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The editors liked
Physical inputs to match Xbox/PS3 controllers
Intuitive and flexible button
Mapping function
Low price
Decent specifications
Interesting concept
MiniHDMI output for gaming on a TV
Good for retrogaming
Archos Mapping Tool is handy for assigning functions to buttons
Mapping buttons feature
HDMI TV output
1080p video playback
Game Mapping Tool
The Archos GamePad may be unusual
But its design is not
Like the Sony PS Vita and Nintendo Wii U’s GamePad controller before it
It slots dual analog thumbsticks on either side of a large screen - and it works.The GamePad seem thinner than it is
With a pleasant if cheap grey plastic design that’s Archos through and through
But all the buttons are in reach
And to make up for the lack of space
Great concept
Reasonably priced
The editors didn't like
Outdated and low
Quality analog control nubs
Lack of standardization across games
Not very pretty
Poor gaming interface
Bad screen
Weak battery life
Incompatible with some big games
Terrible battery life / Some hangs and slowdowns
Analogue sticks haven't been designed very well
Tight viewing angles (TN screen)
Screen resolution is a bit low
Analogue sticks aren't in the most practical position
Lowquality webcam / Audio quality a
Won't work with all games
Poor battery life
Constant freezing and crashes
Lacklustre look and feel
Poor selection of compatible games
Weak screen with temperamental responsiveness
The Archos GamePad’s 1024x600 display is pleasant enough for playing games
But as you’d expect with the low pricetag
It’s far from the best we’ve ever laid eyes on. Viewing angles are poor
And the resolution is far from HD
If you plan to read ebooks as much as play Modern Combat on it
This will definitely start to irritate you.Secondly
The Archos GamePad’s battery life is less than impressi
Before you get hold of the Archos GamePad, it seems like great value. It's cheaper than the Google Nexus 7, and offers proper gaming controls. However, even a short time playing with the device reveals it's largely a sham.If you want something to game on...
The Archos GamePad may be unusual, but its design is not: like the Sony PS Vita and Nintendo Wii U’s GamePad controller before it, it slots dual analog thumbsticks on either side of a large screen - and it works.The GamePad seem thinner than it is, with a pleasant if cheap grey plastic design that’s Archos through and through: but all the buttons are in reach, and to make up for the lack of space
The Archos GamePad’s 1024x600 display is pleasant enough for playing games, but as you’d expect with the low pricetag, it’s far from the best we’ve ever laid eyes on. Viewing angles are poor, and the resolution is far from HD: if you plan to read ebooks as much as play Modern Combat on it, this will definitely start to irritate you.Secondly, the Archos GamePad’s battery life is less than impressi
While Archos has always done a good job of keeping the costs down, its gadgets have usually cut a few too many corners, making pricier rivals the better option. But with the GamePad, Archos has come up with something genuinely unique that’s not only ch...
Archos need to get some updates out for the Gamepad and sharpish, overall it felt like I was using a prototype product, not a publicly available product. It is like they rushed to get it out for Christmas.The other thing that needs to happen to make the G...
It's one of those products we want to love on principle alone - but does it measure up to expectations?Imagine a 7-inch Android tablet, and in the housing there's a built-in game controller, complete with dual joysticks, directional buttons, even shoulder...
Abstract: A couple months back, at CES 2013, we first had a look at the Archos GamePad. It's an awesome idea that fills a hole in mobile gaming -- we need good controls. The GamePad solves this by having everything you expect to see in a game controller built in...
Published: 2013-01-10, Author: Michael , review by: techradar.com/au/
Physical inputs to match Xbox/PS3 controllers, Intuitive and flexible buttonmapping function
Outdated and lowquality analog control nubs, Lack of standardization across games, Not very pretty
Aesthetically, the GamePad more closely resembles some outdated piece of retro computer hardware than a sleek, modern Android tablet, and the headphone jack sits awkwardly on the top of the device (though it is pleasantly light and thin). These flaws are...
Abstract: Android ya traído diversidad a los dispositivos, y el juego es uno de los beneficiarios más importantes. El Archos GamePad que hemos probado en Xataka Android es una de las soluciones más completas. Frente a otras soluciones similares, el Archos Gamepad ...
Abstract: Après un test écrit de la console Android d'Archos, retrouvez une prise en main vidéo.Dans cette vidéo vous pourrez découvrir un rapide tour des applications made in Archos que sont Archos Musique et Archos Video mais aussi un aperçu du jeu The Dark Knigh...
