Steelseries Nimbus won't work on 9.3.1 iPad?

Mozzy
New Member
Posts: 1
May 01 11:56 PM
Post #1

Hi,
Received my nimbus the other day and I am trying to connect it to my iPad 3 that currently runs on iOS 9.3.1 but I can't get it to work. The iPad can see and connect to the game pad but it is not detected in the companion app and is it not detected in monster hunter game. I have tried deleting all other Bluetooth connections but no joy.  The game pad is not faulty as it can be connected to an iPhone that uses iOS 8.3 with no hassle. I have checked the firmware is up to date through the phone.
Does any one have any suggestions? I can't find this issue anywhere online.
Thanks

Kevin
Admin
Posts: 456
May 02 10:21 AM
Post #2

Hey,

I have some bad news: the iPad 3 doesn't support MFi controllers. The only iPads with MFi support are iPads with Lightning adapters. No clue why, but it's Apple policy.

Avenger
Member
Posts: 11
May 03 5:17 AM
Post #3

Also if you look at the requirements on the Apple Store page, the lowest iPad supported is "iPad with Retina Display". Which is their name for the iPad 4.  Even though I believe the iPad 3 had a retina display too, it is not referring to that one.