A new mobile gaming controller, the SCUF Nomad, has entered the fray.
Launching on July 8, the SCUF Nomad can be pre-ordered now for $99.99 / £99.99 from the brand website. It is available in white or black colorways. Additional thumbstick grips can also be purchased separately for $9.99 / £9.99.
Compatible exclusively with iOS devices (sorry, Android users, you’ll have to stick with the Backbone One or Razer Kishi Ultra for now), the SCUF Nomad will offer drift-resistant Hall effect thumb sticks, remappable rear paddles and, according to the website, up to 16 hours of battery life, which is a nice bonus if you regularly game on the go.
In terms of overall comfort factor, it looks like you’ll be well served on that front too. Not surprisingly for the premium brand SCUF, the Nomad has an ergonomic shell and textured handles. It’s also compatible with “many” phone cases, so unlike some mobile controllers out there, you don’t have to pull out your phone to play.
In the box you also get two extra thumbstick grips, an iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 adapter, and a USB-C cable for charging purposes. Additionally, the website shows that the Nomad is compatible with the SCUF app, giving you access to your favorite mobile games, including Call of Duty: Warzone mobile And Genshin impact.
While we can’t speak to the quality of the SCUF Nomad yet, it’s a safe bet that it will at least be a fairly solid controller. We’ve been fans of the brand’s hardware in the past, including the SCUF Reflex Pro, where we mentioned the PS5 gamepad’s luxurious build quality and customizability as particular highlights in our review.