:blink: CAn someone tell me what is good about the gp2x after all these bugs and such? :blink:
Well, everything that was good about the GP2X prior to this first batch having problems is still what is good about the GP2X.
The best thing about the GP2X of course, is the established homebrew community and developers, such as Woogal who has ported Quake already, and Squidge and DJWillis who are involved with creating firmware that bypasses Linux to allow faster software.
Also, the price, can't complain about that, and the unit itself looks sexy and apart from the teething problems at the moment still seems to be the best designed handheld considering its form factor and ergonomics.
The functionality for amateur homebrewer's to get into development themselves, such as Fenix (coming soon to GP2X) and the Waffle virtual novel system, are unsurpassed in other handheld homebrew communities.
GPH, although recently making some errors of judgement with the release of a not properly tested unit and also this GPL issue with the firmware, seem to be very attentive to the community's needs.
There are also dedicated providers of related gadgets with GBAX, GP32z and GP2x Shop, which in time will likely be an excellent source of additional add-ons for the GP2X independent of GPH.
Last but not least, the active and passionate community. Which I'm sure aren't usually so touchy, quick to react, and sometimes downright rude to newcomers. After all, the release of the GP2X has attracted many new people to the community, and a knee jerk reaction in the face of the recent uncertainties is to be expected.
Although, certain people who have painted me as a "GPH basher" can take
issue zero of GP2Brew and shove it where the sun don't shine. Gawd.
So, no need to panic, but also no need to self censor over recent events either. An independent voice is the driving force of any homebrew community, and I believe that the GP32/GP2X community is at the peak of a rollercoaster ride that's going to roll our favourite handhelds out to a world that will be surprised and excited to have an alternative to Sony and Nintendo.
So hang on
