Wikipad release date a mystery, Android gaming pad’s launch delayed without a word

The Android-powered gaming tablet, Wikipad, featuring built in buttons and thumbsticks as found on handheld gaming consoles, was supposed to hit GameStop on October 31st. However, the development team behind the Wikipad have announced that the launch of the gaming pad will be delayed, with no future release date mentioned.

According to the Wikipad team, there is “a last minute opportunity to enhance the Wikipad bundle as well as a minor refinement needed to ensure our first customers are completely satisfied with the Wikipad,” causing the delay. Those who already pre-ordered the device will get a special bonus gift along with the upgraded Wikipad whenever it launches.

The Wikipad sports a 1.4GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 1GB RAM, 10.1″ LCD (1280 x 800) display, 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, 16GB storage (upgradeable), Wi-Fi, optional 3G connectivity, e-Compass, gyroscope, docking connector, stereo speakers, and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

There are probably many gaming fans awaiting the launch of the Wikipad, so let us hope that the upgrades that need to be done are completed soon. The official announcement is below.

The Wikipad team has been relentlessly working with our manufacturers and partners to perfect the Wikipad bundle to ensure our first product is the best tablet and entertainment experience at launch.  There is a last minute opportunity to enhance the Wikipad bundle as well as a minor refinement needed to ensure our first customers are completely satisfied with the Wikipad.

We have informed our retail partners about this delay.  For those who pre-ordered the Wikipad at GameStop through today October 31st, we will deliver the refined and upgraded bundles as well as a special bonus gift with the pre-order.

We are very eager to deliver the Wikipad experience and are passionate about excellence.  We apologize for this delay and want you to know that we are committed to bringing you the very best, high-end gaming tablet possible.

We are in the final stage and will be announcing the new date soon.

THE WIKIPAD TEAM