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GP32

The GP32 is a handheld video game console built by Korean company Game Park[?]. While it outwardly resembles a Nintendo Game Boy Advance, its features are quite different.

The console is based on a 133MHz ARM CPU, backed by 8 megabytes of RAM. Unlike similar gaming systems, which are cartridge based, the GP32 uses SmartMedia[?] cards, making it very appealing to amateur games developers. The console also has a USB port for connection to a PC.

Although the number of games available for the GP32 system is limited, many open source developers are working on various emulators and are porting PC games. There is even an attempt at porting the Linux operating system.

The system is currently available in Korea, with an American release expected. There are no plans to release the console commercially in Europe.

Specs:

Dimensions	147mm x 88mm x 34mm
Weight	163g
Display	3.5" TFT, 16 Bit Colour, 320x240 pixels
CPU	ARM920, 133MHz
RAM	8MB SDRAM
ROM	512K
Sound	44.1KHz 16 Bit Stereo Sound 4 Channel WAV mixing 16-part polyphonic MIDI Earphone port Stereo speakers
Storage	SmartMedia 8MB-128MB
Power Supply	2x AA Batteries or 3V DC Adapter

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