The upcoming Wikipad, an Android tablet that promises to offer a number of game-specific features, is about to see its official release, and will debut at GameStop on October 31 for $499.
The Wikipad, first revealed earlier this year, includes an attachable gamepad peripheral, and claims to offer core game experiences within the form factor of a tablet. The hardware includes an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, and will support Sony's PlayStation Mobile platform, as well as the Google Play marketplace.
The $499 price point makes the Wikipad just as expensive as an entry-level version of the latest iPad, and is quite a bit more than other game-focused tablets like the recently announced Archos GamePad.
GameStop is now taking pre-orders for the Wikipad, and all tablets purchased via pre-order will come bundled with a number of "full-length games" and an issue of GameInformer Digital.
Outside of GameStop, Wikipad developer Wikipad Inc. has not announced any other retailers for the upcoming device.
I agree, even more, because the french company Archos shortly revealed an Android 4.0 tablet with gaming controls (Digipad + 2 analog sticks + buttons + shoulder buttons) and a 1500 MHz Dualcore CPU for €150. They want to lauch the tablet called Archos Gamepad in october.
I think this is what Sony should have tried with the Vita. Have the PSP like version, then a tablet version like this (only priced at $300, not $500, that's crazy).
Should we start by the name, which is a very bad pick, or the price, way too high, or just the fact that this product does not really have any real market or games designed for it?
