New Open Source Linux-based handheld game device
If you’re considering a PSP but would rather not buy a closed system that locks out third party software, you have another option. The GP2X is an exciting new gaming device that even includes a SDK for porting software.
Here are some of the more interesting features:
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[*] Based on dual core ARM CPU with a 2D graphics accelerator running Linux.
[*] 64M RAM & 64M Flash memory.
[*] SD Card for storage.
[*] 3.5″ 320×240 TFT LCD display.
[*] Plays MPEG 4, XviD, WMV DivX format digital contents up to 720*480 pixels and supports captioning. Watch vivid motion pictures on the high resolution 3.5″ 260,000 colors TFT LCD.
[*] Supports Linux-based games & emulators such as MAME, SNES, Genesis, etc.
[*] Plays music in MP3, WMA & OGG format with 100mw audio output.
[*] You view photos from 320*240 up to 1024*768 and you can rotate Images up to 270°, Supports JPG, BMP, PCX, GIF files.
[*] Features a text viewer for reading eBooks.
[*] Firmware updates available from GP2X website.
[*] Includes a USB 2.0 port.
[*] Powered by 2xAA batteries. Approximate life is 8 hours for video, 14 hours for music with screen turned off.
[*] Open Source SDK includes SDL, Graphic library, Sound library, and Hardware I/O library.
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The GP2X will be available next month in the US from gp32z.com for US$190.
Tags: Linux
