Scuf Nomad Mobile Controller Review

Scuf is well known for making a wide range of premium and customisable controllers for both consoles and PCs. The company is now taking that expertise and applying it to the mobile gaming market with the release of the Nomad. If you don’t want to fork out for a full handheld console, can this cheaper alternative turn your phone in to a fully fledged gaming machine?

Timestamps

00:00 Start
00:47 Details / pricing
01:38 Unboxing / accessories
02:30 Real world use / buttons
04:30 Pairing with an iPhone
05:25 Setting the Nomad up
08:48 Would a PC gamer use this?
10:52 Two things it is missing
11:31 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• Compatibility – iPhone iOS 16+ (Not compatible with Android)
• Weight – 228g / 0.5lbs
• Connectivity – Bluetooth 5.0
• Dimensions: 202 x 101 x 51 mm /7.95” x 3.98” x 2.01” inches
• Ports: USB-C
• Thumbstick Layout: Symmetrical
• Wireless Range: Up to 45 feet/12m
• Warranty: 1 year (12 months)

You can purchase the Nomad mobile controller directly from Scuf for £99.99 HERE.

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Pros:

• Comfortable and very ergonomically pleasing design.
• Hall effect thumb sticks.
• Simple to setup and use.
• 100% free software.
• Fully customisable sticks and triggers.

Cons:

• No Android support.
• Lacks a headphone jack.
• Lacks charging passthrough.

KitGuru says: If you have an iPhone, then the Nomad is an excellent and comfortable mobile controller.

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