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Attention "jailbroken" iPhone owners: Touch Arcade reports that it's now perfectly okay to Bonk your wunderphone without having to worry about its purty glass screen cracking. Emulator author ZodTTD (shall we kneel before him?) has ported the nifty TurboGrafx-16 emu, Temper, to iPhone as - wait for it - temper4iphone.

Temper was originally developed for the South Korean GamePark 2X handheld and ran ROM- and CD-Based titles designed for NEC's 16-bit system, which was a smash in Japan (as the PC-Engine) but enjoyed modest success in the West under its Turbo-fied moniker. As you can see from the embedded video, the emu is already plenty impressive. Unlike its GP2X counterpart, there's no support (yet) for CD-based game images, but compatibility with TG-16 ROMs (if you don't own the game, don't download em, 'kay?) is said to be high. Like previous emulators ported to iPhone, the retro console's controls are recreated on the touch screen.

Apple is expected to launch its "2.0" refresh of the iPhone along with the iPhone App Store in just a couple of weeks, and we'd be jazzed to see a proper Virtual Console-esque suite of "sanctioned" emulators offered for download via the service.

[Via TUAW]

JoystiqTurboGrafx-16 comes to iPhone (unofficially) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Coming up on its eight birthday, the Sega Dreamcast continues to prove that it's worthy of attention, with two new independent titles announced for the aging system. Publisher RedSpotGames will be debuting these titles at this year's Leipzig Games Convention, starting this Wednesday.

The first game, Dalforce, is a vertical-scrolling "bullet hell" shooter title which allows for up to four players. The second, Wind and Water Puzzle Battles, is an action puzzle game being ported from the GP2X. According to Arcade Renaissance, both games are scheduled for first-quarter 2008 releases, although RedSpotGames' website is currently down for maintenance, and we can not confirm this. Both titles will, however, be shown off at Leipzig this week, so stay frosty as we bring you more details once the conference gets under way.

JoystiqDreamcast still strong, two new indie games at Leipzig originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Although the GP2X Crap Games Competition ended two months ago, games of this calibre deserve to live forever. The goal of the competition was to prove programming skillz and overall manliness by creating the worst game evar for the GP2X. Entries have such clever names as Paint Dry Xtreme, Walking Simulator Extreme, and possibly the greatest crap game of all time, Run, Hitler, Run!. If you've got a GP2X and want to experience the lowest of the low, check out the full games list.

The winners of the competition walked away with fantastic prizes that make Bob Barker and his new refrigerators look like 10p and half a Toffee Crisp by comparison:
  • 1st prize: 20p and a Toffee Crisp.
  • 2nd prize: The bitter taste of defeat.
  • 3rd prize: The even more bitter taste of defeat by the 2nd prize winner.

JoystiqGP2X Crap Games Competition results originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 May 2007 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Feeble FilesIt's been four months since the last update for ScummVM, the multiplatform point-and-click emulator. Just released v0.9.1 adds official support for DS and GP2X, with a GP32 port promised soon, but bug-fixes for existing versions (e.g., Dreamcast, PS2, PSP) are not be overlooked. Highlights include:
  • Fixes for Humongous Entertainment games, including better support for international versions
  • Improved detection for the FM-TOWNS version of Indy3
  • Fixes for The Feeble Files (more non-English versions are supported)
  • Parts of the Kyrandia engine have been rewritten (requires less CPU power)
  • PSP, PS2, and WinCE ports have been "greatly improved"
  • PalmOS port is up-to-date; features separate build for Tapwave Zodiac
  • WinCE port supports 2002 devices again
Is this new version gonna keep you from updating your PSP's firmware for the holiday flood of titles? Are you running ScummVM on a different portable?

JoystiqScummVM update improves point n' click emulation originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Joystiq, the attention-craving parent site to PSP Fanboy, recently compared the sizes of history's greatest handhelds. When looking at the handhelds in size order, one can see that the PSP sits smack in the middle.
  • Game Boy micro: 5.6 cubic inches
  • Game Boy Advance SP: 9.81 cubic inches
  • DS Lite: 12.96 cubic inches
  • Wonderswan: 13.33 cubic inches
  • Wonderswan Color: 14.1 cubic inches
  • Wonderswan Crystals: 14.68 cubic inches
  • Neo Geo Pocket Color: 17.35 cubic inches
  • Sony PSP: 17.52 cubic inches
  • Game Boy Advance: 17.64 cubic inches
  • GP2X: 19.61 cubic inches
  • DS Phat: 22.01 cubic inches
  • Game Boy: 26.39 cubic inches
  • Gamepark 32: 26.83 cubic inches
  • Sega Nomad: 49.36 cubic inches
  • Game Gear: 50.86 cubic inches
  • Atari Lynx: 68.53 cubic inches
We should be thankful that the PSP is no monstrosity like the Game Gear... Then again, I did love my Game Gear (pictured).
[Thanks, Zebulunite!]

[Update 1: Whoa, how did that HTML glitch happen? It totally wasn't like that when I typed it. Anyways, fixed.]

JoystiqHandheld history reveals PSP's slim figure [Update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsds liteDsLitegame boygame boy advancegame boy microgame gearGameBoyGameBoyAdvanceGameBoyMicroGameGeargameparkgbagp2xlynxneo geo pocketNeoGeoPocketnomadpspsizewonderswanMon, 23 Oct 2006 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[GP2x sells 30,000 units]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/15/gp2x-sells-30-000-units/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/15/gp2x-sells-30-000-units/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/15/gp2x-sells-30-000-units/#commentsFiled under: ,

GameSpot reports that the GP2X has sold 30,000 units since its European launch earlier this year. Craig Rothwell, Director of GP32/2x Distribution, expects the Linux handheld sales to total 50,000 by the end of the year.

Is 50,000 a lot? We think it's a reasonable amount and could sustain a well-run business. According to gamesindustry.biz, the ill-fated Gizmondo sold less than 5,000 units in its first three months. (Both devices were launched in the United Kingdom.) While the GP2X has had three times as long to reach 30,000, over its life-span, the GP2X has sold twice as well as the Gizmondo.

The European Nintendo DS launch dwarfed both systems, totaling 87,000 units in two days. Comparing the GP2X and DS is like comparing an office softball team with the Yankees, but that doesn't mean that both can't coexist. (And yes, the DS Phat was caught juicing, which is why the Lite is so scrawny.)

Read: Q&A: GP2X chief Craig Rothwell
Read: GP2X handheld expected to reach 50,000 sales by Xmas

[Thanks, JamesO]

JoystiqGP2x sells 30,000 units originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 15 Oct 2006 18:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you know how to code? If so, it seems like there's so many opportunities out there for you to make some moolah, and win some prizes (such as this, and this). DCEmu is hosting a contest where programmers develop an original piece of homebrew, whether it be games, demos or applications. Prizes include the incredibly flexible GP2X system, gift certificates, and cash. You have until December 31st to submit an entry, so you have a lot of time to work on your original designs.

JoystiqAnother homebrewing competition originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Sep 2006 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in February, we referenced the release of a rather mysterious "second edition" of the eminently hackable GP2X handheld while professing a lack of knowledge of just what had been improved. Play Asia are now stocking the GP2X MKII and, so as not to confuse it with the second edition, Wikipedia reveals the MKII is in fact the "seventh edition" of the console. Really, we're totally confused. Where's versions three through six?

Regardless, the MKII upgrades include:
  • Preattached screen cover
  • Larger (more grippy) joystick cap
  • Firmware v2.0 (features)
  • Comes with 2 game demos (Vektar & Payback)
Already have a GP2X? You can get some of that MKII flava by adding the game demos and upgrading to the new firmware; otherwise, $170 nets you the updated version.

[Thanks craig; via DCEmu]

JoystiqUpdated GP2X handheld, MKII, shipping now originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 May 2006 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamepark--not to be confused with GP2X manufacturer and Gamepark spin-off, Gamepark Holdings--have unveiled their redesigned XGP handheld gaming system and their new XGP nano micro Mini. You'll remember the XGP as the swivel-faced "bastard child of a PSP and a Sidekick." While Gamepark Holding's GP2X is being angled specifically as an open-source, emulation friendly handheld, the XGP is a decidedly commercial product.

The real surprise isn't the redesign, but the entirely new unit dubbed the XGP Mini (image beneath the fold). Featuring a 2.2" screen and an SD card slot, the unit owes more than a little of its design to Nintendo's minuscule GBA micro. It's hard to imagine how either of these products could be successful--where competitors like the Ngage and Gizmondo weren't--if both of these products aren't going to encourage emulation.

If you're having trouble keeping your XGPs, GP2Xs, GP32s, and Gameparks straight, check out the Wikipedia entry, which could either help or hurt your chances of understanding this mess.

[Via Engadget]

[Update: fixed the name of the XGP Mini shown after the jump]

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JoystiqGamepark returns with new XGP handhelds originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not quite sure what exactly has changed in this "second edition" GP2X, but Lik-Sang decided to hold off on distributing the open-source handheld until it was available, citing firmware troubles and "broken or malfunctioning units." We guess Lik-Sang is confident these problems have been remedied, since they've begun selling the GP2X Second Edition as of today.

They are also selling a TV-out cable, turning that diminutive handheld into a big screen emulation station! Any GP2X users experiencing any troubles with your "first edition" units? Anyone else put off their purchase until now?

[Via GP2X News]

[Update: corrected a punctuation error.]

JoystiqMysterious GP2X "second edition" now shipping originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Feb 2006 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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