I've spent a bunch of time with the SteelSeries Stratus+, and it’s OK on PC but struggles on Android
Jump To: Price and availability Specs Design and features Performance Should you buy it? How I tested The SteelSeries Stratus+ is a wireless Bluetooth controller built primarily for Android mobile gaming, with wired USB-C support for Windows PCs.It launched back in 2022 at $59.99 / £64.99, but has since tumbled to sale prices around $25 / £25. A traditional shape that blends Xbox and PlayStation design elements with a removable phone mount, Hall Effect triggers, and a claimed 90-hour battery life via Bluetooth LE.
- ▪Jump To: Price and availability Specs Design and features Performance Should you buy it?
- ▪How I tested The SteelSeries Stratus+ is a wireless Bluetooth controller built primarily for Android mobile gaming, with wired USB-C support for Windows PCs.It launched back in 2022 at $59.99 / £64.99, but has since tumbled to sale prices a
- ▪A traditional shape that blends Xbox and PlayStation design elements with a removable phone mount, Hall Effect triggers, and a claimed 90-hour battery life via Bluetooth LE.
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TechRadar Verdict The SteelSeries Stratus+ tries to be clever by bolting a phone mount to the top of a generic controller, but ultimately the result is just that: a generic controller with a phone mount awkwardly bolted to the top of it. $59.99 at Amazon $59.99 at Amazon(Black) Check Best Buy Pros +Often available at budget prices +Excellent D-pad with firm, stable input +Hall Effect triggers are smooth and responsive +Strong battery life Cons -Phone mount is barely fit for purpose -Bluetooth latency is noticeable in some titles -Limited native Android gaming support -No companion app or customization options -Not particularly comfortable Best picks for you The best mobile controllers: mobile gaming has never been better with these essential accessories Best PC controllers: top gamepads…
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