purple_goat
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fantastic! thanks gph!
although,
will we have enough buttons for higher emulation?
(n64, PSX, etc)
although,
will we have enough buttons for higher emulation?
(n64, PSX, etc)
The Wiz Gets Proper Buttons And A 3.5mm Headphone Jack
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nubie
Recovering Jerk-A-Holic
Meh, I am nuts enough to connect it to a 5"-7" portable screen with S-video and build it into a systemDaveC said:
, assuming the OLED dies. (noticeable color shift is probably accounted for on first usage by the OLED designers, likely it will be fine over a period when it is meant to last. At a bit under $200 it is debatable whether it matters as long as it is better than a PSP for example, which shouldn't be too hard to do.)The Mic is on the top of the unit, an actual mic, not an input. (There may be another input, I don't know)pcklee123 said:
I don't know if video is coming from the 3.5mm jack or the EXT, those are the only two jacks on the whole unit. I hope it has S-Video (which would likely mean the EXT port, because a 3.5mm doesn't have enough contacts). I don't know if I could choose between proper Composite support and S-Video if I had too (not that there needs to be a choice, it can likely be done in software.)
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abelenki
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already. you can pre-order it at play-asia.com at US$ 179.90:sixela said:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-d1-49-en-70-2z59.html
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PandraNoHako
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In itself I consider the return to the 4-button layout a major improvement, but it also leaves me to wonder what sets it apart from the Pandora.
Sure it will be nice to play on the go, but then again the 2.8" screen is probably a bit too small for enjoying GP2X ports and SNES games. I mean, it's even smaller than the DS ones, and playing a scaled down SNES game looked terrible on them. And if I'm going to connect it to a large screen, I could just as well use the Pandora for that...
Sure it will be nice to play on the go, but then again the 2.8" screen is probably a bit too small for enjoying GP2X ports and SNES games. I mean, it's even smaller than the DS ones, and playing a scaled down SNES game looked terrible on them. And if I'm going to connect it to a large screen, I could just as well use the Pandora for that...
morrissey2k7
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You can also preorder at GBAX.com and GP2XStore.com.
I seriously doubt that any of those sites (Play-Asia included) would have a different preorder (or cancel existing preorders and start from scratch) just because of the Pad to Buttons switch.
I seriously doubt that any of those sites (Play-Asia included) would have a different preorder (or cancel existing preorders and start from scratch) just because of the Pad to Buttons switch.
Iorgy77
emu parasite kid
Thank you GPH, I was not going to get one but now I will.
It's smaller than the Pandora, and much cheaper. Also, the OLED screen means colors are (apparently, I've never used one) brighter, and it looks much better in direct sunlight. I don't know about the screen size issues, but the DS's screens are lower-resolution than the SNES natively output, so I suspect that if SNES games looked terrible on the DS, that has a lot to do with it.PandraNoHako said:
That said, I'll certainly be buying a Pandora, but not the Wiz, at least at launch, because I need the extra features the Pandora has and I haven't the money for both right now. I won't rule out buying the Wiz later on, if it's well-reviewed, though.
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twojame
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This looks to be very good stuff. I'm eager to see how the first units fare... build quality etc.
icurafu
The Hallucinogenic Elf
Cost, size, screen quality, early software.PandraNoHako said:
Some very important features if you are looking for a small, cheap device with a bright screen and a bunch of software already available.
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gaterooze
Coltrane Sundia
ED said it would delay production by a month, so yes, definitely, you'll be safe.Fueler said:
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morrissey2k7
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With the exception of a few units that have been sent to developers for free, there will be NO 2 d-pad Wiz's available... GPH has not sent any shipments to their distributors, and they won't until the unit is ready to sell, which now will be sometime in November because of the short delay caused by the change to 4 buttons.Fueler said:
In other words, you have nothing to worry about.
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Iorgy77
emu parasite kid
Hmm, when you say it like that... It kinda makes me want one... UBER R@RE 2 DIR PAD GP2X0R W1z0R!!!morrissey2k7 said:
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gp2x.info
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Great news! Thanks ED!
SolidSnake
Member
Thanks GPH for this. Those buttons were REALLY REALLY sux, but like most of the other users, im probably going to buy the new designed one now.
And please: Dreamcast on this beast
And please: Dreamcast on this beast
Jaguarandine
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Unless the GPU defies everyone's expectatins and turns out to be amazingly powerful, the Wiz will NEVER be able to do a DC emulator. The only handheld with even a remote possibility of running it at playable speeds is the Pandora.
earx
Still Fresh
fantastic! i'm excited now. ideal for oldschool gaming, extremely portable, even some 3D capabilities, and relatively cheap. this thing will *rock*!
the EXT port still has me puzzled. it's great that it's a samsung external port, but.. what can it do except for USB? will TV/VGA-out still be an option?
the EXT port still has me puzzled. it's great that it's a samsung external port, but.. what can it do except for USB? will TV/VGA-out still be an option?
nubie
Recovering Jerk-A-Holic
Sadly this info is unavailable. I wish GPH would just be up front about the capabilities of the device.earx said:
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