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<h2 id="history">History</h2> <h3>Development</h3> <p>Samsung's development of the Android GamePad began at the same time that <a href="/facts/Apple_Inc./oTJYta3k">Apple Inc.</a> began allowing third-party gamepads with the implementation of iOS 7. Unlike others, Samsung's device used Bluetooth connection to link with a smartphone. <a href="/facts/Android_Jelly_Bean/I6cvSzx3">Android 4.3</a> Galaxy phones had extended features including <a href="/facts/Near-field_communication/awqd3Ea8">near-field communication</a> support.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a> </p> <h4>Games</h4> <p>The mobile console app allowed users to use supported games, including <i><a href="/facts/Need_for_Speed:_Most_Wanted_(2012_video_game)/VGm7oqg7">Need For Speed Most Wanted</a></i>, <i><a href="/facts/Asphalt_8:_Airborne/JXmYI6qd">Asphalt 8: Airborne</a></i>, <i><a href="/facts/Modern_Combat_4:_Zero_Hour/09fkce9a">Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour</a></i>, <i><a href="/facts/Virtua_Tennis_Challenge/c05fl2z4">Virtua Tennis Challenge</a></i>, <i>Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame</i>, and others.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a> </p> <h4>Further Use</h4> <p>The GamePad also allowed players to use a larger screen for mobile gaming. A <a href="/facts/Mobile_device/cNS1Rhvg">mobile device</a> was able to be connected directly to an <a href="/facts/HDTV/AuE6FRFI">HDTV</a> by an <a href="/facts/HDMI/HuNwzm04">HDMI</a> cable. In addition, a phone was able to be connected wirelessly through <a href="/facts/Miracast/y9w3C5Pe">AllShare screen mirroring</a>. The device could also be connected through Samsung's Smart Dock.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="specifications">Specifications</h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Product Specifications</th></tr><tr><td>Compatibility</td><td>Android OS 4.1 more (Optimized for Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)</td></tr><tr><td>Connectivity</td><td>Bluetooth® v3.0, NFC (Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)<p>3.0 class 2, HID</p></td></tr><tr><td>Control Keys</td><td>* D-Pad (8 way)<ul><li>2 Analog Sticks</li><li>4 action buttons and 2 trigger buttons</li><li>Select button and Start button</li><li>PLAY button (Samsung devices with Android 4.3)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Dimension</td><td>137.78 x 86.47 x 31.80 mm, 195 g</td></tr><tr><td>Battery</td><td>Rechargeable 160mA</td></tr><tr><td>Color</td><td>Black</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Samsung (17 December 2013). "Samsung Enhances Consumer Entertainment Experience with Smartphone GamePad and Mobile Console Application". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131217082014/http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2013/12/17/Samsung-Enhances-Consumer-Entertainment-Experience-with-Smartphone-GamePad-and-Mobile-Console-Application-1" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20131217082014/http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2013/12/17/Samsung-Enhances-Consumer-Entertainment-Experience-with-Smartphone-GamePad-and-Mobile-Console-Application-1</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>Russell, John (16 December 2013). "Nextweb". Retrieved 17 December 2013. <a href="https://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/12/17/samsung-launches-a-gamepad-for-android-thats-optimized-for-its-galaxy-phones/" target="_blank">https://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/12/17/samsung-launches-a-gamepad-for-android-thats-optimized-for-its-galaxy-phones/</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>Conley, William (16 December 2013). "Slashgear". Retrieved 17 December 2013. <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-gamepad-turns-mobile-devices-into-full-blown-gaming-consoles-16309026/" target="_blank">http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-gamepad-turns-mobile-devices-into-full-blown-gaming-consoles-16309026/</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>Conley, William (16 December 2013). "Slashgear". Retrieved 17 December 2013. <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-gamepad-turns-mobile-devices-into-full-blown-gaming-consoles-16309026/" target="_blank">http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-gamepad-turns-mobile-devices-into-full-blown-gaming-consoles-16309026/</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>