Samsung is well known for its involvement in many different technological fields, and now, it aims to provide more gaming capabilities to smart TV users. The company is launching the Samsung Gaming Hub on its smart TVs and monitors.
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Samsung Just Announced a Way to Bridge Hardware and Software for a Better Gaming Experience
Samsung just announced that it is "bridging" both its hardware and software in order to provide a better gaming experience. As per the announcement, this year, the company will be bringing its Samsung Gaming Hub software and hardware to its 2022 lineup of monitors and smart TVs.
The game streaming content hub includes numerous offerings aside from just some of the most popular apps like YouTube. The story by Tech Crunch also details what game streaming content on the hub will include.
Here's What to Expect from the Samsung Gaming Hub:
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Xbox
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NVIDIA GeForce Now
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Google Stadia
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Utomik
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YouTube
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Spotify
It is important to note that the Amazon Luna could also be launched soon. Samsung is also expected to roll out its gaming hub on certain Samsung TVs, just like the 2022 NEO QLED 8K, the Neo QLED 4K, and even the 2022 Smart Monitor Series.
Twitch.TV and Amazon's Luna Cloud Gaming Service to be Available on the Service
As seen in an article by PC Mag, the unofficial Twitch.TV app was actually removed in 2019 on the Samsung smart TVs. This means that the addition of the app would make it the first time it appears on the platform.
Since March, Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service has long been available on Fire TV. The new partnership with Samsung could give the service a way to reach even more new players.
Samsung Gaming Hub to Include Xbox TV
The Xbox TV app by Microsoft is considered the most significant new addition when it comes to the currently exclusive Samsung Gaming Hub. The new gaming hub will also provide users access to Xbox Cloud Gaming.
The Samsung Gaming Hub was announced during the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show and aims to provide consumers with a way to be able to access a lot of cloud gaming services on their smart TV.
Samsung Aims to Provide an All-in-One Destination for Cloud-Based and Console Games
This means that users will be able to access these types of services or apps without the need for any console or PC. Samsung is now betting that providing an all-in-one destination when it comes to cloud-based and console games will help them be able to attract brand new gamers that enjoy convenience.
The president and head of Samsung Electronics' Service Business Team Won-Jin Lee, gave a statement saying the "Samsung Gaming Hub combines Samsung's leadership in streaming technology with our experience in creating the industry's most cutting-edge hardware."
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Written by Urian B.
