Posted By: wraggster
Shipping in a few days from GP2X Stores Worldwide comes what must be considered the Future of Handheld Innovation.
Gamepark have finally released to the Public the Gp2x Commercial Interface Board Cradle it was previously known as the Breakout Board and was for developers only.
The Cradle is a revolution to the handheld gaming community. This device is only for the GP2X but it shows the world what can be done. First heres some pictures:
GP2X Sitting in the Cradle
USB Joypad Connected to the Cradle
USB Mouse and Keyboard Connected to the Cradle
SideView of the Cradle
The amazing thing about the Cradle is that USB Devices like a Mouse, Keyboard and Joysticks can be connected to it and possibly even Hard Drives giving you a system like no other. The Cradle also has a TV Out/Monitor Out so connecting up to Televisions and Monitors to play Emulators and Games and many applications is a breeze.
Heres the full tech Specs:
The commercial interface board plugs into the EXT port of the GP2X and turns it into a full computer with 4xUSB ports, RS232, Audio and Video out & Jtag.
Description-EXT port : Connects to GP2X EXT Port.
-RS232 Port : RS232 port for developers. Monitors operating status of GP2X.
-DC 5V/3A Adaptor Jack : Connects to Adaptor of regulated voltage of DC5V
-L-Sound Jack( RCA Jack ) : Left Audio-out port to TV or Monitor
-R-Sound Jack( RCA Jack ) : Right Audio-out port to TV or Monitor
-S-Video Connector : Video-out connector to TV or Monitor
-JTAG Port : JTAG port for developer. Recovers booting file.
-USB Host x 4 port : Connects to USB compatible devices like game controller, HDD, keyboard etc
-USB HOST operation lamp : If USB host port operates normally, relevant lamp will be lighted.
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An awesome product not just for emulation and homebrew fans but for any gaming fans. Could this be done on the PSP or indeed the Nintendo DS ?