However, theyre let down by build issues and lack of companion software.
Whether the SteelSeries Nimbus+ is one of thebest phone controllersorbest PC game controllersis up to you.
Despite being somewhat pleasing to hold and use, the Nimbus+ and Stratus+ arent perfect controllers.
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The poor construction makes way for longevity issues, wobbly phones and unsteady mounting.
But could they be worth $69?
Find out in our SteelSeries Nimbus+ review.
These allow more precise control over sensitivity.
It then sends a signal to the controller to let it know how far youre pressing down.
Compared to traditional triggers, Hall Effect controllers allow for smoother movements and motion.
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This comes in handy while playing racing games and shooters.
This made turning corners and swerving past NPCs very easy.
The Hall Effect triggers were quick to respond when drawing my gun and taking a shot.
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The Nimbus+ is great for mobile gaming.
Not the SteelSeries Nimbus+ and Stratus+.
Overall, the mounts are designed well except for their receptacles (more on that soon).
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iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV 4K and macOS users will need the Nimbus+.
Similarly, the Stratus+ is compatible with smartphones running Android 4 or higher, over a Bluetooth connection.
Theres also a USB-C port to connect the Stratus+ to Windows machines or even thebest ChromeBooks.
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So much juice
The SteelSeries Nimbus+ can run for areallylong time on a single charge.
A tear in the fabric
Not the fabric of time, but in the rubber mount.
Erin tested the SteelSeries Nimbus+ while Nikita tested the Stratus+, isolated in different environments.
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This happened after around an hour of use.
This also happened while mounting the Google Pixel 7 Pro onto the Stratus+.
Shiny, shiny fingerprints
To add insult to injury, the SteelSeries Nimbus+ is a fingerprint magnet.
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Its made of ABS plastic, which gets shiny really quickly.
Both controllers are fully black, too, which makes the issue far more apparent.
Customization, anyone?
Its sad to see that theres no app support for the SteelSeries Nimbus+ or Stratus+.
TheManba One($69) lets you customize the controlleron the flyvia its LED screen.
Unfortunately, the Nimbus+ and Stratus+ lose some brownie points due to the lack of customization options.
This issue is negated when thumbsticks use Hall Effect sensors instead.
Boasting extremely long battery lives, SteelSeries offerings are almost perfect.
Both are massively let down by their poor build quality, though.
Theres also no app support so you cant customize the controllers or adjust trigger sensitivity.
While they use Hall Effect triggers, thumbsticks are analog only.
For the same money or a little more there are better alternatives out there.
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Both the GameSir G7 SE and the Manba One let you adjust trigger sensitivity, too.
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