The '''Samsung Android GamePad''' is a [[gamepad]] produced by [[Samsung Electronics]]. The device serves as a companion for [[Samsung Galaxy]] [[smartphone]]s running on Android OS 4.1, and is optimized for Samsung devices running on Android 4.3. The gamepad was first introduced in [https://news.samsung.com/global/introducing-smartphone-gamepad-and-mobile-console-application-for-more-entertainment][[Seoul, Korea|2013]] [[Seoul, Korea]] and was marketed as a "fun, convenient, and advanced gaming experience anytime, anywhere." It was later{{cite web |url=https://news.samsung.com/global/introducing-smartphone-gamepad-and-mobile-console-application-for-more-entertainment |title=Samsung Gamepad Launch|date=December 2023}} released for the European Market.<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 |access-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===
Samsung's development of the Android GamePad began at the same time that [[Apple Inc]]. began allowing third-party gamepads with the implementation of iOS 7. Setting itself apart from the competition, Samsung's device uses Bluetooth connection to link with a smartphone. [[Android Jelly Bean|Android 4.3]] Galaxy phones have extended features including NFC connect 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 |access-date=17 December 2013 |author=Russell, John}}</ref>
