The Archos GamePad was a video gaming tablet developed and marketed by Archos. It ran 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.Stacy Warden. "Archos GamePad hits the states in February ". Know Your Cell, 2013-01-17. Accessed 2013-01-17. The tablet was aimed at gaming, and features dedicated dual analog sticks along with regular gaming keys and shoulder buttons - a similar design as the PlayStation Vita. Archos have designed a technology which 'converts' the touch controls (of Android games) into physical controls from the buttons. It was able to get over a thousand games from the Google Play library.
Archos GamePad features a 7-inch screen, 8GB of internal storage, 16 physical buttons, a 0.3 MP front camera, and stereo speakers.Archos GamePad Android portable console review GamePad review Part 1 It was 10mm thick and weights 300 grams. Archos 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" The GamePad has a 7" screen.
Reception The Archos GamePad received largely negative reviews. Poor battery life, low screen quality and uncomfortable controls were among the most frequently mentioned complaints.
Gamepad 2 In August 2013, it was revealed that Archos is working on a successor, called Archos GamePad 2.
See also Wii U GamePad JXD S7300 Wikipad
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External links Official Website