Homebrew Coders Interested?

[Mikelx215]

Assuming that the XGPs could run unsigned code (and in a similar way to the GP2X) which one would you support? Would any of you be willing to port your 2X work to them?

 

[Squidge]

It would have to be tested first. There's a lot of devices out there with 3D support that really suck at 2D (and a lot that are good at both).

Hmmm, I was going to use the Gizmondo as an example of a device that sucks at 2D, but that kinda sucks at everything

EDIT: Must say though, The Giz's control stick is better than the standard GP2X one! (my 2X has real difficulty in registering a 'down' direction - you have to push it all the way for it to register )

 

[yaustar]

You may want to check if the cap is hitting the casing which happens on a few units. I would honestly wait till the unit came out first and see how easy development is on the unit.

 

[icurafu]

I'm sure they will have a development environment out already. We probably just have to ask politely if we can have it.

I'd like to see a developers spec sheet of the product to be honest.

If people want, I can have a small letter translated to Korean asking for an SDK.

 

[Reesy]

Mini

 

[Dzz]

I'm sure they will have a development environment out already. We probably just have to ask politely if we can have it.

I'd like to see a developers spec sheet of the product to be honest.

If people want, I can have a small letter translated to Korean asking for an SDK.

I think everybody is taking a "wait and see" approach to these new devices, since as far as I know they don't even exist yet.

I'm sure we're all eager to follow another round of ports of the exact same stuff as the gp2x.

 

[Reesy]

Have Gamepark said when the release date will be yet? or could the mini be vaporware?

 

[fishybawb]

Someone mentioned September in the locked thread, but I'll believe it when I see it

The more I look at the Mini though, the more I think it's a bit *too* small... OpenGL-ES support is all well and good, but it wouldn't be too much fun on a screen that tiny.

 

[icurafu]

The gameboy micro had a 2" screen and the mini is 2.2".

I was comfitable using the micro. It was fun to play, but the experiance was deluted compated to playing it on a real gba. I'll buy one if most of the major system are emulated on it.

 

[DaveC]

Mini

Have Gamepark said when the release date will be yet? or could the mini be vaporware?

I HOPE it is vaporware h34r: Actually they said comming near fall.

Does this mean no more GP2X stuff when the mini comes out

That would be a bummer as it will be hard to play Megadrive on such a tiny screen.

These new systems are going to fragment development so much. Still don't see what everyone likes about tiny screens and hard to get batteries Oh well.

 

[nickspoon]

Providing it's fairly easy to port GP2X apps over to the XGP (and it should be - same architecture, same OS, etc.) then I expect most apps will be released on both platforms.

However, I prefer the Mini to the XGP and the GP2X to both.

 

[whiskthecat]

The wifi on the xgp is a definant plus for me.

 

[Talyz]

I HOPE it is vaporware h34r:

Selfishness or what?

 

[Mudi]

Didn't they say that the wifi on the xgp would connect only to their special service available in Korea or something?

I heard that somewhere anyway, I don't think I'm making it up...

 

[Vimacs]

You are confused with wibro, wich is a korean wireless broadband network.
The xgp fetures both, wifi and wibro.
And the xgp mini naither.

 

[Mudi]

Whoops, I didn't actually mean mini, edited...

And thanks for letting me know I'm not entirely crazy, at least

 

[Jae686]

And shell out more money for another console? not so soon for me!

 

[deadlychicken22]

quick answer: no.
I bought a gp2x and I plan on supporting it. I don't have enough money or time to support both. However, if someone wishes to do a GOOD port of my work and gives me credit for it I would not mind giving them my source code (be warned: it's ugly!)

 

[Radek]

Mini

Have Gamepark said when the release date will be yet? or could the mini be vaporware?

I HOPE it is vaporware h34r: Actually they said comming near fall.

Does this mean no more GP2X stuff when the mini comes out

I already got lost on the stuff what GP2x already has.

That would be a bummer as it will be hard to play Megadrive on such a tiny screen.

Then you should not play on such a tiny screen. You aren't a masochist, are you?

These new systems are going to fragment development so much. Still don't see what everyone likes about tiny screens and hard to get batteries Oh well.

That's really a classic from you now.

 

[Sdw]

If the Mini comes out at around $150 (the $300 for the regular is a bit to much for me) and has an open SDK, I will be picking one up for sure!
A handheld with open 3D API - now that would be kickass to develop for, I've got tons of stuff I'd want to try on it.