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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 248 reviews

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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71%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Nimbus+ Wireless Gaming Controller's ease of use, compatibility with Apple devices, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate its quality, reliable connection, and comfortable feel. While some users noted minor issues with charging or occasional lag, the overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the controller's strong performance and design. The controller's seamless connectivity and responsiveness are frequently praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great option for Mac users

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very familiar layout, great battery life, low latency. Charges with a lightning connector. Can be problematic with some games where a little button mapping might be required for you to have a more comfortable playing experience but overall solid and pretty universally compatible. I would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Single-handedly saved my inner child

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Huge shoutout to the Nimbus+ wireless gaming controller. This controller has turned my iPad into the gaming dream machine of my childhood. No more awkwardly using the touchscreen, I now have tactile grip and control. Easy to pair, and intuitive to use. I bring it everywhere. Thank you Best Buy for selling such a great product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product! Worth the money.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller is very durable. The battery life lasts a long time. I had no problems getting it synced to the unit. I should’ve purchased this long ago. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has Apple TV, it makes playing the games a whole lot easier. For the price and what you get this was a good purchase. It even comes with an accessory to hold your cellphone. I purchased one and liked it so much I bought a second one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Almost…

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    …great. However, i have reached the point of returning this item so many times. I use yhe contoller to play a single game i have installed on 2 different iPads. Ine at the office, one at home. So many times the unit just wants to turn in circles to the left. I read where supposedly this is an indicator of a need to charge…but after only 20-45 min of use? Other tunes, it works perfect…or not at all. Even though the iPad as well as the game indicates the controller is connected. Frustrating.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This Is One Of The Best Controllers Yet!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best controllers I have used in a long time. The ease of the connecting my phone or any device with this controller is impeccable. Also, really nice on the hands when it came down to the Nimbus+ as well as the craftsman of the controller feels way more premium than other controllers. Recommended for anyone on the go or just for gaming at home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    "Game-Changer: The Ultimate Phone-Mounted Controll

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone-mounted controller is a game-changer! Its ergonomic design, responsive buttons, and easy setup transform mobile gaming into a console-like experience. Perfect for on-the-go gamers, it fits snugly and enhances playability. Battery life is impressive, and it pairs seamlessly. Highly recommended for any serious mobile gamer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for mobile gaming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great controller, easy setup, phone mount works with phones that have cases. Easy connection and decent battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    No USB-C (bad) BUT The Rest of it Is Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Why I took a Star off... NO USB-C Charger Hole. That being said the control feels nice in the hand. Better design than the prior mode I have. (thought it was the new charging standard...but alas, no.) but got it so cheaply that I decided to keep it so maybe friends can play. Love the magnetic joy sticks so no more Drift problems. Didn't get it to play with my phone. So can't speak of if the phone holder works or not. BUT, no instructions on how to use the stand. So your own your own for that one. It will work with most any apple products that has a screen and access to games.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Lag

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it. I’d buy it again.

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to pair. Stays paired. Great battery life. Can it get better? Yep, no lag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works great. I use it on our apple TV, and my ipad. so far it has been working and responded gret.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Charging

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad if you are not playing Fast paced games

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall the controller is ergonomically nice, however after around 20 days of playing I realized that when hitting the X button the “start” button was getting pressed as well, it seems like they may share the same plastic piece internally or something. Also charging is a bit confusing as the charging lines never get full when is at 100% only 3 of them are on and always blinking. I did not test the holder as I used it on an Ipad pro

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Connection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works good for what it is

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great battery life, no connectivity issues, phone clamp is grippy even when laying down case or not. Only negative would be the buttons are very clicky so could be a deal breaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game controller for iPhone, even an older iP

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great item for playing games with your iPhone and Apple TV. It was very easy to set up and use. It worked great with an iPhone 8.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Top Heavy

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a wonderful controller, my only complaint is the pain I get from the heaviness of the controller when I have my phone mounted. I also feel like the mount should’ve been made a little different. It doesn’t feel secure. The pain I have is also the same with holding while laying down, since it is top heavy, I find myself gripping the controller tighter so it doesn’t dive on to my face and break my nose. My hands are used to PS5 controllers, so the Xbox style controller is not my favorite. Overall, how it syncs, charges, and clicks, one of my top five mobile controllers. Also, if Macbooks get COD Warzone, this would be a dope controller to have!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nimbus For AppleTV

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent for the AppleTV Arcade. The Battery lasts forever. Easy to connect. Only drawback is that it uses Lightning Cable to charge instead of a USB-C. Otherwise it works as described.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This control is great. The battery life is unbelievable and all we needed to get some nice use out of our Apple TV. My son uses it for his iPad all the time now too. Some say it’s not as nice as the name brand system ones but I have zero complaints, other than the price seems too high imo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connection, Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good, easy to use. No issues with the connection. Products quality is good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good value, easy to use. Arrived quickly and on time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller syncs perfectly with my apple tv 4k. There is no lag or delay. It works amazingly with iPad as well as rhe iphone to make your gaming experience on your ios devices even better. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well, with an odd design choice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, so good with this controller. It is super responsive and pairs quickly with your Apple TV (or, I presume, any Apple product). Previous reviews have mentioned that it charges slowly, which it does. An odd design choice: the LEDs only indicate on/off status, not battery charge level, which is weird since there are three LEDs. So you have monitor the power level of your controller through Bluetooth device settings, which is less than ideal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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