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The editors liked
Great buttons overall
Lag free mobile gaming
Compact and lightweight
Great overall build quality
Responsive analogue sticks
Pressure sensitive buttons
Trusted brand name
Compatible with all major iDevices
Easy to set up
Multi controller support
Wireless
SteelSeries
Best known for its line of pro-gaming mice and accessories
Has taken on Apple’s game controller standard and has made one tiny gamepad. It looks like the focus has been put on portability
Rather than ergonomics
As your iPhone will simply dwarf it
The Stratus measures up at just 4.3-inches in length
While it’s 1.3-inches in thickness
Making it easily pocketable. Its layout itsel
Makes complicated games on iOS a joy to play
Tidy design
Hundreds of titles already supported
Fits in your pocket
Includes analogue sticks
Good battery life
The editors didn't like
High price
Small for larger hands
High price tag
Clam-shell case prone to falling off when mounted on bottom of controller
Not a huge amount of compatible games
Unfortunately
After gaming with it for a while
Things take a turn for the worse. Despite its impressively small size
It’s not the most ergonomic controller to grasp in your hands all day. Our hands became almost claw-like after just five minutes of gaming
Which is not ideal when you want to kick back with some classic titles for a few hours. We also found that as it doesn’t clamp onto your ph
Published: 2014-02-20, Author: Alex , review by: booredatwork.com
Abstract: The SteelSeries Stratus Gaming Controller delivers a great mobile gaming experience on IOS 7 devices. The 10+ hours of wireless gameplay via Bluetooth (comes with USB charging cable), protective covering for the days you want to game on the move, and tact...
Abstract: With the release of iOS 7, Apple finally recognized the demand for physical gamepads via built-in support through its Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) program, which means all game developers and peripheral manufacturers alike can use the same compatibility standards...
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Published: 2014-01-19, Author: Neil , review by: appleinsider.com
Compact design makes it a great portable controller, Completely wireless, letting it play nicely with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Manages to fit in a full array of buttons that gamers expect
Cramped design may be uncomfortable for some, L2 and R2 buttons are awkwardly placed because of size constraints, $100 is still too much for a gaming controller, Where to buy, For U.S. customers, the Stratus is advertised to begin shipping within 30 days
As only the third Made for iOS device gaming controller to hit the market, the SteelSeries Stratus doesn't have a very high bar to exceed. While we saw merits in both earlier options, we felt like the Moga Ace Power was a better choice for gamers, though...
Published: 2014-01-10, Author: Mike , review by: tuaw.com
Abstract: iOS game developers have been swinging for the fences with massive, high-profile mobile games for years already, but they've been doing it without a physical control option. Touchscreen and tilt controls work fine for many genres, and these digital contro...
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Published: 2014-01-06, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: MFi controllers really have the ability to be a game changer for iOS devices. But they're in their infancy, and not only are a select amount of games supported, but they also have some limitations. So far, I've reviewed the Logitech Powershell and MOGA Ac...
Published: 2014-01-06, Author: Jeremy , review by: ilounge.com
Although the just-announced SteelSeries Stratus ($100) is being pitched as the first Apple-authorized wireless game controller, that's not really true: with Apple's permission, Duo Games debuted the boxy Bluetooth controller Duo Gamer back in 2012, regret...
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...
The Stratus is a little steep in price (quite steep at $129AUD) but if you're a gamer and need to get your fix on the move than it's a small price to pay for real gaming goodness....
