair of noise-cancelling cans to block out the relentless seagull racket. When I'm not on Stuff duty you'll probably find me subscribing to too many podcasts, playing too many video games, or telling anyone who will listen that Spurs are going to win a trophy this season.

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Video games, VR, smartwatches, headphones, smart speakers, bizarre Kickstarter campaigns