As modern mobile phones become more powerful and as screen quality improves we are seeing numerous games titles released that really push the boundaries for mobile gaming. One of the ultimate handsets to enjoy a great mobile gaming experience with is the Samsung Galaxy Note thanks to its very large display and powerful processing power. As the demands for games titles increases so does the demand for accessories that enhance the gaming experience. We take a look at the new Gametel Bluetooth Controller that has been released for the Galaxy Note.
As many modern smartphones do not feature any physical buttons the user is often required to use the screen as a controller for the majority of games. The exception to the rule is games that only require you to tilt the phone but there are very few such games available and the ones that are tend to be very basic. Even when using a large screen like the 5.3 inch display fitted on the Samsung Galaxy Note when your fingers are occupying some of the display it does not leave much room for your to view the action. This is where the new Gametel Bluetooth Controller can really benefit. At £50 it is not the cheapest accessory that you can purchase but it is an essential piece of kit for anybody who is serious about their mobile gaming. This new controller connects to the device via Bluetooth and features a large control pad with a spring loaded gripping arm located above it that can hold your phone in the landscape position. When in use the device resembles the kind of set up we experienced with the superb Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. The actual controller features an 8 way directional pad that lets you move your characters or vehicles around the screen and a set of four buttons on the right hand side that can perform various functions. There are also shoulder triggers located on the top of the controller to enable you to enjoy the type of control that you can experience from devices like the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360.
Connecting this new controller to your Samsung Galaxy Note is a very straightforward task. On the back of the box that comes supplied is a special code that directs you to the official Gametel application in the Android Marketplace. Users then have to download the official application which will ask you to then pair the new controller with your Galaxy Note. After a few seconds of connection time the devices are paired and the two will automatically connect to one another on all future occasions. The majority of games will automatically adapt their controls to match the new control pad but users should look for titles that boast Xperia Play support if they want to be sure of this. A rechargeable battery is incorporated in the controller and this can easily be charged with a micro USB cable. There is no cable supplied in the box but this should not pose much of a problem for users as they can make use of the one that comes supplied with the phone.
The Samsung Galaxy Note offers the ultimate mobile gaming experience and this is enhanced by the Gametel Bluetooth Controller. This controller offers a similar setup to what you can find on dedicated games consoles and will appeal to anybody who enjoys playing modern games titles on their handset.