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Testseek.com have collected 27 expert reviews of the SteelSeries Nimbus and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SteelSeries Nimbus.
Award: Highest Rated February 2016
February 2016
 
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The editors liked

  • Excellent ergonomics
  • Light weight
  • Comes with phone clip that mounts directly to the controller
  • Very long battery life
  • Fantastic construction feels sturdy in the hand
  • While still costing just $50
  • A full array of buttons that are responsive and comfortable
  • Lightning port makes for easy charging
  • Fully compatible with Apple TV's tvOS
  • As well as iOS and Mac
  • Comfortable design
  • Great in-game performance
  • Simple setup
  • Reasonable price
  • Solidly constructed
  • Works with iOS and OS X making it multifunctional
  • Doubles as Apple TV remote
  • 40hour battery life
  • Competitively priced
  • Charges via Lightning connection

The editors didn't like

  • No rumble
  • Expensive
  • Only works with Apple devices
  • Without a clamp
  • IPhone gamers may want to look elsewhere
  • While the tvOS App Store has great controller support
  • IOS App Store is still lacking
  • Where to buy
  • The SteelSeries Nimbus is currently exclusive to the Apple Store
  • Both online and at its retail
  • Feels too light
  • App doesn't add much
  • IOS gaming using controller still lacking
  • Hard to use with iPhone and iPod Touch without stand

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  Published: 2020-05-29, Author: Jason , review by: macworld.com

  • Excellent ergonomics, light weight, Comes with phone clip that mounts directly to the controller, Very long battery life
  • No rumble, Expensive, Only works with Apple devices

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  Published: 2016-03-02, Author: Craig , review by: gottabemobile.com

  • Abstract:  Gaming on the Apple TV is finally here with the fourth-generation Apple TV, and to make it feel more like a console experience, one of the best accessories to get is the SteelSeries Nimbus gaming controller.You can use the included Apple TV Siri Remote th...

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  Published: 2016-01-27, review by: techgage.com

  • The Nimbus is a quality controller. It feels good in the hands, it's well made, and it's simple to use. While it can function perfectly with a mobile device, it's clearly not designed with them in mind. The market that SteelSeries is focused on is clearly...

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  Published: 2016-01-20, Author: Marshall , review by: tomsguide.com

  • Comfortable design, Great in-game performance, Simple setup, Reasonable price
  • Feels too light, App doesn't add much
  • The Nimbus is a simple device with a simple goal: Provide a controller for the Apple TV that's just as good as what console and Android gamers have. The absolute glut on the market of cheap, second-rate console and Android controllers should demonstrate j...

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  Published: 2015-12-22, Author: Tomas , review by: technogog.com

  • Solidly constructed, Works with iOS and OS X making it multifunctional, Doubles as Apple TV remote, 40hour battery life, Competitively priced, Charges via Lightning connection
  • iOS gaming using controller still lacking, Hard to use with iPhone and iPod Touch without stand
  • If Apple created a game controller for the newest Apple TV then it would probably almost identical to the SteelSeries Nimbus. This well designed, sturdy controller makes the Apple TV feel more like a console than just a video streaming device. The Nimbus'...

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  Published: 2015-12-11, Author: Juli , review by: macrumors.com

  • If you already own an MFi controller, there's probably no need to upgrade. The Nimbus has some neat features, but it's not all that different from a lot of other readily available controllers.How to BuyThe SteelSeries Nimbus controller can be purchased di...

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  Published: 2015-11-15, Author: Neil , review by: appleinsider.com

  • Fantastic construction feels sturdy in the hand, while still costing just $50, A full array of buttons that are responsive and comfortable, Lightning port makes for easy charging, Fully compatible with Apple TV's tvOS, as well as iOS and Mac
  • Without a clamp, iPhone gamers may want to look elsewhere, While the tvOS App Store has great controller support, iOS App Store is still lacking, Where to buy, The SteelSeries Nimbus is currently exclusive to the Apple Store, both online and at its retail
  • The SteelSeries Nimbus is a fully featured gaming controller with exceptional construction, convenient Lightning port recharging, and compatibility with Apple's full range of products. Priced at $50, which is $10 less than controllers for major consoles...

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  Published: 2015-10-28, Author: Jeremy , review by: 9to5mac.com

  • If history's any guide, you'd be best off waiting at least a little while before grabbing any Made for Apple TV controller — Apple's mandate of Siri Remote support means that third-party game controllers certainly aren't necessary, and until there's a big...

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  Published: 2015-12-22, Author: Andrew , review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Abstract:  As we discovered in our early days gaming on the new Apple TV , a gamepad strongly benefits the play experience, since the Siri Remote has its limitations. And it's not just for hardcore players: Having analog sticks and a traditional button layout makes...

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  Published: 2017-04-28, Author: Craig , review by: techradar.com

  • Comfortable to hold, Responsive, high-quality controls, Works with any iOS or tvOS device
  • Relatively few iOS games are MFi compatible, Companion app is poor, No charging cable in the box
  • The SteelSeries Nimbus is easily the best MFi games controller for Apple TV and iPad. It only really falls short for use with an iPhone, due to the lack of a clip...

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