Typical price: £125
What is it: Linux-based personal entertainment device
What we think: Not for casual gamers, but fascinating for anyone with an interest in homebrew games
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 September 2006
Tags: GamePark Holdings, GamePark Holdings GP2X, console, gaming, kids
We like:
Good ergonomic design; good range of uses
We don't like:
Far from straightforward to use; battery life on AA batteries
CNET UK judgement:
We wouldn't recommend the GP2X to casual gamers, but it is a fascinating handheld device that will appeal to a tech-savvy audience or anyone with an interest in homebrew games and applications
Full review:
The handheld games console business is a ruthless one. We've lost count of the number of failed handhelds and only Sony, with its billions, has been able to make a dent in Nintendo's unquestioned dominance. On the surface, the little-known GP2X, complete with its idiosyncratic use of Linux, looks doomed to failure, but can its apparent Achilles heel be its saviour? Continue Reading...
GamePark Holdings GP2X History
29 Sep 2006 in Digital Living
Gear Envy: GamePark Holdings GP2X
The GP2X is a handheld gaming console that runs a stripped-down version of Linux, enabling you to install emulators and indulge in a little retro gaming. Are you geek enough to meet the challenge?
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