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MOGA Rebel MFi Controller Available September 17th

The long-awaited launch comes next week for $79.99

Moga Rebel MFi controller screenshot

It has been a long, long ride, but it looks like the Moga Rebel MFi controller is finally getting close to launch!

Starting September 17th, the Moga Rebel will be available from retailers everywhere, including Apple, at a price of $79.99 – the same price as the SteelSeries Stratus and Moga Ace Power controllers.

Moga Rebel MFi controller iPad docked screenshot
The Moga Rebel looks like it’ll play just as well with the iPad as with the iPhone

This controller has undergone a ridiculous number of delays, possibly doing to manufacturer MOGA being closed down and folded into it’s parent company, BDAinc. The controller worked in one form or another since at least January, when it received FCC approval for sale. Since then, it has undergone a bit of visual redesign, but was still scheduled for launch at GDC this year. At least, it was, until Moga cancelled their press meetings and closed down their Facebook and Twitter presences.

Whatever happened, Moga seems to be back on track, at least in some capacity. Here’s hoping they continue designing iOS controller – it seems like they keep getting better at it.

Moga Rebel MFi controller vice grip
Dock your iPhone and play

The Moga Rebel looks like it will end up being the most versatile MFi controller available. The integrated grip supports every iPhone and iPod Touch (even the iPhone 6 Plus, apparently!). Due to the use of Bluetooth, the Rebel will be fully compatible with every recent iPad model as well. No other controller works great with both the iPhone and the iPad today – the Stratus has no way to support the iPhone – so I think the Rebel is going to be the controller of choice for a lot of people.

Moga Rebel MFi controller vice grip
This box hits the Apple Store for $79 next week!

You can learn more about the Moga Rebel from MOGA’s site, as well as pre-order from the MOGA Store online.

For a complete list of compatible games, check out the MFi Controller Compatible Game List right here.