As a fan of gaming and the ongoing tablet war, I am extremely excited by the announcement of the GameStop Android tablet. GameStop's president Tony Bartel recently confirmed in an interview that the video game store is planning on releasing a tablet designed to play games in the very near future.
Details regarding the GameStop Android tablet are scarce, but Bartel did let a few tasty tidbits slip. For one, the tablet will come preloaded with several games. New games as well as updates will be available online as time goes by. The most awesome part about the GameStop Android tablet is that it will come with a controller. This move is obviously designed to appeal to the more serious gamers who can't imagine spending hours touching and poking a tiny screen with their fingers. No release date or price has been confirmed, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the GameStop tablet drop around Christmas time.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- E-sports Integration
- The GameStop Android tablet's inclusion of a controller highlights the trend of integrating e-sports into mobile gaming devices.
- Gaming Tablet Market
- The GameStop Android tablet's entry into the market signifies the growing trend and demand for dedicated gaming tablets.
- Controller-based Gaming
- The GameStop Android tablet's controller emphasizes the trend of controller-based gaming experiences on mobile devices.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Video Game Retail
- GameStop's move into tablet development showcases the potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the video game retail industry.
- Mobile Technology
- The GameStop Android tablet's release highlights the innovation possibilities and competition within the mobile technology industry.
- Gaming Hardware
- The GameStop Android tablet's controller demonstrates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming hardware industry.
