Joystiq

Moga Pro controller makes Android games better

Richard Mitchell — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST

We got our hands on one of PowerA's new Moga Pro Android controllers, and so we decided to put together a little video detailing how it works. The Moga Pro is a full-sized console styled controller, complete with a cradle to attach Android phones (and a separate stand for tablets).

Overall, the experience of using the Moga Pro is a good one, providing much greater control compared to Android's usual touch screen controls. First-person shooters in particular are dramatically better, and the benefits for a reflex-intensive game like Pac-Man are obvious. We did notice a small amount of input lag while playing R-Type, but this seems to be a software issue, as other games like Dead Trigger played just fine.

There's also a strange bug in R-Type that can force users to exit other games and go back into R-Type. We contacted PowerA, and the bug seems to be confined specifically to R-Type. PowerA is reaching out to its developers to get it fixed.

The Moga Pro is available now for $50. Watch the video above for a full rundown.

Update: PowerA contacted Joystiq to let us know that R-Type has been updated, and the bug mentioned in the video should now be fixed.

Moga Pro controller makes Android games better originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

PowerA's Moga Pro, a full-size controller for Android phones

Richard Mitchell — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:30:00 EST

Adding further evidence to the theory that 2013 is the year of Android gaming devices, PowerA has revealed a new version of the Moga Android controller. Named the Moga Pro, the device is a full-size Bluetooth controller styled in the same fashion as an Xbox 360 pad. The unit features two analog sticks, a D-pad, four face buttons, two shoulder buttons and two triggers.

Just like its smaller predecessor, the Moga Pro features an integrated folding grip that secures Android phones (up to 3.2 inches wide) directly to the controller. The controller also comes with a stand for larger phones and tablets. The Moga Pivot App, meanwhile, helps players find and download compatible Android games from Google Play.

The Moga Pro will launch this spring, and our friends at Engadget should go hands-on with device this week at CES.

Gallery: Moga Pro

Continue reading PowerA's Moga Pro, a full-size controller for Android phones

PowerA's Moga Pro, a full-size controller for Android phones originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

PowerA's phone controller is almost as cool as its iPhone Star Wars cases

Jessica Conditt — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:30:00 EST

PowerA predicts it will earn $50 million in retail revenue from its line of Skylanders accessories alone this year. Up next it's built some Medal of Honor: Warfighter controllers and will unveil its "MOGA" mobile gaming controller, the latter of which you can check out in the gallery below, along with an Arkham City batarang controller and other goodies.

Oh, and it has a lineup of pretty awesome iPhone 4 Star Wars cases to match the Star Wars notification sounds you already have enabled on your mobile phone. Nerd.

Gallery: PowerA (E3)

PowerA's phone controller is almost as cool as its iPhone Star Wars cases originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments