Samsung smartphone GamePad is now officially launched in Europe. Branded as Smartphone Gamepad, this handheld gaming pad was announced way back in March along with Galaxy S4.
Along with the hardware for GamePad, Samsung also launched a mobile console application which makes it convenient to use the device.
The handheld controller is compatible with devices running Android 4.1 and above with better support for Android 4.3 on Samsung devices. Samsung GamePad can be connected to Android devices via Bluetooth or NFC, with the ability to hold devices ranging from 4 to 6.3-inches in size.
The new Samsung mobile console application can be accessed by pressing the “PLAY” button. The console application allows the users to easily navigate through games or purchase games that are compatible for GamePad. Some of the games that are compatible with the new GamePad include Modern Combat 4, NFS MostWanted, Asphalt 8 and many other major titles. At launch, there are 35 compatible for the GamePad with many more expected to come during 2014.
There is no information about the cost of this device or availability outside Europe.
