Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Samsung Galaxy GamePad: a joystick for smartphones ... - Clubic

Samsung has just announced the release of the Galaxy GamePad, support for Galaxy devices from 4 to 6.3 inches, which allows you to play video games on the terminal with the equivalent of a joystick.
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The South Korean firm had mentioned this accessory to the launch of the Galaxy S4, and it took nine months before the device finally arrives in the commercial: designed by Samsung, the Galaxy Gamepad is, as its name suggests, a joystick dedicated to gaming devices in the Galaxy range, even if also works with devices from other manufacturers. Conditions for use: have a smartphone with a screen from 4 to 6.3 inches, and running at least Android 4.1 Jelly Bean – the company says that the accessory is “optimized for devices with Android 4.3 or higher “.

The device has a frame that fits the size of the terminal, a Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, two analog sticks, a pad 8 directions, 4 action buttons and two triggers. The Play button is meanwhile only be used with a Samsung smartphone, since the firm was associated with an application only available on its devices: Mobile Console allows access to dozens of games optimized for the Galaxy GamePad – 35 to accessory outlet – including Need for Speed ??Most Wanted , Asphalt8 Airborne , Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour , Virtua Tennis Challenge or Prince of Persia. The Shadow and the Flame

Finally, note that the accessory weighs 195 grams – not counting the weight of the smartphone – and integrates a 160 mAh battery on which it is not possible to connect the terminal. Galaxy GamePad is already available for a price of around 80 euros.

 Galaxy GamePad

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