The first official iOS 7 Game Controller is now out, be prepared to shell out $99 to own one

When it comes to mobile gaming, nothing beats iOS. Not even the dedicated systems from Nintendo and Sony offer the wide assortment of games found in Apple’s App Store. There’s just one problem, however, and it’s input. Touch screens are great for lots of things, even gaming, but sometimes you just need an analog stick and a few buttons to get the most out of a title. Luckily, with the release of iOS 7, Apple added support for game controllers. The first product to take advantage of these new APIs is now available. Now the MOGA Ace Power might look weird, but there’s only one question worth asking: Should you buy it? According to Eli Hodapp from TouchArcade, the answer is a resounding no. His review of the controller is highly critical. For $99, he says the device is built terribly, and that while yes, the buttons do work, iOS games still show on-screen buttons, even when the controller is plugged in. The one word he repeatedly uses to describe the controller in his review is “disappointing”. So what’s a gamer to do? We feel that if Apple went through all this trouble to add game controller APIs to iOS, then they’re also probably working on their own controller. When will they release said controller and how much will it cost? Time will solve the answer to both those questions, assuming such a controller even exists. Continue reading →

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