SteelSeries Announces The Stratus XL Wireless Gaming Controller For Windows & Android
Gaming Peripherals Leader Brings Bluetooth–Enabled, Console–Style Controller to WindowsPC & Android Device Gamers
LOS ANGELES, CA E3 June 16, 2015 SteelSeries, the global gaming peripherals leader,today announced a new version of the Stratus XL Wireless Gaming Controller that is specifically designed for Windows and Android gaming. Gamers now have the option to control their games effortlessly and wireless via Bluetooth on PC, Android devices, Amazon Fire TV, Ouya and other micro–console systems. 
“When SteelSeries introduced the first Stratus Controller we believed that the gaming ecosystemwas on the cusp of changing and that gaming was becoming less restrictive to players whowanted to game on their mobile devices. Two years later we see this evolution happening acrossmultiple platforms and devices,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. “The new controllercreates an easy–to–use experience and allows that multiscreen experience to really happen.
Play all of your controller–enabled Steam games with the Stratus XL for Windows & Android,which leverages the Microsoft XInput game controller API. With XInput, the Stratus XL willfunction just like a console–style gaming controller on PC. Supported by the SteelSeries Enginesoftware suite, gamers can personalize the controller adjust joystick settings, sensitivity levels,and invert the axis. The Stratus XL mirrors the familiar size and layout of console controllers; it features an 8–waydirectional pad (D–pad), two high fidelity, clickable analog joysticks, four face buttons and atotal of four shoulder buttons, including two top shoulder buttons and two analog triggers.
TheStratus XL also features four LEDs for player indicator and battery status level. For addedconvenience three center buttons allow easy navigation in games and Steam Big Picture Mode.The controllers Bluetooth connection will allow multiple players to connect to the same wirelesssystem when gaming. Powered by AA batteries, the Stratus XL will deliver an estimated 40hours of gameplay. Compatible on multiple platforms and devices paired with thousands of games on the GooglePlay Store and on Steam, marks the Stratus XL for Windows & Android as the mostversatile wireless gaming controller on the market. With thousands of game titles to choose from,the new The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as well as Grand Theft Auto V, Call of Duty: AdvancedWarfare, Outlast, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Killing Floor 2, Middle–Earth: Shadow ofMordor, and ARK: Survival Evolved are just some of the controller–enabled games that whencombined with the Stratus XL gamers are in for an incredible experience.
The Stratus XL for Windows & Android is available starting this July for $59.99 / 59.99. Gamers can find more details and be alerted when the controller is available to order at http://steelseries.com.
About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is a gaming brand that leads the market in building peripherals with quality,innovation and purpose. The companys passion has been the driving force behind many first–to–market innovations and technologies that continue to become the industry standard and have–to–have requirements of gamers. The global brand continues to support the growth of competitivegaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional team sponsorships,partnerships and community support. The company surrounds itself with the passion and thecommitment to being the best. It is with this mentality that SteelSeries chooses to partner withsome of worlds most respected and recognized brands that work together to push the growth andevolution of the gaming industry into an even greater proposition. http://SteelSeries.com.