Testseek.com have collected 56 expert reviews of the Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery for iPhone 5 / 5s / 5c and the average rating is 52%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery for iPhone 5 / 5s / 5c.
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The editors liked
Compatible games are better with the controller's physical input
The integrated battery means you can keep playing on the go
Rigid design feels far more sturdy than Moga's controller
Sleek design. Built-in battery keeps your phone charged.
The Logitech Powershell feels sturdy
Its buttons are solid and responsive
And an included battery can recharge an iPhone or iPod Touch
Snug fit
Good speaker channeling
Physical controls
The editors didn't like
$100 price tag makes this accessory way too expensive
The mushy D-pad is not great
Elbow-shaped headphone adapter is ridiculous and likely to be lost or forgotten when needed
Apple needs to identify controller-compatible games on the App Store
Where t
Expensive. Not enough controls. Game support is still inconsistent
Too expensive
Doesn't show battery-recharge status clearly
And lacks the analog sticks and extra triggers of competing controllers
Abstract: Like the MOGA Ace Power, Logitech's PowerShell is part of the first generation of gaming controllers that make use of iOS 7's controller API. While both controllers only work with a handful of games for now, their Apple's long overdue API for third-party...
While iOS gamers might be tempted by the lure of physical controls, the Powershell's lack of a second analog controller, inconsistent responsiveness from game to game, disappointing lack of iPhone 5c support and steep $99 price tag make it a difficult pie...
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Published: 2014-02-07, Author: Michael , review by: techradar.com/au/
Gets your thumbs off the screen, Reliable buttons, Build is grippy, easy to hold, Charges your iPhone from battery or microUSB
Analog Dpad nearly unusable, Lacks a second stick or Dpad, No iPhone 4 or 5C support, Better options already exist, Expensive
The waters of iOS 7 controllers, enable by Apple's MFi (Made for iPhone) initiative, are still incredibly murky. iPhones have had controller support baked right into the operating system since iOS 7 launched last year, but the pickings are still slim and ...
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Published: 2014-01-20, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
There's no denying that physical controls can add an awful lot to the iOS gaming experience, and at a basic level, the Logitech Powershell does just that, alongside battery power for keeping your gaming sessions running that much longer.High price plus li...
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Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Logitech Powershell feels sturdy, its buttons are solid and responsive, and an included battery can recharge an iPhone or iPod Touch
Too expensive, doesn't show battery-recharge status clearly, and lacks the analog sticks and extra triggers of competing controllers
Logitech's first stab at an iOS game controller nails design and feel, but lacks flexibility or extra features....
Abstract: Logitech's newest iPhone accessory makes use of the 'game controller' features in iOS 7 to deliver console-like control in compatible games on the iPhone 5 or 5s. It's also compatible with the latest (5th generation) iPod Touch via an included adapter....
Abstract: Logitech's newest iPhone accessory makes use of the 'game controller' features in iOS 7 to deliver console-like control in compatible games on the iPhone 5 or 5s. It's also compatible with the latest (5th generation) iPod Touch via an included adapter.The...
Built-in battery, Will charge iPhone or iPod Touch, Textured back offers good grip
Horrible D-Pad, No analogue sticks, Ridiculous headphone extender
The missing analogue sticks, small catalogue of compatible games and price makes the Logitech PowerShell an iOS 7 controller to avoid. More: Best iPhone games to play...
Published: 2014-02-07, Author: Michael , review by: techradar.com
Gets your thumbs off the screen, Reliable buttons, Build is grippy, easy to hold, Charges your iPhone from battery or microUSB
Analog D, pad nearly unusable, Lacks a second stick or D, pad, No iPhone 4 or 5C support, Better options already exist, Expensive
The fact is this: if you care enough to buy a $100 iOS controller, you care enough to want a second analog stick. Or a first one, for that matter. This lacks features that are essential to its target audience, and thus is fundamentally flawed and impossi...
Published: 2014-01-13, Author: Matthew , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: Logitech's latest Apple accessory is a retro-styled console controller which swallows your iPhone and provides physical buttons for playing games. Touchscreen devices are fantastic for tapping out an email, browsing the web or a spot of Solitaire, but ...
