GP2X Second Edition Released

Major article from Lik Sang:

The long-awaited "Second Edition" of the Korean Linux handheld game system and "personal entertainment player" GP2X is now in stock and shipping within 24h. The units shipping from Lik Sang are no longer part of the "First Edition" bunch. Next to the main system we are stocking all five official accessories including the hot GP2X TV-Out Cable and compatible SanDisk Secure Digital (SD) flash cards. All pre-orders are being dispatched while you are reading these lines and new orders are welcome for immediate shipping. All GP2X systems are tested inside walls at Lik-Sang.com before being expedited. Only fully functional units are leaving our logistics center.

Please note that the GP2X AC Adapter is multivolt (100V - 240V, 50/60Hz) and therefore works worldwide. It comes with a European standard power cord, if you want to use it outside of Europe you simply have to use a power cord from another device (such as a PS1 or PS2 console, FM radio or an electric shaver).

For all you new GP2X owners out there, we have also taken the time to write a summary of the happenings around the GP2X and available homebrew software since the release of its First Edition last Christmas. The First Edition was the first production run that was supposed to ship solely to Korea in small quantities only, but made it through various channels and smaller resellers through out the complete planet. Due to the quality (manufacturing and firmware-wise), Lik Sang decided not to sell the First Edition units until a more stable version is available.

Please make sure to use all files mentioned in this article at your own risk. Most of the games, applications, utilities and other freeware are provided "as is" by the authors that created them. Be careful also when updating your system's firmware with the official files from Gamepark Holdings, as reports of bricking (damaging beyond repair) of handhelds have been made by some users installing these.

TV-Out Feature in High Resolution

Play games, videos, music, view photos and read E-Books also on the big screen! GP2X's TV-Out function uses the high-quality S-Video standard via the official TV-Out cable. Resolution can go up to 720x480 according to scene insider Guyfawkes' GP2X guide (PDF file, more info on this guide further below). With officially released firmware versions 1.2.1 and 1.2.0, Gamepark Holdings enabled TV-Out play of games in 480x720 resolution. For comprehensive info on firmware and download links, please see the respective chapter below. There is also an official TV-Out utility (which needs at least firmware 1.1.0 to be installed first) and can be downloaded here. We expect some nice applications for the TV-Out feature from the scene in the near future.

More info at Lik Sang