When the Apple TV 4 was first released, I was convinced it would revolutionize gaming. I even bought the SteelSeries Nimbus controller to play all these upcoming games on the device. My assumption was developers would bring all the top tier iPhone and iPad games to the Apple TV, plus more, making it a legitimate home console. Boy, was I wrong on that! Sadly, the state of gaming on Apple TV has largely stalled. With all of that said, the Nimbus controller I bought was (and still is) wonderful -- I particularly love the lightning port charging.
Today, SteelSeries launches the successor to that aforementioned controller. Called, 'Nimbus+,' it is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV. In addition to significant improvements over its predecessor (including better battery life), the plus variant also comes with a mount for connecting your iPhone directly to it -- for a handheld gaming experience. It is worth noting the Nimbus+ looks very much like a tweaked version of the existing Stratus Duo Android controller.
'The Nimbus+ builds on the wildly popular original Nimbus controller, adding a bevy of new features, including clickable joysticks, new Hall effect triggers, and a new 50 hour battery. Purchase of Nimbus+ also includes the new Nimbus+ iPhone Mount which allows users to attach their iPhone directly onto the controller, allowing them to play games more comfortably. With an ergonomic design, ultra-responsive triggers and buttons, and a range of Apple connectivity options, Nimbus+ is the best solution to help bring gaming on Apple devices to the next level,' says SteelSeries.
Apple has a pretty good deal right now for both a Nimbus Wireless Controller and Minecraft: Apple TV Edition (download code) for $54.95. The controller alone goes for $64.95 (and the game alone is $27.99 on itunes). Might be worth it just for the controller if you're looking for one for iOS gaming with $10 savings Controller + Minecraft (Apple TV). Nimbus Controller Not Working With Minecraft Pe For Mac Average ratng: 7,0/10 7644 votes SteelSeries Nimbus Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller - Iphone, iPad, Apple TV - 40+. Enjoy a true wireless console experience on your iOS device or Mac via Bluetooth 4.1. SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Controller, the world’s best-selling game controller for Apple TV™, iOS, and Mac, has paired up with Minecraft for Apple TV, one of the world’s most successful game franchises with over 55 million unique monthly users, for an exclusive bundle opportunity.
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The company also says, 'The Nimbus+ meets Apple MFi standards for wireless connectivity and pairing. Nimbus+ also takes full advantage of features available to MFi game controllers including controller-supported game discovery, optimized button mapping for superior gaming experiences and control, and fast re-connections.'
Craig Olson, President of Worldwide Mobile at SteelSeries provides the following statement.
The overall research and development, design, and engineering efforts undertaken by our teams represent our never-ending quest at SteelSeries to create first-party quality controllers worthy of supporting gaming on Apple devices. With its iPhone Mount and an amazing 50 hours of battery life, Nimbus+ is the ideal companion to games on the App Store and Apple Arcade that feature controller support such as Sneaky Sasquatch, Butter Royale and Crossy Road Castle. We’ve added many other new features, making Nimbus+ the new global standard in mobile gaming performance.
The SteelSeries Nimbus+ can be purchased today exclusively from Apple.com here for $69.99. You will eventually be able to buy it from SteelSeries.com too, but only starting May 26.
Controller Bundle Now Available Exclusively at Apple Retail in the US and the UK and on Apple.com
SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Controller, the world’s best-selling game controller for Apple TV™, iOS, and Mac, has paired up with Minecraft for Apple TV, one of the world’s most successful game franchises with over 55 million unique monthly users, for an exclusive bundle opportunity.
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“This new bundle of our Nimbus Wireless Controller and Minecraft for Apple TV is a perfect pair,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. “Whether you’re a veteran builder or playing Minecraft for the first time, this bundle brings the best gaming controller and one of the most played games in the world together for an amazing living room gaming experience.”
For a limited time, buy a specially branded package of SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Controller and receive a download code for the Apple TV version of Minecraft for $39.95, a $30 value.
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“As the global leader in tvOS and iOS gamepads, we have long striven to provide consumers the best possible gaming experiences,” said Craig Olson, SteelSeries President of Worldwide Mobile. “This unprecedented bundle was a long time in the making and is the result of the steadfast passion and commitment of our talented teams—look for more groundbreaking announcements to come!”
The Minecraft Edition of the SteelSeries Nimbus Controller is available now exclusively at Apple stores in the US and in the United Kingdom.
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Chicago, Sept. 19, 2017