If you’re not familiar with SteelSeries, the company makes gaming hardware that we think is pretty solid. Now, the company has announced that its SteelSeries multi-platform mobile controllers are fully compatible with Fortnite. The SteelSeries multi-platform mobile controllers include the Stratus Duo, Stratus XL, and Nimbus.
SteelSeries recognizes that mobile gaming is growing and Fortnite, in particular, is a massive game that reaches beyond the console and desktop. As a result, it was important for them to bring full functionality to these controllers for such a big title.
“With the massive success of Fortnite, we want to ensure gamers have the best possible gaming experience regardless of what platform they’re playing on.”
Tino Soelberg, SteelSeries Chief Technical Officer
The SteelSeries multi-platform mobile controllers consist of the following devices.
Stratus Duo
The Stratus Duo is SteelSeries’ newest full-size multi-platform controller. Gamers can easily swap between the Bluetooth connection for mobile gaming on Android, Oculus Go and Samsung VR and the low latency 2.4GHz wireless connection for gaming on Windows. Gamers no longer need to struggle with awkward touchscreen controls while playing mobile games on their Android devices.
The Stratus Duo mirrors the familiar size and layout of console controllers but sports an upgraded design from the Stratus XL with a new trigger design featuring Magnetic Hall Effect sensors that keeps triggers consistent and precise. The controller also includes high performance clickable analog joysticks that feature minimal dead zones and smooth operation. The controller is powered by a lithium-ion battery for 20+ hours of play time and includes a Micro USB cable that is 1.8 meters/5.9 feet in length.
The Stratus Duo is available now and priced at US$59.99.
Nimbus
The Nimbus, the world’s best-selling game controller for Apple TV™, iOS, and Mac, is a full-sized wireless controller perfect for playing Fortnite on iPhone or iPad. The ergonomic shape and familiar button placement of the Nimbus
Stratus XL
The Stratus XL is a Bluetooth gaming controller for Android and Windows. It includes 40+ hours of gameplay with two AA batteries, LED notification, clickable joysticks and complete customization of gamer’s joystick sensitivity and trigger actuation. The Stratus XL is available now and priced at US$59.99.
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Last Updated on February 3, 2021.
