A nice feature of smart TVs that run on Android is that you can also play games on them. Not only simple games like Tetris but real games with nice graphics as we know from the PC, Xbox, or Playstation. You can install the games like a simple app from the Google Play store on your TV and play right away.
Gaming on Android TV
There are both free and paid games available for the Android TV platform. For the casual gamer, there is ample choice and that choice is only increasing as there are more Android TVs on the market. The only thing you still need to buy is a gamepad controller, although there are some games that you can control with your phone, tablet, or even the remote. The Logitech F710 with force feedback is a wireless controller that works on Android TV, but there are more.
Simply plug the controller into the USB port and start playing. There is no installation required. Unfortunately, not all games for Android work on Android TV. Therefore, when you look at the Google Play store on your TV to find games, you will find less choice then on your phone or tablet. It just depends on whether the developer made his game for TV. Over time, this will be more and more. Gaming on your Android TV is easy, fun and can usually free. You don’t have to purchase a separate gaming machine to play more expensive games and installations go smoothly. Some (FPS first person shooter) games require a lot of MB’s so it is best to plug a large USB stick with sufficient GBs.
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Best Android TV Controllers
Below is a list of the best controllers that are compatible with Android TV. You can click each link to visit the store for more info and purchase information. Let us know if you think something is missing.
BEBONCOOL Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller
Price: $40.98
Supports: Android Phones, Tablets, TV
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BEBONCOOL Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller
Price: $55.99
Supports: Android Phones, Tablets, TV
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GameSir G3s Bluetooth Wireless Controller
Price: $29.99
Supports: Android Phones, Tablets, TV
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Matricom G-Pad BX
Price: $17.95
Supports: Android Phones, Tablets, TV
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Mad Catz Micro C.T.R.L.R Mobile Gamepad
Price: $39.99
Supports: Android Phones, Tablets, TV
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