Google Play Games on PC now supports controllers and 4K video display units

Google Play Games beta on Windows 10 and Windows 11 now supports connected controllers, making gameplay easier for certain games.

 You can also enjoy your favorite Dodrio games in 4K resolution on compatible displays.

 Four types of controllers are now supported, including Xbox and PlayStation controllers, improving the gaming experience.

 Not all games work with these controllers, but popular games like Asphalt 9 and

.BADLAND are compatible

Google is making some big changes to the Google Play Games beta on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. You can now connect your controller to your PC to play select games and enjoy additional 4K screen resolution on select compatible monitors. According to Google, the service now lets you play more than 3,000 games, including two popular titles like Clash of Clams and Clash Royale.

Four types of controllers are now supported. As expected, these include nearly all modern gaming controllers, such as the original Xbox One controller, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X controller, PS5 DualSense controller, and PS4 DualShock gaming controller. However, only selected titles work with the controller. Google mentioned in today’s announcement that Asphalt 9: Legends and BADLAND are two of the games. For most people, this is certainly easier than using a keyboardandmouse or even a touch screen

As for the 4K monitor support, Google is rolling this out to "supported monitors," for better graphics quality on bigger screens. If your game and monitors support this, you can switch to the higher resolution by pressing Shift and Tab to open the full menu of resolutions. And speaking of games! Google says there are now more than 3,000 titles on Google Play Games, and more are being added each day. You can find these games with the newly added search feature in the All Games section of the app. This has been a long-requested feature, so it's nice to see Google finally deliver.

Google Play Games originally launched in early 2022, and it's pretty straightforward to get started with. It's still in beta as of today, but the requirements are pretty loose, and you even can play on Windows 10. While Windows 11 has the Windows Subsystem for Android, it requires a lot of tweaking to play with games and popular Android apps. So, if you're an Android gamer and want to sync up your favorite games across all your devices, it's the way to go