fuck GBA SP

[johnny_sokk0]

I want a GamePark 32!

http://www.second-unit.org/gp32/GP32-front.jpg

[johnny_sokk0]

Released in 2001, the GamePark 32 (GP32) is said to be the best 32-bit CPU handheld. It is also the first to implement Wireless RF Technology. It features a large screen, Internet support, network gaming and capabilities of playing MP3s and movies. The console can use SmartCards/SmartMedia and the games can be downloaded from the Internet. In RF Mode, up to four GP32s can play against each other via 1 out of 4 channels offered by the RF Module. This uses 10m line of sight by exchanging data in real-time. GP32 is available in a number of different colour variations.





GamePark 32 Technical Specifications


CPU: 32-Bit RISC CPU (ARM9)

RAM: 8MB SDRAM

Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels

Display: 3.5" (8.89 cm) Reflective TFT LCD

Available colours: 65,536

Simultaneous on-screen colours: 65,536

Sound: 16-bit PCM Stereo Sound, MIDI support, 4 Channel WAV Mixing

Weight: 163 grams (5.74 oz)

Dimensions: 147mm (5.79 inches) x 88mm (3.46 inches) x 34mm (1.35 inches)

Power: 2 x AA Batteries (12 Hours of battery life)

Cartridge ROM

PC Connection Cable

USB Port connection cable

Wireless multi-player gaming

Internet Connectivity



COME TO DADDY!

[johnny_sokk0]

"But what a lot of people want the GP32 for is EMULATORS because its ARM CPU can be set upto around 133 - 160MHZ (compare that with the GBA's 14MHZ) its capable of running pretty much all the old classic consoles, even controversially the Gameboy, Gameboy color & Advance! Current emulators include SNES, Sega, NES, PC Engine, ZX Spectrum, Commodore, MSX, GBA etc etc. the older systems run perfectly including sound and they run at the CORRECT full resolution - the GP32 screen is easily big enough to do that, only the SNES & GBA emus are a little slow, but this is expected to change as the emulators make more progress."

[joetron2030]

dang! is all that emulator info actually for this thing? if so, that would be HOT!

[fad3r]

oh, i want this. where can u buy it?

[joetron2030]

Korea!

[evillilgirl]

I'll get my girl to pick me up one this summer.

[akuma]

but it dont fold in half


beatnuts.

[Liver_on_a_Stick]

Korean? And released in 2k1? I've never heard of this thing before... it may look like nintendo will have some competition.

It would rock if you got a 1024mb CFcard and can play divx on it :-)

[La Dolce Vita]

I knew about this thing for AWHILE. They originally had two seperate designs, one large and one big, they scrapped those I guess and and there is this current model. It is nice. They encuarage small development companies as well as people making their own games. I think the idea is that everyone can make their own games and then trade them. Capcom is the only big name Japanese developer that has a game for it, the rest are Korean and small comapanies.

I am not sure if the company has any plans to release it internationally, I would certainly want one, these things are fucking awesome. Check out gp32.com

[Ricky]

I read about this on slashdot

dont hold your breath

the term is vaporware

theres like 5 games for this thing

[tangent23]

i've just spent the last 6 hours doing some research on the GP32, i think i'll get my bro to send one over for me.

i think the problem is that GamePark are excellent techs but not so good on the international taking over the world thing [a la sony], so there's some grumbling re: games, development, communication, etc.

the strength seems to be the grassroots userbase and open nature of the system, as seen with the emulator crew, especially on a handheld system.

also, they don't have the money to promote globally so they're a bit slow with support etc.

could go either way, its a good idea though, kinda exists in an game interzone. we'll see, if i get that unit shipped anytime soon, i'll keep ya'll posted.

they seem to be really big in France for some reason:confused:

i think if the coders and demo crew get behind it, it will be cool

[tangent23]

*bump*

:: so i was going to get a DS but then i remembered this little unit, and have found that teh original company split, most the engineers/tech crew going on to form their own company [story here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X]..

GP2X

http://www.gp2x.com/product/img/gp2xf100.gif

linux based, open architecture, big homebrew/emulation scene.. mp3s, divx, tv out, SD cards..

sounds good!

[Ryan]

just get a DS and a r32 and youre set

[joetron2030]

I think I read on Joystiq recently that GamePark just went under or something.

[tangent23]

you could be referring to the other company that was formed when the engineers split.. [into Gamepark and Gamepark Holdings]

their [Gamepark] machine the XGP was a proprietory system more like your standard handheld console..

Gamepark Holdings makes the GP2x..

this is the article?
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/19/game-park-is-dead-long-live-game-park-holdings/

i like that its an open system, plus things like copying divx files straight onto the SD without re-encoding and being able to output to tv, including games etc.. and screen resolution

also has ported PDA apps and stuff like that..

http://craig.gp2x.de/review/GP2XReview.html

[joetron2030]

Ah. OK. Thanks for the clarification.

[herrokitty]

Originally posted by tangent23
*bump*

:: so i was going to get a DS but then i remembered this little unit, and have found that teh original company split, most the engineers/tech crew going on to form their own company [story here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X]..

GP2X

http://www.gp2x.com/product/img/gp2xf100.gif

linux based, open architecture, big homebrew/emulation scene.. mp3s, divx, tv out, SD cards..

sounds good!

linux based, but they're violating the GPL and not releasing the source (though I haven't kept up with this for a few months).
I know two people with one, both fairly hardcore geeks. One is tired of his, and is thinking of selling it (possibly to me!), and the other is an game developer / demo scene guy, so he loves his.
I think the wow factor would get pretty old for most normal people pretty quick.