GP2x Wiz Released Today - A New Dawn for Homebrew - DCEmu Forums:: The Homebrew & Gaming Network ::

***wraggster*** · May 13th, 2009, 17:14

Finally after months of waiting the GP2X Wiz has finally been released,

Powered by a 533Mhz 3D flash engine, the GP2X Wiz is the long-awaited update to the beloved Linux based handheld, offering updated multi-media features, a long serving rechargeable battery, a touch screen and a new sleek design.

Play games, read e-books, see videos and play music files. Let the GP2X Wiz be your all-round multimedia parter for all situations.

Besides the existing games that are installed in the console and the commercial releases in development, the GP2X has always been supported by a large homebrew game developing community. By using an open source OS, the handheld gives you an ample amount of room to release your creative power.

Good news to both gamers and programmers! To encourage creativity in the fanbase, the developers, Game Park Holdings is will open a game developing contest, the winners is going to be rewarded with great prizes. Besides this activity, additional downloadable content is in development, and is becoming available soon too.

Heres some pics

features
Color: Black
Powered by a 533Mhz 3D accelerator plus flash engine
12 games embedded in the console including demos for upcoming official games
1 gigabyte flash memory
SD card supported
OS: Linux
Battery: 2000mAh lithium polymer, loads via USB or A/C
Size:121x61x18 mm

Box contents
GP2X Wiz! console
USB Cable
Manual CD
Quick User Guide

On sale at both Play Asia and GP2x Store for around $180/119.55 GBP

Let us know your thoughts if you get one and remember that GP2X Wiz News has all the latest news and releases for the WIz.

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Nice

Also for the Benelux will receive theirs Wiz's soon