News JVTech We take Xbox and do the same thing: Samsung doesn't care about its new product for video game fans
Published on January 16, 2024 at 12:40 p.m
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Xbox has set an example for all controller manufacturers! It's not Samsung that would claim the opposite with its first game controller specifically for TVs.
Samsung answers! A gamepad without compromises
Samsung is making a strong entry into the gaming world with its new product for video game players.
The Korean company proudly announces the release of its first-ever official game controller designed specifically for its cloud gaming interface: the Samsung Gaming Hub.
This controller, the result of a partnership with accessories manufacturer PDP, is the first step in a larger initiative to expand the range of accessories for Samsung TVs.
For only 50 dollarsThe controller, which is strongly reminiscent of the Xbox controller, promises an optimal gaming experience on Samsung televisions equipped with the Gaming Hub.
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This controller is available in Replay Midnight Blue and is part of the Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub program. This label guarantees that products have been tested for quality, compatibility and security and ensure “the best possible game streaming experience”.
Mike Lucero, Head of Product Management for Samsung Gaming Hub, said:
We're introducing more quality products to give gamers more choices, starting with the Replay Wireless Controller from PDP. This is part of Samsung's ongoing commitment to giving gamers more ways to play with the Samsung Gaming Hub.
Versatility and practicality: Samsung opens the door to television accessories
The PDP-developed controller proves to be a cornerstone of a broader strategy to enrich Samsung's TV accessories ecosystem. This program, called “Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub,” aims to provide products tested and approved by Samsung to ensure an optimal gaming experience.
Although the controller is specifically designed for select TVs, monitors and Samsung's second-generation Freestyle projector, it should also work with most Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PCs and Android devices. However, special licenses may be required for use with consoles and iPhones.
In addition to its renowned design and affordable price, the PDP controller offers 40 hours of gameplay per charge, low-latency Bluetooth connectivity over a 30-foot range, a dedicated Samsung Gaming Hub button, and TV volume controls. This controller is available for pre-order on the PDP website and Amazon and will be announced soon at Best Buy. It promises to meet the expectations of gamers.
With this new foray into gaming, Samsung aims to strengthen its position as the preferred choice of gamers. With the video game industry worth $225 billion, TV manufacturers are competing to be the best gaming platform, and Samsung is clearly showing its ambitions in this space with its gaming hub and new controller.
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