Runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean ARCHOS is proud to release its second generation of tablet made for Android Gamers the ARCHOS GamePad 2. Including all the improvements requested and recommended by users and reviewers of the GamePad 1 such as HD screen, faster processor, greater game compatibility, longer battery-life and much much more, the ARCHOS GamePad 2 brings to the Android universe a high-performance gaming tablet hybrid. Key Features 7 inch HD (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS, multi-touch capacitive display Powerful Quad-core Arm Cortex A9 CPU @ 1.6GHz with Quad-core GPU and 2GB of system RAM Dual analog thumb-sticks, directional pad and 10 buttons designed for gaming Critically acclaimed ARCHOS Game Mapping Tool for extra game compatibility Two full, premium games preinstalled: Asphalt 8 Airborne & Modern Combat 4 by Gameloft the award winning Android games developer Google Certified with full access to the Google Play store and its 1 million apps and games, GamePad Game Zone app also included to find the best games Amazing tablet features: WiFi Display and HDMI, Front camera for video calling, improved multi-media thanks to Archos applications 8 or 16GB internal storage expandable via microsd (64GB compatible)
Designed for Gaming HD IPS Screen play in high-def The ARCHOS GamePad 2 features a 7 inch HD screen perfect for gaming. The widescreen 1280 x 800 pixel resolution gives an amazing gaming and multimedia experience and IPS technology ensures amazing colors and brightness as well as perfect viewing angles. Powerful Processor play amazing 3D games Powered by an A9 generation quad-core processor running at 1.6GHz, the ARCHOS GamePad 2 has more than enough power to play the latest 3D games smoothly. Coupled with its fast Quad-Core graphics processor and 2GB of system RAM mean that slow-downs are a thing of the past, whether in Gaming, Android or showing a web page. Dual thumb-sticks and buttons play with precision Improving on the buttons, sticks and directional pad of the GamePad 1 was one of the main focus points for the ARCHOS GamePad 2. The ARCHOS GamePad 2 features more precise, incurved dual thumb-sticks, double buttons on each shoulder, a single part directional pad (for easier hadokens) and a vastly improved button click-feeling for a better gaming experience. Extra-large battery play longer By adding in a 50% larger battery than normally used on a 7 inch tablet and thanks to super energy-efficient 28 nanometer processor technology, the ARCHOS GamePad 2 has dramatically improved battery life whether in gaming or simply when browsing the web.
Storage for Games play more The ARCHOS GamePad 2 is available in two storage flavors - 8GB and 16GB so you have space for the games that you download. Both versions include a microsd slot (64GB compatible) for the extra space that you ll need for multimedia. Sleek and portable play in style Imagined with gaming in mind, the back of the ARCHOS GamePad 2 features a textured grip surface and a curved edge for comfortable hand placement when playing. Despite its big HD screen, the ARCHOS GamePad 2 is still small enough to fit in your jeans pocket for when you re gaming on the go. Weighing less than 400g, the ARCHOS GamePad 2 has been balanced with gaming in mind so your arms don t get tired. Coded for Gaming This combination of HD screen, powerful processor, precision controls, extra-large battery and comfortable case make for an amazing gaming platform which is then improved upon by software Compatible games out of the box play now The ARCHOS GamePad 2 uses Google s standard SDK for physical buttons on Android, ensuring compatibility with past, current and future games. It s already embraced by hundreds of game developers that include physical controls in the code for their games. To show off this compatibility ARCHOS and Gameloft have teamed up to preinstall two of Gameloft s latest full premium games made for physical controls on the ARCHOS GamePad 2 so that you can start playing the moment you take it out of the box. Asphalt 8 Airborne 2013 s edition of the amazing Asphalt racing series takes the game further than it has every gone in both gameplay and graphics. Featuring 47 licensed super-cars, over 180 single player events and races to play, simultaneous and a-synchronous online play and the most stunning visuals seen on an Android racing game.
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour - the #1 action FPS game on Android improved with precise physical controls. Featuring an intense single player campaign covering many locations around the world, amazing console quality graphics and a progressive online multiplayer mode with over 20 000 possible weapons arrangements. The ARCHOS Game Mapping Tool - play anything The ARCHOS GamePad 2 comes preinstalled with the updated version of the critically praised Game Mapping Tool first featured on the GamePad 1. The envy of other manufacturers, this patented tool lets users map any touch-screen button game to work with the physical controls of the ARCHOS GamePad 2 for an improved android gaming experience for hundreds of thousands of free and paid games. The ARCHOS GameZone play what you want With over 1 million apps and games available in the Google Play Store, it can be hard finding good games, which is why ARCHOS created the GamePad Game Zone application. Curating the 1 million apps and games in the Google Play Store, the Game Zone shows off the best ARCHOS GamePad 2 compatible games. With downloads, purchases, ratings, comments and game updates all taking place in the Google Play Store application, users can feel safe and get the best from the huge games catalogue available for the ARCHOS GamePad 2. Touch panel games play tactile The reactive multi-touch display will still let you play the best in touch screen gaming puzzle, strategy and casual games for all ages; the ARCHOS GamePad 2 is just as at home with them as it is with the button-mashing action, fps, racing and platforming games that it was designed for.
Still a powerful Android Tablet Though the ARCHOS GamePad 2 was designed with gaming in mind, it s still a fully functional Android tablet able to do everything that you expect from a tablet and more, thanks to ARCHOS media applications. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Certified by Google, the ARCHOS GamePad 2 runs pure Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Without any skins or overlays that could slow down the system, this is Android as Google designed it to be, with each firmware build checked and validated by Google s Android engineers. Android 4.2 includes a smoother interface, multiple user accounts and an improved alert and messaging system. And, as it s Google certified, the ARCHOS GamePad 2 includes all the Google mobile services applications such as Gmail, YouTube, Hangouts, Chrome, Drive and more. The Google Play Store Part of Google Certification means that the ARCHOS GamePad 2 has full access to the Google Play Store. With over 1 million apps and games available to download as well as video on demand through Play Movies; music subscription and downloading through Play Music; and e-books and magazines through Play Books and Magazines, there is more than enough content for you to get the most out of your device.
A better multimedia experience With better video format and codec support, wireless media sharing from your home network or to your DLNA compatible TV, video meta-data management and automatic subtitle downloading, the ARCHOS Media Center applications installed on the ARCHOS GamePad 2 give a premium, HD multimedia experience with improved sound thanks to powerful front facing speakers. Wireless Display technology For a better multimedia and gaming experience the ARCHOS GamePad 2 includes Wireless Display technology at the touch of a button you can mirror the display of your tablet onto the HD screen of your wireless display compatible TV. Or simply plug-in via the mini-hdmi slot for a wired big-screen experience. PN & UPC codes PN Item UPC 502465 ARCHOS GamePad 2 WW 8GB 690590524651 502553 ARCHOS GamePad 2 WW 16GB 690590525535
Technical specifications Storage Flash memory: 8 GB or 16GB* Expandable via micro SD Slot up to 64 GB Operating system ANDROID 4.2 Jelly Bean CPU/GPU Rockchip RK3188 - Quad-Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1.6GHz / Quad core GPU Mali 400 RAM 2GB DDR3 Display IPS 7 - Capacitive Multi-touch Screen 1280 x 800 pixels Gaming controls Two analogue thumb-sticks Directional pad 6 front facing buttons 4 shoulder buttons Video playback 1 H.264 up to 1080p resolution 60 fps MPEG-4 2 60 fps With the above codecs, the device can play video files with the following extensions:.avi.mp4,mkv,.mov, and.flv Audio Playback 1 MP3, WAV APE, OGG, FLAC Photo viewer 3 JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG Interfaces 1x Micro USB host 2.0 to connect external devices Audio Jack 3.5mm Micro SD slot Mini HDMI output Communication protocols WiFi Wireless Display Bluetooth Miscellaneous built-in stereo speakers Microphone G-sensor compass Front webcam Power source Internal: 5000 mah Lithium Polymer battery External: 5V/2A microusb Power Adapter Battery life 4 Video playback time: TBC Dimensions & weight 200.5x154.4x9.9mm 440 g Compatibility Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP and Windows Media Player 11 Mac OS. X with Transfer Files application (not included) Linux with android MTP tool (not included) Computer interface 1x Micro USB 2.0 interface Package includes ARCHOS GamePad 2, USB cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide (QSG) * *1 GB= 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less. 1/ Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible. 2/ MPEG-4 ASP@L5 AVI (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter.