Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Pandora handheld approaches full production next month, never gave up hope]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/pandora-handheld-approaches-full-production-next-month-never-ga/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/pandora-handheld-approaches-full-production-next-month-never-ga/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/pandora-handheld-approaches-full-production-next-month-never-ga/#comments Pandora handheld approaches full production next month, never gave up hope

Remember the Pandora? Back when the likes of the PS Vita and the Nintendo 3DS remained conceptual sketches in top secret bunkers, this open-source handheld paired up a clamshell form factor with analogue game controls, a QWERTY keyboard and a dream. It's been a slow-burning dream; last time we heard from the OpenPandora project, it had managed a limited (premium-priced) run, with manufacturing hobbled by problems. But, like its namesake, there was always hope and fans of the platform ponied up around half a million euros to bring the four-year-old project back to life. It's now set to go into full production next month with a new manufacturer, but unfortunately the same specs. While the 4.3-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen sparkled a few years earlier, it's now being supplanted by what we're getting on our smartphones. However, those tempted by an open source OS, a battery life of over ten hours and a very faithful fanbase, can stake their claim to one at the source below. We've got our fingers crossed for you.

Update: The creators got in touch to add that these incoming Pandoras will have 512MB of RAM, and a revised verions of the OMAP3. The processor can also be overclocked to 800MHz -- apparently enough to run PSX titles, emulator fans.

Pandora handheld approaches full production next month, never gave up hope originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaminggaming handheldGamingHandheldGP2Xhandheldopen pandoraopen sourceopen-sourceOpenPandoraOpenSourcepandorapandora handheldPandoraHandheldproductionWed, 25 Jan 2012 09:01:00 EST<![CDATA[World's smallest Donkey Kong cabinet delivers authentic arcade experience for tiny fingers (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/worlds-smallest-donkey-kong-cabinet-delivers-authentic-arcade-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/worlds-smallest-donkey-kong-cabinet-delivers-authentic-arcade-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/worlds-smallest-donkey-kong-cabinet-delivers-authentic-arcade-e/#commentsTiny Donkey Kong Cab This, friends, is a work of art. Above is a stunning, fully-functional recreation of the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet -- and it's only 8.25 inches tall. The accomplished modder Bender posted his handiwork on the Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum and it's sure to wow even the most cynical of folks. At the heart of this build is a hacked up GamePark GP2X Wiz running MAME, but it's the attention to detail, including the printed vinyl decals and light-up marquee, that really pull this (supposedly world's smallest) 1/8 scale project together. Check out the gallery below and the pair of lengthy demo videos after the break. En garde Mr. Heck!

Gallery: World's Smallest Donkey Kong Cabinet


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World's smallest Donkey Kong cabinet delivers authentic arcade experience for tiny fingers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadearcade cabinetArcadeCabinetBenderDIYdo-it-yourselfDonkey KongDonkeyKongGameParkGamePark WizGameparkWizGP2XGP2X WizGp2xWizhackhacksMAMEModmoddingmodsretrosmalltinyvideoworlds smallestWorldsSmallestWed, 04 May 2011 15:37:00 EST<![CDATA[GamePark's GP2X Caanoo handheld hits this August, picks up where the Wiz left off (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/gameparks-gp2x-caanoo-handheld-hits-this-august-picks-up-where/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/gameparks-gp2x-caanoo-handheld-hits-this-august-picks-up-where/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/gameparks-gp2x-caanoo-handheld-hits-this-august-picks-up-where/#comments While we're not sure just how we missed it, it seems GamePark was at E3 2010 in force, with a brand-new Linux gaming portable called the Caanoo. Though it's got the same 533MHz ARM9 processor as its wizardly predecessor, GamePark's doubled the memory to 128MB, and added a dedicated 3D GPU to power the larger 3.5-inch touchscreen. Throwback Sega-like buttons and a joystick take the place of those touchy D-pads, and there's new accelerometer and vibration functions for a modicum of enhanced control. When you're not loading open-source games, the system supports the usual array of photos and music as well as DivX, XviD and MPEG4 videos, and the company claims an official SDK and app store are on the way if you want to roll additional software yourself. Shame you'll have to use a WiFi dongle to download anything. The company expects to ship August 15 for $150 to importers like Play-Asia, making it viable competition for the lumbering Pandora. Find videos of the Caanoo in action after the break, and more at GamePark's official Facebook page.

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GamePark's GP2X Caanoo handheld hits this August, picks up where the Wiz left off (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CaanooGameparkGamepark HoldingsGameparkHoldingsGP2XGP2X CaanooGP2X WizGp2xCaanooGp2xWizvideoMon, 12 Jul 2010 05:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandora handheld now shipping: first mass-produced unit unboxed, world somehow survives]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/23/pandora-handheld-now-shipping-first-mass-produced-unit-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/23/pandora-handheld-now-shipping-first-mass-produced-unit-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/23/pandora-handheld-now-shipping-first-mass-produced-unit-unboxed/#comments The open-source Pandora handheld has had a long and arduous time to market, but the days of delay are apparently at an end. You gaze upon the very first Pandora off the assembly line -- the fruit of over two years labor -- and project leaders are presently shipping out the rest of the first completed batch, with scores if not hundreds already on the way. GP32X forum mod X68000 got this unit for his help in construction, which means you can see Pandora's box literally opened at our source link (har har). Puns not your thing? Spot a batch of handhelds at the soldering station instead, right after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Pandora handheld now shipping: first mass-produced unit unboxed, world somehow survives originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 May 2010 05:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>expire-images:2010-6-21gaminggaming handheldGamingHandheldGP2Xhandheldopen pandoraopen sourceopen-sourceOpenPandoraOpenSourcepandorapandora handheldPandoraHandheldproductionSun, 23 May 2010 05:49:00 EST<![CDATA[GP2X gaming handheld modded with D-pad, PSP batteries (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/gp2x-gaming-handheld-modded-with-d-pad-psp-batteries-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/gp2x-gaming-handheld-modded-with-d-pad-psp-batteries-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/gp2x-gaming-handheld-modded-with-d-pad-psp-batteries-video/#comments These days, it's the Pandora making waves in the world of handheld emulation, but GamePark's GP2X could arguably be credited with starting the whole phenomenon. John Grayson recently decided that the original simply wasn't keeping up with the times, however, and decided to swap out a joystick for a more traditional D-pad. Moreover, he yanked those weak AA batteries and shoehorned a pair of PSP Li-ion cells in there instead, boosting his SNES play time to just over four hours on a full charge. Thankfully for you, neither tweak seems all that difficult to implement, and the sub-10 minute clip waiting after the break does a rather outstanding job of giving you the play-by-play. So yeah, scram!

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GP2X gaming handheld modded with D-pad, PSP batteries (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 20:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batterydiyemulationemulatorgameparkgaminggaming handheldGamingHandheldgp2xgp2x wizGp2xWizhandheldmodpspvideoThu, 20 May 2010 20:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandora handheld looking less like vaporware with each passing day]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/pandora-handheld-looking-less-like-vaporware-with-each-passing-d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/pandora-handheld-looking-less-like-vaporware-with-each-passing-d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/pandora-handheld-looking-less-like-vaporware-with-each-passing-d/#comments Two years ago this month, the open-source Pandora handheld missed its first ship date. To their credit, the GP2X community had a working dev board, but the handheld's DS Lite-like case was nowhere to be found, and things have generally progressed at a glacial pace ever since. However, in February, a spark of hope arrived in the form of dev units, and this week, it appears the last lingering snags are finally being undone. The above image is a pair of honest-to-goodness mass produced Pandoras with painted, hopefully final cases; and at the official Pandora blog, the team reports that it now has fully functioning drivers for every component, has resumed production on the mainboards, and intends to ship both cases and boards to the UK soon for final assembly. Everything seems to be finally coming together. At this point, it would take a disaster of biblical proportions -- say, a volcanic eruption -- to stop Pandora buyers from lifting lids later this year.

[Thanks, Andy]

Pandora handheld looking less like vaporware with each passing day originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: GP2X emulation goes down on T-Mobile G1 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 May 2009 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's been a few false starts, and some newfound competition from upstart Pandora, but it looks like GamePark's GP2X Wiz gaming handheld is now finally, officially available. As promised earlier, it'll set you back a fairly reasonable $179, which'll get you a 533MHz ARM9 processor-based handheld that's capable of running a handful of official games and a whole boatload of unofficial games, not to mention some applications from the app store that's slated for launch this summer. All set to add one more handheld to your collection? Then hit up the link below to get your order in.

[Thanks, Conrad]

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GamePark GP2X Wiz gaming handheld now available, for real originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 May 2009 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We heard murmurings of a possible app store for GamePark's Wiz open source handheld back when we first laid our hands on it, but now it's officially on its way. GamePark Holdings' awesomely-named Game Contents Open Store is now set to open in August, allowing all users to produce and download homebrewed apps and games for the Wiz. The SDK is currently in development, and there aren't any further details beyond that, but we'll keep our eyes peeled for you.

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GamePark Wiz app store coming this summer originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Poor Pandora. It looks like the shock of actually being nearly finished has turned it stark white. The little trooper was still able to make it through its latest demo video though, and it looks to be running better than ever, with it sailing through Quake at the handheld's native 800 x 480 resolution and at a full 60 fps. Just as importantly, the d-pad, nubs, action buttons, and keypad are all now apparently in their final or nearly final states and seemingly up to their all-purpose tasks, as are the all-important blinkin' LED lights. Head on past the break for the full show, and keep your eye out for a promised follow-up video (including some Quake 3 action).

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Complete, nearly finalized Pandora gets shown off on video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might not have received your Pandora yet, but certainly you'll be happy to know that the Open Pandora team has got Angstrom up and running on the open source device. Remember a couple months back, when someone got Ubuntu running on a Pandora devboard? Prepare to relive all of the stylus-poking excitement as the developer fires up Firefox and rocks out to GIMP, all in a show-stopping YouTube video. Just keep in mind that, like the device itself, this is still a work-in-progress, with all sorts of tweaking and customizing yet to come. So check out the video if you're curious -- just don't ask us where your handheld is.

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Pandora runs Angstrom, still in hiding originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Procrastinating? Lazy? Living on the streets? Forgot to set your alarm and slept through the week? Well, you're in luck: the Pandora pre-order page will continue to accept your orders through Sunday, and production will be increased beyond the initial 3,000 units to meet the demand. So what are you waiting for? You already blew your first shot -- and this is will be your last chance to catch the open-source sensation this year. Go on, get!

[Thanks, Andrari S.]

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Pandora pre-orders go live originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen early pictures and heard a release date for GamePark's newest handheld -- the Wiz -- but now Engadget Spanish has gotten their hands and eyes all over the device, and they've brought back photos to prove it. As you can see from the pics, the portable console will be offered with more than one style of casing, and apparently the company is setting up some type of App Store-like service which will allow users to purchase and download software, as well as share their own homebrew apps. According to our team, it looks like that October 8th street date will be pushed back till sometime in November due to issues with the right control pad (which GamePark is working to correct). Until then, you can just feast your eyes on the gallery below.

Gallery: GamePark Wiz hands-on from Engadget Spanish

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GamePark Wiz hands-on from Engadget Spanish originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We caught a glimpse of GamePark's new Wiz GP2X / GP3X handheld a month or so back, and the homebrew-friendly black-and-red unit is now available. $179 of your American dollars is all it takes to enjoy the 2.8-inch QVGA OLED screen, 533MHz ARM9 processor, 64MB of RAM, 16GB of flash, and 5 hour battery life -- not to mention a Flash 7 player, MPEG4, xViD and DivX compatibility and new games scheduled to hit every month. Dynamism say these'll start shipping on October 8th -- anyone throwing down?

[Thanks, Craig]

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Gampark's GP2X Wiz handheld now available originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Chris]

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Pandora project demoed on video, shows off hardware, Linux, and Quake 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently, a leaked shot of GamePark's next iteration of the GP2X -- the GP3X (not to be confused with the Pandora project) -- has gone and gotten itself leaked onto the interblogs. According to a post on GP2X News, the new system (which is being called the "Wiz") isn't set in stone, but will contain some form of a system-on-a-chip, and apparently will allow GP2X emulators to run after a bit of recompiling. There's not a whole lot of information available right now, but we'll keep you posted -- in the meantime, enjoy the photo.

[Via GP2X News]

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GamePark's GP3X leaked in spy shots, called the 'Wiz' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Alright, so we know there aren't hordes of you out there currently possessing one of GamePark's GP2X F-200 handhelds, but we have absolutely no doubts that the owners that do exist are mighty vocal about their diminutive emulation powerhouse. When the unit was reviewed recently over at Ars Technica, critics found an awful lot to love, but it's not like the admittedly hefty, battery-eating, mildly unsightly unit was flawless or anything. Sure, we know the hardcore emulation geeks out there are likely turning their attention to the forthcoming Pandora, but that's not to say the F-200 can't handle a good talking-to from its loyal followers. Go on, put away that unconditional adoration for just a moment and tell the world how this thing actually could be improved upon -- we're sure there's something that grinds the gears.

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How would you change GamePark's GP2X F-200 handheld? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, most of you even remotely interested in the F-200 either already own one (and you're playing it right now, aren't you? Don't lie.) or are waiting intently for the Pandora. Nevertheless, the cats over at Ars Technica managed to wrap their paws around the GP2X F-200 and give it the full review treatment -- needless to say, impressions were (fairly) positive. Immediately recognized as a "hybrid of Sony's PSP and the Nintendo DS," the gaming handheld possessed a bright, clear LCD, somewhat "tinny" speakers and the ability to chew through batteries without shame. Still, aside from a few minor niggles, the critics found it to be "well worth the $170 price tag for the emulation capabilities alone." Hit up the read link for the entire review, but don't even bother if you're looking for excuses to hold off.

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GamePark's GP2X F-200 handheld gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>emulationemulatorF-200gameparkGP2XreviewreviewedWed, 16 Apr 2008 11:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandora dev board seen running applications, games]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/11/pandora-dev-board-seen-running-applications-games/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/11/pandora-dev-board-seen-running-applications-games/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/11/pandora-dev-board-seen-running-applications-games/#comments So much for the naysayers, huh? Although the hotly-anticipated Pandora is still doing its thang without a case in the most recent videos, the dev board is definitely handling the FinalBurn Alpha arcade emulator and MPlayer video viewer with ease. Yeah, we're still clueless about a definitive launch date, but feel free to hit the read link for a couple of clips sure to get you even more anxious for this thing's arrival.

[Thanks, Ben]

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Pandora dev board seen running applications, games originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Argor]

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Pandora's ultra-portable orders take-out PCB, forgets chips originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>emulationgp2xhandheld gamingHandheldGaminglinuxopen pandoraOpenPandorapandoraThu, 13 Mar 2008 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[GP2X-community system dubbed Pandora?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/20/gp2x-community-system-dubbed-pandora/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/20/gp2x-community-system-dubbed-pandora/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/20/gp2x-community-system-dubbed-pandora/#comments The tips have been flowing in hot and heavy on this one, so we felt it only fair to pass along the latest rumblings in the world of GP2X to you. We first got word that a new emulation monster could be coming from the GP2X community back in September, and if late breaking mockups and specification lists are to be believed, that system is indeed Pandora. Notably, the product seen above is purported to feature a keyboard (obviously), 4.3-inch 800 x 480 resolution touchscreen and built-in WiFi (802.11b/g) -- all inclusions that were previously mentioned -- along with an ARM Cortex A8 CPU, OpenGL ES 2.0-compliant 3D hardware, dual SDHC expansion slots, TV output and USB connectivity. Unfortunately, we know nothing more than that at the moment, as dates / pricing still remain a mystery, but if Pandora does prove to be more than a figment of someone's imagination, we're betting it'll be worth the wait.

Update: Looks like the price is set at around $320, while the release should happen in March or April.

[Thanks, Stern and Craig]
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GP2X-community system dubbed Pandora? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've drooled all over GamePark's GP2X F-200 handheld in the past, and it looks like the company is finally ready to let us have one of our very own -- the touchscreen Linux-based handheld emulation monster is shipping right on time for $169. Features include SDHC support, improved 8-way D-pad, the 320 x 240 QVGA touchscreen, and all the other features that's made the original F-100 model so popular. Hit the read link to get hacking.

[Via DCEmu]

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GamePark's GP2X F-200 handheld ships originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We had already heard rumblings that GamePark's updated GP2X F-200 handheld would be coming in October, but it looks like that date is now official, as is the price, which TrustedReviews reports will be £125 (or about $250). The big update with this incarnation of the handheld is a new touchscreen display, which is unfortunately one of the few things we weren't able to test when we got our hands on the device earlier this month. Other upgrades over the existing F-100 model include support for SDHC format memory cards, giving you up to 32GB of storage (though that won't come cheap), as well as a new and improved 16-way d-pad. Otherwise, the device is the same Linux-based, game-emulating handheld that's managed to attract a dedicated following, some of whom have even gone so far as to try to build their own.

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GamePark's GP2X F-200 gets a price, release date originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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New GP2X-community system in development originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Confessions up front: we're pretty hot for any device that sports some sort of console emulator, so when faced with GamePark Holding's GP2X, which currently boasts of SNES, NES, Genesis, MAME and quite a few other gems, it's a little difficult to rein in the enthusiasm. That said, the new F-200 could use just a little bit of slimming -- you have to really mean it if you're going to carry this thing around instead of your PSP or DS. Otherwise we found the unit to be quite comfortable to hold and use, responsive enough in the OS department, and completely packed to the gills with features. Video playback is sluggish, but games loaded and performed quite well. We weren't able to test the F-200's new touchscreen, which is the only upgrade of the device over the existing F-100, but apparently it will be implemented as a mouse controller for developers to do whatever they want with the Linux device. And trust us, they will.

Gallery: Hands-on with GamePark's GP2X F-200

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Hands-on with GamePark's GP2X F-200 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Sep 2007 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You probably started to think that your good buddies over at GamePark Holdings were going to leave you high and dry on a new iteration of their Linux-based, homebrewer's dream -- the GP2X -- seeing as it's been over a year since we've heard any stirrings beyond the recently released Commercial Interface Board. Well, that's all a-changin', as we've just gotten word that the brand-spanking-new GP2X F-200 is on its way out this October, sporting a handsome white finish. The specs don't deviate drastically from the GP2X F-100, utilizing the same dual core ARM920T processors for host and video number crunching, 64MB of RAM, and SD card support. Where the new model does differ, however, is with the addition of a 320 x 240 QVGA touchscreen (with stylus), and a complete redesign of the gamepad, moving away from the previous, mushroom-like protrusion to a more flush, PSP-esque controller. So for all you DIY'ers with a penchant for video gaming, a desperate need to playback video, audio, and check out family photos, and a bizarre fascination with obscure Korean electronics -- it's your lucky day.

[Thanks, Christian]

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GamePark Holdings' GP2X F-200 coming in October originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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They busted out that breakout board last year, now GamePark Holdings have started selling a proper cradle for everybody's fave open source gaming handheld, the GP2X. The GP2X Commercial Interface Board Cradle is still more or less meant for developers -- it does have an RS232 port -- but it does also sport four USB ports (for connecting up a USB mouse, keyboard, or gamepad) and S-Video and audio-out ports if you feel like hooking this thing up to a TV or monitor.

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GP2X Commercial Interface Board Cradle goes on sale originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaminggp2xlinuxMon, 23 Apr 2007 02:03:00 EST<![CDATA[The 2006 Engadget Awards: Vote for Game Console of the Year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/13/the-2006-engadget-awards-vote-for-game-console-of-the-year/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/13/the-2006-engadget-awards-vote-for-game-console-of-the-year/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/13/the-2006-engadget-awards-vote-for-game-console-of-the-year/#comments Now's your chance to cast your ballot for the 2006 Game Console of the Year! Our Engadget Awards nominees are listed below, and you've got until 11.59PM EST on Monday, April 16th to file your vote. You can only vote once, so make it count, and may the best tech win! The nominees: Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3, and Gamepark GP2X MK2.

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The 2006 Engadget Awards: Vote for Game Console of the Year originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via PSP Fanboy]

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GamePark goes under, GamePark Holdings still kickin' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Many people look upon GamePark's GP32 handheld console as a revolutionary product in the world of videogames -- it was, after all, one of the first platforms to actually encourage homebrew and emulation -- and now DCEmu is reporting that the company is poised to launch what it's calling the GP32's successor, the "XGP kids." Shaped more or less like a tiny PSP, this new model is the third in the XGP lineup (following the original XGP and XGP mini), none of which should be confused with the similarly-named GP2X (this latter console is manufactured by GamePark Holdings, a company composed mainly of disgruntled ex-GamePark employees). Although not all its specs will be revealed until September 16th, we do know that it will be powered by a 140MHz ARM processor (probably overclockable), sport a 2.2-inch, 220 x 176 LCD, feature 8MB of RAM and 2MB of flash memory, and support USB 1.1 file transfers, but unlike the GP32, will eschew the old school SmartMedia slot for more modern SD cards. The best part here is the anticipated price (according to Wikipedia, at least); unlike the $300 XGP, $230 GP2X, and $150 XGP mini, the XGP kids is expected to slide in at under a C-note -- $75, to be exact.

[Via DCEmu]

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GamePark poised to release "XGP kids" handheld originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 04:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>emulationgameparkgamepark holdingsGameparkHoldingsgaminggp2xhandheldshomebrewvideogamesxgpxgp kidsxgp miniXgpKidsXgpMiniMon, 11 Sep 2006 04:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Gamepark Holdings releases GP2X breakout board]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/29/gamepark-holdings-releases-gp2x-breakout-board/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/29/gamepark-holdings-releases-gp2x-breakout-board/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/29/gamepark-holdings-releases-gp2x-breakout-board/#commentsGood news for GP2X owners: Gamepark Holdings (not to be confused with Gamepark, makers of the similarly-named XGP) has just released a breakout board that will turn your handheld console into a fully-functional, albeit underpowered, home PC. The board plugs into the EXT port on your device and features audio and video outs for hooking up an external monitor and sound system, four USB ports for attaching keyboards, mice, and joysticks, and RS232 and Jtag connectors for reflashing your firmware or running a debugging script on software you've developed. Although the kit -- available now for just $46 -- can be employed to create a home DivX or digital audio system, it will probably be most widely used in building emulation cabinets around the open-source, Linux-powered player.

[Via DCEmu]

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Gamepark Holdings releases GP2X breakout board originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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