GP2XMaxconsole has written a review about the Linux based console that Shane R. Monroe has been ranting about in his Retrogaming Radio shows. And rightfully so, it is a flexible open source device that has excellent retrogaming qualities and tons of emulators and games for it. As we speak MAME, C64 (also +4,vic20,c128), Genesis, Nes, Tg16, Snes are very playable, close to full speed and getting better all the time.

I myself own a first edition, 'beta like' version of the machine and it suffers some design and assembly errors. The joystick is my major pet-peeve, horizontals and verticals are harder to hit than diagonals, screwing up a game of pacman. But I could rectify that for the most part with help of a modified joystick cap. I still have mixed feelings about the device, but perhaps I should give the 2nd edition a try.

Yes, a new 'proper' 2nd version of the machine is being released and can be bought as we speak. It is supposed to be a higher quality build with a reworked joystick that handles better. EvilDragon of www.gp2x.de has taken one apart and has posted some pictures of the insides, did I see gold plated headphone sockets? Hey, I am sticking to my own First edition for now.

Other places worth checking out.
www.gp32x.com
www.gp2x.de - german
www.gbax.com - and a review done by gbax
www.retrogamingradio.com - check out the forums, it has a special gp2x section