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The Samsung Galaxy S 4's game pad accessory can now be preordered for $113

posted by Ray S. / Mar 21, 2013, 8:19 AM

The Samsung Galaxy S 4's game pad accessory can now be preordered for $113

Gamers who were eying the official game pad by Samsung, announced at the Galaxy S 4 unveiling, can now rejoice because the lovely accessory has been put up for preorder at MobileFun. The bad news is that it has a price tag of $113, which is much more than what some alternative offerings are available for.

Still, it's an official accessory that will be compatible with Android devices of various sizes. According to the description, it should be compatible with handsets that have screen sizes ranging from 4" to 6.3". The upper limit actually became the reason for some recent speculation that the Galaxy Note III will be equipped with a super-big 6.3" display.

Anyways, what do you guys think? Is it worth it to pay $113 for this official game pad, or you'd prefer a cheaper alternative?

source: MobileFun via AndroidAuthority

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1. samsunggalaxylover

Posts: 37; Member since: Jan 23, 2013

too expensive.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 8:20 AM 19

14. GTR722

Posts: 270; Member since: Oct 20, 2012

and we start with the overpriced accesories...just like some company I will not name xD

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 11:05 AM 5

15. MrJerry

Posts: 403; Member since: Oct 05, 2012

What if it comes with some games preinstalled? Im just hoping...

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 11:10 AM 1

24. Stayfly2407

Posts: 81; Member since: Dec 15, 2011

it comes with 8 preinstalled, and will be compatible with 80

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 2:52 PM 0

31. ardent1

Posts: 2000; Member since: Apr 16, 2011

Neither the cheap plastic construction nor overpriced games is IMO worth $113. Most game app are free to begin with. I wouldn't pay more than $19.99 for this P.O.S.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 6:28 PM 0

2. g2a5b0e unregistered

113 dollars?!?! For a controller?! Y'all cray.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 8:24 AM 15

32. ardent1

Posts: 2000; Member since: Apr 16, 2011

This Samsung. They want idiots to overpaid for their products since Samsung spent hundreds of millions of dollars in adverising trying to convince consumers that their overpriced products are worth overpaying.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 6:31 PM 0

34. g2a5b0e unregistered

Whoa! I didn't go that far. I think Apple is far more guilty of those claims.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 10:10 PM 1

3. eliasafram7

Posts: 83; Member since: Mar 18, 2013

i will stay with my ps3 controller

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 8:24 AM 8

4. 0bsessions

Posts: 7; Member since: Mar 19, 2013

Yeah, no thanks. I would've been willing to look past how much of an eyesore it is for the sake of a more comfortable controller, but that's a ridiculous price. I'll opt for the Moga instead.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 8:28 AM 2

5. ddxmms

Posts: 170; Member since: Feb 09, 2012

i can only afford one of theme !

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 8:35 AM 0

6. KParks23

Posts: 736; Member since: Oct 13, 2010

Hahaha what a joke u can just pair ur ps3 controller and play Any rom... Only uneducated people would buy this and I think it only works with games u buy from Samsung I could be wrong tho but either way it's a huge waste!

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 8:38 AM 3

7. MrJerry

Posts: 403; Member since: Oct 05, 2012

Tooooo expensive!!! I guess the price will get reduced soon anyway..

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 8:39 AM 1

8. superguy

Posts: 469; Member since: Jul 15, 2011

And what really good content out there would merit such a purchase?

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 8:44 AM 1

9. pwnarena

Posts: 1129; Member since: Feb 15, 2013

less than a hundred dollars more and you can already get a vita. that's too expensive.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 9:01 AM 0

10. thachlel

Posts: 75; Member since: Apr 20, 2012

I'd save that money for a real console game!

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 9:12 AM 2

11. gmracer1

Posts: 646; Member since: Dec 28, 2012

Suddenly, $50 for the MOGA controller becomes cheap.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 9:21 AM 1

12. taikucing unregistered

$113? It can buy not only the controller, but also the whole android console (OUYA)

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 9:49 AM 0

13. Stayfly2407

Posts: 81; Member since: Dec 15, 2011

Im getting it for sure, why get a $600 phone then use a $10 controller from some knockoff site. Get your cake up people, or stick with prepaid phones.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 9:49 AM 1

16. TreyTreyTaylor

Posts: 728; Member since: Dec 21, 2010

What's having your cake up have to do with getting a $113 controller for a phone??

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 11:16 AM 0

20. Stayfly2407

Posts: 81; Member since: Dec 15, 2011

Because if money wasnt a issue with people, they would get it reguardless of the price. But for most people because it is, they buy a $600 phone then get a cheap controller

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 12:22 PM 0

22. Zero0

Posts: 592; Member since: Jul 05, 2012

Okay then. Logic: If I can get a $350,000 house, I should also get a $70,000 car. Because monies. Buying a $600 phone does not mean that one has another $100 to spend on piece of plastic with some buttons. I could get a PS3 controller for $50 and use the other $50 for something nice.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 1:52 PM 0

23. Stayfly2407

Posts: 81; Member since: Dec 15, 2011

No, you could get a cheaper car. Just know that it wont perform the same. A PS3 controller will work yea but it wont do everything this controller does. For one, its preloaded with 8 games, and you can use it when you mirror your phone with a HDTV, you can STILL use the controller while letting the phone charge. Try that with a PS3 controller.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 2:47 PM 0

28. Zero0

Posts: 592; Member since: Jul 05, 2012

Use Bluetooth and MHL and it should all work. Alternatively, for $100 you can get an Ouya AND a controller. Android games on the TV. We're almost approaching the pricing territory of actual handheld gaming systems. Ones with screens, maybe even 3D, and exclusive titles.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 4:08 PM 0

33. ardent1

Posts: 2000; Member since: Apr 16, 2011

Stayfly2407, I am not responsible if you drank the Samsung kool-aid. I am really sorry you believed Samsung's marketing and hype that their phone is worth $600. If you buy a $600,000 house because the seller tells you it's worth $600,000, then you got suckered when the house is really only worth $200,000. You overpaid and got ripped off. The fact you got suckered at $600, doesn't mean the rest of us are standing in line to drink the same kool-aid.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 6:36 PM 0

35. Stayfly2407

Posts: 81; Member since: Dec 15, 2011

We talking about accessories and you're talking about drinking kool-aid, I'm not suckered into anything. Everyone knows the top smart phones retail at least $600, so what's in the kool-aid you drinking.

posted on Mar 22, 2013, 8:20 AM 0

17. smallworld

Posts: 517; Member since: Jul 13, 2012

They're screwing us.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 11:53 AM 0

18. xperiaDROID

Posts: 5629; Member since: Mar 08, 2013

$113? For a controller? Really Samsung, really?

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 12:00 PM 0

19. techloverNYC

Posts: 601; Member since: Nov 20, 2012

are u serious sammy? Psp vita cost only $200 and thats a full game system.....

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 12:11 PM 4

21. Zero0

Posts: 592; Member since: Jul 05, 2012

That's obscene. Even first party console controllers were $50-60 when they first came out. This is basically that plus a phone clip. I'll hold out for the PhoneJoy Play.

posted on Mar 21, 2013, 1:49 PM 0

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