The Steelseries Nimbus is the latest set-top box gamepad from Steelseries. After the release of the Apple TV set-top box, many users found it more convenient to use more familiar joysticks, a standard look, so Apple made support for third-party devices. Nimbus is equipped with a Lightning-connector for recharging the built-in lithium-ion battery and, according to the manufacturer, will work up to 40 hours without additional recharging.

Appearance

The gamepad works wirelessly via Bluetooth version 4.1. Appearance The device resembles the design of the Xbox joysticks, but with the classic d-pad arrangement. Also, a nice feature are the buttons with pressure sensitivity. In order to find games compatible with the gamepad, you can use a special application. It contains an up-to-date database of paid and free programs with Nimbus support. Through this application, the firmware of the joystick is also updated.

Peculiarities:

• Wireless joystick
• Compatible with most iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac devices
• Classic layout of controls
• Ability to update device firmware

Any compatible controller turns the new Apple TV (4th generation) into a real gaming console! In addition, you can easily control the set-top box from it. How it works?

Apple TV 4 is compatible with any iOS-certified gamepad, such as Mad Catz C.T.R.L.i.

How to connect a Bluetooth gamepad (controller, joystick) to Apple TV

To connect it to the set-top box, open Settings on it, select Remote control and devices, then Bluetooth.

Then turn on the power on the controller and put it into pairing mode (in the case of the Mad Catz C.T.R.L.i, you need to press and hold the button with the Bluetooth icon).

The gamepad will be determined by Apple TV, after which it remains only to select it from the set-top box.

How to control the gamepad (controller, joystick) on Apple TV

Now you can use the gamepad to navigate through the console. Everything is like on the "iskbox" - a button A responsible for the choice IN- for returning to the previous menu, the left joystick - for moving left-right-up-down.

Apple TV 4 is primarily a set-top box, specialized in watching movies, cartoons and TV shows. However, you can also play games on it, since there are a large number of them in the App store.

Some users are even convinced that Apple TV will replace their Xbox game console. But no, it can't. However, if you are going to use the set-top box as a game console, by all means buy a joystick, I advise Nimbus Steelseries.

Joysticks are universal accessories. As a rule, all the differences are in the shape of the case and its quality of materials, and this fact is quite simple to explain. Everything is about convenience. Game developers make the controls on all consoles the same and users do not have to relearn. When he moved from PlayStation 4 to Xbox or Apple TV, so no adaptation time is required.

If you compare the Nimbus Steelseries with, then it looks more like an XBOX joystick. He is healthy and can be killed. Whether this is good or bad, everyone decides for himself. I personally like it, it fits very well in the hand.

In Nimbus Steelseries - the buttons are conveniently located. However, it was not without "cons". The triggers, which are located at the end of the joystick, are placed high and it is quite inconvenient to get to the top row with your finger, you have to intercept it. However, habit can solve everything.

Joystick all Apple devices including: Apple TV 4, iPad Pro, or iPod. It connects via Bluetooth 4.0 and I did not find any connection failures. The gamepad is charged via Lightning and the developer claims that it holds a charge for up to 40 hours. Enough to play.

In case of use Nimbus gamepad Steelseries with Apple TV, then this the best option. The big Menu button lets you browse tvOS and forget about the Siri Remote. It is very convenient and Nimbus has no competitors in this. I note that you cannot connect more than 2 joysticks to Apple TV at the same time. If you add a remote to them, then only three players can play. It's a pity, but you can't play two on two with him.

Having bought a joystick, your Apple TV really turns into a game console. Games and , are different from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox versions. Actually what you need to use Apple TV to the fullest.

You can buy the Nimbus Steelseries wireless game controller from the official Apple online store. The price is 6,709 rubles.