# Gaming-Inspired Smartphone Controllers The MOGA iOS Controller Makes Best Mobile Gaming Experience By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-11-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-controllers References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/499863711901554732/Moga-Ace-iPhone-Power-Controller) & [mogaanywhere](http://www.mogaanywhere.com/ace/) The MOGA Ace Power Controller is made for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller) as one of the best smartphone controllers. This advanced controller connects seemingly with your iPhone or [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) to play your favorite mobile games beyond the touch screen. The best part is that it uses MOGA boost technology that let’s you play even longer and won’t kill your battery. It also includes S.M.R.T. lock technology to secure your iPhone in place when being operated. The main features are dual analog sticks, shoulder buttons and triggers, a D-pad and four action buttons for a tactile gaming experience. These attributes bring traditional console gaming to power up your smartphone instantly. Its power source would be through the lighting or previous iPhone model connectors. For those heavy gamers who want to use buttons on their iPhone or iPod, this is one of the best smartphone controllers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Gaming Controllers:** Creating gaming-inspired controllers to replicate a tactile gaming experience on smartphones. - **Smartphone Accessories for Gamers:** Designing accessories like MOGA Ace Power Controller to fit smartphones and enhance mobile gaming. - **Wireless Gaming Controllers:** Innovating controllers that can connect and sync wirelessly with smartphones to create better portable gaming experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Technology:** Developing and producing mobile gaming gadgets and accessories for smartphones to meet consumer demand. - **Gaming & Entertainment:** Merging traditional console gaming with mobile gaming by introducing tactile controllers, like the MOGA Ace Power Controller, for smartphones. - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturing technical accessories like smartphone gaming controllers to enhance and upgrade the functionality of portable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller.md) - [Handheld Mobile Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riotpwr.md) - [Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-s9.md) - [Branded Smartphone Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-iphone-atom.md) - [Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invzi-mytrix.md) - [Mappable Mobile Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-m4-snapon.md) - [Telescoping Smartphone Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-vagabond.md) - [Console-Style Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-g8-galileo.md)