GP2X Wiz

GP2X Wiz
	File:Wiz logo.jpg
	File:Wiz system.jpg
Manufacturer	GamePark Holdings
Type	Handheld game console
Generation	Seventh generation era
Lifespan	October 8th, 2008 (Tentative)
Media	Secure Digital card
CPU	533 MHz Host ARM9

The GP2X Wiz is an open-source, Linux-based handheld video game console and media player created by GamePark Holdings of South Korea. It is the successor to the GP2X, the first handheld created by GamePark Holdings.

Overview

An image of the Wiz system was first leaked on the web in late July of 2008. ^[1] Rumors had been circulating that GamePark Holdings was in the process of making a new handheld, since they had abruptly discontinued production of its first handheld, the GP2X, in late June/early July.

On August 26th, 2008, an announcement that GamePark Holdings was planning to release a new handheld, named the Wiz. ^[2] Along with the announcement, a brochure detailing a great amount of launch information was released, complete with the system's specs^[3]. The brochure stated that new games would be released every month for the system; commercial games were not too common on the GP2X, and so this is a bit of a deviation from the GP2X. However, the Wiz still appears to be primarily advertised as an open-source system, meant for homebrew development of games and emulators.

Retailers for the GP2X Wiz have stated that they plan to begin shipping the GP2X Wiz as soon as October 8th, 2008. ^[4]

Hardware

Specifications

Chipset: MagicEyes Pollux System-on-a-Chip
CPU: 533MHz ARM9 3D Accelerator
NAND Flash ROM: 1 GB
RAM: SDRAM 64 MB
Operating System: GNU/Linux-based OS
Storage: SD Card
Connection to PC: USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Host: USB 2.0
Power: Internal 2000mAh Lithium Polymer Battery
Display: 320×240 2.8 inch OLED Touch Screen
Microphone Input
Physical size: 121 mm wide, 61 mm high, 18 mm deep
Weight: 98 g (without battery), 136 g (with battery)

Multimedia support

Video

Video formats: DivX, XviD, (MPEG4)
Audio formats: MP3, OGG, WAV
Container files: AVI
Maximum Resolution: 640*480
Captions: SMI

Audio

Audio Formats: MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV
Channels: Stereo
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Power output: 100mw
Sample Resolution/Rate: 16bit/8-48 kHz, in 8bit/22kHz

References

^ [1] Post by Zodttd on his website with leaked Wiz image
^ [2] Post about GP2X Wiz announcement on GP32x.com
^ [3] GP2X Wiz Brochure
^ [4] Dynamism product page, states GP2X Wiz expected ship date is October 8th, 2008.

External links

[1] [1] Post by Zodttd on his website with leaked Wiz image

[2] [2] Post about GP2X Wiz announcement on GP32x.com

[3] [3] GP2X Wiz Brochure

[4] [4] Dynamism product page, states GP2X Wiz expected ship date is October 8th, 2008.

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