SnakeSlashRO
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GCW-Zero: Open Source Gaming Handheld is coming but needs support. I have been looking into a lot of other portable devices since I have always been a huge handheld gamer. GBC,GBA,DS,3DS, PSP,Vita most of the bigger handhelds I have them all, even some of the really obscure korean and Chinese devices that some people haven't seen before.
I have been following the development of this handheld for only a short while but it seems to emulate and run some games much better than the android counter part devices. The system is open source and has been developed in Linux!
The initial project sold out its first run, so they have started a kickstarter to fund the project and get more units developed! See the kickstarter page http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gcw/gcw-zero-open-source-gaming-handheld
System Specifications:
CPU: Ingenic JZ4770 1 GHz MIPs processor
VPU: Programmable XBurts MIPs processor clocked at 500mhz.
GPU: Vivante GC860, capable of OpenGL ES 2.0
Display: 3.5 inch LCD with 320x240 pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio is ideal for retro gaming
Memory: 256 MB DDR2 (Right now it uses only 11mb fully booted, so it has a good chunk of free RAM)
Internal storage: 8 GB, most of which is available for applications and data (Expandable via SD Card swapping, tested up to 32GB, Should work with 64GB)
External storage: micro SDHC up to 32 GB or micro SDXC of 64 GB (SDXC cards must be reformatted before use)
Connectivity:
- External Mini USB 2.0 OTG
- Mini HDMI 1.3 out
- 3.5 mm (mini jack) A/V port for earphone and analog TV-out
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, can connect to access point or direct device-to-device
Audio:
- Stereo speakers
- mono microphone
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Human Interfaces:
- Accelerometer (g-sensor)
- Vibration motors
- Analog Stick (true analog)
Dimensions: 143 * 70 * 18 mm
Weight: 8 oz / 225 g
Battery: 2800 mAh (Should give you about 8 hours of gameplay.)
GCW Zero has passed the prototype stage and ready to begin mass production. It needs your support to succeed.
To purchase your own or to support the project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gcw/gcw-zero-open-source-gaming-handheld
For more info visit: http://www.gcw-zero.com/
For GCW prototype videos: http://www.youtube.com/qbertaddict1
Product Review of Production Model
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A5FzEd860t8
