TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Not wanting to lose from Apple that has launched Gamepad for iPhone with iOS 7, Samsung has also announced Smartphone GamePad for Android 4.1 phones.
Unlike the iPhone gamepads which must be attached to the device, Samsung’s gamepad uses Bluetooth to be connected to the phone. Special for Android 4.3 Galaxy phones, more features are available.
This Gamepad weighs 195 grams and features an eight-way D-Pad, analog sticks, four actions buttons, and two triggers located on the shoulders of the device
The Next Web wrote The Smartphone Gamepad is connected to The Mobile Consol app which enables users to browse and purchase games supported by the device. Gamepad is also compatible to all android phones, but some features, such as Play, is exclusive to Samsung Galaxy.
Gamepad also provides HDMI slot so that it can be connected to TV. Other than using HDMI cable, players can also use Gamepad by AllShare app.
So far, Samsung said, Gamepad has just been launched in European countries, but the price is still unclear. Its supporting accessories will be launched in the next few weeks.
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