Wiz Update


Damn I thought the wiz was getting proper buttons, not a split d-pad. I guess that would have required a case redesign
 
I know this might not be the right place but I need some advice. I pre-ordered a pandora and would like to buy a wiz as well and am getting impatient and am thinking of buying a f-200 on ebay. is is worth it to get the f-200 (Ireally like mame) or should I be patient................I like the screen size of the f-200 compared to the wiz but it is getting old now, plus it takes batteries :)..................any thoughts ?
 
cranker said:
I know this might not be the right place but I need some advice. I pre-ordered a pandora and would like to buy a wiz as well and am getting impatient and am thinking of buying a f-200 on ebay. is is worth it to get the f-200 (Ireally like mame) or should I be patient................I like the screen size of the f-200 compared to the wiz but it is getting old now, plus it takes batteries :)..................any thoughts ?
Be patient and wait for the Wiz ;) .
 
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Franxis said:
cranker said:
I know this might not be the right place but I need some advice. I pre-ordered a pandora and would like to buy a wiz as well and am getting impatient and am thinking of buying a f-200 on ebay. is is worth it to get the f-200 (Ireally like mame) or should I be patient................I like the screen size of the f-200 compared to the wiz but it is getting old now, plus it takes batteries :)..................any thoughts ?
Be patient and wait for the Wiz ;) .


+1

The GP2X is an awful piece of kit - you'll have nothing but trouble with it, and you'll constantly be wishing you'd never bought it.

D.
 
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Dunny said:
+1

The GP2X is an awful piece of kit - you'll have nothing but trouble with it, and you'll constantly be wishing you'd never bought it.

D.
I don't think the GP2X is an awful piece of kit and it's definitely not as bad as you're making it out to be. The only problem I have is with the joystick being a bit temperamental, but it doesn't stop me from playing lots of games and emulators on it. I have never had any hardware failures on my GP2X and I'm still as happy about the GP2X as I was when I bought it :)

The only reason my Wiz now accompanies me everywhere is because it's smaller, lighter and has a fantastic screen, otherwise my GP2X would still be in my handbag, for me the smaller/lighter aspect is a big bonus!
 
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Thanks for the replies all, and sorry to be a bit off topic. It seems as though maybe I should wait as i am VERY picky about the controls....I do realize the Wiz won't be perfect but is seems much improved :) (not to mention not needing batteries anymore: BIG bonus !! )

One question I have is should most of the emulators for the previous models and specifically MAME work on the WIZ ? Does there seems to be continued interest to port them to the Wiz?

Also for those who have seen and tried the system, is the screen size ok? I find the GB Micro too small but this one is a bit bigger and very nice looking:) I know people are complaining but it seems like a good balance for a system that is VERY portable.
 
cranker said:
not to mention not needing batteries anymore: BIG bonus !!
Indeed, my Wiz has two power modes. "Smugness" and "Ignorance". When I set it to either mode it is powered purely by absorbing the energy from the respective character trait from nearby people. I find mine runs very well in "Smugness" mode when I'm using it and not so well in "Ignorance". However, I did have it set to Ignorance mode at one point when some know it all walked past and it cleaned enough energy from 3 seconds in contact with him to run for a week :eek:.
 
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Peter R said:
cranker said:
not to mention not needing batteries anymore: BIG bonus !!
Indeed, my Wiz has two power modes. "Smugness" and "Ignorance". When I set it to either mode it is powered purely by absorbing the energy from the respective character trait from nearby people. I find mine runs very well in "Smugness" mode when I'm using it and not so well in "Ignorance". However, I did have it set to Ignorance mode at one point when some know it all walked past and it cleaned enough energy from 3 seconds in contact with him to run for a week :eek:.

Some players that you will encouter surely gonna attack your Wiz. I recommend unsummon Wiz and level-up him only where no players nearby...
 
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quasist said:
Some players that you will encouter surely gonna attack your Wiz. I recommend unsummon Wiz and level-up him only where no players nearby...
The same tactic I use when I play Pokémon and send out my Wiz!
 
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Peter R said:
Indeed, my Wiz has two power modes. "Smugness" and "Ignorance". When I set it to either mode it is powered purely by absorbing the energy from the respective character trait from nearby people. I find mine runs very well in "Smugness" mode when I'm using it and not so well in "Ignorance". However, I did have it set to Ignorance mode at one point when some know it all walked past and it cleaned enough energy from 3 seconds in contact with him to run for a week :eek:.
You will find smug mode comes into effect not only in pitch blackness as it's a really good torch, but in mega daylight as you're the only one who can see their display due to you having OLED and others having inferior TFT :), Just you watch them tilt their systems to get the best viewing angle lol....
 
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And on the battery note....can the WIZ run without the battery inside and just with the charger plugged in?
 
DisgruntleElf said:
And on the battery note....can the WIZ run without the battery inside and just with the charger plugged in?
Yes it will :)

I just been playing Ruckman without the battery and the Wiz powered off USB!
 
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WarmFluffyUK said:
DisgruntleElf said:
And on the battery note....can the WIZ run without the battery inside and just with the charger plugged in?
Yes it will :)

I just been playing Ruckman without the battery and the Wiz powered off USB!


Great to know. Thanks for testing.
 
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Any news on the Wiz?
It's been a good few weeks since the last post... on any forum.
:unsure:
 
WarmFluffyUK said:
We're all waiting for the next firmware update. As soon as it happens we will let you know.
Any update on the firmware plus has a more firm release date been set other that February 2009?

Regards

André
 
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'pea' said:
My latest communication with GPH mentions 'aiming for the 20th Feb' for the initial launch.
Hey guys, long time no see! :lol:

I read on the Wiki that the delay was to ditch the right side d-pad/buttons and institute some proper buttons. Is this true? If so, I'm ready to jump on board!

Also, will the Wiz be compatible with the GP2X cradle I have? Will GPH be releasing a new cradle?

Thanks!
 
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Yes, right Dpad was changed a while ago.
No, your current cradle won't work.
No, GPH have no current (public) plans to realease a Wiz cradle.
 
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''pandora'' said:
Yes, right Dpad was changed a while ago.
No, your current cradle won''''t work.
No, GPH have no current (public) plans to realease a Wiz cradle.
Thanks for the prompt reply! I tried clicking on the youtube vid links that would show said buttons, but they are 404''d. Any pics you can link me too? Also, if I preorder from the GP2x store, I would definitely get the new button layout model?

EDIT: Never mind...found ED's thread about teh buttons. My bad. I'm on luertabs for my back...kinda loopy today.
 
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