Gamepark announces redesigned XGP and surprise XGP Mini

Since the open-source GP2X handheld gaming console has earned itself quite a devoted little following, we're sure that several of you will be excited to learn that Gamepark (but not Gamepark Holdings, who had split off to release the GP2X) has released photos of two upcoming models that may or may not pack the same PMP and emulation goodness -- these may be geared towards the commercial market -- into slightly different packages. First is the redesigned XGP (Extreme Game Player) handheld, which ditches the swivel screen design that we once opined "looks a bit like the bastard child of a PSP and a Sidekick," for a more traditional Game Gear / Lynx / Nomad-type form factor, while one-upping the GP2X in screen size (4-inches vs. 3.5), the addition of a DMB TV receiver, and a little standard known as WiFi. The real surprise, though,  was the XGP Mini, an obvious rip-off of homage to the Game Boy Micro, which like the GP2X and XGP, sports an SD slot and 64MB NAND memory, but 32MB less RAM than the 64MB found in its brethren. Although release dates are unknown for either model, the XGP will supposedly retail for around $300, while the XGP Mini (pictured after the break) will cost $150.

[Thanks, Craig]

[Nate @ Apr 20th 2008 1:57AM]

bump

[rotten_fruit_fan @ Mar 2nd 2006 9:21PM]

Please note that this is Gamepark which is not the same company as Gamepark Holdings, makers of the GP2X.

[TZK @ Mar 2nd 2006 9:24PM]

This dosnt totally not remind me of the GIZMONDO wide screen that was announced, but then totally died. If that makes sense! :)

http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2002-53,GGLD:en&q=gizmondo%20widescreen&sa=N&tab=wi

[freeze @ Mar 2nd 2006 9:32PM]

So this being from Gamepark and not Gamepark Holdings, what does this mean for the consumer? Will it be as open as the GP2X?

[strider_mt2k @ Mar 2nd 2006 9:43PM]

Mmmmm derivative.

[360 Folio Visual @ Mar 2nd 2006 9:43PM]

esta mcuho mas barato que el psp con un modelo diferente igual no me gusta

[Kei @ Mar 2nd 2006 10:24PM]

the difference between this and the Gizmondo (and others) is that as far as I'm aware the GamePark isn't meant to compete, but is simply a product thats out there for those who want an open source alternative. If it had analogue tv it'd kick ass.

[James Rice @ Mar 2nd 2006 10:32PM]

the one on top looks like my old Sega GameGear :)

[Josh Glaser @ Mar 2nd 2006 10:39PM]

I hope the XGP and XGP mini are "compatible" with the GP2X. Otherwise, the Gamepark world is about to get a bit more confusing.

I love the XGP mini, though. A minish design, a lower price, *and* a proper d-pad? Sign me up.

[Josh Glaser @ Mar 2nd 2006 10:41PM]

Oh...and if this IS intended for the commercial game market, you just killed yourself with the "Extreme Game Player" label, Gamepark.

[Josh Glaser @ Mar 2nd 2006 10:42PM]

Oh, and one more thing. (Sorry.)

The action button naming is completely nonsensical. A is above B, but X is below Y? Ookaaay...

[anton @ Mar 3rd 2006 12:12AM]

fyi comment scanner: the comment box is not enabled on:

http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/02/slvrs-at-engadget-mobiles-30-days-of-cellphone-giveaways/

[john @ Mar 3rd 2006 12:12AM]

Hmm. Even the SNES which I thought had a strange "letter" -> "button position" mapping isn't as inconsistent. The number of buttons, and choice of letters obviously seems aimed at being a good match for playing emulated SNES games, but why they reversed the X and Y is beyond me.

[weaszel @ Mar 3rd 2006 1:00AM]

anton:

You need to click the link in that article, and leave your comments on the page that comes up. The whole point of the giveaways is to make people aware of Engadget Mobile.

[Ameer @ Mar 3rd 2006 4:25AM]

So what kind of games will they play? :D

[Fallen @ Mar 3rd 2006 5:16AM]

the top one loooks a tad tacky, that analouge thing looks like its gona fall off lol

[DaEMoN @ Mar 3rd 2006 5:39AM]

The product's going to be a flop.
The company will bankrupt.
The owner will crash his [insert exotic car name here] at 162mph.

Joking. I am fond of open source projects.

[Peter @ Nov 21st 2007 6:34PM]

its funny cuz the product was a flop, and the company is bankrupt; odd...

[bogsnogger @ Mar 3rd 2006 6:49AM]

sucky, sucky name. Oh, the corniness, the tackyness, the suckyness.....

[Hot Mu @ Mar 3rd 2006 7:08AM]

I am sure you know by now that your picture and name don't match the system specs. What you are referring to as far as specs are concerned is Gamepark Holding's GPx2 not Gamepark's XGP. By now there is a ton of info on the difference between the two. Both systems sound great but the XGP isnt going to have very many emulators on it at all, it is aimed more towards the comercial market, and will have great 3D capabilities. The GPx2 is going to have an ocean of emus. on it but has only a 2D graphics accelerator chip and will not run 3D at all. They share a similar company name but target a totally different audiance. -CB F

[DarkFader @ Mar 3rd 2006 8:25AM]

Just deliver games as sourcecode... providing that these XGP devices run linux too.

[all4emu @ Mar 3rd 2006 4:22PM]

So judging from the specs the Mini XGP will not be compatible with the big brother OR the games will have to suffer to be compatible with both? what are they thinking?

[EdZ @ Mar 4th 2006 2:59PM]

The oringnal Gamepark (makers of the GP32) split into Gamepark and Gamepark Holdings. Gamepark Holdings kept with the original GP32's design philosophy (open development) and kept most of the original team, whereas the 'new' Gamepark decided to try and produce a commercial handheld to compete with the PS2 and DS.

[crysalis @ Mar 5th 2006 10:44PM]

OMG I'm in love with the XGP Mini... especially if it can hold a library of GBA, GBC, Playstation games.. Where can I find out more?!

[PSP Games @ Mar 6th 2006 4:03PM]

This XGP looks stunning i want one.

[Fuzzy Hat @ Mar 6th 2006 11:09PM]

If you guys think the button layout on this thing is odd, you should check out the GP2X. It's the same diamond configuration, but with Y on the top, X on the bottom, A on the left and B on the right. I think that's absolutely brilliant myself.

[Aspha @ Mar 7th 2006 3:06AM]

It looks extremely similar to the PSP especially in terms of the glossy finish on the upper surfaces and the layout of

the keys, although having 8 way D-pads on both sides throws up intersting possibilities. And the flip up, rotatable

screen will offer good fexibility and adequate screen protection when it is not in use. Only thing is, will there be

any original, PSP quality games written solely for this device? And more info on the processor plz. (I wonder if Intel

has launched Dual-core XScale CPUs???)

[Mikelx215 @ Apr 7th 2006 10:51PM]

#26... what the hell are you talking about?

[rob @ May 23rd 2006 12:10AM]

Where can you buy these things? (an online USA retailer?)

[breal @ Sep 11th 2006 5:52AM]

I would buy an XGP Mini in as second if they were out and can run SNES/Gen/NES emu good.

I'd get a 4 gig SD card and overflow that bitch.

/every snes, gen, and nes game, portable, in my pocket, anytime

umm.. who WOULDN"T want that?

it's a dream

/woo

[tim @ Oct 30th 2006 11:13AM]

i'd also be interested in snes emulation. has snes9x, zsnes or any other comparable snes emulator been ported over to gamepark/gph systems in the past? any original emulators?