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The editors liked
Great buttons overall
Lag free mobile gaming
The SteelSeries Stratus packs a lot of controls into a small form and connects via Bluetooth to recent iPads
IPhones
And iPod Touches
The editors didn't like
High price
Small for larger hands
It's too expensive
And the growing world of controller-compatible iOS games is still a patchwork affair
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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...
So overall the Stratus is a fairly standard controller, plenty of buttons, USB to charge and built in Bluetooth 2.1 with 10 hours of battery life the advertised spec. Support of iDevices is as follows:iOS 7 or Later Plus-iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s...
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Published: 2014-07-13, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
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
High price tag, Clam-shell case prone to falling off when mounted on bottom of controller, Not a huge amount of compatible games,
PriceI do think price is of the Stratus is unreasonable, at £59.95 in the Apple store it's priced more expensive than most console controllers, but doesn't really offer much more than they do other than it being more compact. The only advantage I see is t...
Abstract: I'll get to those games in a minute. I want to first mention the included cover, which can be attached to the back during gaming for a more comfortable grip. I also want to mention the battery life, which—at up to 10 hours—will likely outlast the battery ...
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
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
SteelSeries has crafted an impressive controller, but it dazzles in the completely wrong way. We like that it’s pocketable and that the controls themselves are firm and responsive - but it’s just too small, incredibly uncomfortable and just isn’t ideal...
