Demos showed a tablet being used to run plays during Madden or perform extra in-game functions during Halo 4.

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You will be able to do other game-related functions, like chat with friends and spectate game tournaments.

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In the game Steel Diver the 3DS functions as a submarine periscope, with the screen displaying a view of enemy ships on the surface.

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Testing of a Scout's game can be done at Scouting functions such as camp outings.

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Focus in on your game by temporarily shutting down unnecessary functions and applications, concentrating all of your resources purely on gaming.

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The software conveniently stores all games under one hub, and provides a unique boosting feature that enhances the functions of a PC for maximum game performance.

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But you can also remap other key functions such as Ctrl, Shift, Alt, various click and scroll mouse functions, and also launch other game profiles and third party programs.

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Rather than futzing with several remote controls to turn on your television and game console, the Wii U's built-in universal remote functionality -- which functions whether or not the Wii U itself is powered on -- streamlines everything down to just the game controller.

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Instead of using the left analog stick to steer left and right, and assign the gas and brake pedals to two buttons, this game will have you steering with the right stick, which also functions as your camera adjustment and targeting device.

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Their game.com handheld, as the name suggests, attempted to bring Internet access and PDA functions to a gaming handheld.

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