MOGA Mobile Android Gaming System

Using the on-screen controls for smartphone games can be awkward at times, but not quite as awkward as controlling games using the MOGA Pocket. The idea behind the controller is sound; the controller clamps to your phone and connects via Bluetooth, but it’s poorly executed. The angle at which the controller attaches to the phone, for example, is far too acute – we found ourselves having to tilt the Pocket away from us while gaming to get the screen at a comfortable angle. Furthermore, the ergonomics aren’t great either; the device is too deep, and using the two joysticks feels very strange, as they aren’t aligned. Factor in the need to download MOGA’s own app to sync the controller to your phone properly, and it’s clear you can spend ?30 better elsewhere. It’s a great idea, but the design needs more work.