[dropcap size=dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter a long wait, Moga Ace Power, the first official gaming controller for Apple gadgets was released on November, 20 2013, less than a week ago. Moga Ace Power is also the first external controller that uses the newly introduced APIs from Apple’s iOS 7, designed specifically to accommodate such devices.
Pictures depicting the gadget were available on the Internet for a long time but the official announcement and an official video presentation that should answer all your questions were released to the public just a few days ago. Thus, we can confirm now the rumor was true and that Moga Ace Power is real.
Compatibility and technical details
First, we found out that the controller acts as a case for the Apple device you plug it to. Then, we were more than happy to hear that Moga Ace Power will be compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5S and the fifth generation of iPod Touch. The compatibility was made possible through the Lightning port which acts as an interface between the two devices, the controller and the iPhone or the iPod. Through the same port, you can also recharge the phone, as the Moga Acer Power device includes an 1800 mAh battery.
The controller can be use for all your favorite video games that came with support for such devices, as long as you optimize them accordingly. It features two analog sticks, a directional pad, two triggers and four action buttons. Somewhere on the side of the gaming controller you will also find a headphone jack, one that will replace the iPhone’s audio port which will be unavailable when Moga is attached.
Starting its release date, November 20 2013, Moga Ace Power is available in US stores for $99.
Moga Ace Power Quick Video Look
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