The MOGA mobile gaming controller for Android is now out.
On the one hand it feels a little ironic on the other hand it makes perfect sense: a detachable joystick for your smartphone. A move to make touchscreen games more similar to console games of yesterday. Are we taking one step forward to take one step back? Well, probably not as touchscreen gaming can feel restrictive and this new joystick is ever so small and portable..
Introducing the Moga Mobile Gaming Controller
Developed by Power A, the Moga Mobile Gaming Controller is not dissimilar to a pocket-sized Xbox controller: It has two joysticks, four action buttons and is powered by AAA batteries. The console flips open and your smartphone sits inside it. The device communicates with your smartphone via bluetooth technology. For this reason it is compatible with Android 2.3+ smartphones as well as tablets. In order to use it, you must download the Moga Pivot app which syncs the device to your phone.
Changing the Mobile Gaming Experience
The Moga joystick enables more engaged game play and aside from changing our experience of racing games for example, it will no doubt also revolutionise our experience of smartphone casinos; namely any game with a mechanical element such as arcade-style slot games. This area of mobile gambling may well undergo serious expansion following this addition to the market.
On the whole, user reviews are very positive, likening the Moga experience to playing on the PSP.
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