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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}}</ref> Now [|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217082014/http://www.gadgetclustersamsungmobilepress.com/samsung2013/12/17/Samsung-gamingEnhances-consoleConsumer-comingEntertainment-indiaExperience-with-Smartphone-january/ Samsung GamePad-and-Mobile-Console-Application-1 will|archive-date=17 beDecember available2013 in India] at a price of INR 4999 starting from January 2014.|url-status=dead}}</ref>

This GamePad is not yet available in other countries, but will be available in coming weeks.<ref name="Samsung" />

==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 small screen play. If you are interested in usinguse a larger screen withfor yourmobile gaming, the GamePad allows you to do so through several different methods. YourA [[mobile device]] canwas able to be connectconnected directly to youran [[HDTV]] by an [[HDMI]] cable. In addition to that, youra 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. If you are interested in using a larger screen with your gaming, the GamePad allows you to do so through several different methods. Your [[mobile device]] can be connect directly to your HDTV by an HDMI cable. In addition to that, your 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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