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SteelSeries Stratus XL iOS Gaming Controller Launches on Apple Store
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Which also has f2p junk on it.
There are plenty of high end games available for iOS too, just needs a little bit of knowing what you are after.
I have the little version, a very nice joypad, sure quite pricey but it is bluetooth, well made and iOS (and theorically Mac OS X) specific. I like it very much.
Compatible games for now:
http://faq.steelseries.com/question...eelSeries+Stratus+Wireless+Gaming+Controller?
Compatible games for now:
http://faq.steelseries.com/question...eelSeries+Stratus+Wireless+Gaming+Controller?
£60? Jesus christ no.
That may be £10 more than the RRP of a PS4 controller, but even those can be bought as cheap as £35 now (official ones too).
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iOS is polluted with too much junk. Not to forget the race-to-the-bottom on prices. On my other systems I'm happy paying full price for games to get a complete experience that won't be rendered unplayable after an iOS update and the devs no longer support their work, I'm happy knowing that once I've bought a game it'll be playable forever* (or until the system dies! Given my Gameboys are still in peak condition I think that might be a while off).
After I picked up my iPhone 6 I was considering getting some of the more full-price iOS games. But FF3 (one of the few I really wanted) isn't as good as the PSP version, the GTAs are all tough to control with fingers floating infront of the screen.
That may be £10 more than the RRP of a PS4 controller, but even those can be bought as cheap as £35 now (official ones too).
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Between a 3DS and Vita I'm completely covered too
Drop a pinch of salt into a bucket of water and it's fine, but I wouldn't want to drink any sea water.
iOS is polluted with too much junk. Not to forget the race-to-the-bottom on prices. On my other systems I'm happy paying full price for games to get a complete experience that won't be rendered unplayable after an iOS update and the devs no longer support their work, I'm happy knowing that once I've bought a game it'll be playable forever* (or until the system dies! Given my Gameboys are still in peak condition I think that might be a while off).
After I picked up my iPhone 6 I was considering getting some of the more full-price iOS games. But FF3 (one of the few I really wanted) isn't as good as the PSP version, the GTAs are all tough to control with fingers floating infront of the screen.
I love my friggin PS Vita. It has so many amazing Indie games (and some great AAA ones too), its not funny. Not to mention playing games remotely on my PS4.
I just bought the "MOGA REBEL Game Controller". It had some good reviews. I wonder how this controller stacks up?
70 bucks? Are you mad man??
the article states its only 10 bucks more than the highly mass produced PS and XB wireless controllers. for a smaller scaled product that doesn't seem unreasonable to me.
i remember when people were complaining about $100. now even 30% cheaper isn't good enough....oh, brother
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um yeah coupon sites dont reflect MSRPs...
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nope. the MFI spec for controllers is published. its up to the manufacturers to meet it.
Those are dedicated gaming platforms, with dedicated games. This is an iOS device that can't even be played on your TV with any sort of reasonable quality and without lag. Totally different. And XB/PS controllers are expensive too.
You can´t get this quality cheaper!
Before people complained about the 100 bucks, now it´s 30% cheaper! And still complains. You need to understand that you cant get a quality MFI controller much cheaper than this! There is no reason to all this ********...
For people who enjoy mobile/iPad gaming, this is a need!!!
Before people complained about the 100 bucks, now it´s 30% cheaper! And still complains. You need to understand that you cant get a quality MFI controller much cheaper than this! There is no reason to all this ********...
For people who enjoy mobile/iPad gaming, this is a need!!!
I wish I could upvote this more. I'd happily buy one of these if I could use it to play games on my Apple TV.
Why are these
So expensive? They are not even in the same league as the PS4 controllers (motion sensing, touch sensing, rumble - known build quality) or XOne controllers. I don't get it. Generic controllers should be cheaper, not pricier.
And uses AA batteries? Seriously?
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You can get much nicer controllers for $10 cheaper for both major consoles.
So expensive? They are not even in the same league as the PS4 controllers (motion sensing, touch sensing, rumble - known build quality) or XOne controllers. I don't get it. Generic controllers should be cheaper, not pricier.
And uses AA batteries? Seriously?
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You can´t get this quality cheaper!
Before people complained about the 100 bucks, now it´s 30% cheaper! And still complains. You need to understand that you cant get a quality MFI controller much cheaper than this! There is no reason to all this ********...
For people who enjoy mobile/iPad gaming, this is a need!!!
You can get much nicer controllers for $10 cheaper for both major consoles.
Tbh, MOGA sucks....
There is a huge difference between MOGA and The Stratus. I love the bluetooth and the wireless gaming feeling you´ll get with Stratus.
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Tbh, MOGA sucks....
You don't even know what you're talking about.
The MOGA uses Bluetooth too and doesn't necessary have to be strapped onto the device since it has the stand that flips back into the middle.
Just got this yesterday (meh.com had a great sale, $45 shipped) and spent some time playing Bioshock, a couple of GTA games, and Asphalt last night. Works great, even if it is small - definitely better for me than virtual controls.
As for the PS Vita comparison? Who really cares? I love my PS Vita and the perhaps 6-7 games it has that are worth buying ... my memory card is mostly full of PSP games. To say the game selection is anemic is an understatement. Awesome hardware, though.
So I am glad to have ALL - my PC, Mac, PS Vita, iPad, Android tablet and iPhone. Yummy ,yummy games.
As for the PS Vita comparison? Who really cares? I love my PS Vita and the perhaps 6-7 games it has that are worth buying ... my memory card is mostly full of PSP games. To say the game selection is anemic is an understatement. Awesome hardware, though.
So I am glad to have ALL - my PC, Mac, PS Vita, iPad, Android tablet and iPhone. Yummy ,yummy games.