Customers enjoy the Stratus XL Gaming Controller for its compatibility with various devices, including Android and VR, as well as its easy setup and responsive gameplay. The Bluetooth connectivity and long battery life are also highly appreciated. While some users find the price to be a bit high, the overall consensus is that the controller offers great value for its features and build quality.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND GIVE IT TIME
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Be understanding that everyone has different computer capabilities such as (fast, slow, old, new) hardware and software. It took my 2010 amd quad-core pc some time to process the drivers. I immediately opened the box with excitement without reading the instructions. It may require you to update the firmware...so....READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! After doing so, the controller was recognized by the computer. My computer is old and slow so it takes time for it to be recognized every time I turn on the controller, but I do not regret this purchase. I just need to update my computer!
Handling the controller was initially awkward, but it grows on you, conforms well and becomes comfortable within several minutes. Some may not appreciate how the R/L toggle buttons because they are a bit flush with the R/L triggers buttons. Although the transition feel is a bit seamless, it is not difficult to become very familiar with the feeling. It's not not frustrating to use and will easily get used to operating.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Compatibility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent VR and PC Controller
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this controller to go with my Samsung VR set and it works flawlessly out of the box. On PC, it had a weird issue with the trigger pulling that was fixed with a firmwire update that I didn't notice on Android. This controller does not have one of those phone clamps that other controllers had, but it isn't a huge deal for me. It feels heavy, the buttons are responsive and it plays anything I throw at it just fine. It handles something like a weird offspring between a Playstation 4 and XBox 360 controller. Battery life for me averages about 36 hours with Duracell batteries.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Premium Controller
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an excellent game controller. It feels more premium than my XBOX One and PS4 controllers. It is as responsive as you would expect a great controller to be. I have experienced no lag or delay so far.
The only downside is that it is not rechargeable. And it is a little expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for in this case.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth, Compatibility
Cons mentioned:
Lag
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product but returned for one reason
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for on the go retroarch on my tablet. It's the only reason so since there's a bit of lag in retroarch I couldn't use it. All other games worked fine and this did work via usb (you can use it wired via the usb port near the battery), but I wanted a wireless controller for retroarch so it had to go back. Too bad because I did really like it. Other than that reason I'd have kept it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good bluetooth controller
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this to play games on the amazon firestick. this thing is good. it responds well and battery life is long. links up to the firestick but a little spotty with third party add-ons. but IT DOES WORK.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compatibility, Feel
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Familiar
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was looking for something that felt like an Xbox controller that would work with my PC games. This absolutely does the trick, though I had to do a very small bit of fine tuning.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for my Samsung Gear VR
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this controller after an extensive search online for the best controllers for Android devices. I had purchased a Samsung Gear VR, which doesn't require a controller for basic apps, but I found myself wanting one pretty quickly.
Every site I went to recommended the Stratus XL as its top choice. While it is pricey, it's a solid, rugged gamepad that seems more than capable of handling heavy use. I was able to pair it to my phone (Samsung Galaxy s7 Edge) easily on the first try, and I was pleased with the gamepad's performance as I did everything from navigating through simple menus to playing first person shooters requiring immediate responsiveness.
Excellent controller-- well worth the cost.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth, Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought for my vr and its great also works for my pc, great little wireless controller for bluetooth
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Controller - Steep Price
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Its an awesome controller. Feels good, responds well, and the bluetooth feature and battery notifications are awesome. The only reason why I gave it a 4/5 is because of the the really steep price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Feel
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome controll for VR Headset
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This remote controller is amazing, easy to connect and the feel of it is great doesn't feel cheap for what it's worth. Could play many games with it using the new VR headset from Samsung.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth
Cons mentioned:
Price, Triggers
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Great
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The price is a little steep but it was the best controller for my Samsung Gear VR. Triggers are not my favorite, they feel springy but everything else about the build quality is sound. It seems like it's the best bluetooth android controller you can buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Feel
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Superb
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This controller was easy to set up and it feels like the Xbox controller. It is essential if you as planning to go deeper into VR apps.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth, Compatibility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent for Samsung GearVR
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I wanted a simple bluetooth controller for my Samsung GearVR, and this controller delivers. The best part of the controller is that it is logically designed so you can easily use it without looking at the controller. It does not give feedback as it is just a simple controller so for the casual gamer or one that wants to play occasionally, this controller fits the bill and will work with nearly every device that has bluetooth.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Gaming Controller
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this for my MSI GP72 Gaming laptop because it is also a SteelSerier product. It links and operates like a charm. The controller is fully customizable whether its for your laptop or you cellphone. Operates and feels just like a Xbox Once controller.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Flawless
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works perfect !!! There were some driver issues early on but those seem to have been fixed. PC detected the controller immediately, software works without a hitch. Great replacement for my Xbox controller. Long battery life too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It won't disappoint
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this as a present for my boyfriend because he loves video games. He has gaming pc, a couple of different consoles and plays games on his phone. A friend of his was talking about gaming controlllers so I decided to surprise him with this one. It has been the best gift anyone has ever gave him he tells me. It has rechargeable batteries and is super easy to pair(pairs by Bluetooth). I don't know how much he uses it with the PC but I do know that he carries it around constantly to use with his phone. :)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome controller
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this particular controller for maximum compatibility with various platforms: android, pc and being able to use nvidia gamestream/moonlight/steam streaming on other devices. You can pair this with a computer that doesn't have bluetooth by adding a insignia bluetooth adapter as well. Works flawlessly. Great battery life. I've had it going for two months already on a set of rechargeables with moderate usage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Lag, Triggers
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic for Android gamers!
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I use this with my Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and play games easily, connecting was no issue no noticeable lag, one issue i did notice are two things, when play on PC make sure download a xbox 360 controller emulator because most games won't recognize it, the other issue was the the triggers input on the games would stick, i have no idea why.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Bluetooth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Gear VR Controller out there!!!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this controller strictly for my Samsung Gear VR. I read allot of reviews trying to find the best, and most user friendly controller. Let me assure anyone out there looking, stop. This is it. No calibration nonsense or extra software like other controllers. Just on and play. Simple bluetooth and perfect operation so far in my Gear Vr. I've had about 2 months and 0 issues, and original batteries even still working just fine. All in all, great controller for Samsung Gear VR.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for my Samsung vr
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This is a good controller for Samsung vr. Unable to hold my arms up due to a disability so it is so much easier for me to play games with the vr.