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Assuming it will be handled like the GP2X, you'd be buying it from a distributor. Here is a list of gp2x distributors that should be fairly recent. For other info, the largest english-speaking GP2X forum (and maybe the largest in general?) is located at www.gp32x.com, and sometimes there are threads about who has the best price for a specific region.

Since the announcement was just made, the info in the forums is still kind of fresh regarding the Wiz and I haven't seen anyone say specifically which distros will have it and which won't, but that wiki link is the best place to start. I know gp2x.co.uk will have it and I believe they ship everywhere.

http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/Main_Page

Another Open game platform.

Homebrew sites were excited as flies at a freshly-fertilized organic tomato farm before Sony repeatedly updated the firmware to get rid of them. Sony seems worried enough about protecting a market for UMD games that they're willing to lose system sales to homebrew game fans.

People who want a $200-$300 handheld homebrew-friendly system may just go the GP2X route instead. I think last time I checked you could still get a PSP to boot Linux from MS Pro Duo and play games on that. If you want a GP2X, though you'll probably just buy a GP2X. The only advantage I can see to PSP over GP2X is that it also plays UMD games, but look at the list of games for the GP2X.

Also, try getting OpenSSH, a Gameboy emulator, etc on your PSP without the latest Sony firmware updates screwing all of that over.

Say a company created a console with the sole intent of KNOWING people were going to hack it. I can udnerstand the companies wanting to prevent people from playing downloaded ISO's, but that's not what I'm referring to. I'm refering to the Xbox DVR or Linux Box, things like that.

If word gets out into the hacking community that the new Gametron 3000 is designed in such a way to ENCOURAGE people to muck with the innards...well, it might do something good.

It isn't a console, but the GP2X linux-based portable does something much along these lines.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X

http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/Main_Page

I would say it would be very nice of your SDK to support building for the GP2X [wiki], which is an ARM-based linux box with its own unique set of libs and tools .. which should be very easy to support as a target/API bundle, as a matter of fact ..

The reason for this is obvious: the GP2X is cheap and easily available as an embedded Linux platform, and thousands of geeks are discovering it every month it seems. Definitely one of the more interesting embedded Linux platforms around, and certainly: very accessible. Make your SDK fit in that fold and you've got a winner, I would say.

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The only big flaw with the console is, and this is a highly controversial point that has sparked many a flamewar, the fact that it runs off of AA batteries instead of a rechargeable one.

The only big flaw with the console is, and this is a highly controversial point that has sparked many a flamewar, the fact that it runs off of AA batteries instead of a rechargeable one.

The only big flaw with the console is, and this is a highly controversial point that has sparked many a flamewar, the fact that it runs off of AA batteries instead of a rechargeable one.

When will we read about the one for the GP2X on the front page? Let me guess, never?

Ever heard of a GP2X? Theres a lot of emulators ported to it already, and several engines (DOOM, Quake etc.) And yes, it does run Linux.

Ever heard of a GP2X? Theres a lot of emulators ported to it already, and several engines (DOOM, Quake etc.) And yes, it does run Linux.

I don't get PSP "hacking" - if you want to write code for a cool handheld, why not get a GP2X, which is totally open, easy to develop for (using the standard GNU toolchain), runs Linux, and doesn't have a multi-national corporationa attempting to thwart you at every turn?

Plus, a GP2X is $169 USD, instead of $199, and you'll save a fortune using SD cards over Sony's proprietary (and absurdly expensive) Memory Stick.

For the record, I own a GP2X, a PSP, and a DS.

Time to celebrate it by playing it on my GP2X!

Time to celebrate it by playing it on my GP2X!

Maybe they'd get more support if articles like this posted a little more information. I DON'T KNOW WHAT GP2X IS!

My friend calls it a "Linux Gameboy". It's a handhead game device that takes SD cards and play homebrew games and roms. It also plays movies and shows pictures, and whatever else people can make it do.

Links: http://www.gp2x.com/ http://wiki.gp2x.org/

It's not without its issues; you can learn more by checking out the wiki and also visiting #gp2xdev and #gp2x on EFNet.

http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/Linux

  Drawbacks of Linux on the GP2X

        * Does not expose the full power of the hardware - Linux does not see the second processor or the upper 32MB of memory.

Huh?

If I were their marketing department, I'd fling a couple of these things among kernel developers.

5. Is 320x240 enough?

Probably.

Luckily it does 720x480 if it isn't.

I invite those who are interested to check out the GP2X wiki. It has a lot of good resources. Also, please visit us on EFNet at #gp2x and #gp2xdev. The more the merrier!

Don't forget that's it's still early days.

I got one for Xmas, and have spent most of the last few days playing Megadrive/Genesis games (DrMD is the best emulator on the GP2X at the moment, thanks to Reesy). The other emulators are coming on in leaps and bounds (there are updates every couple of weeks) -- there's a really strong community building up around it -- have a look round the Wiki http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/

It's linux under the covers, and there's already a terminal emulator (STerm, typing with a joystick!), and homebrew breakout boxes available. PyGames runs on it, so there's plenty of opportunity for developing your own games easily too.

There's still issues with the firmware (new versions coming out about monthly at the moment) and battery life is still on the low side (3-4 hours), but the buzz round this box is really great. GPH have made a brave decision in giving so much access to the internals of this machine, and I think it's already paying off -- buy one now, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

As a new GP2X owner, I can answer some of these questions.

1. Is it Mac compatible? I assume it is just a basic Mass Storage device on the USB chain.

You assume correctly. An SD card is required though.

2. Does anyone have a link to the actual technical specs? I can't find anything on that site about the tech specs, other than the ARM processors.

links to tech specs (gp2x wiki)

3. How bright is the screen and how do they get 10 hours out of 2 AA batteries?

The screen is bright enough. It's similar to the original GBA SP screen (though it looks horrible currently - I assume this can be fixed with firmware upgrades). Also, they don't get 10 hours of battery life. They promise to somehow increase it with firmware upgrades (by reducing processor utilization, I believe)

The rest I can't answer - but for #7. Too bad I own one already. ;)

I just got my GP2X a couple weeks ago, and the machine is beautiful. For just under $200, you have a very powerful console (sans hardware 3D, sadly...but the 2D hardware is great ;) running on a fully open platform--linux kernel, GNU operating system, SDL libs, and everything. The development scene is vibrant, and some homebrew projects were completed before the device was even released to the public. It's the best development toy I've ever owned, and it's basically grab-and-go.

Sure, you can waste time hacking away at the PSP, but think of all that energy you could otherwise be spending on software development. Now, if what you like best is circumventing DRM, then I salute you, but I for one don't want the hassle.

Have doubts? Take a look at the wiki.

OK. When andLinux (http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/AndLinux) was released to the public over a week ago, Slashdot flagged it as uninteresting and ignored the news. andLinux is a Debian based Linux distribution that runs in Windows. It uses CoLinux, Xming and several other technologies to work.

So, is it that LordDavon (yes, me!) is just a john-q-public open source developer and doesn't matter... but if Big Blue does something similar they matter!? Is it that Dynamism is supporting andLinux and not IBM? I really am a bit pissed on this one! I really believed that Slashdot would want to promote a project made for the public, by the public. I guess I need to try and make money off of Linux for them to care.

Honestly, I just don't know. What I do know is that I don't need a screensaver to run Linux in Windows, I was first and Slashdot and IBM can kiss my ass!

There is a devkit, and a massive amount of documentation both official and user-created. There is no "SDK" per se, as there is nothing proprietary to be explained. The entire concept of an SDK is moot on an open source platform. Every bit of the system is already completely documented, and has been since before this console was designed. You don't need a graphics or audio SDK, it uses SDL just like a few thousand other linux AND windows games.

i can see plenty of reasons why this is a puff piece, designed to distract from the truth ...

the game industry is full of posers, tho' ..