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GP2X Wiz
File:Wiz logo.jpg
ManufacturerGamePark Holdings
TypeHandheld game console
GenerationSeventh generation era
LifespanNovember, 2008 (Tentative)
MediaSecure Digital card
CPU533 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 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 26, 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 8, 2008. As of August 26, 2008, retailers are listing the price of the Wiz at $179.99 USD[4].

Planned accessories for the GPH Wiz include the Accessory Kit (which comes with a SD card case, a wrist strap, and a spare stylus), a screen protector, and a Genuine Leather Case. [5]

On September 2nd, it was reported that the GP2X Wiz's button layout will be revised, and the second D-Pad on the right-hand side of the system will be removed. In order to make these design changes, the release of the system was to be pushed back to November [6].

As of November 7th, Play-Asia.com lists the release date for the GP2X Wiz as February 2009 [7]

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 (with SDHC support)
  • 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 AMOLED Touch Screen
  • Microphone Input
  • Physical size: 121 mm wide, 61 mm high, 18 mm deep
  • Weight: 98 g (without battery), 136 g (with battery)

Based on the specs released by GPH, the Wiz appears to have a considerably more slim and compact form factor than that of the GP2X. The Wiz also has a fairly large amount of built in flash memory, which GPH has stated will be used to hold games that will be included with the system. OLED screens are supposed to have a much faster response time than that of standard LCD screens, as well as increased brightness and an increased viewing angle.

Multimedia support

Video

  • Video formats: DivX, XviD, (MPEG4)
  • Audio formats: MP3, OGG, WAV
  • Container files: AVI
  • Maximum Resolution: 640*480
  • Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps
  • Maximum Video Bitrate: 2500kbps
  • Maximum Audio Bitrate: 384kbps
  • 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

Photos

  • Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP File Formats

Flash Player

The Wiz is planned to have Flash Player 7 support at launch.

See also

References

  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.
  5. ^ [5] Play-Asia has listed the prices as $18.90 USD for the accessory kit, $8.90 USD for the Leather Case, and $4.90 for the screen protector.
  6. ^ [6] Post by EvilDragon on gp32.com forums
  7. ^ [7] Play-Asia.com Listing
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