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| price = €150, £130, US$170<ref>{{Cite web| url = https://www.wired.com/2013/03/archos-gamepad/| title = Review: Archos GamePad| last = Broida| first = Rick| date = 2013-03-22| website = wired| access-date = 2024-10-31
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The '''Archos GamePad''' is a [[video gaming]] [[tablet computer|tablet]] developed and marketed by [[Archos]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/archos-gamepad-is-130-android-packing-7-inch-gaming-tablet-50009020/ |title=Archos GamePad is £130 Android-packing 7-inch gaming tablet &#124; CNET UK |access-date=2012-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831225423/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/archos-gamepad-is-130-android-packing-7-inch-gaming-tablet-50009020/ |archive-date=2012-08-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It runs on the [[Android OS|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-GamePad_id7460|title=ARCHOS GamePad specs}}</ref><ref>Stacy Warden. "[http://www.knowyourcell.com/news/1770274/archos_gamepad_hits_the_states_in_february.html Archos GamePad hits the states in February] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121214124/http://www.knowyourcell.com/news/1770274/archos_gamepad_hits_the_states_in_february.html |date=January 21, 2013 }}". ''Know Your Cell'', 2013-01-17. Accessed 2013-01-17.</ref> The tablet is aimed at gaming, and features dedicated dual [[analog stick]]s along with regular gaming keys and shoulder buttons - a similar design as the [[PlayStation Vita]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/5938793/archos-gamepad-for-android-gamers-tired-of-touchscreens|title = Archos GamePad for Android Gamers Tired of Touchscreens}}</ref> Archos have designed a technology which 'converts' the touch controls (of Android games) into physical controls from the buttons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/08/29/archos-gamepad-with-physical-controls/|title = Archos unveils 7-inch GamePad with physical controls, Ice Cream Sandwich for 'less than 150 euros'}}</ref> It is able to get over a thousand games from the [[Google Play]] library.
The '''Archos GamePad''' is a [[video gaming]] [[tablet computer|tablet]] developed and marketed by [[Archos]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/archos-gamepad-is-130-android-packing-7-inch-gaming-tablet-50009020/ |title=Archos GamePad is £130 Android-packing 7-inch gaming tablet &#124; CNET UK |access-date=2012-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831225423/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/archos-gamepad-is-130-android-packing-7-inch-gaming-tablet-50009020/ |archive-date=2012-08-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It runs on the [[Android OS|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-GamePad_id7460|title=ARCHOS GamePad specs|date=29 August 2012 }}</ref><ref>Stacy Warden. "[http://www.knowyourcell.com/news/1770274/archos_gamepad_hits_the_states_in_february.html Archos GamePad hits the states in February] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121214124/http://www.knowyourcell.com/news/1770274/archos_gamepad_hits_the_states_in_february.html |date=January 21, 2013 }}". ''Know Your Cell'', 2013-01-17. Accessed 2013-01-17.</ref> The tablet is aimed at gaming, and features dedicated dual [[analog stick]]s along with regular gaming keys and shoulder buttons - a similar design as the [[PlayStation Vita]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/5938793/archos-gamepad-for-android-gamers-tired-of-touchscreens|title = Archos GamePad for Android Gamers Tired of Touchscreens| date=29 August 2012 }}</ref> Archos have designed a technology which 'converts' the touch controls (of Android games) into physical controls from the buttons.<ref name="Engadget">{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/08/29/archos-gamepad-with-physical-controls/|title = Archos unveils 7-inch GamePad with physical controls, Ice Cream Sandwich for 'less than 150 euros'| date=19 July 2019 }}</ref> 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.<ref>http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/archos-gamepad-android-portable-console-review-part-1-introduction/ GamePad review Part 1</ref> 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 GamePad features a 7-inch screen, 8GB of internal storage, 16 physical buttons, a 0.3 MP front camera, and [[stereo]] speakers.<ref>http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/archos-gamepad-android-portable-console-review-part-1-introduction/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209014505/http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/archos-gamepad-android-portable-console-review-part-1-introduction/ |date=2012-12-09 }} GamePad review Part 1</ref> 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==
==Release==
Archos retailed GamePad in the [[UK]] for £130, although Archos originally had said that the tablet will sell for "under £130"<ref>Engadget</ref> The GamePad has a 7" screen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-29-archos-gamepad-an-android-gaming-tablet-that-looks-like-playstation-vita|title=Archos GamePad: An Android gaming tablet that looks like PlayStation Vita|website=[[Eurogamer]]|date=29 August 2012}}</ref>
Archos retailed GamePad in the [[UK]] for £130, although Archos originally had said that the tablet will sell for "under £130"<ref name="Engadget"/> The GamePad has a 7" screen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-29-archos-gamepad-an-android-gaming-tablet-that-looks-like-playstation-vita|title=Archos GamePad: An Android gaming tablet that looks like PlayStation Vita|website=[[Eurogamer]]|date=29 August 2012}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The Archos GamePad received largely negative reviews. Poor battery life, low screen quality and uncomfortable controls were among the most frequently mentioned complaints.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rougeau |first=Michael |date=2013-01-10 |title=Hands on: Archos GamePad review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/archos-gamepad-review-1124142/review |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Andrew |date=2013-01-10 |title=Archos GamePad Review |url=https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/archos-gamepad |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Trusted Reviews |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McFerran |first=Damien |date=2013-01-09 |title=Archos GamePad review: Archos GamePad |url=https://www.cnet.com/reviews/archos-gamepad-tablet-android-4-1-jelly-bean-8-gb-7-review/ |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref><ref name="eurogamer">{{Cite web |last=McFerran |first=Damien |date=2013-01-06 |title=Archos GamePad review |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/df-hardware-archos-gamepad-review |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Eurogamer.net |language=en}}</ref>


==Gamepad 2==
==Gamepad 2==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.archos.com/products/themed/gamepad Official Website]
* [http://www.archos.com/products/themed/gamepad Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303231719/http://www.archos.com/products/themed/gamepad |date=2014-03-03 }}


[[Category:Tablet computers]]
[[Category:Android (operating system) devices]]
[[Category:Android (operating system) devices]]
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[[Category:Tablet computers introduced in 2012]]

Latest revision as of 21:39, 7 December 2024

Archos GamePad
An Archos Gamepad
DeveloperArchos
TypeTablet
Release date
  • EU: 6 December 2012
  • USA: February 2013
Introductory price€150, £130, US$170[1]
Operating systemAndroid 4.1 Jelly Bean
CPUDual-core Rockchip RK3066 @ 1.6 GHz
Memory1024 MB
Storage8 GB internal, with expandable microSD up to 64GB
Display7" capacitive touchscreen @ 1024x600 px
GraphicsMali-400 quad-core
Controller inputBuilt-in
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Mini-HDMI, USB 2.0
Online servicesGoogle Play
Dimensions229.8mm x 118.7mm x 15.4mm[2]
SuccessorArchos 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.

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

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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

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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

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Broida, Rick (2013-03-22). "Review: Archos GamePad". wired. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  2. ^ a b 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.
  7. ^ a b "Archos unveils 7-inch GamePad with physical controls, Ice Cream Sandwich for 'less than 150 euros'". 19 July 2019.
  8. ^ http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/archos-gamepad-android-portable-console-review-part-1-introduction/ 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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