So what do you think about yours? Is it pretty easy to operate with all the emulators and whatnot, and is the value good, will I be using it for a long time? Thanks for the help!
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Hey guys I'm thinking of getting one of these ---->
So what do you think about yours? Is it pretty easy to operate with all the emulators and whatnot, and is the value good, will I be using it for a long time? Thanks for the help!
So what do you think about yours? Is it pretty easy to operate with all the emulators and whatnot, and is the value good, will I be using it for a long time? Thanks for the help!
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TelcoLou has left the building 
Buy the GP2X, you don't need more info
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Buy the GP2X, you don't need more info
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Well I'm sold.
Aaahh love it, haven't regretted a second. The Value is good.
You will take it with you to the grave! Now go! Go! What are you waiting for?
You will take it with you to the grave! Now go! Go! What are you waiting for?
One actually saved my life at the last corporate retreat.
QUOTE(Miika @ Jul 11 2007, 11:58 PM) 
Aaahh love it, haven't regretted a second. The Value is good.
You will take it with you to the grave! Now go! Go! What are you waiting for?
My next paycheck.
Think of the N64 roms!
QUOTE(lubidog @ Jul 12 2007, 01:45 PM)
Think of the N64 roms!
I was on the fence for a long time before buying one because I'm just not that into gaming like I used to be several years ago.
But then when I got it (a couple of days ago now), I stayed up all night just playing some of the built in games. I put some music videos on it now and hooked it up to my TV, I can tell you right now you won't regret it. Lots of bang for the buck that's for sure.
But then when I got it (a couple of days ago now), I stayed up all night just playing some of the built in games. I put some music videos on it now and hooked it up to my TV, I can tell you right now you won't regret it. Lots of bang for the buck that's for sure.
Two words: portable MAME.
(Well, MAME is really an acronym, not a word, but you get the idea)
%^p
(But just think how much FASTER MAME would be on your PSP... but oh, wait, it isn't.)
(Well, MAME is really an acronym, not a word, but you get the idea)
%^p
(But just think how much FASTER MAME would be on your PSP... but oh, wait, it isn't.)
QUOTE(StanK @ Jul 12 2007, 12:20 AM)
Hey guys I'm thinking of getting one of these ---->
So what do you think about yours? Is it pretty easy to operate with all the emulators and whatnot, and is the value good, will I be using it for a long time? Thanks for the help!
StanK, just be aware of the huge deadzone/throw on the joystick. It does seriously downgrade the experience (could be a real del breaker for some). As fantastic as Mame is, it sucks when the controls work against you. And replacing the cap doesn't always make much of a difference. Quality emulation is nothing without control.
Other than that, it's a fun device. Movies work well, mp3 play back is at best functional, but not perfect (don't sell the ipod
). Don't use the supplied headphones - they suck noodles!!! Relatively comfortable in the hand, but the four buttons are a touch too close to each other, but not a major issue. Build quality is pretty good, not PSP good. But it feels like it could handle the rigors of being used a portable device (being carried in a bag, etc....Make sure you check the GP2X wiki with regard to compatible SDHC (4GB+ SD cards). If you buy from Craigix, he supplied SD cards that work perfectly - a tad slow but do the job well.
Final point - Make sure you get some good quality (2700 minimum) recharable batteries, and a good charger - ya gonna need 'em.
Final, final point - Get some Bengay, your left thumb is gonna need it!!!!!
Yes, there is a bit of deadzone with the joystick. In regards to mame however, I've used gamepads and even the X-arcade controller for PC and each game is different. Get the contoller sensitivity and options right for one game, it's unplayable on another.
As for the 4gb, I need a working one if someone could point me in the right direction. I'm new to the gp2x scene so forgive me if this is common knowledge.
As for the 4gb, I need a working one if someone could point me in the right direction. I'm new to the gp2x scene so forgive me if this is common knowledge.
QUOTE(poodle @ Jul 14 2007, 06:21 PM)
Yes, there is a bit of deadzone with the joystick. In regards to mame however, I've used gamepads and even the X-arcade controller for PC and each game is different. Get the contoller sensitivity and options right for one game, it's unplayable on another.
As for the 4gb, I need a working one if someone could point me in the right direction. I'm new to the gp2x scene so forgive me if this is common knowledge.
www.gbax.com - craigix' store - £39.99
QUOTE(tdp @ Jul 14 2007, 01:35 PM)
QUOTE(poodle @ Jul 14 2007, 06:21 PM)
Yes, there is a bit of deadzone with the joystick. In regards to mame however, I've used gamepads and even the X-arcade controller for PC and each game is different. Get the contoller sensitivity and options right for one game, it's unplayable on another.
As for the 4gb, I need a working one if someone could point me in the right direction. I'm new to the gp2x scene so forgive me if this is common knowledge.
www.gbax.com - craigix' store - £39.99
Is that site down? It doesn't come up for me.
QUOTE(poodle @ Jul 14 2007, 07:43 PM)
QUOTE(tdp @ Jul 14 2007, 01:35 PM)
QUOTE(poodle @ Jul 14 2007, 06:21 PM)
Yes, there is a bit of deadzone with the joystick. In regards to mame however, I've used gamepads and even the X-arcade controller for PC and each game is different. Get the contoller sensitivity and options right for one game, it's unplayable on another.
As for the 4gb, I need a working one if someone could point me in the right direction. I'm new to the gp2x scene so forgive me if this is common knowledge.
www.gbax.com - craigix' store - £39.99
Is that site down? It doesn't come up for me.
Sorry - my bad. www.gp2x.co.uk - it's down for me too at the mpment. Maybe site maintence. He's probably adding info about the 2007 comp results.
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