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# Touchpad Smartphone Game Controllers
The HandScape 'MUJA' Touchpad Controller is Customizable

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-15 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchpad-controller
References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/muja-gaming-touchpad-14-01-2019/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/muja-a-revolutionary-gamepad-you-never-play-before/coming_soon/x/4777910)

[Mobile gaming has surged in popularity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-gaming-performance) but remains limited when it comes to controls and interface, so the HandScape 'MUJA' touchpad controller has been designed with this in mind. Featuring a completely touch-enabled top surface, the controller can be stuck onto the rear of your smartphone to let users expand their [control capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin-x-gamesir-x5-alteron). The functionality of the controller can be customized via the accompanying app to create a seamless gaming experience that is far more intuitive for smartphone users to appreciate.

The HandScape 'MUJA' touchpad controller also works to place your hands into a more relaxed position to help prevent fatigue or pain from developing when gaming for extended periods. The controller promises a seamless experience that is stable and free of interruptions.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Touchpad Smartphone Game Controllers:** Opportunities for innovation in mobile gaming, particularly in touchpad controllers for smartphones.
- **Customizable Controllers Via Companion App:** Customization will be a crucial aspect of future mobile gaming controllers.
- **Ergonomic and Comfortable Gaming Accessories:** Designs that prioritize user comfort and prevention of fatigue or pain will be welcomed in the competitive mobile gaming accessories market.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Mobile Gaming:** There is room for more accessible and intuitive mobile gaming controls in a rapidly growing market.
- **Smartphone Accessories:** As mobile gaming grows, so will the need for accompanying accessories to be designed for comfortable, extended play.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Future innovations in mobile gaming accessories may likely come from the wider consumer electronics industry.

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