Android GamePad
Template:Unreviewed Smartphone GamePad
The Samsung Android GamePad' is an 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.[1]
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.<ref name="Slashgear">Conley, William (16 December 2013). "Slashgear". Retrieved 17 December 2013.
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Android OS 4.1 more (Optimized for Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® v3.0, NFC(Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)
3.0 class 2, HID |
| Control Keys | D-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) |
| Dimension | 137.78 x 86.47 x 31.80mm, 195g |
| Battery | Rechargeable 160mA |
| Color | Black |
References
- ^ a b Samsung (17 December 2013). "Samsung Enhances Consumer Entertainment Experience with Smartphone GamePad and Mobile Console Application". Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ Russell, John (16 December 2013). "Nextweb". Retrieved 17 December 2013.