Yep, GameStop's Making Its Own Gaming Tablet

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Edited By patrickklepek
We won't see GameStop's tablet until next year, but expect the whole industry to keep watch.
We won't see GameStop's tablet until next year, but expect the whole industry to keep watch.

Sometime next year, GameStop intends to sell an Android-based gaming tablet, complete with its own self-designed controller. The retailer revealed its intentions in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, as GameStop just started testing the tablet down in Texas.

"We looked at all the tablets and these are the ones that really worked for gaming and we're going to give you a few benefits that you're not going to get elsewhere," said GameStop president Tony Bartel.

What those benefits are has not been revealed.

Some games will be pre-loaded, but GameStop is also developing its own OnLive-like service that could stream games through the 'net. GameStop doesn't appear to be inclined to force everything to use forced touch mechanics, though, and the company its coming up with its own controller solution for games that would benefit from it.

"It's hard to imagine how to stream a game--let's say Modern Warfare 3--onto a tablet and then play it with your finger," said Bartel.

Plenty of questions remain about GameStop's tablet, but it shouldn't be a surprise the retailer is jumping in. If successful, GameStop would control brand-new means of distributing content to consumers on a platform where they'd be bringing in additional revenue. Plus, it helps the company in protecting its current revenue sources.

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#1  Edited By patrickklepek
We won't see GameStop's tablet until next year, but expect the whole industry to keep watch.
We won't see GameStop's tablet until next year, but expect the whole industry to keep watch.

Sometime next year, GameStop intends to sell an Android-based gaming tablet, complete with its own self-designed controller. The retailer revealed its intentions in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, as GameStop just started testing the tablet down in Texas.

"We looked at all the tablets and these are the ones that really worked for gaming and we're going to give you a few benefits that you're not going to get elsewhere," said GameStop president Tony Bartel.

What those benefits are has not been revealed.

Some games will be pre-loaded, but GameStop is also developing its own OnLive-like service that could stream games through the 'net. GameStop doesn't appear to be inclined to force everything to use forced touch mechanics, though, and the company its coming up with its own controller solution for games that would benefit from it.

"It's hard to imagine how to stream a game--let's say Modern Warfare 3--onto a tablet and then play it with your finger," said Bartel.

Plenty of questions remain about GameStop's tablet, but it shouldn't be a surprise the retailer is jumping in. If successful, GameStop would control brand-new means of distributing content to consumers on a platform where they'd be bringing in additional revenue. Plus, it helps the company in protecting its current revenue sources.

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#3  Edited By Thor_Molecules

I can't wait to see this trainwreck.

Gaming tablet? Yeah, no thanks.

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#4  Edited By spartan1017

um...okay.

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#5  Edited By DrRandle

Not really much of a surprise. They've been pushing their Kongregate on android and iOS systems, and that's actually a really nifty service. I don't get around to it too often, but when I do, there's usually something nifty to check o

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#6  Edited By MooseyMcMan

What's the point of using a tablet if it comes with a controller?

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#7  Edited By flamex111

lol total copy of ipad....should be interesting ;D

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#8  Edited By WJist

Unless they offer a library as deep as Steam's (or allowing Steam to work on the tablet, doubtful), this is going to be a big No Thank You. Maybe I don't know enough about PC gaming, but aren't there other hardware limitations, even if they do use OnLive-like tech to stream games that demand better horsepower?

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#9  Edited By mak_wikus

Did they announce removing iPad from shelves?

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I really don't know what to think of this, have to wait and see the finished product. Gamestop's own products have always been shit quality though.

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#11  Edited By SpudBug

I hate gamestop as much as anybody but a tablet with actual physical button controls as an option would be welcome. Apple's no-buttons stance makes all their games unplayable :(

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#12  Edited By FreakAche

Huh? What? Why?

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#13  Edited By petitfool

Gamestop making a tablet. Wat.

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#14  Edited By DaemonBlack

Do.Not.Want.

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#16  Edited By cornbredx

Gamestop is essentially making its own hand held console.

I find that fascinating.

I wouldn't buy it, as I don't like their business practices, but seriously I can't help but find that fascinating.

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#18  Edited By Pop

Rofl what if they call it the gametap. I know they won't cause of copyright.

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#19  Edited By MisterMouse

I do not have any confidence in the quality of this product...

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#20  Edited By iamjohn

No fucking thank you.

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#21  Edited By Nihilius

Hmmmm, variety is always good..... what the hell am I saying, it's gonna be shit.

Great work as always, Patrick.

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#22  Edited By Vexxan

"Would you like to pre-order it? No? We'll throw in some used games in the deal!"

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#23  Edited By Slaker117

Weird. This seems like a thing designed by business men who heard a bunch of buzz words and not by someone who understands what people actually want.

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#24  Edited By Hector

Ugh...Why!?

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#25  Edited By Brenderous

Where do you insert the used games?

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#26  Edited By nukesniper

Nope, I'll pass. I want a tablet for Netflix and a browser. I don't want to play games on it. I have a TV for that.

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#27  Edited By kollay

Will it come with digital Game Informer issues?

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#28  Edited By LegalBagel

@crusader8463said:

Every time you turn it on will it ask you if you want to preorder a game and add a warranty?

Honestly, I would actually be surprised if they didn't try to pimp digital versions of strategy guides through this thing at all times.

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#29  Edited By penINC

@Slaker117 said:

Weird. This seems like a thing designed by business men who heard a bunch of buzz words and not by someone who understands what people actually want.

"Tablet? Mobile games? Cloud computing? Sounds like a banger!"

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@SpudBug said:

I hate gamestop as much as anybody but a tablet with actual physical button controls as an option would be welcome. Apple's no-buttons stance makes all their games unplayable :(

Because the XperiPLAY is doing so well? Haha. I can't see this thing selling. It's a last ditch effort to not become Borders. Also look at Borders when they tried to sell their own E-Reader. That didn't work either.

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#31  Edited By stealthdf2

awesome... how much trade in value does it have?

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#32  Edited By MezZa

Huh...that's interesting. I won't be buying it, but I'm curious to see how this works out.

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#33  Edited By JoeyRavn

STEAM = FINISHED

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#34  Edited By coaxmetal

Ahahahahahaha

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#35  Edited By wefwefasdf

Hopefully this will be another nail in the coffin for GameStop.

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#36  Edited By Jazz_Lafayette

Hey, dudes? Don't buy this.

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#37  Edited By BraveToaster

This has failure written all over it.

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#38  Edited By ModernAlkemie

Surely it will be the best mobile gaming solution since the Nokia N-Gage.

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#39  Edited By grilledcheez

Oooooooook

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#40  Edited By Meowshi

This fucking company.

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#41  Edited By FightMeNerd

I recently tried on live and find it an awesome service. Also I don't hate gamestop as much as others who immidiatly go to auto-hate mode when they hear gamestop. This is a cool unique idea. It's innovative. Since when has giantbomb been so against innovation and trying something new? Yeah gamestop has some bad practices but how will any of them transfer over to this? Not sure if this will be great for sure but it's nice to see someone trying something new.

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#43  Edited By swoxx

That IS a good question, I'm sure they will sell it used. They still get all the revenue

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#44  Edited By TzarStefan

I will also make a gaming tablet!

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#45  Edited By penINC

WHO IS THIS FOR?

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#46  Edited By Lunar_Aura

So if I buy games for this thing are they gonna digitally play my new copy before I do?

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#48  Edited By rudyarr

what if It wont allow you to log in unless you have a gamepro subscription 0.0

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#49  Edited By NinjaCommando

I'm interested depending on price...

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#50  Edited By MeatSim

I don't want a tablet and I definitely don't want a GameStop tablet.