Johan Simbade
Most all media players now ship with relatively inexpensive but cheaply made remote controls. These cheap controls are often very flimsy in their construction and offer very little in the way of quality control or features. Thus, many who buy these cheaply made remote controls decide to ignore the importance of having a proper video game pad for the ultimate in gaming fun. However, that sort of neglect can have costly consequences if you want to enjoy your games to the fullest. So, decided to review the most popular video game pads for Android television box and looked at the various high-quality gamepads for Android television box. In this review, we will look at some of the best-selling gamepads, as well as how to get the most from your purchase!
There are three main types of gamepads to review: the traditional shoulder pad, the round keypad, and the extendable stick style pads. The shoulder pad style gamepad is the most common and most comfortable to use, though it does tend to be the least powerful. The round keypad style gamepads provide a greater degree of sensitivity than the shoulder pads, but they are also less comfortable to use. The stick style pads are probably the easiest to use, and allow for the most accurate and precise motion control. In addition, many of these stick pads have a built in gyroscope and can even detect your own motions to provide better precision. Lastly, the extendable pad style pads are the least expensive, provide a greater degree of mobility, and have a number of standard buttons and joysticks for additional functionality.
While it is certainly possible to find an inexpensive gamepad that offers all the functionality of a full analog joystick, our recommendation is to stay away from these. Instead, focus on choosing a pad with the right amount of buttons and a smooth, non-chyappy motion control. If you are not sure whether or not a pad has the correct number of buttons and motion detection, test it out before purchasing. Many cheap keypads lack buttons and do not function correctly. If you find this to be the case with your purchase, move on to the next model in your shopping cart.
If you are looking for a more compact gaming pad, there are two different styles of folding gamepads to consider. The first type of game pad folds up into a neat, flat panel that is easy to carry and transport. The second type of gamepad is the stand-up gamepad which simply stands up on its own legs and is much more ergonomic and comfortable to use. Although they don’t fold up, some of these gamepads actually come with a keyboard and are equipped with a level of functionality and buttons that cannot be found on stand-up gamepads. As with the stand-ups, if you aren’t sure whether a keyboard is right for you, I would strongly recommend sticking with the stand-up pad until you’re sure that you want a full-sized keyboard with all of the extra buttons and functions that are available.
Something else that you might want to think about is whether the gamepad you are about to buy will work with a Xbox 360, as Microsoft offers a proprietary interface for its console. All current versions of the Xbox require a wired connection to the console in order to work. Before you buy a pad, make sure that it will work with the console you currently have. As an interesting side note, all new PSP games can only be played on a wireless adapter for the Sony PlayStation Portable. The newer pads have since been released for the Xbox, and while they still require a wire to connect, the connection is much easier to use. You can also use your Wi-Fi router to play most games on the pad.
Last but not least, before purchasing gamepads or any other peripheral for that matter, you need to consider whether you plan to play often or casually. Many casual gamers have a lot of fun with controllers and sticks for their games, and these can be great additions if you don’t spend hours playing. For more intensive gaming, a gamepad may not be enough. For this type of hardcore gamer, you might want to spend a good chunk of money on two or more controllers based game consoles. There are many options from which to choose, so before making a purchase, you should consider whether or not you need all of the features that come with the peripheral.
