The "deadline" was never firm though was it? It was always "we hope" to ship by Nov 4th. Maybe I'm wrong.
As I said, GPH were very vague about the release dates and these delays they were never really up-front about caused the frustration that you say led them to rushing the units out.
Ok, firstly I'd hardly say that releasing the GP2X after several delays could be called rushing them out.
Secondly I doubt that a few unhappy customers really led them to "rushing" the units out at all.
Finally, if they'd been very open and honest about the issues involved, I'm sure we all would have been less anxious and more happy. Wouldn't you agree with that?
3) GPH fix the USB issue, but in doing so they create other firmware bugs which they don't take the time to test due to consumer pressure.
You think? I think it's much more likely that they just didn't test the units thoroughly, that makes sense doesn't it?
There was a delay already, the USB issue was at least something that the community could identify with and I think let GPH off the hook at that point somewhat. What is better for your customers and your business, rushing the units out assuming that they're fine or spending a DAY at least testing them to ensure quality control.
Seriously, how long did it take their own first 500 korean users to spot these bugs? Wouldn't you think then that GPH could have easily spotted these bugs themselves before shipping? I'm not implying that they did notice the bugs and ship them out anyway, however, not at all.
I agree that GPH are at fault for the last part, but it never would have occurred if those few people who cancelled orders were more patient. It's a commercial reality that release dates are flexible, and it's more important to get something right than to rush it out. Unfortunately GPH aren't big/strong enough to risk losing customers to do so. Witness Microsoft horribly dicking around their customers for the 360.
You're taking the blame on behalf of the community again even when you admit that GPH are in some way at fault. GPH could have been "big" enough to admit that the GP2X wasn't actually ready for release, told the community and their own countrymen that the device needed more testing, and I'm sure we would have been forgiving.
You seem to think differently, for me honesty and courage in the face of adversity go a long way.
Have you had the chance to compare it to the regular BLU? I'm interested to know if there's a visible difference. Either way, it'll be great.
Nope, I'm a proud first owner of a GP32 Blu +, lucky enough to have missed the years of other issues and problems in the manufacturing and release of other GamePark units.
All of that said, I seriously have the highest regard for GPH and what they have achieved. I just hope that there can be some more direct communication with the community in future, because we're the lifeblood of their console.
Too bad there's not going to be any more GP32 units produced. Although the *other* GamePark does own the license I believe, so maybe if we all take a step back from GPH fandom we could see if they're interested in producing more.
Now I ramble and go off-topic. Please consider.
When the PSP was released there was a LOT of whining people because they had "3 little dead pixel" ... this is nothing compared to the GP2X problem. Ok now if everything is only a problem of driver and firmware i appologize but if that was as simple as this why they didn't wait 1 or 2 more week for sell it ..
