Samsung GamePad Turns Mobile Devices Into Full-Blown Gaming Consoles
Samsung has stepped into the gaming world after introducing its much-rumored gaming pad.
By Sadho Ram — 17 Dec 2013, 04:10 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Samsung has released “GamePad”, a gaming controller that attaches to a smartphone or tablet for a console-like mobile gaming experience
Samsung has stepped into the gaming world after introducing its much-rumored gaming pad. At present, the GamePad is available in European markets only and soon it will launch in other markets.
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The GamePad has a telescoping cradle that accommodates mobile devices turned sideways for devices ranging in width from 4 inches to 6.3 inches. Targeted to avid smartphone gamers, GamePad aims to enhance the gaming experience on Android devices.
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According to Samsung, the GamePad “transforms the user’s Galaxy smartphone or tablet into a portable gaming console or even a home console”
The GamePad can be attached to mobile devices ranging from 4-inches to 6.3-inches, Samsung said. Users can also connect Galaxy devices to their TV through an HDMI cable or AllShare Screen Mirroring, the company said.
It also features a “play” button which launches Samsung’s Mobile Console application.
Samsung said that its app lets users browse and buy game pad supported games.
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Here is a list of features of the new ‘Smartphone GamePad’
The device weighs in at 195g and has an eight-way D-Pad, two analog sticks and four actions along with two triggers.
The GamePad comes along with an application called ‘The Mobile Console app’ with the help of which the users will be able browse and buy some supported games.
The GamePad will mostly support all the Android smartphones, but the feature such as ‘Play’ switch is especially for Samsung Galaxy family.
Samsung Galaxy device owners can attach their phones up to the TV using an HDMI cable or mirroring apps like AllShare and then they can have home console experience using the GamePad.
slashgear.comThe new controller has an eight-way D-pad, two analog joysticks, four action buttons and two trigger buttons along with select and start button.