Back in August, Archos announced its then-upcoming GamePad, a tablet which looks to "revolutionize" gaming on Android. Featuring built-in physical game controls and custom button mapping software, the GamePad removes the need for touch controls, giving mobile gaming a more console-like feel, while its 7" display still keeps it portable enough to toss in your bag and take on-the-go. And now, it's finally available.

The GamePad is on sale in Europe for 149.99€, with North American availability coming in early 2013. The GP features some fairly decent specs, which should make for a solid gaming experience:

7" 1024x600 display

1.6GHz dual-core processor, with Mali 400 MP GPU

8GB onboard storage with microSD card slot and support for up to 64GB of additional space

miniHDMI out

Android 4.1

At this time, there's no official word on North American pricing, but we'll keep you posted as soon as more information becomes available.

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