SteelSeries

SteelSeries Nimbus+ Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller iPhone Mount

4.2 (354 reviews)

Elevate Your Mobile Gaming Experience The SteelSeries Nimbus+ Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller brings console-quality gaming to your Apple devices. Designed specifically for iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, this controller features an ergonomic design, responsive controls, and a long-lasting rechargeabl...

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Overview

Elevate Your Mobile Gaming Experience

The SteelSeries Nimbus+ Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller brings console-quality gaming to your Apple devices. Designed specifically for iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, this controller features an ergonomic design, responsive controls, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery. Includes an iPhone mount for convenient gaming on the go and up to 4 Free Months of Apple Arcade.

  • Connectivity: Official Apple-licensed Wireless Connectivity (Bluetooth)
  • Battery Life: 50+ hours on a single charge
  • Buttons: Tactile D-Pad Buttons, Clickable Joysticks (L3/R3)
  • Includes: Nimbus+ iPhone Mount
  • Compatibility: iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS

Key Features

Official Apple-licensed Wireless Connectivity – works with all Apple products including iOS, iPads and tvs devices .Included Nimbus+ iPhone Mount so you can easily attach your iPhone to your Nimbus+For optimizing compatibility with all iOS devices we strongly suggest that you update the controller by downloading SteelSeries Engine

Built-in Rechargeable Battery – Rechargeable battery allows for 50+ hours of play on a single charge

Up to 4 Free Months of Apple Arcade - Play Thousands of Games – Compatible with thousands of titles

Tactile D-Pad Buttons – The arrow buttons have been upgraded with a tactile click for fast and responsive feedback

Clickable Joysticks – Clickable L3/R3 buttons allow for more input options across a variety of games

Included Nimbus+ iPhone Mount so you can easily attach your iPhone to your Nimbus+

For optimizing compatibility with all iOS devices we strongly suggest that you update the controller by downloading SteelSeries Engine

Specifications

Connectivity
Official Apple-licensed Wireless (Bluetooth)
Compatibility
All Apple products (iOS, iPads, TVs)
Battery Life
50+ hours (rechargeable)
Included Accessory
Nimbus+ iPhone Mount
D-Pad
Tactile Buttons
Joysticks
Clickable L3/R3
Software Update
Recommended via SteelSeries Engine
Included Offer
Up to 4 Free Months of Apple Arcade

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features official Apple-licensed wireless connectivity, ensuring compatibility with all Apple products including iOS, iPads, and TVs.
  • Includes a Nimbus+ iPhone Mount, allowing easy attachment of an iPhone to the controller for mobile gaming.
  • Offers an impressive 50+ hours of playtime on a single charge thanks to its built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Compatible with thousands of titles and includes up to 4 free months of Apple Arcade for extensive gaming access.
  • Upgraded tactile D-Pad buttons provide fast and responsive feedback for improved control accuracy.
  • Clickable L3/R3 joysticks expand input options across a wide variety of games, enhancing gameplay versatility.
  • Recommended to update the controller via SteelSeries Engine for optimized compatibility with all iOS devices.

👎 Cons

  • Requires an update via SteelSeries Engine for optimized compatibility, which adds an extra step for initial setup.
  • The included iPhone mount is specific to iPhones, limiting its direct use with other mobile devices or tablets.
  • While compatible with "thousands of titles," not all games may fully utilize every advanced feature of the controller.
  • The 4 free months of Apple Arcade is a promotional offer, which has a limited duration and may require redemption.
  • The battery is rechargeable but eventually requires charging, interrupting longer gaming sessions.
  • The controller's primary focus is on Apple devices, limiting its versatility for users of other operating systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Nimbus+ controller features official Apple-licensed wireless connectivity, making it compatible with all Apple products including iOS devices, iPads, and TVs.
Yes, an included Nimbus+ iPhone Mount allows you to easily attach your iPhone directly to the controller for mobile gaming.
The built-in rechargeable battery provides an impressive 50+ hours of playtime on a single charge.
Yes, the D-Pad buttons have been upgraded with a tactile click, providing fast and responsive feedback for enhanced gameplay.
The joysticks are clickable, featuring L3/R3 buttons, which provide more input options across a wide variety of compatible games.
Yes, for optimizing compatibility with all iOS devices, it is strongly suggested that you update the controller by downloading the SteelSeries Engine software.
The SteelSeries Nimbus+ includes an offer for up to 4 free months of Apple Arcade, providing access to thousands of compatible games.