SteelSeries has announced their wireless iOS gaming controller, the Stratus, at CES 2014.
Available now, the device was specifically designed to be compatible with lightning-equipped iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches running iOS 7, but also works with AppleTV via AirPlay.
The Stratus, unlike the
Logitech PowerShell and
Moga Power Ace which both snap to your device, connects via Bluetooth and is the first controller for iOS to do so. Up to four Stratuses can connect to a single device, and they each feature a D-Pad, four action buttons, four shoulder buttons, and dual analog sticks.
On a full charge, you can get about 10 hours of battery life out of the Stratus, while it takes two hours to fully charge it back up.
What We Thought
We were able to play around with the Stratus in the IGN office recently and thought that the device was responsive and had a nice design. It felt good in our hands, and each button was reactive. For those with larger hands, the case adds a nice extra grip on the back.
That said, it is a tiny controller and those with big hands might find it a bit harder to use. We also had a some trouble getting it to work with a few games, even though it's supposed to be compatible with every game that supports a controller. Finally, while competitive with other iOS 7 controllers at $99, the price tag still seems steep.
Reply With Quote