Samsung's Smartphone GamePad launches in Europe, supports 35 games out of the box

Samsung is finally ready to launch its Android GamePad controller, which was unveiled way back in March along with the Galaxy S4 and recently received a more sober design. Called “Smartphone GamePad,” the controller will be compatible with devices running Android 4.1 and above (optimized for Android 4.3 on Samsung devices), connect via Bluetooth (or NFC), with the ability to hold devices ranging from 4 to 6.3-inches in size. The controller comes with a dedicated “PLAY” button that will fire up Samsung's Mobile Console app on select Galaxy phones, through which users will be able to download various game titles, and a rechargeable battery is included for powering the entire thing.

At launch, the GamePad is compatible with 35 games, including Need for Speed™ Most Wanted, Asphalt 8 : Airborne, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame, and Virtua Tennis™ Challenge. Availability will be extended outside Europe in the coming months, though pricing remains a mystery at this point (judging by other Samsung accessories, expect this one to be rather costly as well).

Source

Danny Dorresteijn - CEO / Founder / Blogger

[email protected]

First Samsung device: SGH-D900

Danny is the proud founder of SamMobile.com. His first Samsung phone was the SGH-D900, which he considers to be the best slider phone ever. He likes football (Ajax/FC Barcelona) and Formula 1 (Red Bull).

Latest Samsung news Asphalt8 : Airborne GamePad Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame Smartphone GamePad Virtua Tennis™ Challenge