New GP2X-community system in development

Sure, we're all super-excited about the Gamepark Holdings' next iteration of its Linux-based, homebrew masterpiece, the GP2X F-200, but did you know that the GP2X community (led by CraigIX and EvilDragon) is hard at work on a separate, completely new device? That's right, straight from the developer's fingers, some tipsters, and 63 forum pages, Engadget is bringing you spine-tingling facts about the new machine. First and foremost, the as-yet-unnamed device will not be a replacement for the GP2X line, rather a "spiritual successor" with higher-end specs. Here's what we know thus far: the device will still be rocking Linux (of course), will tout an 800 x 480 touchscreen, feature a D-pad and a keyboard (slider, split? we don't know yet), have built-in WiFi, and will contain some type of dedicated 3D GPU. The CPUs haven't been decided on yet, though we're told the system will be more powerful than the PSP, and able to handle full speed Amiga and PSX emulation "easily." Word on the GP2X forum is that the unit cost could come in around £200 (including VAT), though speculation and debate is still raging on the fine details. Certainly no release date has been set, but you'll know more when we know more, so stay tuned.

[Joe @ Sep 10th 2007 1:54PM]

If they would lower the GP2X to £99.99 and sell the new higher spec device for £149.99 I'd buy the new device, but £200 is quite expensive, especially when a PSP slim can be imported for £100 and tun PSX games etc.

[ftf @ Sep 10th 2007 12:59PM]

Yeah, not to mention the psp is better looking, has a better screen, seems to be much higher quality construction. But you know with this you can fight the man.

[Me @ Sep 10th 2007 1:46PM]

Uh no, the PSP screen is only 480x272, the new GPX is 800x480.

[Mike @ Sep 20th 2007 10:43AM]

I got my GP2X boxed off ebay for less than £100. With a 4GB card fully loaded with games. Bargain! I don't really need touchscreen whilst playing Samurai Shodown IV.

[JohnTitor @ Sep 10th 2007 1:27PM]

Now that's more like it Gamepark H.
But the keyboard worries me, is this a PDA/UMPC or still a gaming machine?
I'd rather have the USB to to attach a keyboard optionally like before
I bet it's an intel PXA CPU with a nVIDIA GoForce

[argor @ Sep 10th 2007 1:40PM]

if you read the treads you see that are 2 soc that the chose is betveni
i.MX31 or Omap3430(ARM Cortex-A8 )

[BrotherhoodOfNod @ Sep 10th 2007 2:17PM]

At that screen size and possible PSX emulation, sign me up. Although not a snowball's chance in hell of the PSX emulation working right on it as it does on the PSP simply due to the fact that the best PSX emulators around lag, and that's on a high-end PC. It's going to need to pretty clever coding it make it work right.

But at worst, the thing will still function as a very decent media player.

[Exophase @ Sep 10th 2007 4:27PM]

Why do you think PSP could handle PS1 emulation when it isn't nearly as powerful as a high end PC? Besides that, if you can't get good speed with PS1 emulation on a computer less than 4 years old you're probably doing something wrong (or asking for too many enhancements).

If PSP can do fullspeed PS1 emulation decently well a majority of the time then a platform like this should be able to also.

[Ben @ Sep 10th 2007 4:12PM]

This isn't Gamepark or Gamepark Holdings. Read the thread.

[Ben @ Sep 10th 2007 4:24PM]

This is not Gamepark or GPH. Read the thread.

[Sam Fisher @ Sep 10th 2007 4:37PM]

If the OMAP3 based SoC is chosen then this handheld will FAR outperform the PSP. The GPU will be atleast as good though likely with a higher performance throughput and the CPU will be vastly more powerful (in the region of 5 times just so you know).

[thispaceforsale @ Sep 10th 2007 4:58PM]

Very interesting. I debated between the gp2x and psp, ultiamtely deciding the psx homebrew outweighed a system with less roadbloacks to homebrew (and sega cd playback)
If this new system can play psx as well as the psp (and maybe even handle saturn games), I'm in.

[Johan S @ Sep 10th 2007 5:47PM]

They should add a cell phone capability module such as the motorola G24 or siemens HC25 and jump into the cell phone space!

[Nate @ Sep 10th 2007 10:58PM]

Good to see GP2X related stuff is getting mainstream coverage, but this project is a hypothetical joke...

[Sam Fisher @ Sep 11th 2007 2:55AM]

No, it is going to happen.

[Nate @ Sep 11th 2007 11:05PM]

for a ridiculous price, sure...

[wyszkow @ Sep 11th 2007 2:57AM]

Is a Wi-Fi? no? thanks

[wyszkow @ Sep 11th 2007 3:08AM]

HOST USB! this is important

[icurafu @ Sep 12th 2007 5:00AM]

Yes, there will be wifi.