Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd introduced, on December 17, the Smartphone GamePad and Mobile Console app to enhance the gaming experience on its popular line of Galaxy devices. The gamepad “instantly transforms a Galaxy smartphone or tablet into a portable gaming console or even a home console”.


Smartphone GamePad can be attached to mobile devices ranging from 4-inches to 6.3-inches and connects to the device through Bluetooth pairing; or via NFC tag. The gamepad, along with its Mobile Console app, is compatible with Samsung devices that run Android OS 4.1 but is optimised for the ones with Android 4.3 and more. It features a D-pad (8 way), two analog sticks, four actions buttons and two trigger buttons; and is powered by a 160mA rechargeable battery.

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Source: Samsung.