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fuenf · Mar 15, 2013

From Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/14/samsung-prototype-wireless-game-pad-hands-on/

Engadget said:
Samsung doesn't have a formal name for it just yet, but this concept device is expected to launch sometime this summer. It's basically a first-party Bluetooth controller with a full complement of face buttons, dual analog sticks, a D-pad and even shoulder buttons on the back. It's powered by dual AAA batteries and connects wirelessly, the phone held in place by an expanding clamp up top that looks plenty big enough to support a Note II (we tried, it fit fine) and maybe even something like the Note 8.0!

benny_a · Mar 15, 2013

The Samsung 360.

Deleted member 13876 · Mar 15, 2013

Bout time one of the bigger players did this. Devs still have to support it of course, but Samsung pushing this could make a splash.

Pie and Beans · Mar 15, 2013

nooo, i waited too long. Keep my thread title I beg of thee mods!

Shard · Mar 15, 2013

Maybe one day these will not look sludgy as all hell.

Totobeni · Mar 15, 2013

Nintendo circle pads and 360 d-pad,why getting the absolute worst for your controller thingy?

bryehn · Mar 15, 2013

I'd check this out. Nice to hear my Note II will fit.

ThatsMytrunks · Mar 15, 2013

Samsung: Let's make a go-to controller peripheral for android games.
Everyone: Yay!
Samsung: It features the popular XBox 360's controller layout and face buttons!
Everyone: Yay!
Samsung: AND ITS SHITTY D-PAD
Everyone: D:

paile · Mar 15, 2013

Maybe I can actually stomach mobile games now. Emulation would be nice.

Shard · Mar 15, 2013

paile said:
Maybe I can actually stomach mobile games now. Emulation would be nice.

Not with that d-pad.

Four_Chamber · Mar 15, 2013

I knew Samsung and Microsoft were tight but did not expect a straight up 360 pad.

Flatline · Mar 15, 2013

Jesus Christ they even ripped off the button colors. Are they fucking serious?

edit: This must be approved by Microsoft. There's no other explanation.

Ninja Scooter · Mar 15, 2013

Flatline said:
Jesus Christ they even ripped off the button colors. Are they fucking serious?

edit: This must be approved by Microsoft. There's no other explanation.

why in the hell would MS create an accessory for Android devices?

levitan · Mar 15, 2013

Flatline said:
Jesus Christ they even ripped off the button colors. Are they fucking serious?

edit: This must be approved by Microsoft. There's no other explanation.

Remember the first Galaxy S? They basically made an iphone. So no surprises there.

mr2xxx · Mar 15, 2013

I found its evil brother.

Little Old Man · Mar 15, 2013

Nvidia am doomed.

ReaperXL7 · Mar 15, 2013

I actually saw something in toys r us the other day, I think it was called "Moga" or something similar, has anyone actually bought one of these, do they actually work well. Seems like it could be a good idea for allot of games on mobile devices that suck with touch controls.

*edit* yep found it

Ploid 3.0 · Mar 15, 2013

Samsung prototype

BiggNife · Mar 15, 2013

Totobeni said:
Nintendo circle pads and 360 d-pad,why getting the absolute worst for your controller thingy?

I don't see anything wrong with 3DS-style circle pad as long as it feels as comfortable as the one on the 3DS. I've never had a problem with it.

Conversely, I have an android clip-on controller I got for free called the PowerA Moga which has similar control pads but they just feel...off. Like they're too stiff, and don't feel as comfortable on the thumb. It's much better than touch screen analog sticks, but that isn't exactly a high benchmark.

Cidd · Mar 15, 2013

This is what the PS Vita should have been, A smartphone with a controller attachment sold in a bundle, Sony dropped the ball.

onQ123 · Mar 15, 2013

MikeR said:
How would you guys/gals feel about Samsung entering the gaming market? Would a US/EU 2014 fall launch be too late? What type of services and functionality would you expect in/from the unit? What reasonable type of hardware and OS configuration would you want within a $399 sku?
Just wondering out loud.... been hearing lots of chatter in my circle about Samsung's heavy investments in Cloud gaming for both Mobil and living room purposes. I'm betting they will, but more so in a Trojan Horse fashion... integrating "it" within their LCD-TV space, not so much a separate unit.
Would a Trojan Horse model/approach work?

Believe!

javac · Mar 15, 2013

First there was the Nvidia shield.

Now meet the Samsung Chariot.

Yaboosh · Mar 15, 2013

Moga is terrible. Hopefully this is better.

Derrick01 · Mar 15, 2013

Mobile games getting 1 step closer to becoming playable. Now you need to build deeper games around that controller.

Jigolo · Mar 15, 2013

hideous

bobbytkc · Mar 15, 2013

For the biggest android phone maker, their designs are absolutely hideous.

javac · Mar 15, 2013

Derrick01 said:
Mobile games getting 1 step closer to becoming playable. Now you need to build deeper games around that controller.

That's the thing, it'll be helpful for a few of the more deeper games, and ones that work better with say a d-pad. But for most phone games it would be unnecessary. A lot of people point to the graphics and say they look good. Most mobile games do look good, they just need to make the games a lot deeper and improve them animations.

There are a few deep game experiences on mobiles today, I'll give them that, but not enough to warrant this beast.

I NEED SCISSORS · Mar 15, 2013

Derrick01 said:
Mobile games getting 1 step closer to becoming playable. Now you need to build deeper games around that controller.

And about 10 steps back when it comes to portability. Part of the appeal of mobile gaming is that it's one relatively small and thin device that does everything. If it doesn't easily fit in a jeans pocket, it's not worth shit nowadays.

DaBoss · Mar 15, 2013

Who's actually going to be carrying around that peripheral?

I NEED SCISSORS said:
And about 10 steps back when it comes to portability. Part of the appeal of mobile gaming is that it's one relatively small and thin device that does everything. If it doesn't easily fit in a jeans pocket, it's not worth shit nowadays.

This.

javac · Mar 15, 2013

DaBoss said:
Who's actually going to be carrying around that peripheral?

The same people buying the circle pad pro I guess.

grosvenor_92 · Mar 15, 2013

despite only being a prototype I don't think this would sell at all. would people who even play games on their phones wanna carry this around with them ?

plainr_ · Mar 15, 2013

They copied the shittiest d-pad known to man.

GreggTheGrimReaper · Mar 15, 2013

Totobeni said:
360 d-pad,why getting the absolute worst for your controller thingy?

This. And it's in the wrong position. I'm always looking out for a good gamepad for smartphone-emulators but it seems like the only good thing out there is the iControlpad which is somewhat shitty in looks.

PSGames · Mar 15, 2013

bobbytkc said:
For the biggest android phone maker, their designs are absolutely hideous.

I wouldn't be caught dead out in public with a monstrosity like this. Give me a dedicated handheld anyday.

Alchemy · Mar 15, 2013

Its a prototype, they probably just gutted a 360 controller and used the leftover parts.

Chinpoko_Master · Mar 15, 2013

I actually like that they're doing this, too bad the controller they made looks like complete shit.

synce · Mar 15, 2013

Whenever someone pulls out one of those ridiculously oversized phones I have to resist the urge to laugh... But if I see this thing in public I may just lose it.

Red Chocobo · Mar 15, 2013

I guess I could carry this around.

If I had a pouch like a kangaroo.

Randolph Freelander · Mar 15, 2013

PSGames said:
I wouldn't be caught dead out in public with a monstrosity like this. Give me a dedicated handheld anyday.

People will laugh at you either way. So why not sport this thing.

Mushroomer25 · Mar 15, 2013

ReaperXL07 said:
I actually saw something in toys r us the other day, I think it was called "Moga" or something similar, has anyone actually bought one of these, do they actually work well. Seems like it could be a good idea for allot of games on mobile devices that suck with touch controls.

*edit* yep found it

It works, but has a strange issue where it will disconnect with my phone anytime I actually clamp it into the device. Otherwise, works as a great little bluetooth controller.

This looks much better though. Aping the 360 layout is smart. But these things live or die by the developer integration, so we'll have to see.

metsallica · Mar 15, 2013

The Panasonic Jungle lives.

Hatten · Mar 15, 2013

Change those shitty analogs and Dpad and I'm in

About support the Galaxy series is only second to iphones in terms of sales so pretty much every dev out there is going to support this.

Personally a Galaxy with built in controllers would be better, but this is better than nothing.

JWong · Mar 15, 2013

I have never seen such a garbage looking peripheral in my life...

That is beyond ugly.

Deleted member 17706 · Mar 15, 2013

Samsung sure loves to copy popular stuff... goddamn. That's pretty egregious.

Harlock · Mar 15, 2013

Going to be perfect for the free FPS in mobile phones. A lot of adult males, opressed by your wifes, ony have the cellphone to play games.

whitehawk · Mar 15, 2013

These types of controllers would be great for long bus/car rides, but not for quickly pulling out of your pocket for some quick gaming.

R3TRODYCE · Mar 15, 2013

That's not bad, with more work it could be good.

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