Engineering:Archos GamePad
.jpg) An Archos Gamepad | |
| Developer | Archos |
|---|---|
| Type | Tablet |
| Release date | |
| Introductory price | €150, £130, US$200 |
| 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 |
| Successor | Archos GamePad 2 |
The Archos GamePad is a video gaming tablet developed and marketed by Archos.[1] 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.[2][3] 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.[4] Archos have designed a technology which 'converts' the touch controls (of Android games) into physical controls from the buttons.[5] It is 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.[6] 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"[5] The GamePad has a 7" screen.[7]
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
References
- ↑ "Archos GamePad is £130 Android-packing 7-inch gaming tablet | CNET UK". http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/archos-gamepad-is-130-android-packing-7-inch-gaming-tablet-50009020/.
- ↑ "ARCHOS GamePad specs". 29 August 2012. http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-GamePad_id7460.
- ↑ Stacy Warden. "Archos GamePad hits the states in February ". Know Your Cell, 2013-01-17. Accessed 2013-01-17.
- ↑ "Archos GamePad for Android Gamers Tired of Touchscreens". 29 August 2012. https://gizmodo.com/5938793/archos-gamepad-for-android-gamers-tired-of-touchscreens.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Archos unveils 7-inch GamePad with physical controls, Ice Cream Sandwich for 'less than 150 euros'". 19 July 2019. https://www.engadget.com/2012/08/29/archos-gamepad-with-physical-controls/.
- ↑ http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/archos-gamepad-android-portable-console-review-part-1-introduction/ GamePad review Part 1
- ↑ "Archos GamePad: An Android gaming tablet that looks like PlayStation Vita". 29 August 2012. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-29-archos-gamepad-an-android-gaming-tablet-that-looks-like-playstation-vita.
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