In coming to the conclusion of this review a few bumps in the GamePad 2 road were uncovered and not all of them are Archos' own doing. It seems, like the Xenon before it, the Game Pad 2 is aimed at a market that doesn't exist in any great capacity and as ...
Stunning screen with high brightness, contrast and colour fidelity, Physical buttons greatly improved since first generation, Fluid gaming (both in terms of software and handling), Sober, welldesigned body looks good
Could have longer battery life, Response issues with the physical buttons in certain "compatible" games, Mediocre camera, It would have been more practical to switch the positions of the left stick and the Dpad
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Publicerad: 2014-01-23, Författare: David , testad av: techadvisor.co.uk
It's almost as if the Archos GamePad 2 is fighting against itself in terms of its branding, as if we were looking at this tablet as a purely budget tablet, it's be hard not to be impressed with the good IPS screen, storage options, HDMI out, and quad-core...
Publicerad: 2013-12-11, Författare: Michael , testad av: trustedreviews.com
Better-looking design, Improved controls, Comfortable to use for long periods
Button mapping still not perfect, Screen quality is good but not great, Game support issues still persist
The Archos GamePad 2 is big improvement on the first GamePad in many ways but game support and the frustrating mapping button means the search for a great Android gaming tablet goes on....
The Archos GamePad 2 is a natural evolution in design from the previous version, improving on the original in many ways. It still looks like an oversized PlayStation Portable, but it's been slimmed down and it feels a lot better to hold now. Gone is the cheap-feeling plastic of the original version: instead you've got a slick-looking glossy black frame which the screen seamlessly fades into. At j
While the 1280 x 800 screen is a vast improvement on the GamePad 2, it's nothing compared to the likes of the full HD panel new Nexus 7, which jams even more pixels into the same sized display. That means some jagged edges in 3D games are more apparent - and if you're not a gamer makes splashing out twenty quid more on the Nexus a much smarter option. Thanks to the glossy nature of the screen, it
Archos has improved on its GamePad in every area possible, from the screen to the speed, and even the hardware and controls, but it's still a very niche product. Priced at £179, it faces stiff competition from the likes of the mighty all-purpose Nexus ...
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Publicerad: 2013-10-30, Författare: Luke , testad av: pocket-lint.com
Sammanfattning: Archos is back with a sequel to its largely failed Gamepad, and it's certainly been listening to all the complaints closely. The Gamepad 2 is improved on all levels with faster innards, better screen, upgraded buttons and sticks plus even a better persona...
Greatly improved design, HD IPS screen, Impressive battery
Priced too high, Tinny speakers
The GamePad 2 is a well built, ergonomic, attractive portable gaming tablet that looks and feels like it should be playing in the big league. The depth of colours, crisp screen and broad array of Android games mean you will be entertained.But at its high...
