Logitech rolls out console-like controller for iPhoneNovember 20, 2013 - 13:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Logitech is joining the fray for making game controllers for mobile devices. The company announced the Logitech PowerShell, which provides console-style game controls for an iPhone or iPod Touch device, VentureBeat reports. It works with iOS 7 devices including iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, and iPod Touch fifth generation. And it is one of the many devices that will take advantage of the fact that iOS 7 now works with MFI-certified controller-like devices. To use it, iPhone should be inserted into a slot in the middle of the controller. Then, the analog off-screen controls can be used, including a D-pad positional pad on the left and buttons on the right. But the big difference is that the Logitech device does not have dual analog sticks on it. On top of that, the device also charges iPhone during playing. With the device, you can use the entire screen for viewing a game, rather than clogging it up with your fingers as you try to use touchscreen controls. The controller should work particularly well with console games such as shooters. The device fits in your pocket and looks about as big as the older PlayStation Portable devices, VentureBeat says. “We designed this controller to deliver a true console-gaming experience on an iOS 7 mobile device,” commented Ehtisham Rabbani, general manager of the Logitech gaming business. “With gaming so pervasive on the mobile platform – our research shows that 87 percent of iPhone and iPod touch users play games on their device – it’s time to revolutionize the experience.” The device gives full access to power on/off, volume, camera, speakers, headphone jack, and charging. The controller has a 1500 milliamp battery to supplement the battery of the mobile phone. Both batteries can be recharged without removing the phone from the controller. The Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery is available online beginning Nov 20 for $99.99 at BestBuy.com and the Apple Online Store. Competitors include PowerA’s Moga division, which reportedly has an iPhone controller in the works. Photo: VentureBeat Related links: Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |