PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus, a complete but not bug-free Android controller review

This is not the first time we are dealing with products on these pages. PowerA and with the line MOGA dedicated to mobile games: less than a year ago, available in the Windows and Android ecosystems with certain components and a rather high price.

in this MOGA XP7-X Plus reviewWe note how PowerA is pushing with more faith to this segment of the public that plays heavily using their smartphones, offering a solution that allows both to place the phone in the appropriate slot in the middle of the peripheral and to dock it. The stand is included in the package. These and other features make the MOGA XP7-X Plus a particularly versatile product, but at an unpopular price of €105.59: let’s see if it’s a sensible investment.

Technicial Specifications

Without a doubt, the MOGA XP7-X Plus, made of well-made materials, 349 grams weight And Dimensions equal to 104 x 205 x 57 mm in its standard position, that is, without a set of smartphones in the middle compartment. Absolutely important measures that give the product durability on the one hand, and on the other, make it easy to carry with you on the go.

The significant volume of the MOGA XP7-X Plus is also due to the presence of a built-in 2000 mAh power bank that allows you to charge your mobile while playing games, a function that can be activated with a special slider on the top of the device. On the other hand, it does not have any vibration system, but it is a completely understandable shortcoming.

The controller can be connected to the smartphone both via Bluetooth and in wired mode, using only the microUSB socket, which also acts as a charging port: a somewhat backward solution that conflicts with the rest of the product. In addition to the pad, the package also includes a USB cable and a microUSB to USB-C adapter.

It’s worth noting that the MOGA XP7-X Plus can be used on Android and PC platforms, but not Xbox consoles.

PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus datasheet

• Analog designs: asymmetric
• Compatibility:
  • PC (Win 7+)
  • Android
• Connection:
  • Wireless (Bluetooth)
  • wired with USB cable
• Diet: rechargeable lithium battery
• Programmable: yes, two keys
• Doors:
  • micro USB
• Dimensions: 104 x 205 x 57mm
• Weight: 349 grams
• Price: € 105,59

Design

being done on Xbox licenseThe MOGA XP7-X Plus shares instantly recognizable details such as: shape of the handle, the layout and color of the power button and front buttons with the iconic green X on a white background. That’s where the similarities end, however, as the smartphone housing occupies the middle part of the peripheral, making it much taller than a regular controller, especially when the clamp mechanism is extended to a maximum size of 18.1cm.

positioning analog sticks As with the Xbox pad, it is asymmetrical, different in appearance, the black upper stands out on a green base and creates a nice visual effect. Other features compared to a conventional controller are the battery status button on the front (indicated by four green LEDs), a slider at the bottom and top to switch from wired mode to wireless mode, Bluetooth pairing keys and micro USB port for charging at the top, in addition to the activation of the integrated power bank . Finally, there are two extra programmable buttons at the bottom of the back of the pad.

user experience

In our testing of mobile games and Xbox games released via Game Pass, the MOGA XP7-X Plus performed very well and showed some minor issues. Despite its not exactly compact dimensions, the PowerA controller is light enough to be held in the hand without fatigue, even for long sessions with the smartphone attached to the housing. On the other hand, those who want to use the plastic stand integrated into the pad to support the mobile phone will have to deal with an accessory that does not feel very stable and that we would not trust for situations with a little more. livelier than a desk or table.

For what concern feel the keysThe analog sticks looked really great with a good grip and a smooth ride, and even the front buttons passed the test, with the only explanation to the system being both more flexible in appearance and surrender. . they couldn’t quite convince us dorsal triggerstakes so long that it’s annoying when pressed with a certain frequency (for example, when shooting in a shooter); If desired, their functions can be transferred to two programmable keys, which have a completely different positioning and are not exactly the comfort emblem.

However, the MOGA XP7-X Plus remains a very valid product as a whole in terms of ergonomics and versatility, whose qualities go beyond the minor flaws we have described above.