GAMING CONTROLLER

WHEN it comes to mobile gaming on a smartphone, precious screen space is taken up by thumbs, making an accessory like the Stratus Duo gaming controller from SteelSeries a precious addition to one’s gaming arsenal.

This is a no-nonsense, full-size, multi-platform controller that will not only work great on mobile devices via Bluetooth but it can also swap between the low latency 2.4GHz wireless connection for gaming on Windows.

Its Bluetooth connection plays nice with Android, Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Go. PC gamers too will be able to realise their full gaming potential over a 2.4GHz wireless connection without the need for any additional software to be installed before use.

Having a single gaming peripheral that is capable of crossing several platforms via a potent combination of wireless and Bluetooth technology helps to create a truly seamless experience.

With the 2.4GHz wireless receiver, enjoy a solid, low latency plug-and-play connection that delivers uninterrupted PC gaming for hours on end.

It is also Steam-enabled so that users are able to enjoy thousands of controller-enabled Steam games, not to mention bask in full Steam Big Picture Mode and SteamLink support.

Boasting the familiar size and layout of console controllers, the Stratus Duo is improved via an upgraded aesthetic look that boasts of a new trigger design which features Magnetic Hall Effect sensors that ensures the triggers remain consistent and precise.

Powered by a lithium ion battery, it offers more than 20 plus hours of play time on a single charge and can be charged by a 1.8m microUSB cable. The SteelSeries Stratus Duo retails at US$59.99 apiece.

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