Archos GamePad | |
Developer: | Archos |
Type: | Tablet |
Price: | €150, £130, US$200 |
Cpu: | Dual-core Rockchip RK3066 @ 1.6 GHz |
Gpu: | Mali-400 quad-core |
Ram: | 1024 MB |
Os: | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
Storage: | 8 GB internal, with expandable microSD up to 64GB |
Display: | 7" capacitive touchscreen @ 1024x600 px |
Connectivity: | Wi-Fi, Mini-HDMI, USB 2.0 |
Controllers: | Built-in |
Onlineservice: | 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.
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]
In August 2013, it was revealed that Archos is working on a successor, called Archos GamePad 2.