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February 2015
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Android and Windows compatible
SteelSeries Engine greatly improves PC game compatibility
Solid build quality
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The SteelSeries Stratus XL is a wireless gamepad that feels like a solid console controller
And works equally well with both Android devices and Windows PCs
I actually tested SteelSeries' Stratus XL on my PC before I ever hooked it up to my phone, and all that mess with the initial setup really put me off it at first. After I got that sorted, though, it worked like a champ. I'm not crazy about the PlayStatio...
Published: 2017-05-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Android and Windows compatible, SteelSeries Engine greatly improves PC game compatibility, Solid build quality, Responsive
Bottom Line, The SteelSeries Stratus XL is a wireless gamepad that feels like a solid console controller, and works equally well with both Android devices and Windows PCs
The SteelSeries Stratus XL is a wireless gamepad that feels like a solid console controller, and works equally well with both Android devices and Windows PCs...
The construction of the SteelSeries Stratus XL is robust for the most part and its ergonomics contours are on par with other controllers in this price range. Its medium sized shell fits snugly in my hands and its matte plastic finish minimizes fingerprint...
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Published: 2014-12-15, Author: Mike , review by: tuaw.com
SteelSeries says that all the feedback from customers, developers, and reviews was taken into account when designing the Stratus XL, and I have to say that it definitely seems that way. It's head and shoulders above the original -- and any other MFi cont...
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Published: 2014-11-21, Author: Phil , review by: ilounge.com
SteelSeries' second iOS controller is called Stratus XL ($70), a followup to the original Stratus. Previously, the small Bluetooth controller launched with a retail price of $100, but the new Stratus XL is both larger — hence the name — and $30 cheaper. I...
Published: 2016-01-03, Author: Andrew , review by: impulsegamer.com
All in all, the Stratus XL for Windows + Android peripheral is a well-designed wireless gaming controller that gives PC gamers a real alternative to the Microsoft controller and if you're an Android user, you'll have access to a high quality product that...
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...
Abstract: When we reviewed the SteelSeries Stratus XL for iOS last year, we came away seriously impressed and wishing it was compatible with Android and other operating systems. Now it is, and we've been putting the SteelSeries Stratus XL for Windows and Android th...
Pressure sensitive buttons, analogue triggers, Very comfortable in the hand, Alternative DPad position (compared to MS controllers), Long battery life, Can be used wired or via Bluetooth, Windows 7and Android compatibility, Competitively priced
Squishy triggers w/out mechanical stop or tactile feedback, No mechanical switches, No vibration/ haptic feedback
The SteelSeries Stratus XL for Windows and Android is a major contender for those looking for a seriously good quality controller that isn't a Microsoft controller. It has the advantage of being compatible with Android devices and is wireless via Bluetoot...
