Just Arrived; Had A Few Surprises Too!

[TelcoLou]

Well, it arrived ~30 minutes ago so I took a few pics:

YES, that's the official GP2X case ... I didn't expect it to arrive with the unit.

I don't like the mesh 'hammock' thing though, I'm sure it would scratch the screen h34r:

^^ All the goodies that came in the box ...

Sorry for the blurry image; I suck at photography Note the "First Edition" in the left upper corner ... so it seems like not just the first 500 pre-orders in Korea got the "first Edition" units, eh? :rolleyes:

Also, the screen shows this version as "GP2XV102" dated 11/18/2005 ... so I think it's the 'fixed' firmware ... I did stick the upgrade file on the SD card, and saw the "Firmware Upgrading" screen, then the unit booted as normal, but with the same version # (no noticeable change in screen brightness, etc. Oh, and this picture was taken before I put the SD card in)

And lastly, the unit inside the case. Again, in the words of Mr. Horse; "No sir, I don't like it".

It doesn't fit quite right, I mean .. the GP2X is square-ish .. and they make the case oval. :blink:

Anyway, I just put Pota's games on the card, ran the lib utility, and they work
I have a card reader, so I don't know about any USB issues. Also, I used a generic SD card (Impact is the brand) from Wal-Mart .. 256MB for $13

Overall first impressions:

• Screen is very nice, some wavy lines, but not too bad.
• D-Stick is a bit stiff, but I can see it loosening up after a few hours of use. I like the concave surface .. MUCH better than the gP32's loose, clicky stick.
• It feels very comfortable to hold, more than I expected. The battery 'bulge' actually helps the ergonomic feel, IMO.

Well, gotta go get ready for work. I'll install quake and the EMUs and report later on.

Peace out!

 

[davey g]

Weird, you don't have a version number beside version on the info screen.

 

[greenmikey]

I see it came with a condom...

EDIT: gp32z? when did you preorder/get confirmation

 

[Nuron_V]

Very strange that you got the case, you have a fairly recent unit, maybe craig found a case behind the sofa.

I'll just have to buy mine when they become available

 

[Jarska333]

I'd have preferred lollypop.... :unsure:

 

[lucoxade]

I wonder if Asda sell the same SD cards as WalMart... *trots down to the shops*

 

[nubie]

That's no condom, it's a wet wipe

I ordered GP32z.com too and my track page shows it is in my town.

Unfortunately I am at school until ~5:00 today and then it's a 30min commute home.

I hope I got my case too, I think I will be allright with the rectangle == oval thing as long as it zips closed okay.


He didn't order from craig, he ordered from Dave / Jr2Swiss at gp32z.com

 

[Jarska333]

Wet wipe? I'd wager that's one of those things that keep the package dry while in transit.

 

[nubie]

Wet wipe? I'd wager that's one of those things that keep the package dry while in transit.

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Oh, silica gel, maybe.

Lets start bitching about that in 20 new topics every day :lol:

Quick, did you get silica gel, or a wet wipe, or a condom, or some lubricant, or is it some freeze-dried ice cream instead of a lolly?

 

[Mikey]

Nice, I don't like the case though. I much prefere the original GP32 case which had plenty of pockets etc for cards, battries, usb lead etc. I'm guessing that the GP2X will fit the original GP32 case (the stats list the GP2X as the same size as the GP32) anyone have a GP2X and an original GP32 case to check?

 

[stepp]

Looks good.....hate the case though....surely that isnt the only "official" case they are going to release?

Looking forward to hearing your report on how vids, games, emus etc work.

Stepp

 

[bmilleker]

Its beautiful! Just stunning!

 

[DemonStar55]

I just got mine and it didn't come with the protective screen over it so now their is glue residue and marker on the LCD it's self....

 

[skate2live92]

if mine is GP2XV201 does that mean i used the newest firmware upgrade correctly (put the patch file on SD, go to utilities, hit B and get sent back to main screen?) or that it came with the newest firmware?

under version it says 1.0

 

[Eolair]

I just got mine and it didn't come with the protective screen over it so now their is glue residue and marker on the LCD it's self....

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Are you sure? There's a protective film on top of the screen. You have to remove that and then put on the protective screen which is included in the package.

 

[Yuglooc]

Nice, I don't like the case though. I much prefere the original GP32 case which had plenty of pockets etc for cards, battries, usb lead etc. I'm guessing that the GP2X will fit the original GP32 case (the stats list the GP2X as the same size as the GP32) anyone have a GP2X and an original GP32 case to check?

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I've got a Astonisha Story R Gp32 case, and that fits perfectly

 

[DemonStar55]

I just got mine and it didn't come with the protective screen over it so now their is glue residue and marker on the LCD it's self....

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Are you sure? There's a protective film on top of the screen. You have to remove that and then put on the protective screen which is included in the package.

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that's what I meant to say, but yeah the film wasn't there

 

[TelcoLou]

For the record, it is a condom ... but it's useless, since it's square-shaped

I had a quick play of Quake, and man-O-Manoschevitz!! Very impressive (Tip: I had to up the brightness in the game, as it was WAY too dark by default)

As for the firmware; even after the "upgrade" it still shows ver 102 but nothing next to the word "Version" ... Even though I saw the upgrading firmware screen, I don't think it did anything, other than maybe overwrite the firmware already installed (?)

 

[AniMisM]

Mine just arrived too. Can you pick out the problem? :/

 

[TelcoLou]

^ BWa hahahahaa!!!!

Though it should be an easy fix, just lift off the plate and re-apply correctly :lol: