Sd Card Reader Is It Required.

[Adamski]

I just ordered a GP2X with a 1gig SD card, after reading a few posts a lot of people seem to be talking about SD card readers.

So the question is, do I really need a card reader or can I just stick my SD card in the GP2X connect it to my PC via USB and copy stuff across to the card?

 

[skaboy]

I just ordered a GP2X with a 1gig SD card, after reading a few posts a lot of people seem to be talking about SD card readers.

So the question is, do I really need a card reader or can I just stick my SD card in the GP2X connect it to my PC via USB and copy stuff across to the card?

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The USB connection is notoriously temperamental when linking the GP to a PC so a card reader is strongly advised. You can pick one up from Maplin for as little as £14. It really makes things simple.

Enjoy your new toy when it arrives: these forums will be your friends

 

[___]

you might be lucky though and your gp2x will perfectly connect to your computer. But the transfer rate is really slow so a card reader is still strongly recommended...

 

[wipeout2000]

http://newegg.com . They have some nice card readers there for really cheap. Some of them connect straight to your usb drive. good luck.

 

[Adamski]

Wow this is turning out pricey, GP2X + SD Card + Card Reader, and looking at the other threads it looks like if I want to upgrade the firmware I need a power adapter.

Oh and some rechargable batteries, have to hide the credit card statement this month.

 

[bacteria]

Adamski - Sure, many people talk about a power adapter for upgrading firmware, but I recently upgraded to 1.4 without any problems, used batteries (freshly charged) - only took about 10 seconds - so no probs just using batteries, freshly charged. Ansmann 2500 NiMH photo batteries last about 5 hours in the GP2x.

Yes, you need a card reader. Another source is Novatech.co.uk

 

[aapje89]

Wow this is turning out pricey, GP2X + SD Card + Card Reader, and looking at the other threads it looks like if I want to upgrade the firmware I need a power adapter.

Oh and some rechargable batteries, have to hide the credit card statement this month.

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I have the same , but a good thing is that unlike with most consoles you dont have to buy any games, so that makes up for it .

 

[wipeout2000]

Wow this is turning out pricey, GP2X + SD Card + Card Reader, and looking at the other threads it looks like if I want to upgrade the firmware I need a power adapter.

Oh and some rechargable batteries, have to hide the credit card statement this month.

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I bought my 2gig A-DATA card and a usb sd card reader for $61.80 + shipping and handling. They had a special combo sale on newegg.com.