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Gaming on a smartphone, tablet, and/or TV-box. Why not? Gaming isn't exclusively for 'traditional' consoles anymore. Get the console controls on your Android operated device with the Thrustmaster Score-A. This wireless (Bluetooth 3.0) gamepad is - literally - made for Android smartphones, tablets, and TV boxes. It contains everything a gaming controller should contain: a D-pad, two mini sticks, triggers, and a whole lot more. It has three presets: one for Android smartphones and tablets, one for Android TV boxes, and one for PC (Windows) and Mac. In other words: it's 100% compatible with all these 3 'platforms'(*).
(*)Note: not every Android game can be played with a controller.
Computer platform | Android, PC (Windows) | |
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Connection type | Wireless | |
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Color | Black | |
Programmable buttons | ||
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery |
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I use the controller in combination with a Saumsung S8 and a Samsung DeX. That turns out to be a golden combination (see photos) because it allows me to play my favorite game (PUBG) on a computer game, with a controller and therefore a good image. Considering the performance of the phone, DeX but also the controller, it is certainly comparable to playing a game on the computer or playstation!
The product initially stood out to me because of the huge battery compartment on the back, compared to the entire product. However, once in use you are completely unaware of it, it just fits well in the hand and the batteries are not in the way. It just looks a little strange. The controller is a bit on the small side, people with large hands may not like this. Ideal for me because it is also easy to carry.
It says on the packaging that it can be connected to different types of devices. That's right, it just works with bluetooth. Connecting is very easy and in that respect it is plug & play. However, the disadvantage is that for some games (android) (for example PUGB) an app is required to operate the buttons easily. That app (Octopus) is free and easy to set up, but it does ensure that it is no longer completely plug & play. I hope that developers of either the games or the controllers will work together a little more here.
The advantage is that the app, but also the controller, are made in such a way that you can set all buttons to your own liking, except for the L2 and R2, which somehow do not work. The game photo shows how the app places small dots in the screen (adjustable in transparency/visibility) that correspond to the buttons on your controller. This allows you to immediately see which action is which button on your controller.
The Octopus app is also an alternative to "rooting" your phone, which not everyone wants. Disadvantage of the app: it is not for tablet, and that means that I cannot play my favorite game on the tablet if I also want to use the controller. But hey, that's what I have the DeX for.
The manual that comes with the product is quite limited. While it's all fairly easy to figure out and set things up yourself, it would still have been easier if the manual had given a little more detail.
All in all I am very satisfied with my purchase. The disadvantages remain disadvantages, but the way I can now play with the controller makes the games on my phone a lot more fun!
Rudolph
5 April 2018
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Heading with bluetooth is easy. Gamepad responds fine and is recognized by Windows 7 by default. The games I've tried on the PC work with the pad. Connecting is also easy on Android. Works great with emulators for eg Snes or Amiga. Haven't discovered an app for andriod yet that can use the pad other than the emulators.
Mark van der Kloet
24 June 2015
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Controller works great.
Jairo Coco
14 July 2015
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Product number | 520401 | |
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Manufacturer code | 2960762 | |
Brand | Thrustmaster | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Type of controller | Gamepad | |
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Force feedback | ||
Programmable buttons |
Connection type | Wireless | |
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Power supply type | Rechargeable battery |
Computer platform | Android, PC (Windows) |
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Color | Black |
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