Handheld Gaming / Media-player Gadget Runs Linux 238
An anonymous reader writes "LinuxDevices has profiled a new portable game- and media-player based on embedded Linux. The GPX2-F100 features dual ARM9 processors, USB 2.0, a 3.5-inch color LCD, and support for both native and emulated games. A Linux SDK (software development kit) will be available when the device ships. Hmmm... I wonder how hard it'll be to get GPE and OPIE running on it?"
Not to be rude, but.... (Score:5, Informative)
I mean it's not like tiny hard drives don't exist.
At LEAST make it an option!
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device is not made by Gamepark... (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Who gives a shit? (Score:2, Informative)
affirmed
Re:Linux games? (Score:2, Informative)
You realize that the screen is larger, right?
And since you mentioned ripping DVDs you are also aware that the GP has a 4:3 screen whereas the PSP has a 16:9 screen... Unless you want to squash them into frame you'd probably be better off with a PSP.
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I own a PSP, DS (x2), GBA SP (x2)
Re:Yes, but... (Score:2, Informative)
Re:Not to be rude, but.... (Score:1, Informative)
What would be the point? You can already get a 2GB SD [pricewatch.com] card.
Re:Where are the games? (Score:3, Informative)
The difference is unlike Sony which keeps enforcing the PSP lockdown through bios updates, the GP32 and this new system are designed to make homebrew and emulation easy.
Re:Not to be rude, but.... (Score:2, Informative)
The company have stated that they are considering it for their next generation, although really I think this is excessive.
I don't think you understand the nature of the device, and why SD cards are in this instance are more appropriate. obvious ones being Cost(Ecomomy of scale,Commodity device sub $200), Future-proofing, Low-battery Life 18 hours.
I won't repeat any obvious arguments for/against SD cards, but really 4GB is enough for A season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer(Please no comment)
Much More Info on GP*2 (Score:2, Informative)
Currently SNES emulation for the 160+mHz-modded systems is full-speed without sound, and half-speed with sound (based off of snes9x). NES, Genesis and Master System emulatiors now run at FULL SPEED with sound and no frame skip. There are also emulators for other systems such as CPC, MAME, Atari, ColecoVision, Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, Commodore, MSX, PC-Engine, Spectrum, Vectrex, Wonderswan, and many more. Additionally, LucasArts SCUMMVM games, many linux games, and other linux programs can be made to run on the system.
This is all on the GP32. Just imagine what the GPX2 will do! Also, word on many sites is that the GPX2 will easily go for less than 100 pounds (not dollars; about $185USD). Furthermore, wi-fi dongles and keyboards have been available for the GP32 for some time.
With the way that the GP32 has unexpectedly blasted off in the underground open source and emulation scenes, the GPX2 is sure to be supported further by their makers in order to make it a strong competitor against other portable media players and gaming systems.
I'm getting one for sure -- are you?
Bonus link: development site. Prepare to be amazed. http://www.gp32x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi [gp32x.de]