Gamepad SteelSeries Stratus XL

Wireless connection. Support for Android and Windows devices. Excellent ergonomics. Long battery life.

No vibrator.

Cross-platform wireless game pad (gamepad) from one of the leading manufacturers of solid gaming devices. Designed for use with Sony Playstation 3 game consoles, Android devices (smartphones, tablets and TV boxes) and personal computers running the Windows operating system. Wireless connection of the SteelSeries Stratus XL gamepad to a game console, laptop or mobile gadget is performed using the Bluetooth wireless protocol, which allows you to communicate at a distance of up to 10 m.

The same interface is used to connect to a PC, but the Bluetooth transceiver is not included in the package and must be purchased separately . The manipulator has an original ergonomic body design made of durable ABS plastic. The layout of its main keys and D-pad layout is similar to that used in the original DualShock controller for Sony Playstation 3 consoles. In addition, there are 4 reassignable multi-function buttons (2 bumpers + 2 triggers), two analogue sticks and three additional buttons (one of which Home). The controller requires two AA batteries or rechargeable batteries.

The gamepad from the Danish brand SteelSeries is very similar to the joystick for the Xbox One. With the only caveat that it connects to mobile gadgets exclusively via Bluetooth wireless network.

Imitation

Taking a closer look at the case of the gamepad, a few more differences from the brainchild of Microsoft become visible — the SteelSeries Stratus XL sticks are located symmetrically, and 4 LED indicators are built into the front panel of its case, used to display the remaining battery charge and the number of active connections (up to 4 devices are supported simultaneously). The model uses two “finger-type” batteries as batteries, the charge of which is enough for about 40 hours of battery life.

tenacious grip

In the hands of large and medium sizes, the gamepad fits like a glove, while the fingers reach all the controls. Both sticks are also covered with rubberized caps, which ensures their excellent grip on the fingers. The ergonomics of the device may seem imperfect to owners of small palms, but it does not cause significant complaints from users.

Compatibility

The model is compatible with both Android-based gadgets, including TVs and media centers, and with appliances running Windows. For iOs devices, there is a separate modification of the gamepad with the mention of the Apple operating system directly in the model name.

Expanding Features

Together with the game accessory, it becomes easier to make dashing turns in Asphalt 8 or complete missions in GTA San Andreas. But in some games there is not enough response, because the vibration motor is not included in the design of the gamepad. But when you connect the gamepad to a TV or computer, you can use it as a mouse — in this case, the stick is responsible for cursor movement, and the triggers work as a left and right button.