Samsung follows Microsoft with a licensed controller for its dedicated Gaming Hub

Windows Central writes: "Samsung has announced that it's already on course with its plans to make licensed controllers for its dedicated Gaming Hub, having partnered with Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) to launch the first "Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub" controller, the Replay Midnight Blue. The controller ships with an in-built rechargeable battery, which promises 40 hours of uninterrupted gameplay per charge. It also features a Samsung Gaming Hub home button, which will let you launch the dedicated Gaming Hub instantly."

[TheEnigma313]

another one bites the dust. When will these companies learn gaming isn't that easy to break into.

[crazyCoconuts]

but this one has such a catchy logo /s

[DOMination-]

Seems a bit harsh. It's just an accessory for their app on smart tvs and monitors. Maybe Samsung have bigger plans down the line but I don't think anyone is expecting this product to change the world, Samsung included.

[darthv72]

There is no dust to bite... this isnt like stadia. This is for playing games either from the mobile store or xcloud or geforce now through the smart tv. Like playing on your phone or tablet only a much much bigger screen.

[Vits]

Too expensive for what it is.

[shinoff2183]

40 hours sounds pretty damn incredible

[Phoenix76]

Maybe 40hrs when in stand by mode

[QuantumMechanic]

2027: MS stops making Xbox consoles
2029: Samsung starts making Xbox consoles

j/k

[NotoriousWhiz]

You kid, but when Microsoft leaves, expect someone else to enter. Maybe Amazon. Maybe Netflix.

[QuantumMechanic]

Samsung is in bed with MS and shows latent interest in the gaming market. They are also a hardware manufacturer. It seems totally reasonable that Samsung is in a prime position to take over the Xbox hardware properties should MS bow out of the market.