Google patent reveals possible controller design which could launch on 19 March

There have been numerous reports which suggest that Google has been working towards launching a game streaming service, dubbed as Project Stream. As part of **Project Stream** , Google is **also expected** to announce new gaming hardware and now there’s evidence to suggest that a new controller could definitely feature. A patent filed by the internet search giant describes what appears to be a hand-held controller for the game streaming service. The description for the controller suggests its use for activating or controlling a game on a supported host device. [caption id=“attachment_6237901” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Controller design revealed in the patent filed by Google. Image: Google[/caption] As per a report by The Verge, the patent also details the notification system for the controller that alerts the player when a game is available if the user has received an invitation, alerts on leaderboard movement or even a chat request from another player. [caption id=“attachment_6237891” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Controller design revealed in the patent filed by Google. Image: Google[/caption] In addition to that, the patent includes a series of illustrations showing off the controller’s design. The dual-joystick setup is shown inclusive of shoulder and trigger buttons, a directional D-pad, gameplay buttons and also a microphone button, indicating support for voice-enabled features. Google is expected to announce more about Project Stream and related gaming hardware at the upcoming Game Developers Conference which begins on 19 March.