GP2X

Tonka · Post by **Tonka** » 08/12/2006 - 13:42

merman wrote:Only had a brief go on one back in September, the NeoGeo and C64 emulators were pretty good. There's a new 275MHz version out soon though.

The 275Mhz versions are apparently identical to the standard version apart from they have been tested and approved for overclocking to that speed. You can overclock the standard version, but if you fry it, you're fucked

Joypad, battery and screen problems don't appear to much of a problem anymore since the new V2 was released (apparently they are using a different screen now)...

Anyway, I will give a full review here once mine arrives

Makke · Post by **Makke** » 08/12/2006 - 16:14

Tonka wrote:Anyway, I will give a full review here once mine arrives

I'm going to yell out loud if you get yours before I get mine.

Been trying to get hold of the gametronics.se guys (who I ordered my unit from), to get an ETA, but so far they've not answered my e-mail and then I forgot to call them up this afternoon.

Subzero · Post by **Subzero** » 09/12/2006 - 13:27

The C64 emu on it is good, as is the Megadrive Emu, the other emus kinda fall flat - especially mame and amiga emu. I found myself going back to my PSP more and more...

Makke · Post by **Makke** » 09/12/2006 - 13:50

Dude. Give it a rest. I've already bought it, and I've heard a lot of people saying good things about it. So you had a bad experience with it - noted.

There's been a lot of updates to software, firmware AND hardware for the second make. I don't know which version you had, but I'm excited about this new toy and think it'll be a blast.

Now quit moaning about it, and go play with your PSP.

Besides, every one knows PSP stands for Pretty Small Penis, while the GP2x stands for Great Penis^2 eXtreme.

FFRenzy · Post by **FFRenzy** » 09/12/2006 - 17:44

Makke wrote: Besides, every one knows PSP stands for Pretty Small Penis, while the GP2x stands for Great Penis^2 eXtreme.

hmmmmmm, do you need compensation, Makke ?

Makke · Post by **Makke** » 09/12/2006 - 18:41

FFRenzy wrote:hmmmmmm, do you need compensation, Makke ?

TouchÃƒÂ©.

Chris Abbott · Post by **Chris Abbott** » 09/12/2006 - 21:01

Makke wrote:
FFRenzy wrote:hmmmmmm, do you need compensation, Makke ?
TouchÃƒÂ©.

I'd rather not, I don't know where it's been

Subzero · Post by **Subzero** » 10/12/2006 - 15:08

Makke wrote:Dude. Give it a rest. I've already bought it, and I've heard a lot of people saying good things about it. So you had a bad experience with it - noted.

There's been a lot of updates to software, firmware AND hardware for the second make. I don't know which version you had, but I'm excited about this new toy and think it'll be a blast.

Now quit moaning about it, and go play with your PSP.

Besides, every one knows PSP stands for Pretty Small Penis, while the GP2x stands for Great Penis^2 eXtreme.

Chill dude, was only saying like - dont bother asking peoples experiences of them if you dont really want to hear it...

Makke · Post by **Makke** » 10/12/2006 - 18:49

Steve Dee wrote:Chill dude, was only saying like - dont bother asking peoples experiences of them if you dont really want to hear it...

Yes, I did and I appreciate it. And I apologise if you feel like I snapped at you. That wasn't my intention. It just felt a bit like you were robbing me of my excitment when I'd already said I'd bought one, and you kept bad-mouthing it.

But yes, I did ask for your experience, and I'm glad you shared.

Now, let's hug it out, bitch!

Subzero · Post by **Subzero** » 10/12/2006 - 21:01

HUG??? Cant do that on this forum im afraid, I save em all for yakyak - so what the hell i'll just have to snog ya lol!!!

Tonka · Post by **Tonka** » 11/12/2006 - 10:28

Mine should be with me before 1.00PM tomorrow!

MUUUHHHAAAHHHAAHHHAAHHHAAAA!!!!!!

Bog · Post by **Bog** » 11/12/2006 - 12:46

Snogging is obviously too tepid for an argument of this magnitude.

Jello Wrestling is the only answer. Who wants the blue thong?

Tonka · Post by **Tonka** » 12/12/2006 - 13:08

Well mine arrived this morning, so I popped home @ lunch to give it a quick blast

Gotta say that first impressions are very good. I only tried the joypad with the menu (of course) and one of the built in games (Vektar - a slick looking Asteroids/Blasteroids clone), and I personally found it to be very responsive (so THERE)! I've used an original Commodore joystick and a Quickshot and trust me, the GP2X controller is NOT as bad as some people are making out...

How it will hold up on some of the pixel critical C64 platformers is another matter, but I think it's safe for shmups

I can't wait to try Wizball!

Screen is bright and very clear, it's light in weight, a LOT smaller than I imagined (but much more comfortable to hold than a GB advance, which gave me cramp after about 10 mins).

In all honesty I don't think you need to worry, Makke. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that you should be excited right now - VERY excited

[edit] Oh yes, and I still hate you for making me buy it - I'm totally heffing broke now... you bastard...

Makke · Post by **Makke** » 12/12/2006 - 17:38

Tonka wrote:In all honesty I don't think you need to worry, Makke. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that you should be excited right now - VERY excited

Excellent! I got word from the dealer today, after trying to get hold of them FOR A BLOODY WEEK (last time I order anything from gametronics.se, that's for sure). Anyway, they said I should have my stuff within 10 days. F'ing long wait if you ask me.

Oh yes, and I still hate you for making me buy it - I'm totally heffing broke now... you bastard...

Hahaha! Yeah, I really forced you, didn't I?

But since you got yours before I got mine, you shall from this day forth be known as Bastardius Maximus!

Tonka · Post by **Tonka** » 13/12/2006 - 9:27

[UPDATE]

This thing is class! I think I love it even more than my penis...

As for the stick - I played C64 Wizball on it last night and managed to get the FURTHEST I have ever got in the bonus round (you know, on the trip to the Wiz-lab)! I'd say it's passes the test, then!

Diagonals could be better, but I've never played a handheld that does diagonals particularly well (R-Type on the GB springs to mind)! It's as good as any other...

Oh yeah, and 1 set of rechargeable batteries (Vapextech 2500) lasted from 9.00pm to 2.00am, on and off (but mostly on)...

Kind regards,

Bastardius