Newly released handheld multimedia machine GP2X is damn cool. With a huge a list of homebrew games and applications, and the ability to emulate a large number of gaming systems, this touch-screen hand-held device is worth its $169.99 pricetag.

Created by Gamepark Holdings, the device features a dual CPU core, 64MB of memory, SD card storage, and a Linux operating system. With Linux as its operating system, SDL support, and development tools supplied by Gamepark Holdings, developing for GP2X should be easy.

GP2X can emulate a ton of gaming systems including Playstation, Super Nintendo, and even runs DOSBOX. That is just a sampling and the homebrew list of games is long indeed.

Gaming is not all the GP2X is capable of. It supports multiple codecs and can hook up to a TV using the high quality S-video standard. It supports various music types and is capable of producing sounds up to 100 milliwatts. It even has a USB 2.0 port allowing you to instantly put your pictures onto the device.

Feature list:

• Dual CPU Cores: ARM920T Host Processor – ARM940T Video Coprocessor
• 64MB – RAM
• 64MB – NAND Flash Memory
• SD Card Compatible for Storage
• USB 2.0 High Speed Connection
• Linux Operating System for Open Source Development
• 3.5′ TFT LCD Screen @ 320*240 (QVGA)
• TV-Out for TV Connection (640×480 amplified from 320×240)
• Video Playback of MPEG, MPEG4, DivX 3.11,4x,5x, XVID, WMV,MP3,OGG,WMA,JPG, BMP, PCX, GIF and more (some using freely available third party software players)
• Supports e-book, games, electronic dictionary
• Free Emulators for SNES, NES, GB, GBC and GBA, Sega Mega Drive, Master System, Spectrum, C64, Atari, PC Engine, MAME, MSX, Neo Geo Pocket, Game Gear and more
• 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

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