{"id":11255,"date":"2013-11-20T12:30:05","date_gmt":"2013-11-20T20:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/?p=11255"},"modified":"2013-11-21T13:01:24","modified_gmt":"2013-11-21T21:01:24","slug":"shut-up-and-take-my-money-logitech-powershell-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/bens-bytes\/shut-up-and-take-my-money-logitech-powershell-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Shut Up and Take My Money: Logitech PowerShell Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Shut<\/a>Gaming on the iPhone has always been a mixed bag for me. Game like Angry Birds or Tiny Tower are absolutely perfect for touchscreen devices, mostly because you can play at your own pace.<\/p>\n

However, I absolutely abhor first- or third-person shooters on the game device, specifically because virtual touchscreens offer no touch feedback. I have no idea if I’m shooting an enemy in the game or mashing my thumb up against the wrong area of the glass frantically.<\/p>\n

Enter the\u00a0Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery<\/a>, a device that wraps around the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S or 5th generation iPod Touch. The Powershell provides an\u00a0analog d-pad, shoulder triggers and 4-button cluster very similar to a traditional controller for a gaming console.<\/p>\n

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In addition, the Powershell has a built-in\u00a01500 mAh battery which increases the total amount of time that users can play games. Users can also plug in the Powershell in order to charge both the iPhone 5 and case battery at the same time.<\/p>\n

While there are no thumbsticks on the\u00a0Powershell, it’s likely a huge improvement over the standard touchscreen. However, if you want thumbsticks plus an extra set of triggers, check out the Moga Ace<\/a> (released this week for the same price). It also has a slightly more powerful battery at 1800 mAh capacity.<\/p>\n

However, the downside to the\u00a0Moga Ace is that it’s significantly thicker when compared to the\u00a0Logitech PowerShell. It would be much easier to slip the\u00a0PowerShell into a pocket, ideal for anyone who commutes quite a bit.<\/p>\n

You can check out the launch video of the Powershell below:<\/p>\n