This has existed for years tho.
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SAMSUNG enters the videogame market/another court room?
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This has existed for years tho.
But the fact that so many people don't know that is exactly why it's a great move for Samsung to make and advertise a 1st party one.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Big ugly controller for a big ugly phone
DeFiBkIlLeR
Banned
On a serious note, it is surprising they're not (openly) considering the home console market, they're probably the only company with the resources to do a 'X-Box' type entry into the market.
..maybe they should buy Nintendo.
..maybe they should buy Nintendo.
I think the latter will happen with or without Apple doing anything like this.
That aside, I hope Apple themselves does release a controller add-on for iPhone. We'll never see any decent support for third party devices.
At the moment, with all the pundits saying the home console market is dying, I can't imagine why anyone would jump into that space.
If they did though, they should partner with Disney, would give them a catalogue of loved characters right off the bat, and the combined muscle of Samsung and Disney would be enough to crash the party I'd have thought.
Why would they though, if they can do it like this? Phones are becoming more and more powerful, the native resolution of the S4 is even 1080p >_>
outunderthestars
Banned
Or just publish a standard for controller inputs and make some sort of API. Then they could let hardware companies make different controllers.
But that would require the Vita to split in two? Are you seriously suggesting that Sony, of all companies, are planning to release mini Vitas in packs to two? You must be out of your mind if you really expect Sony to manufacture tiny Vitas with the ability to kiss each other. I suppose you also believe that Microsoft are currently prototyping microscopic crying XBoxes to sell in bags of 50?
Well I, for one, certainly don't!
He's saying that if Apple make a controller like this for the iPhone, it'll greatly effect the handheld market. I don't know where you got two vita's from? Regardless of the vita form factor, an official gaming pad from apple could be big. Do I agree? I don't know, but it's a valid sentiment.
What purpose would a Vita that splits in half have? This splits in half because its an add-on for a phone, a vita that has removable buttons would be pointless, unless your taking about portability, but vita only does gaming well, nothing else really. Why would I carry a vita that can't play games?
Sapphire Dreams
Member
OMG Samsung you can't be serious...
The f**k is going on in this pic? Am I the only one who think that this setup is dumb?
You don't use the phone interface, but a regular controller in addition, and you don't use the phone screen, but the TV instead. Your phone is basically a parasite in your living room, who just use its processor and need other devices to live. And how do you do if someone call you?
The idea behind it is the phone becomes a mini console, a hub so to speak. Kinda similar to people wanting the ability to plug your vita into the TV and use a dualshock to play in your TV for example. TV out is a big feature. Sure there is stuff like airplay but this gives you a 'proper' controller, and maybe less lag?
GhostTrick
Banned
Mmh .. If its compatible with Galaxy Nexus, I may buy one.
outunderthestars
Banned
I saw a video where they put a note 2 in the thing. It just works off of Bluetooth so I can't see any reason why other phones wouldn't work.
Maybe it donf fit in there
michaelius
Banned
And so first 799$ handheld was created... 
outunderthestars
Banned
maniac-kun
Member
This controller is perfect for PS1 emulation on the phone Well except it only has 2 shoulder buttons.
Well except it only has 2 shoulder buttons.S3 is similar sized, no? And the note 2 fit in there just fine, maybe the gap is expandable/shrinkable?
Lol what am I missing? Are you all in on a joke to confuse me? Or is my sarcasm detector totally broken :s
EDIT:Holy shit he actually means the vita can't kiss itself, holy crap fail of the century! Wtf I'm stupid.
The clasp slides into place, allowing for different phone sizes.
Ok, thanks! I may buy one too.
SneakyStephan
Banned
My first instinct was also to mock this but guys...
They are trying to put buttons into shitty mobile games, which is the very basic prereq to making them a lot less shitty.
We should encourage these kind of attempts.
They are trying to put buttons into shitty mobile games, which is the very basic prereq to making them a lot less shitty.
We should encourage these kind of attempts.
maniac-kun
Member
Yep.
Harlock
Member
This is more huge than appears. An official joystick adaptar make traditional games much more viable in an open system. Maybe too much open. But it not going to be like a third party controller that only a couple of games support. Every new android game with virtual pad should support that. And Apple still attached to Steve Jobs memory to do something similar.
What makes or breaks a system is games. Android is sorely lacking in this area compared to even the iPhone not to mention dedicated gaming machines. And I doubt anyone would want to tie up their phone to a TV for hours playing a game. The main purpose of a smartphone is communication.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Wonder if Ouya devs would jump on porting their stuff to this and whatever audience such a peripheral collects. Don't want to get one just for a small pitter patter of interesting indie stuff, thus this would be an ideal solution for me
The Faceless Master
Member
yeah, i'll stick to using the DS3 and Wii Remote...
:lol
brah, the hardware in the S3 is better than Ouya.
but an official accessory like this may actually be in carrier stores and electronics stores.
answer on your bluetooth headset?
it fits 4"-6.3" devices apparently.
'what 6.3" devices?' ... stay tuned...
:lol
brah, the hardware in the S3 is better than Ouya.
but an official accessory like this may actually be in carrier stores and electronics stores.
answer on your bluetooth headset?
it fits 4"-6.3" devices apparently.
'what 6.3" devices?' ... stay tuned...
What they should have done is adding buttons to their GS3 flip cover and some kind of clasping/holding mechanism. That's really all there is to it. This shit is not catching on because it's missed the point of being portable.
Something like this, but thinner, with buttons and analog pad instead of keyboard.
Something like this, but thinner, with buttons and analog pad instead of keyboard.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Fucking ugly as sin. If this is the alternative to Vita gaming, I don't want it.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Considering iOS is the premier platform for smartphone gaming, i think it has been a missed opportunity. But Apple is too cool to rock a game pad on their product portfolio. I bet if this was pitched to Steve back while he still was around the verbal beat down is still echoing in their offices.
And Sega. Make a console and name it SNS.
A dummy that knows nothing about gaming.
Evolution_1ne
Banned
The f**k is going on in this pic? Am I the only one who think that this setup is dumb?
You don't use the phone interface, but a regular controller in addition, and you don't use the phone screen, but the TV instead. Your phone is basically a parasite in your living room, who just use its processor and need other devices to live. And how do you do if someone call you?
lol this is the shit, that is going to kill console gaming
Tallshortman
Member
lol there's been entirely decent ios and android controllers for a while now and this one has worse form factor. If you're going to copy a design, leave out the hilariously bad part (dpad).
Grampa Simpson
Banned
I like, I just hope they open it up to so that anyone can make one. Maybe we get a high end one with a Nintendo d-pad.
That plus WHDI would make it very worthwhile.
That plus WHDI would make it very worthwhile.
Sarcasm ?
If not then we have heard the same thing for years and it ain't happened.
Why would it need too?
ArtHands
Thinks buying more servers can fix a bad patch
This manufacturer controls like 40% of the android market now.
dantevsninjas
Member
Maybe something like this will make a change, but I still don't think the issue with smartphone gaming is all "lol touchscreen". Adding a controller still doesn't change the fact that 99.9% of smartphone games suck.
I guess this could go either way.
A peripheral like this means they're trying to show their official support of games that require more than just a touch interface. I think it's safe to say that this isn't going to be a pack-in and adoption is going to be left up to the consumers, so who is the most inclined to buy it and for what titles? Tech savvy consumers are at the very least aware that there are multiple options out there for Android controller support so what's our incentive to get this? What about consumers who aren't extremely dedicated to gaming? This thing is two shoulder buttons shy of matching console controllers but we've already seen that this type of interface just doesn't click with the masses. What kind of a game will need to exist for those users to get this? I definitely don't see your average Angry Birds/Jet Pack Joy Ride/Temple Run player being excited by this.
A peripheral like this means they're trying to show their official support of games that require more than just a touch interface. I think it's safe to say that this isn't going to be a pack-in and adoption is going to be left up to the consumers, so who is the most inclined to buy it and for what titles? Tech savvy consumers are at the very least aware that there are multiple options out there for Android controller support so what's our incentive to get this? What about consumers who aren't extremely dedicated to gaming? This thing is two shoulder buttons shy of matching console controllers but we've already seen that this type of interface just doesn't click with the masses. What kind of a game will need to exist for those users to get this? I definitely don't see your average Angry Birds/Jet Pack Joy Ride/Temple Run player being excited by this.
Why would they imitate a good controller when they are imitating the best?
you might be joking, but I don't see why.
Why would the general populace buy something like the Shield when you can buy a cheap attachment like this and hook it into the phone you already own?
you might say, but why does anyone buy a 3DS? well exclusive games. Shield is just another Android device.
Idk, I still feel like handhelds can only continue exist as long as cellphone companies allow them to. They wouldn't even need to bundle a controller with the phone, just use some of that ad money to create a series of ads that position the phone as a gaming console as well, showing off any potential controller add-on. But that's typically not their philosophy I guess...
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