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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
