[GP2X Cradle]

[wraggster]

New from Play Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-d1-49-en-84-j-70-1f8w.html)

http://image1.play-asia.com/170/3o/pa.66416.1.jpg

features
Extends your GP2X with several interfaces
Plugs into your GP2X extension socket
4xUSB Port
RS232 Port (useful for debugging)
L+R Audio out
S-Video out
AC Jack (for 5V 3A power supply, not included)
Parallel Port: For development purposes

description
The GP2X Cradle extends your GP2X with new interfaces for different purposes and sits right on your desk! The cradle holds the GP2X upright, perfect for watching movies! The USB ports allow you to hook up any USB device, from HDDs to Joysticks, Keyboards, Mice as long as drivers can be obtained. The GP2X Cradle is your perfect GP2X companion for your desk!

[kaffie]

I have one, its an amazing piece of kit.

[Is'lan]

It's good to see Play Asia finally listing it. Haven't decided to get mine yet; has anyone done anything interesting with theirs so far?:thumbup:

[forgeflow]

I got mine. But, where do I get a power supply for it? It needs a 5V 3A supply - not included with the device. Silly me, I didn't read the product description very carefully and just assumed it would accept the same power supply as the GP2X itself. The manual says to only use a GP2X certified supply, but I don't see one with these specs for sale.

[yaustar]

Be warned, IIRC it uses the opposite polarity then the adapter. Call/Email your retailer to get the correct information on what to use.

[forgeflow]

I got replies from both Play Asia and GP2X Store and neither of them sells an AC adapator for this cradle. If anyone has one of these cradles, what are you using for a power supply?

[yaustar]

Something like this:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=32754&doy=18m5

Edit: I just read it doesn't supply 5v (crap >:( )

[forgeflow]

Nor does it supply 3 Amps. Sigh.
I guess first off I am going to have to open the sucker up and look at the circuit board and see if I can figure out if it is positive or negative centre. And then see if Radio Shack or somewhere has a device with the right voltage, amps and plug end...

Edit: I took it apart and from what I can tell (polarity on the USB pins and the power LED, it's a positive centre connector). - --( o-- + . Off to Radio Shack to see if they have something like it. Oddly enough, the bottom of the unit says 5V 2A, but the manual says 5V 3A if you want to plug a USB drive into it.

[cygnus]

Hi' - I just recieved the GP2X cradle but my USB joypad and keyboard does not work in mame, Psnes etc..

Anyone know what could be wrong or does it simply not work with mame and Psnes ?

Any help is greatly appreciated :)

[g0ldfish]

I got PSU from maplins

[g0ldfish]

I have used mame with craddle with a microsoft joypad and it worked fine no prob playing shinobi. Also have logitech cordless joypad with force feed back and that works ok with gensis emulator not tried others yet.

[cygnus]

it works ok with joypad now, but not with my x-arcade dual joystick in mame :(

[sukhi-2006]

One thing about gp2x cradle it has a superb design it has 4 usb ports i know it's good i don't own one yet i hopefully will buy one soon.