GamePark32: What is it?

[Ritley]

Please, no smartass comments. IE: 'An OpenSource Handheld'

I'm trying to get the jist of the GP32 before I actually buy one.
When you buy one, does it come with cables for the USB port?

All I know about it so far, is basically that it takes SM Cards and is mostly an OS handheld. And that it can play ROMs (with the emus), MP3s, Movies, and other media formats.
I'm just wondering what you guys think about your GP32, and if it's a worthy investment.

Also, is there any plans for a higher sized SMC for the GP32? Or is 128MB the max?

 

[Ramzy]

USB cables do come with the package and 128MB are the maximum you can hold for a GP32. (And it's quite a lot, too)

I must say I was dissapointed by most of the emulators' poor sound performance (SNES, GBC, GBA), but otherwise, I'm liking this thing. There are also the original GP games which are sold seperately.

I ordered mine from GBAx. It came in two days and a CD was included which contained guides on setting up the GP32 and games/emus/roms.

You may also consider getting the FLU version. It's brilliant.

 

[generalnmx]

I believe your questions will be answered in our FAQ...

GP32 Xtreme FAQ

 

[Ritley]

Thanks for the response both of you.

I did read the FAQ, and for the most part, it doesn't seem too much different from using a GBA + Flash Cart w/ PogoShell (which is what I currently own).

Also, seeing as there's alot of developments, including an Ogg Vorbis for the GP32, I was just wondering if there will ever be an MPC dev for the GP32?

Also, I'm just wondering now, if any of you use Pac Shell on the GP32 or a SmartReader for your PC and the price range of the SmartReader. I've also seen mentions of GPCinema and I'm wondering what that is as well.

I'll probably buy a GP32 soon enough, and am just asking questions in advance.

 

[Zero3K]

GPCinema (aka GP Cinema) is a media player for the GP32.

 

[Squidge]

Bit off-topic I know, but I'm just wondering that when using a GBA + Flash linker, where do the transferred files go - directly into GBA RAM, or onto some kind of storage medium?

Just as I thought the GBA was entirely proprietary, and when looking for a hand held console, I bought the GP32 because it was cheaper than a GBA+FL, used standard memory cards, and had a partly open-sourced development environment.

 

[jot2b]

Hi Ritley, I think I can help with one of your questions:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?...cription=reader

A reader really is the way to go, especially if you transfer lots of SNES roms or movies. And you may need one someday anyway, if you purchase an MP3 player, PDA, or laptop. I think readers are the next floppy or CD-rom medium, and zip drives will go the way of the laserdisc.

I don't think you could possibly regret purchasing a GP32, I love mine to death, but also check out Gamepark's competition, the Zodiac. http://www.zodiacgamer.com.

 

[Ritley]

I bought the GBA as I already owned GB/GBC games, and wanted a few GBA games. The Flash Cart was a nice (but expensive) investment, which I don't regret.

I want a GP32 because from what I read the features on it are what I'm pretty much looking for.

Thanks jot for the link. =)

And The Zodiac, reminds me of the Zodiac Killer, in the sense that, in another 6 months who will care about it? It just seems like another gadget that you own simply to own more useless gadgets which you will never fully use. So, it doesn't seem worth it.

Are their screenshots of the GP32 shell in use? And also, can you 'skin' the shell if you pleased?

EDIT:
Squidge, it goes onto a storage medium, being a blank GBA cart. Some things can be loaded into RAM if wished. (IE: OS game dev for graphics)

 

[Ramzy]

I'm not paying $30 for an emulator. :rolleyes:

 

[Swiss_Cheeseman]

Its an open source handheld.

Why is that a smartass comment? It sums it up perfectly.