Wikipad from Gamestop

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Wikipad Available for Pre-Order Today at Gamestop; $499 Price Point

You remember the Wikipad, right?

It's the gaming-centric Android tablet that comes with a detachable "console-quality" gamepad controller. Gamestop will be offering the $499 device for pre-order today; it'll actually hit the marketplace on All Hallow's Eve (October 31).

In terms of a pre-order bonus...

And for those that purchase or pre-order a Wikipad at GameStop, their tablet will have access to valuable extras including exclusive free, full-length game titles.

That excerpt comes from the press release, the full text of which lies below.

As a quick refresher, here are some technical specs from the Wikipad:
-An Nvidia Tegra 3 processor (quad core)
-A 10.1" IPS screen
-1 GB DDR RAM
-16 GB Flash memory, which is expandable to 64 GB
-Supports PlayStation Mobile, Gaikai, more

WIKIPAD COMING TO GAMESTOP OCTOBER 31, 2012

LOS ANGELES, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012-GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world's largest multichannel retailer of video games, has partnered with Wikipad, Inc. to offer the Wikipad tablet, the first tablet with an attachable console-quality gamepad controller, through its stores and website. The Wikipad will be available October 31 to consumers at a retailer price of $499 USD.

"GameStop is the retail destination when it comes to video games. Nobody but GameStop provides gamers with the best gaming content on the market. And for those that purchase or pre-order a Wikipad at GameStop, their tablet will have access to valuable extras including exclusive free, full-length game titles. The Wikipad is powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and will support PlayStation®Mobile platform," said Fraser Townley, President of Sales for Wikipad, Inc.

Customers can pre-order the Wikipad now at GameStop stores nationwide or online at http://www.GameStop.com. Wikipads pre-ordered at GameStop will come with value-added extras including full-length titles and an issue of Game Informer Digital.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Wikipad to launch this unique new gaming tablet," said Joe Gorman, vice president of GameStop's mobile business unit. "We love the innovation and know our customers are excited to see it in action."

Wikipad will launch in October with a full suite of games delivered by the latest video game platforms, including PlayStation®Mobile, NVIDIA's Tegra Zone, Google Play as well as several upcoming unannounced platforms. To bring the best gaming experience to consumers, Wikipad will offer a premium 10.1" IPS screen, ultra-light chassis, quad core processor, expandable memory and an attachable console quality game controller.

For more information on the Wikipad tablet, visit: http://www.wikipad.com.

[AmigaJay]

I just wish they made it look better, it looks as though the tablet can slide out even though i doubt it can, plus the dpad and buttons should all be black it's just looks tacky and cheap in that chrome plastic effect.
$500 what's that for the uk £400?! think I'll look at the cheaper archos pad until a cheaper Tegra 3 device comes along.

[zapiy]

Yeah that price is way over the top.

[TrekMD]

A little bit too pricey for my taste.