Google puts up pre-order page for its first-ever proprietary game controller
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The gamepad doesn't look like a joke, too – with 2 analog sticks, a 4-button D-pad, and 8 action buttons (2 of which are pressure-sensitive triggers), it just strikes you as any other powerful console's proprietary controller. And, much like the aforementioned consoles, the Nexus Player will allow multi-player, with support for up to 4 gamepads, for those house party gaming sessions.
Yes, unfortunately, there is still a small problem with gaming on Google's mobile platform (which goes for the other major players as well) – there just aren't that many titles out right now to warrant one's attention, as far as serious gaming alternatives go. Still, early adopters and Android fans will probably have a blast, and for a $138 investment plus a few cheap-ish (compared to consoles) games from the Play Store – some avid gamers may also be entertained by a title or two.
Will you be rocking a Nexus Player controller?
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