Android GamePad

The Samsung Android GamePad' is a gamepad produced by Samsung Electronics. Recently unveiled for the European Market, the device serves as a companion for all Samsung Galaxy smartphones which run Android OS 4.1. It is more optimized for Samsung devices with Android 4.3. The gamepad was first introduced in Seoul, Korea and was said to provide consumers with a "fun, convenient, and advanced gaming experience anytime, anywhere."[1] Now Samsung GamePad will be available in India at a price of INR 4999 starting from January 2014.

This GamePad is not yet available in other countries, but will be available in coming weeks.[1]

History

Development

The development of the smartphone gamepad began in concurrence with Apple Inc. Apple allowed third-party gamepads with their implementation of iOS 7. Setting itself apart from the competition, Samsung's device uses Bluetooth connection to link with a smartphone. Android 4.3 Galaxy phones have extended features including NFC connect support.[2]

Games

The Mobile console app allows users to use supported games. Some of these games include Need For Speed Most Wanted, Asphalt8 Airborne, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, Virtua Tennis Challenge, Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame, and 35 more games to launch in 2014.[3]


Further Use

The Smartphone GamePad is not just limited to small screen play. The GamePad allows using larger screen with your gaming through several different methods. A mobile device can be connect directly to a HDTV by an HDMI cable. In addition to that, a phone can be connected wirelessly through AllShare screen mirroring. Lastly, the device can be connected through Samsung's Smart Dock.[3]

Specifications
Product Specifications
CompatibilityAndroid OS 4.1 more (Optimized for Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)
ConnectivityBluetooth® v3.0, NFC(Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)

3.0 class 2, HID

Control KeysD-Pad (8 way)

2 Analog Sticks - 4 Action buttons and 2 Trigger buttons - Select button and Start button - PLAY button (Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)

Dimension137.78 x 86.47 x 31.80mm, 195g
BatteryRechargeable 160mA
ColorBlack

References
  1. Samsung (17 December 2013). "Samsung Enhances Consumer Entertainment Experience with Smartphone GamePad and Mobile Console Application". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  2. Russell, John (16 December 2013). "Nextweb". Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  3. Conley, William (16 December 2013). "Slashgear". Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  • Conley, William (16 December 2013). "Slashgear". Retrieved 17 December 2013.*
  • Russell, John (16 December 2013). "Nextweb". Retrieved 17 December 2013.*
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