PowerA
American manufacturer of video game accessories
PowerA is an American video game peripheral manufacturer based in Woodinville, Washington. The company is most known for its MOGA line of controllers. The company was acquired by ACCO Brands on December 17, 2020 for $340 Million.
MOGA controller series
The original MOGA controller (later branded the MOGA Pocket) was released on October 21, 2012. connects to Android phones via Bluetooth and can hold any phone up to 3.2 inches wide through its MOGA Arm, an extendable phone grip that folds in when not in use. MOGA-optimized apps can be found and installed through the MOGA Pivot app. It is powered by two triple-A batteries.
Released April 15, 2013, The MOGA Pro featured a new larger design with an added D-pad and four shoulder buttons. It looks similar to the Xbox 360 controller. The battery system was updated to an internal USB rechargeable battery.
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