Gp2x Newbie

[Doppleganger]

Hi Guys,

I bought a GP2X F200 from eBay which came with a 4GB card full of emus and games.
Pleased with it so far (Picodrive is impressive) but have a few stupid newbie questions if anyone would be so kind to answer.

1. I've ordered the TV-Out cable.
Is there a way to link a joypad up to the GP2X to use instead of the D-Pad when in TV-Out mode?

2. I'm on Firmware V4.0. Is the right one to be on?

3. How do I get a new theme on the console?

4. What batteries would you recommend?
I've been putting in 2100 NH-MH and not getting much use before they die.


Any other advise would be appricated.
Thanks.

 

[klikklak]

1, I don't have one so I'm not sure, but yes, I think it's possible. I think you need a breakout board for it though.

2. Yeah, I'm on the same one, it should be fine.

3. That's a good question. As far as I know, there isn't a way. I could be wrong.

4. 2500mhz nimh's are fine. There was a big thread on batteries whihc you might find with search.

 

[geo12]

1. You'll need to get the cradle which has four usb ports and also supports tv out.

2. Should be fine.

3. Look in the file archive under skins.

4. No matter which you use they'll go fast. 1500's are fine for me.

EDIT: here's the link to the archive btw: http://archive.gp2x.de/

 

[Doppleganger]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Probably a silly question, but if I buy the cradle do I still need the TV-Out cable?

 

[quasist]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Probably a silly question, but if I buy the cradle do I still need the TV-Out cable?

Cradle have S-Video Out just like the TV-Out cable does

 

[imhotep]

I get about 3hrs15mins life with 2100 mAh batteries and just over 4hrs with 2500 mAh.

 

[quadomatic]

Get some 2450mAh Duracell NiMH batteries. I get probably around 4 hours for each set of 2 (a pack comes with 4)