# Gamer-Geared Smartphone Joysticks The Powera Moga Offers a Better Gaming Experience By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powera-moga References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/powera-moga/22794/) The PowerA MOGA joystick will give serious gamers looking for an edge for racking up high scores on their cellphones a leg up on the competition. While there are many downloadable games available from app stores, some of the more intensive variations require [more sensitive controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-gaming-performance) than what is offered on a phone screen. More complex games are much easier played with [physical controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir) and this joystick offers two triggers, dual analog sticks and various other buttons that make for easier game play. The square control panel is slightly smaller than an [Xbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-vagabond) controller and has a clip on the top which allows one's Android-powered phone to be clipped onto the top to ensure that the skilled gamer is always crushing the competition -- even if that competition is only the computer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** The rise of mobile gaming has sparked a growing demand for accessories, like smartphone joysticks, that enhance the gaming experience on phones. - **Physical Controls for Mobile Gaming:** The need for more precise and sensitive controls in mobile gaming has led to the development of physical controls and joysticks that provide a better gameplay experience. - **Enhanced Mobile Gaming Experience:** Gamers are seeking accessories, such as the PowerA MOGA joystick, that can provide a more immersive and enjoyable gaming experience on their smartphones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** The mobile gaming accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for devices that optimize gameplay on smartphones, such as joysticks and physical controls. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop innovative gaming accessories and devices that enhance the mobile gaming experience. - **Gaming Software and App Development:** Companies in the gaming software and app development industry can create new games or optimize existing ones to take advantage of the capabilities offered by physical controls, like smartphone joysticks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-m4-snapon.md) - [Mappable Mobile Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller.md) - [Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-s9.md) - [eSports-Grade Mobile Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-x4-aileron.md) - [Telescoping Smartphone Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-vagabond.md) - [Micro Smartphone Gamepad Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-mobile-clip.md) - [Pro-Grade Mobile Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backbone-pro.md) - [Modular All-Purpose Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moga-xp-ultra.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsnap-mcon.md)