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