The Wikipad 7-inch is a gaming tablet powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and a customized version of Android 4.1. It features 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage expandable via microSD, a 2MP front facing camera, micro HDMI and USB ports, a 1,280 x 800 resolution display, and of course its defining feature: a dual-analog stick controller that wraps around the device and can be detached to function as a standard tablet.
Android smartphones and tablets are everywhere nowadays with companies like Ouya even adapting the mobile OS to suit home console gaming. Now though, we're focusing on a product built with serious mobile gamers in mind – the Wikipad 7.The Wikipad 7 is...
The Wikipad is a brave attempt to give Android gamers yet another control option, and we quite like the idea of being able to detach the gaming interface and use it as a normal 7-inch tablet. It's just a shame that with the gaming interface attached it...
The Wikipad controller adds a comfort to Android gaming, and an accuracy - on some titles, at least - that makes it an improvement on tablet touch controls. However, even when plugged into the big screen, the quality of the games aren't good...
The Wikipad never manages to live up to its potential, leaning on poor quality construction despite its premium price tag. While there's something to be said for the convenience of Wikipad's setup, you're probably better off buying one of the already available (and cheaper) Bluetooth controllers on the market for your higher-quality tablet.
We want to love the Wikipad, and it certainly provided us with flashes of an enjoyable gaming experience you can’t get on any old tablet, but its size and its price still make it a difficult sell. Even if you’re prepared to overlook the Nexus 7’s...
The Wikipad 7 is great for gaming and everyday tablet tasks, but the bulky design and the £250 price tag make it difficult to recommend as the ultimate Android gaming device.
I'm constantly reminded that we're in a rather strange era of gaming. While past generations have decidedly kept console and portable gaming completely separate, the two experiences are converging more and more with the rise of Apple and Android...
The Wikipad certainly has its heart in the right place, but ultimately there are too many negatives present to make it a worthwhile purchase. The gaming interface makes it bulky, it lacks graphical power, it ships with a version of Android which is over a year old and the price is simply too high.
Android tablets are everywhere. There are tons of options out there for buyers, so for a new tablet to make its way to the market and make a splash, it needs to do something original and exciting. It's a scary market for a new company to enter, but that...