Archos GamePad
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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.
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.jpg) An Archos Gamepad | |
| Developer | Archos |
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| Type | Tablet |
| Release date | |
| Introductory price | €150, £130, US$170[1] |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| CPU | Dual-core Rockchip RK3066 @ 1.6 GHz |
| Memory | 1024 MB |
| Storage | 8 GB internal, with expandable microSD up to 64GB |
| Display | 7" capacitive touchscreen @ 1024x600 px |
| Graphics | Mali-400 quad-core |
| Controller input | Built-in |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Mini-HDMI, USB 2.0 |
| Online services | Google Play |
| Dimensions | 229.8mm x 118.7mm x 15.4mm[2] |
| Successor | Archos GamePad 2 |
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.
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