GP2X

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:49 pm

Ok, I want to get a GP2x. I know it can do everything a PSP can do except play PSP games, but is the thing worth the $180, and is there a place where i can get it cheaper?

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:57 pm

I've seen 'em for $160 on eBay, but it's worth the $180 it costs from what I hear.

blackbox_dev · Post by **blackbox_dev** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:05 pm

I'll hitch a ride on your thread (no, not hi-jack!) because I was about ready to make my own on the same topic.

- Does it have a USB port? Is it USB 2.0?
- Does it have wireless networking capabilities? If not, could I use a USB card (assuming it has USB) and use the Linux drivers for it on the GPX?
- What Linux kernel does it run?
- I read somewhere (I forget where) that it is incapable of displaying 3D graphics. I'm pretty sure this is a lie, but I want to make sure.

I'm trying to decide if I should sell my PSP and all my games to get one. (if I do I could put it in the trading post for 'ya guys, but that won't be for a while even if I do).

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:12 pm

iam7805 wrote:I'll hitch a ride on your thread (no, not hi-jack!) because I was about ready to make my own on the same topic.

- Does it have a USB port? Is it USB 2.0?
- Does it have wireless networking capabilities? If not, could I use a USB card (assuming it has USB) and use the Linux drivers for it on the GPX?
- What Linux kernel does it run?
- I read somewhere (I forget where) that it is incapable of displaying 3D graphics. I'm pretty sure this is a lie, but I want to make sure.

I'm trying to decide if I should sell my PSP and all my games to get one. (if I do I could put it in the trading post for 'ya guys, but that won't be for a while even if I do).

1.) USB 2.0 Mini port
2.)I dont know, but i dont think you can do that
3.)Modified
4.)It can, but it's strong in 2D

blackbox_dev · Post by **blackbox_dev** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:14 pm

OK, that's good. I wasn't too sure on the USB card thing myself either. Does anybody else know what Linux kernel version it is based on? 2.4? 2.6?

Anyways, the GPX2 is looking very impressive.

Post by **Triton** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:25 pm

based on kernal 2.4 and uit can do wireless but you have to build a breakout board and other not too easy things, i say its well worth the cash!

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:51 pm

Is a SD card needed, i mean can i save things to the device with out a card?

Post by **Triton** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:55 pm

nope sorry, but SD cards are pretty damn cheap online, 512 for less than 30$ and 1gb for less than 60$

gamer2 · Post by **gamer2** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:57 pm

Is there anywhere that will sell it for LESS than $180, or accept trades?

G2

Turbo Tax 1.0 · Post by **Turbo Tax 1.0** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:27 pm

some places have sd cards of 1 gig for ~20 on the net. i saw some great links ion the gp32x forums and connecting it to pc via usb is kinda faulty on them so most people use a card reader

Post by **Triton** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:38 pm

cardreaders are pretty cheap too i got mine for 10$ and its digital innovations (sakar) as are all of my card readers and never ahd a problem, works great

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:53 pm

trust me, spend the money you would spend on a 2x on your lappy instead. Just buy that cd drive, wipe the OS, and you'll have the same thing (just not in handheld form, more like lapheld)

dj-spuddy · Post by **dj-spuddy** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:12 am

Triton wrote:cardreaders are pretty cheap too i got mine for 10$ and its digital innovations (sakar) as are all of my card readers and never ahd a problem, works great

I was always wondering this but what actually is the benefit of using a card reader as opposed to dragging files manually onto the card via usb?

Since I too am going to be purchasing one next month.

Edit: Ok thanks (Regarding posts below).

teraflop122 · Post by **teraflop122** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 7:20 am

To the best of my understanding, you need to immediately format the SD card with FAT32, and the GP2X itself cannot do this correctly. Furthermore, many computers have trouble recognizing the GP2X SD slot as a removable device, making a card reader necessary.

Just about all of the current problems can be fixed with firmware updates. It is just a matter of waiting for Gamepark Holdings to get done with them.

The GP2X is not meant to work as a USB host, so without extensive modifications (there is indeed a host chip in the SOC) you cannot expect to run things like wireless cards or USB hard drives.

The GP2X has a 2D accelerator onboard, but 3D rendering is possible through software. Some people seem to be having a heap of luck with a port of yeti3D. I'd love to get into 3D game design myself, but I just don't know enough. Many people agree that 3D rendering coded specifically for the GP2X could match the quality of N64 graphics. I'm certain that the detail levels could actually go beyond that.

In the end, I find that I'd much rather pay 189 for a completely open system than for a locked-tight system like the PSP. I don't enjoy having to hack the hell out of something like the PSP just to run my own software, and I don't need to worry about that with my GP2X. Also, if I ever get the know-how to program my own GP2X games, I can sell them without any of the legal issues involved with other consoles.

Post by **Triton** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:11 am

also the usb connection is slow