

Currently has no UI for creating device profiles or presets this is done by editing plist files instead. Smart thresholding stickiness filter to prevent double key presses on a jittery value. Uses device profiles to map each supported gamepad device to a common control set, which a preset maps to specific keyboard presses.Īdjustable button threshold for pressure sensitive buttons and triggers. It is aimed exclusively at gamepads and, while focussed on getting Nimbus' pressure sensitive buttons working, supports other gamepads as well. Of course, with those limitations, it's hard to get your bro on, so I decided to make my own button mapper. More specifically, they had no configurable threshold for the pressure sensitive buttons, meaning even the simple action buttons had to be pressed down very firmly to trigger a keypress. Existing Mac software for joystick mapping was either paid or crappy. When trying to play Broforce (yes, Broforce) on a Mac with my SteelSeries Nimbus controller, I noticed most buttons were not supported by the game's gamepad configuration, probably because (for some weird reason) every single button on the Nimbus is pressure sensitive, except the "Menu" button. Seeing as the original Nimbus currently runs for $49.95, we're going to bet that the $20 increase won't be high enough to deter customers.īetter yet, the controller works with all Apple products, including Mac and Apple TV.Gamepad button mapper that lives as a menu in your OS X status bar. Apple is charging $69.95 for the premium device, a price that seems reasonable for everything offered. The device is currently only available for purchase on but will be listed on SteelSeries website on May 26. However, the incredible battery life, optimized button mapping, dedicated navigation buttons, a high-performance Bluetooth module for easy connectivity, and the included iPhone Mount are likely to make this the new go-to controller for mobile gamers.

People familiar with the Nimbus will recognize this new gamepad immediately, as the design is almost identical. Instead, the company is building off the already-successful Nimbus controller - the best-selling mobile controller on the market. SteelSeries isn't trying to reinvent the wheel with the Nimbus+. Featuring clickable joysticks, new triggers, and over 50 hours of battery life, the gadget is perfect for long gaming sessions on your smartphone. The iPhone has no shortage of great wireless controllers, but SteelSeries is hoping to up the ante with its latest offering - the Nimbus+ Wireless Gamepad.
