Typical price: £129
What is it: Handheld console that plays proprietary games software and movies, music and photos from SD cards
What we think: The Gizmondo is more charming than we expected, but not a real contender for the handheld crown
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 July 2005
Tags: gizmondo europe, register, balls, nintendo
We like:
Robust design; GPS functionality; Sticky Balls game; SD card input; multimedia capability
We don't like:
Lack of games support; looks uncool; built-in advertising; long startup time; difficult text messaging
You might also need:
Games; SD storage card
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Gizmondo is Britain's answer to the new generation of Japanese handheld consoles, but it's too little, too late. It's lacking games support, it's uncool and the potentially exciting GPS feature is still yet to be implemented in games. If you're into gadgets or collect gaming hardware then you might well enjoy the platform, but it feels distinctly old hat next to the shiny new PSP
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