Archos GamePad

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Archos GamePad
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An Archos Gamepad
Developer Archos
Type Tablet
Release date
  • EU: 6 December 2012
  • USA: February 2013
Introductory price€150, £130, US$170 [1]
Operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
CPU Dual-core Rockchip RK3066 @ 1.6 GHz
Memory1024  MB
Storage8  GB internal, with expandable microSD up to 64GB
Display7" capacitive touchscreen @ 1024x600 px
Graphics Mali-400 quad-core
Controller inputBuilt-in
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Mini-HDMI, USB 2.0
Online services Google Play
Dimensions229.8mm x 118.7mm x 15.4mm [2]
Successor Archos GamePad 2

The Archos GamePad is a video gaming tablet developed and marketed by Archos. [3] It runs on the Android operating system. It was announced on August 29, 2012, and was first released on 6 December 2012 in Europe, with a US release projected for February 2013. [4] [5] The tablet is aimed at gaming, and features dedicated dual analog sticks along with regular gaming keys and shoulder buttons - a similar design as the PlayStation Vita. [6] Archos have designed a technology which 'converts' the touch controls (of Android games) into physical controls from the buttons. [7] It is able to get over a thousand games from the Google Play library.

Contents

Archos GamePad features a 7-inch screen, 8GB of internal storage, 16 physical buttons, a 0.3 MP front camera, and stereo speakers. [8] It is 10mm thick and weights 300 grams. Archos have developed a special mapping software for developers to officially make their game(s) compatible with the GamePad's physical buttons.

Release

Archos retailed GamePad in the UK for £130, although Archos originally had said that the tablet will sell for "under £130" [7] The GamePad has a 7" screen. [9]

Reception

The Archos GamePad received largely negative reviews. Poor battery life, low screen quality and uncomfortable controls were among the most frequently mentioned complaints. [10] [11] [12] [2]

Gamepad 2

In August 2013, it was revealed that Archos is working on a successor, called Archos GamePad 2.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Broida, Rick (2013-03-22). "Review: Archos GamePad". wired. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  2. 1 2 McFerran, Damien (2013-01-06). "Archos GamePad review". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  3. ↑ "Archos GamePad is £130 Android-packing 7-inch gaming tablet | CNET UK". Archived from the original on 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
  4. ↑ "ARCHOS GamePad specs". 29 August 2012.
  5. ↑ Stacy Warden. "Archos GamePad hits the states in February Archived January 21, 2013, at the Wayback Machine ". Know Your Cell, 2013-01-17. Accessed 2013-01-17.
  6. ↑ "Archos GamePad for Android Gamers Tired of Touchscreens". 29 August 2012. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  7. 1 2 "Archos unveils 7-inch GamePad with physical controls, Ice Cream Sandwich for 'less than 150 euros'". 19 July 2019.
  8. ↑ Archos GamePad Android portable console review Archived 2012-12-09 at the Wayback Machine GamePad review Part 1
  9. ↑ "Archos GamePad: An Android gaming tablet that looks like PlayStation Vita". Eurogamer . 29 August 2012.
  10. ↑ Rougeau, Michael (2013-01-10). "Hands on: Archos GamePad review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  11. ↑ Williams, Andrew (2013-01-10). "Archos GamePad Review". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  12. ↑ McFerran, Damien (2013-01-09). "Archos GamePad review: Archos GamePad". CNET. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
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