“Samsung recognizes the indispensable role of accessories in elevating gaming experiences,” said Jiho Ha, Head of Service Partnerships Group at Samsung Electronics. “Building on our already-high level of compatibility, the ‘Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub’ program will see us collaborating with trusted partners to craft accessories that further enhance the premier experience of the Samsung Gaming Hub.”

Starting this year, players will see the “Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub” badge, which designates the product has been tested for compatibility, quality, performance, safety and security on Samsung devices. Accessories displaying this badge guarantee the best possible game streaming experience on Samsung Gaming Hub, regardless of the supported Samsung device players choose.

Today, Samsung also announced its partnership with PDP’s new wireless controller, the “Replay Midnight Blue,” which is the first “Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub” product. The new controller will include a built-in, rechargeable battery for up-to 40 hours of playtime per charge, a 30-foot range low-latency Bluetooth wireless connection, a Samsung Gaming Hub home button capable of immediately launching Samsung Gaming Hub, an easy-to-use TV volume control button and more. Gamers can get a closer look at the “Replay Midnight Blue” at the Samsung booth at CES. The controller is now available¹ for pre-order on the PDP website, Amazon.com and BestBuy.com.

Samsung continues to give gamers more choice in how they play, from the devices they use to stream their games to the expansion of Samsung Gaming Hub ecosystem and consistently offering innovative products and experiences that players love.

Stay tuned as Samsung continues to innovate and add new partners within the ‘Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub’ ecosystem.

¹ Availability may vary by regions.

Samsung is focused not only on leveling up its technology with cutting-edge features like Ray Tracing but also optimizing its devices for a seamless experience down to the smallest detail — even if it means reducing lag by a mere 0.1 seconds. As a result, the company is raising the bar for mobile gaming experiences across the globe. However, true progress at Samsung has been driven by people with a passion for gaming.

Together, gaming enthusiasts at Samsung work as a task force, championing a culture of open collaboration across multiple teams, both within the company and beyond. This is the behind-the-scenes story of how these innovators are taking Galaxy’s gaming experiences to the next level.

Samsung Newsroom is highlighting some of the events and activities the company has organized around the world around the release of the Galaxy S23 series.

Jump Into the Metaverse With Galaxy in Latin America

▲ SmartCity S23 in Fortnite

To connect to the growing Metaverse user base, Samsung Electronics Latin America has released a new map in the popular online video game, Fortnite. The new map, called SmartCity S23 is designed around the characteristics of the Galaxy S product lineup.

As they explore the map and complete various quests in game, players can interact more closely with the Galaxy ecosystem and, more specifically, the Galaxy S23. Players can use the Galaxy S23 in game to zoom in on far away objects in high resolution, allowing them to easily spot hidden Easter eggs in the map, and can also use the Nightography feature to see in the dark. Additionally, for an extra layer of protection, players can toggle the Knox function.

The Samsung Showroom also displays the company’s sustainability efforts, including the use of recycled materials in Galaxy products and sustainable product packaging, giving players the ability to familiarize themselves with both the devices and Samsung’s eco-conscious values.

Igniting Gaming Passions in Southeast Asia and Oceania

In order to continue meeting consumer demands and industry trends, Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO) recently conducted an in-depth gaming survey in SEAO. The results of the survey, conducted in partnership with ONE Esports, found that seven out of 10 online consumers in the region consider themselves to be gamers.

The survey also found that across SEAO, the main reason people play video games is in order to relieve stress and to relax, with respondents gaming an average of seven hours a week.

As gaming continues to experience a swell in popularity, gamers can enjoy immersive gaming experiences right on their Galaxy device with upgraded gaming features and functionality available on the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy A series and more.

Cleaning Up the Planet With Galaxy in Minecraft

To give gamers a new way to interact with the Samsung brand, Samsung Electronics Iberia has announced “Diamond Planet 23,” game server in the popular game Minecraft created by Spanish content creator @Regortread. Through the new server, the care of the new planet was promoted by recycling polluting matter. By recycling, the user got new items such as the Galaxy Map, Galaxy S23 Ultra in Minecraft and the chance to win a Galaxy S23 by cutting diamonds.

Gamers could also meet and interact with @Regortread and G∙NUSMAS, Samsung’s virtual avatar, in order to build a more technological and sustainable world.

Meeting, Greeting and Gaming With Galaxy Fans in Brazil

▲ Flakes (right) playing on the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G

Galaxy users in Brazil were able to experience the latest Galaxy products firsthand at the Galaxy Experience in São Paulo city.

Visitors to the space in Brazil were treated to a gaming competition with Flakes Power(@FlakesPower), a popular Brazilian gaming streamer and a member of #TeamGalaxy, a diverse team of content creators. Many attendees flocked to watch the competition, with a queue forming hours before the event opened. The competition was filled with exciting action and gameplay, with the fastest participant in the competition awarded with a new Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G.

In addition to experiencing the latest Galaxy S23 5G lineup, visitors were encouraged to test out pairing the Galaxy S23 to other Galaxy devices, such as the Galaxy Watch5 or Galaxy Buds2 Pro, creating a seamlessly connected device experience.

An Epic Night of Galaxy in Romania

In celebration of the launch of the Galaxy S23 series in Romania, Samsung Electronics Romania launched its “Share the Epic from Night Land” event. A gaming universe with cyberpunk aesthetics, “Night Land” gave guests the ultimate opportunity to explore and experience the new impressive features of the Galaxy S23 series.

Samsung also lit up the night sky in Bucharest with a captivating drone show showing off the Galaxy S23 series. Nearly 200 drones displayed the story of a character who enters Night Land and gets his power from the new Galaxy S23 series. The end of the drone show highlighted the three new Galaxy devices — the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra — and also showcased three of the four color options of the series.

Capture Your Creativity With Samsung Galaxy Creator Collective

The Samsung Galaxy Creator Collective in the U.S. is returning for the second year. Designed to help both veteran and up-and-coming creators grow their platforms and develop their content, the Samsung Galaxy Creator Collective is helping connect viewers with top names in the industry.

On March 21 and 22, viewers can tune into a livestream on Samsung’s Twitch and YouTube channels and view more than 40 hours of content from top content creators and social platforms. Creators including YouTube creator Marquese Brownlee, #TeamGalaxy ambassador and artist JADEN, electrical engineer Kat Echazarreta and others will be sharing their valuable insights on a variety of topics such as growing an audience, interacting with brands and more.

Samsung Electronics America will also be hosting the Galaxy Battles: PUBG MOBILE Showdown finals powered by Snapdragon^® Platforms, with the winner of the competition earning a USD 20,000 cash prize along with other various prizes from Qualcomm and Samsung.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is in a new category of its own. By integrating the peak performance and productivity of the Note series with the groundbreaking photographic capabilities of the S series, the Galaxy S23 Ultra enables impactful connections like no other.

Thanks to upgraded functionality, taking beautifully vivid photos has never been easier with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Shoot vibrant photos, stand-out selfies and cinematic videos with less noise even in dark conditions with Nightography. Additionally, the new Adaptive Pixel 200MP sensor enables epic, high-resolution photography with class-leading detail for crisp, lifelike photos.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra also offers the ultimate gaming experience on the go with fast and smooth mobile graphics. Heavy-duty games run with ease thanks to the exclusive Snapdragon^® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy in collaboration with Qualcomm.

Immerse yourself in more of your favorite content with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The bright and large 6.8-inch QHD+ display is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, which offers efficient and long-lasting performance.

Check out the infographic below for a closer look at how the Galaxy S23 Ultra helps users fuel their passions.

Using the new memory solution, PC manufacturers can build faster top-of-the-line gaming-oriented laptops with longer battery life at capacities exceeding conventional mobile workstations, while maintaining existing PC configurations.

“Samsung’s 32GB DDR4 DRAM modules will deliver gaming experiences on laptops more powerful and immersive than ever before,” said Sewon Chun, senior vice president of memory marketing at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to provide the most advanced DRAM portfolios with enhanced speed and capacity for all key market segments including premium laptops and desktops.”

Compared to Samsung’s 16GB SoDIMM based on 20nm-class 8-gigabit (Gb) DDR4, which was introduced in 2014, the new 32GB module doubles the capacity while being 11 percent faster and approximately 39 percent more energy efficient.

With a total of 16 of Samsung’s newest 16-gigabit (Gb) DDR4 DRAM chips (eight chips each mounted on the front and back), the 32GB SoDIMM allows gaming laptops to reach speeds up to 2,666 megabits-per-second (Mbps).

A 64GB laptop configured with two 32GB DDR4 modules consumes less than 4.6 watts (W) in active mode and less than 1.4W when idle. This reduces power usage by approximately 39 percent and over 25 percent, respectively, compared to today’s leading gaming-oriented laptops, which are equipped with 16GB modules.

Samsung has begun to aggressively expand its offering of the industry’s largest 10nm-class DRAM lineup (16Gb LPDDR4, 16Gb GDDR5, and 16Gb DDR4), which will usher in a new era of 16Gb DRAM in the mobile, graphics, PC and server segments, and subsequently in other markets such as supercomputers and automotive systems.

*Editor’s Note: 10nm-class is a process node between 10 and 19 nanometers

By expanding its presence in the gaming marketplace, Samsung Electronics will offer consumers innovative ways to get in the game. Especially with its first curved gaming monitors (the CF591, CF391 and CF390 models), Samsung expects to help transform the PC gaming experience.

First unveiled at CES in January 2016, Samsung’s curved gaming monitors are designed to match the natural shape of the human eye. This design includes a sharp 1800 mm (1800R) curvature radius that offers panoramic and immersive viewing angles and a less visually-strenuous experience. The CF591, CF391 and CF390 monitors feature a 3,000:1 contrast ratio that produces darker blacks and minimizes light leakage for a clearer and more complete on-screen presentation.

In entering the gaming market, Samsung also aims to deliver a smoother gaming experience that maintains viewers’ attention. Each of Samsung’s curved gaming monitors is supported by AMD FreeSync Technology Over HDMI^®, which synchronizes screen refresh rates with users’ AMD graphics card frame rates to reduce input latency, stutter and lag.

“As the multi-billion dollar gaming industry continues to evolve, gamers demand high-quality displays that bring a vivid, lifelike experience to their PC,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to showcase how our new curved monitors bring unprecedented visual quality to the market’s most recognizable and popular games. As we continue to build our presence in this competitive sector, we look forward to further enhancing our displays to meet gamers’ most pressing visual and performance needs.”

Making a Play for Gamers with EA Games

Samsung’s CF591 curved monitors can easily be found at EA’s EA Play gaming convention, currently taking place (June 12-14, 2016) at the Novo at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. EA will use the CF591 monitor to preview several of its upcoming game releases, including FIFA 17, Madden NFL 17 and Titanfall 2, during the event.

Samsung also will launch a bundle promotion enabling players to experience the next-generation competition environment first-hand. Between June and September 2016, any U.S. or European consumer who purchases a new Samsung CF39 Series or CF591 curved monitor will receive a complimentary copy of a select EA games title*. Standard edition games available as part of the promotion include FIFA 16, Need for Speed, Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.

Promotion participants will receive a promo code on their receipt, via email and/or through the Samsung website (www.samsung.com). This code can be redeemed for the free game download through the EA website (www.ea.com).

For more information about Samsung’s curved gaming monitors, as well as related Samsung Newsroom articles including photos and videos, please visit news.samsung.com.

*Note: Details of the Samsung and EA Games CF591 and CF39 Series complimentary game promotion (including timing, availability and game titles) may vary within reach region. Consumers can visit www.samsung.com to confirm local promotion guidelines.