The Nimbus may therefore be a little overkill in the sense that it is a thoroughbred game controller used for games which only require a few simple inputs. I admit that I may have tested the Nimbus controller with a bunch of ‘not-so-optimal’ gamepad titles. All these games exhibited smooth gaming experiences and I found them really enjoyable to play using the Nimbus instead of the constant fighting to hold on to the small Siri Remote.ĭuring the Nimbus testing (which more than once went on into the night…) I got the feeling that I was using a highly sophisticated piece of gaming controlling hardware for very simple input commands. The racing games both have beautiful graphics, but the throttle is always floored and all you have to do is steer, brake and activate an occasional nitro boost. Pac-man 256 uses the D-pad to move around and Phoenix HS automatically shoots all the time so all you have to do is move your spaceship around, drop a bomb or use your lasers to kill enemy ships. Playing them with the Siri Remote are definately possible, but a game like Badland actually supports analog inputs meaning that the pressure sensitive front triggers made it so much easier to control the movements of the game character. Playing Zen Pinball is quite fun as the front triggers activates the flippers.
This really limits the possibilities when playing with a dedicated game controller like the Nimbus. The ‘one button’ games of course only need a single button to be played. The first thing that struck me was that all available games for the AppleTV have to be able to be played with the Siri Remote. …and a couple of race games ( Asphalt8 and GT Spirit). …a pinball game ( Zen Pinball), a platformer ( Rayman Adventures), a shooter ( Phoenix HS), an arcade classic ( Pac-man 256)… So I got some ‘one button’ games ( Canabalt, Badland, Jetpack Joyride and Alto’s Adventure)… Playing on the AppleTV was the reason for buying the controller in the first place (and nothing beats lying down in a supine position on the couch with a soft drink within reach…). However, playing with a dedicated game controller on an iPad just seemed a little silly so I moved on and downloaded a few game titles made for the AppleTV.
Movements can be done using the D-pad, while fire and jumping are with the colored buttons. I started off by playing Giana Sisters on my iPad as the game supports the controller. The lights also flashes when the battery is low and they light up when being charged. The top of the controller holds a large menu button and four LEDs for identifying what number the controller has been assigned if you have multiple controllers. The internal rechargeable battery is supposed to last 40+ hours before being recharged and the pressure sensitive buttons should give very precise control. Mad Catz C.T.R.L.i, Steelseries Stratus series, Hori Horipad etc.) but I opted for this one as it is recommended by Apple and I like the looks of it. It has two analog sticks, a D-pad, four colored buttons (A, B, X, Y), 4 pressure sensitive triggers on the front and a large Menu button (for navigation) on the top side of the controller. generation) and the reason why I bought it in the first place. I had already tried a few games with the new Siri Remote control that came with my AppleTV and it is just horrible for semi serious gaming (or maybe my hands are just too big to feel comfortable using it…). The Steelseries Nimbus wireless controller was released alongside the new AppleTV (4.
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