This SteelSeries controller is a cool concept that doesn't deliver on its premise
The SteelSeries Nimbus Cloud is an excellent idea that’s been poorly executed and ultimately falls well short of its asking price. This combo mobile grip and Bluetooth controller is plagued by missed inputs, mushy triggers, and flaky compatibility that ruin what is otherwise a clever choice for multi-platform gamers.
Pros
- +Clever dual-mode extending design
- +Hall Effect sensors on both sticks and triggers
- +Light with a comfortable shape
- +Well-placed rear paddle buttons
Cons
- -Triggers feel mushy and lack detail
- -Intermittent missed inputs on face buttons
- -Rough compatibility across platforms
- -No companion app for customization or button remapping
- -Build quality doesn’t feel particularly premium
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