Pledged $135+$20 shipping, why not.
320x240 is the native resolution of the vast majority of games of the systems it's targeted to emulate, even N64 and PSX.
Personally, I would have preferred a wider display with a vertical resolution of 480 for perfect 3x scaling of GBA (240x160) games and perfect 2x scaling of 320x240 games, but I understand that the 4:3 systems take precedence.
I think there's a few PSX with higher resolutions and with those specs I highly doubt they can even emulate properly PSX even less N64.
It looks a great project, but that name is just awful. I keep forgetting what it's called which is going to make following its progress really difficult.
Great!, another hand cramp design!!
what makes this better then a homebrew PSP or Vita?
Right now im playing Tony Hawk 3 for PSX on my PSP and the only reason I miss the second stick is to look around the map, something that isnt really super important.
About portable friendly though.... havent really had a problem with that with any game, the PSP sleep function is awesome.
Video doesnt show any SNES games running, if they ALL actually run 100% full speed without sound issues I might be interested. Thought not sure if worth the $135 pledge.
I your view is narrow, I have a PSP and a Vita if you want to play PSX games on those go right ahead. But many other emulators are far from 100% on the PSP. I was hoping with the hacking of the vita (or 3DS but that probably wont happen soon) we could see somethings running at fullspeed.
But this is bigger than just another portable console, its being supported by fans and there are videos of it playing SNES games, hell even star fox is running on this thing! Not that its an amazing game, but most emulators can't handle starfox (PSP/Android etc)
If your tight on cash then I feel you, but it was easily worth the 180 I pledged for the device. Might have to start learning more about Linux, I am really interested in these new ideas. I also supported OUYA but I am more excited about this.
My interest is always piqued by devices like this. Never have bought one, though. My gaming habits don't really match up to them these days. When I do play emulated games, it's GGPO or something. When I want to dig through old arcade games, I prefer to play the real deal at Galloping Ghost or some place like that.
My interest is always piqued by devices like this. Never have bought one, though. My gaming habits don't really match up to them these days. When I do play emulated games, it's GGPO or something. When I want to dig through old arcade games, I prefer to play the real deal at Galloping Ghost or some place like that.
And on a device that can play them without sound lag (like Android has) and can also output to TV.
Interesting. I'll keep my eye on it. With a total price around the same as a 3DS though, the build quality better be really good though. Is there any reviews of how it plays, how solid the construction is, and so on?
You keep hammering on that 'sound lag' thing. Is that really an insurmountable issue for Android devices?
Any word on battery life?
Reminds me of the GPU 32, which was a neat little handheld. I won't be supporting it, but I hope it's successful!
Seems very expensive.
I was always curious about these open source handhelds, but the SNES emulation wasn't very good and games never ran at full speed. How strong is that CPU in comparison to other modern handheld devices?
I might be interested.. if I can get it without the logo, that thing needs to go, doesn't look any good at all.
Wait whats the point of ps2 and ps1 without dual analogues. unless I'm missing something with that design.
Hmm you guys are starting to convince me, one question, so this thing is running linux distribution? Are they developing their own? What about the emulators? Who is coding them? What state are they in today? And how do we know new ones/ better versions will be released afterwards?
There will never be PS2 emulation on this device. And did you ever own a PS1? 95% of PS1 games didn't even use analog at all. That came very late into the PS1's life with Ape Escape.
Yeah but it still helps and was useful in a fair of it's later titles. Even ignoring that it means means you it'll be gimped for any indie games using dual analogues as rare as they are. Still seems a fairly glaring omission. Sure it may not be used for the majority but there are some it's need for.
Can this thing do an emulator up to kega's standards, or even possibly snes9x 1.53.....?
Over $16,000 now!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gcw/gcw-zero-open-source-gaming-handheld
Please, if you have the ability to post news on tech or gaming blogs, let your readers know about this device.
I love handhelds, but I've never bought one of these "open" handhelds that are mostly for emulation. I'll buy this if the support is good enough, nice to see Sqrxz 3 there, I'd be interested in more indie games for this.
Seems very expensive.
Compared to what? All you need is a micro SD for this bad boy.
Compared to a 3DS, heck or a Vita or many other devices which the cost add up over time.
Only thing I can think rivals this to a minimal degree (in terms of emulation and price) is a hacked PSP.
Also Shiiit Vitacat, you are making me want to buy another one.
Seems strange that the AB buttons are in the Nintendo layout (right to left) and XY are the opposite
This does seem weird.. I'm not sure I like that at all, they should use a SNES layout.
Hmm you guys are starting to convince me, one question, so this thing is running linux distribution? Are they developing their own? What about the emulators? Who is coding them? What state are they in today? And how do we know new ones/ better versions will be released afterwards?