Satechi Wireless Gamepad helps gamers play on smartphones and tablets

One of the big challenges for gamers trying to use smartphones and tablets to enjoy their favorite titles has been control methods. With the variety of sensors in mobile devices, like gyroscopes, game developers have been able to introduce some unique features to games based on movement and the form factor lends itself to play outside of the living room or bedroom. However, the lack of buttons on a smartphone or tablet means controls have to be modified for a touchscreen, which can be quite a challenge. Satechi thinks they have a solution with their new Satechi Wireless Gamepad that brings traditional controls to mobile devices.

The Satechi Wireless Gamepad is a Bluetooth-enabled controller that includes 14 buttons, two joysticks and a directional pad, all of which should look quite familiar to gamers. Satechi has integrated a spring holder into the device that is designed to hold a smartphone in place so users can keep their eyes on the screen and their hands on the controls.

The Satechi Wireless Gamepad is compatible with iOS iCade games and other titles on the platform, and a whole host of games available on Android including some you may not think need a separate controller, like Angry Birds. The device will also work with Windows based devices as well.

The Satechi Wireless Gamepad is currently listed for $39.99 and can be purchased directly from Satechi or through Amazon. Check out the full press release below for more details and information.

Satechi’s New Wireless Gamepad Transforms iOS, Android and Windows Smartphones & Tablets into Full-Fledged Gaming Devices

SAN DIEGO – (Oct. 14, 2015) – The new Satechi Wireless Gamepad is the ideal accessory for smartphone and tablet gamers. The iOS, Android and Windows compatible remote gives users the traditional gaming experience they crave, without the hassle of cumbersome or inaccurate touchscreen controls.

The user-friendly, Bluetooth-enabled Wireless Gamepad boasts 14 buttons, two joysticks, and a directional pad. The integrated spring holder places the smartphone on a convenient viewing angle on the gamepad, keeping eyes on the game and both hands on the controls. Together, these two features provide users the ultimate gaming experience on any mobile device.

The Wireless Gamepad has three available modes, depending on the platform gamers are using:

• iCade Mode for iOS is compatible with iCade classic games including PAC-MAN, Asteroids, Centipede, and Battlezone. It is also compatible with a plethora of modern games. Simply search “iCade” in the app store for a list of compatible games for iOS.
• Android/Mouse Mode is compatible with a wide range of free apps from the Google Play Store including Angry Birds, Grand Theft Auto 3, MC4, Wild blood, Dungeon Hunter, Zombie, FC simulator, GBA emulator arcade emulator, SFC simulator, N64 emulator, Shadowgun, Sonic CD, Cordy, soulcraft, Zenonia4, 9 Innings 2013, Riptide GP, and more.
• Joystick Mode for Windows devices is compatible with gaming services such as Steam (remapping of keys may be required) for endless game play of Dota, Metal Gear Solid V, The Phantom Pain, Grand Theft Auto V, Fallout 4, Mad Max, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, NBA 2K16, Left 4 Dead 2, Far Cry 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Borderlands 2, and more.

The Wireless Gamepad is available now in for $39.99 on Satechi.net and Amazon.com.

For more information on the Wireless Gamepad and all of Satechi’s award winning products, “like” Facebook.com/Satechiand follow @Satechi.

About Satechi:
Established in 2005, Satechi is fully committed to offering unique accessories that people can integrate with their electronics in their homes, cars, and on the go. Satechi offers a broad selection of accessories from FM transmitters, battery chargers and speaker systems to car mounts, stands and keyboards. For more information, please visit www.Satechi.net.

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