Someone is selling a clear Stadia controller on eBay
Someone is selling a clear Stadia controller on eBay
A clear Stadia controller shouldn’t sound like such a big deal, but it’s one that shouldn’t actually be in consumers’ hands. Back in 2019, when Stadia launched, Google gave all of the team members clear Stadia controllers to show appreciation for developing the technology. These gifts were for decoration only and not to be used for actual gaming. So, naturally, someone is selling one to be used for actual gaming. The original controller is not meant to be used, so components like the vibration motor and battery were left out. However, a seller on eBay was actually able to get one up and running for gaming use. As of the writing of this article, it’s still up for sale, and people are currently bidding on it. It started off at only $9.99, but it’s ballooned to an impressive $465 in the span of hours. If you want to place your bid, you can definitely do so. Just know that the condition is classified as “used” and you’ll have to pay $10.15 in shipping.
Why is the price going up so high?
Why is the price going up so high?
It seems that a lot of people are willing to pay $465 for this (you can buy five regular Stadia controllers plus four months of stadia service with that money). The thing is that this was given to an actual developer, so it’d be really interesting to own one of them. It’s a super limited edition item that was never meant to grace consumers’ hands. Not only that, but a clear controller was something that fans have been wanting for a while. There’s been a high demand for a clear controller, but Google never made one available. Fans can choose between either white, black, or a greenish hue. They’re nice, but there are fans that just love the clear aesthetic.
What is Google Stadia?
What is Google Stadia?
If you don’t know what Stadia is, you might actually be interested. This is Google’s cloud gaming service. Instead of you rendering your game on a computer or console, Google will render the game on its servers and stream it to your device. What’s neat is that you can use many devices, even ones that aren’t particularly powerful. You can play AAA games using your computer, but you can also use Chromebooks, Chromecast devices, and even phones. If you’re interested, you’ll need a compatible device, a Stadia controller, and a subscription. You can buy a controller for $69 from Google and the subscription is $9.99/month.
