The Portable Linux Based GP2X is Here

An anonymous reader writes "Today sees the opening of the Official GP2X Site where you can see the new console from Gamepark.com, who last brought you the GP32 a fantastic console for homebrew developers. This console is a major step up with Dual 200Mhz cpus and is basically a Portable Linux handheld that can easily do ports like Quake, Doom and Emulators like Mame. Its Open Source SDK gives all amateur and commercial Developers the ablity to release software on a brand new console like the old Amiga/Commodore 64 days. More screenshots of the GP2X can be found at GP2x news."

Re:Battery Life

[bersl2]

At six times the lifetime per battery, at least it's better than the Game Gear.

Re:Dual 200Mhz, is it enough?

[mike_sucks]

A bit rough around the edges? Have you tried turning AA on?

Name issues

[Neeex]

Should we tell them they've plastered "GP2X" all over the website, but the device clearly has "GPX2" written on it?

Re:Capacity?

[Anonymous Coward]

I agree that CF cards are inconvenient. They are so much bigger than the SD cards. My camera uses CF and I have to call my neighbor to help me lift it out of the camera when I want to transfer files to my computer.

Re:Harddrive?

[Maqueo]

I would kill for a mp3 player with a CF slot....

Here [mp3playerstore.com] you go. I want my mother-in-law dead. Make it painful and slow.

Kidding aside, I've had one of these for about 18 months and I'm very happy with it.

Re:For Sale???

[Rick Richardson]

"Here is your order summary, including shipping costs and any taxes.

Items in cart: 2 x GP2X Console Value Pack
Total Items cost: £ 249.98
Shipping cost: £ 17.5 (International)
Total cost with shipping: £ 267.48
To pay please click proceed.

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