morrissey2k7
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... to the first person to develop a touchscreen app, emulator, or game for the F-200!
Yes, I know it's only $5 (and you have to spend $50 to use it), but I figured I should at least TRY to encourage someone to put the F-200's touchscreen to work!
Granted, the coupon expires December 27th, so I don't know if that gives much time for anything to develop, but it IS something!
The way I look at it, I sold my MKII on eBay and generated enough funds to get a F-200, and I'm glad I did. Between the D-Pad (although I liked the joystick too, just for different reasons), the fact that I can now OC to 280, the better screen (IMO), and the louder sound, I'm very happy for the upgrade. I would love to develop some games, ports, emulators, or WHATEVER, but alas, I don't have a programming bone in my body, so I haven't a clue where to start. I know most of the "old guard" devs don't see the point in upgrading from MKII to F-200 and so have no interest in working on touchscreen compliant stuff for it (and of course, most are waiting for that OTHER handheld to arrive), but I'm hoping at least a few devs will be interested enough in the new possibilities to work with the F-200 (or new GP2X users who bought the F-200 and know a thing or two about programming will take interest).
Either way, even if there's never any touchscreen programs created, I'm still much happier now that I got the F-200, but it would be nice to use my stylus for more than menu hopping! :lol:
Yes, I know it's only $5 (and you have to spend $50 to use it), but I figured I should at least TRY to encourage someone to put the F-200's touchscreen to work!
Granted, the coupon expires December 27th, so I don't know if that gives much time for anything to develop, but it IS something!
The way I look at it, I sold my MKII on eBay and generated enough funds to get a F-200, and I'm glad I did. Between the D-Pad (although I liked the joystick too, just for different reasons), the fact that I can now OC to 280, the better screen (IMO), and the louder sound, I'm very happy for the upgrade. I would love to develop some games, ports, emulators, or WHATEVER, but alas, I don't have a programming bone in my body, so I haven't a clue where to start. I know most of the "old guard" devs don't see the point in upgrading from MKII to F-200 and so have no interest in working on touchscreen compliant stuff for it (and of course, most are waiting for that OTHER handheld to arrive), but I'm hoping at least a few devs will be interested enough in the new possibilities to work with the F-200 (or new GP2X users who bought the F-200 and know a thing or two about programming will take interest).
Either way, even if there's never any touchscreen programs created, I'm still much happier now that I got the F-200, but it would be nice to use my stylus for more than menu hopping! :lol:
