Television makers haven’t always done their best when it comes to gaming. Thus, the rise of smart TVs has changed the game. Also, Samsung has associated with the companies like Microsoft and Sony in the past in order to integrate gaming features and apps. While its recent push is proven to be the biggest out of everyone.
At CES 2022, the company introduced the Samsung Gaming Hub, an all-in-one discovery platform that delivers lightning and easy access to your favorite game streaming apps and consoles.
Alternatively, Gaming Hub supports various apps that comprise Xbox, GeForce Now, Utomik, and Amazon Luna. On the other hand, Players can also use their existing controllers in order to stream games through these apps.
WHAT IS THE SAMSUNG GAMING HUB?
As the name indicates it is a game-streaming discovery platform, that tends to primarily focus on convenience.
At CES 2022, marketing lead Andrew Georgiou said, “The Gaming Hub bridges the gap between hardware and software to create a simpler, easier way to discover and play tons of games from great partners like NVIDIA GeForce Now and Utomik.”
Also, this serves as a one-stop destination on Samsung TVs for everything gaming. Start from the most popular streaming apps that act as quick launchers for connected consoles. With the help of this, there’s only a need to connect a controller, and it enables players to immediately stream the full libraries of apps like Xbox Game Pass and GeForce Now.
Additionally, the Korean tech giant’s motive is to make it a platform where people can conveniently able to view their favorite gaming content creators, like those on YouTube Gaming.
Along with using “AI Gaming technology,” it also develops assistant recommendations on the home screen. The same is exactly based on a person’s gaming habits.
SAMSUNG GAMING HUB: STREAMING APPS
Presently, only a chunk of apps has been confirmed for the Samsung Gaming Hub as of now. Subsequently, the company is rigorously working to bring more to the addition.
App confirmed for Samsung Gaming Hub:
- Spotify
- NVIDIA GeForce Now
- Utomik
- YouTube
- Twitch
- Xbox Game Pass
- Amazon Luna
Coming soon:
- Antstream Arcade
- Blacknut
SAMSUNG GAMING HUB: SUPPORTED TVS
As per Samsung, all of its 2022 Smart TV variants bring support for Gaming Hub. The model includes the 2022 Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, QLEDs, and 2022 Smart Monitor Series. This range of TVs will be powered by Tizen, a Linux-based operating system, like much of Samsung’s electronics.
Support for 2021 Samsung Smart TVs has also been added. It comprise of QN800A, QN850A, QN900A, WS1A, QN700A, LS03A, AU7000, AU8000, AU9000, QN95A-QN85A, & Q80A-Q50A. While, US-only models such as the 98QN90A, and 32Q60A. All sizes of Q70A, and the AU8000 also support it.
Note: Currently, it’s unclear whether the company strategies to bring the Gaming Hub to models released prior to 2021.
SAMSUNG GAMING HUB: SUPPORTED CONTROLLERS
A huge range of the finest controllers is supported by brands like Microsoft, Sony, Google, and more. While the Samsung TVs allow connecting these controllers through Bluetooth
Samsung Gaming Hub-supported controllers:
- Microsoft: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Xbox 360 (USB), Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2, and Xbox Adaptive controllers
- Sony: DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers
- Google: Stadia controller
- Amazon: Luna controller
- Joytron: CYVOX DX
- Logitech: F710, F510, and F310 controllers
- PowerA: MOGA XP5-X Plus controller
- Nvidia: Shield controller
SAMSUNG GAMING HUB: PLAYSTATION AND XBOX SUPPORT
It seems like, the major focus of Gaming Hub is on Streaming. At the same time, it will cater to console gamers as well. Users can easily access any console (like the PS5 or Xbox Series X) through the hub’s homepage.
Meanwhile, the Xbox Game Pass is presently available, while the Gaming Hub doesn’t have a specific app for PlayStation Plus Premium.
SAMSUNG GAMING HUB: AVAILABILITY
Notably, the Samsung Gaming Hub was introduced on some selected TVs on June 30, 2022. Thus, people can access it via Smart Hub on 2022 and 2021 Samsung TVs. This is present, within the main navigation menu across Gaming, Media, and lifestyle categories. In addition to this, it is completely free and combines the best Samsung TVs, available in the market.
It is to be noted that the service is presently available in the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Korea, and Brazil respectively.
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