Though Apple isn’t making its own traditional controller for the new Apple TV, it is promoting a new controller from SteelSeries on its Apple TV product page and, come October, selling it in Apple Stores, both online and retail.
The SteelSeries Nimbus is the poster child for Apple TV controllers
Now THAT’S a controller.
Christopher Grant founded Polygon in 2012 and served as its first editor-in-chief through 2019. Since then, he has served as its Publisher, and Group Publisher for sister publication (and BFF) The Verge. He loves video games.
The Nimbus is a new wireless Bluetooth gaming controller built for the Apple TV that will launch alongside the platform for $49.95. Compared to some other MFi (Made for iDevice) controllers, not to mention the new-gen offerings from Microsoft and Sony, that’s a rather reasonable asking price.
The Nimbus’ marquee features are:
- Rechargeable battery with 40+ hours of life for extended play
- Lightning connector for rapid charging
- Menu button for instant navigation
- Pressure sensitive buttons for precise control
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