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{{Short description|Samsung product}}

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The '''Samsung Android GamePad''' iswas a [[gamepad]] produced by [[Samsung Electronics]]. Recently unveiled for the European Market, theThe device servesserved as a companion for all [[Samsung Galaxy]] [[smartphone]]s whichrunning runon Android OS 4.1. Itand is morewas optimized for Samsung devices withrunning on Android 4.3. The gamepad was first introduced in [[2013 in Seoul, Korea]]. andIt was saidlater toreleased providefor consumersthe withEuropean a "fun, convenient, and advanced gaming experience anytime, anywhereMarket."<ref name="Samsung">{{cite web | url=http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2013/12/17/Samsung-Enhances-Consumer-Entertainment-Experience-with-Smartphone-GamePad-and-Mobile-Console-Application-1 | title=Samsung Enhances Consumer Entertainment Experience with Smartphone GamePad and Mobile Console Application | date=17 December 2013 | accessdateaccess-date=17 December 2013 | author=Samsung | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217082014/http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2013/12/17/Samsung-Enhances-Consumer-Entertainment-Experience-with-Smartphone-GamePad-and-Mobile-Console-Application-1 | archive-date=17 December 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==History==

===Development===

TheSamsung's development of the smartphoneAndroid gamepadGamePad began inat concurrencethe withsame time that [[Apple Inc.]]. Applebegan allowedallowing third-party gamepads with theirthe implementation of iOS 7. SettingUnlike itself apart from the competitionothers, Samsung's device usesused Bluetooth connection to link with a smartphone. [[Android Jelly Bean|Android 4.3]] Galaxy phones havehad extended features including NFC[[near-field connectcommunication]] support.<ref name="Nextweb">{{cite web | url=https://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/12/17/samsung-launches-a-gamepad-for-android-thats-optimized-for-its-galaxy-phones/ | title=Nextweb | date=16 December 2013 | accessdateaccess-date=17 December 2013 | author=Russell, John}}</ref>

====Games====

The Mobilemobile console app allowsallowed users to use supported games., Someincluding of''[[Need thesefor gamesSpeed: includeMost Wanted (2012 video game)|Need For Speed Most Wanted]]'', Asphalt8''[[Asphalt 8: Airborne]]'', ''[[Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour]]'', ''[[Virtua Tennis Challenge]]'', ''Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame'', and 35 more games to launch in 2014others.<ref name="Slashgear">{{cite web | url=http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-gamepad-turns-mobile-devices-into-full-blown-gaming-consoles-16309026/ | title=Slashgear | date=16 December 2013 | accessdateaccess-date=17 December 2013 | author=Conley, William}}</ref>

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">{{cite web | url=http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-gamepad-turns-mobile-devices-into-full-blown-gaming-consoles-16309026/ | title=Slashgear | date=16 December 2013 | accessdate=17 December 2013 | author=Conley, William}}</ref>

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====Further Use====

The Smartphone GamePad isalso notallowed just limitedplayers to smalluse screen play. The GamePad allows usinga larger screen withfor yourmobile gaming through several different methods. A [[mobile device]] canwas able to be connectconnected directly to aan [[HDTV]] by an [[HDMI]] cable. In addition to that, a phone canwas able to be connected wirelessly through [[Miracast|AllShare]] [[screen mirroring]]. Lastly, theThe device cancould also be connected through Samsung's Smart Dock.<ref name="Slashgear" />

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.<ref name="Slashgear" />

==Specifications==

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| Compatibility || Android OS 4.1 more (Optimized for Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)

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| Connectivity || Bluetooth® v3.0, NFC (Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)

3.0 class 2, HID

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| Control Keys ||* D-Pad (8 way)

* 2 Analog Sticks

-* 4 Actionaction buttons and 2 Triggertrigger buttons

-* Select button and Start button

-* PLAY button (Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)

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| Dimension || 137.78 x 86.47 x 31.80mm80 mm, 195g195 g

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| Battery || Rechargeable 160mA

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==References==

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*{{cite web | url=http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-gamepad-turns-mobile-devices-into-full-blown-gaming-consoles-16309026/ | title=Slashgear | date=16 December 2013 | accessdate=17 December 2013 | author=Conley, William}}*

*{{cite web | url=https://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/12/17/samsung-launches-a-gamepad-for-android-thats-optimized-for-its-galaxy-phones/ | title=Nextweb | date=16 December 2013 | accessdate=17 December 2013 | author=Russell, John}}*

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