MOGA Mobile Gaming System by Taber Shimono CST 300L
Feb 10, 2016
MOGA Mobile Gaming Systemby Taber Shimono
CST 300L
Mobile gaming controller◦ Similar feel to console controller
Developed for Android phones/tablets
What is the MOGA?
Makes mobile gaming easier◦ Provides console like controls
Makes mobile gaming more enjoyable◦ No frustrating touch screen errors
What does the MOGA do?
PowerA◦ Gaming accessory company◦ Console and mobile◦ Partnered with major companies
Nintendo of America Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC Microsoft Apple
Who developed the MOGA?
Battery operated◦ 2 AAA Batteries
Console controller setup◦ 2 analog sticks◦ 2 shoulder buttons◦ 4 action buttons
How does the MOGA work?
Utilizes Bluetooth technology◦ Connects to Android phones/tablets
Clamp secures mobile device◦ 3 positions
How does the MOGA work?
Person tests MOGA at convention http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPBALPhwVSY
Preview video of MOGA
Offical video from PowerA http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32sRMbuIxBU◦ Warning: contains massive bleeping
Official Commercial
Includes a wide range of games◦ Shooter, Racing, RPG, etc
Titles from:◦ Gameloft, Atari, Namco Bandai, etc.
Games for the MOGA
3 position limit◦ Cannot customize
Clamp may weaken/break◦ Consistent extension/retraction
It’s another gadget Most games have “leftover” buttons Must download and install app
Criticism
Huge improvement◦ Much better than touch screen◦ Wireless has easier connection◦ Decent collection of games
Good progress◦ Will become a basis
Best mobile device so far
Future of mobile gaming
Abraham (2012, June 2). PowerA has unveil the MOGA Mobile Gaming System. Retrieved November 29, 2012, from http://
fanboygaming.com/powera-has- unveil-the-moga-mobile-gaming-system/
Laptopmag (2012, June 29). PowerA Moga [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPBALPhwVSY
MOGAanywhere (2012, October 22). Official MOGA - Game On. Anywhere Commercial [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32sRMbuIxBU
PowerA (2012). About us. PowerA. Retrieved November 29, 2012, from http://www.powera.com/Store/AboutUs/Index
PowerA (2012). PowerA. Retrieved November 29, 2012, from http://www.powera.com/moga
References
Terrelonge, Z. (2012, October 23). $50 MOGA mobile games controller rolls into 7,000 US stores. Mobile Entertainment. Retrieved November 29, 2012, from http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/50-moga-mobile-games-controller-rolls-into-7-000-us-stores/019667
[Untitled picture of battery location]. Retrieved December 3, 2012 from http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/MOGA+Mobile+Gaming+System /tmob_news.asp?c=41850
[Untitled picture of MOGA clamp]. Retrieved December 3, 2012 from http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/MOGA+Mobile+Gaming+System /news.asp?c=45135
[Untitled picture of MOGA close up]. Retrieved December 3, 2012 from http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/09/moga-mobile-game-controller-to-debut-in-7000-stores-video/
[Untitled picture of MOGA game list]. Retrieved December 3, 2012 from http://www.powera.com/moga
References
[Untitled picture of MOGA product]. Retrieved December 3, 2012 from http://popzara.com/pages/2431/
[Untitled picture of MOGA shoulder buttons]. Retrieved December 3, 2012 from
http://www.knowyourcell.com/news/1636622/moga_gaming_system_review_the_future_of_mobile_gaming.html
[Untitled picture of PowerA logo]. Retrieved December 3, 2012 from http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20120601005129/en/2645434/PowerA%E2%84%A2-Unveils-MOGA%E2%84%A2-Mobile-Gaming-System-E3
Vargus, N. (2012, October 17). Moga Mobile Gaming Controller Review. IGN. Retrieved November 1, 2012, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/18/moga-mobile-gaming-controller-review
References