Anybody have a GP2X?

[bjork73]

I saw an ad for it; essentially it's an open-source Linux portable device that runs a full gamut of emulators, allows for people to create and play their own games, and plays DivX movies, mp3s, e-books, etc. etc. etc. It uses SD memory cards. It seems to be selling for $150-200.... at first I thought it was intriguing, but then I thought "Can't I get a used PSP for the same price and load virtually all of the GP2X's capabilities onto a memory card, plus have online capabilities?" Anybody with thoughts or experiences to share?

 

[whitereflection]

Unless you're into developing your own games, PSP is probably the better way to go if you don't mind using expensive memory sticks instead of dirt-cheap SD cards, and dealing with the constant firmware upgrades.

The PSP uses Sony's proprietary OS, and Linux will always be easier to develop for - even allowing cross-platform compatibility - but the sheer number of PSP owners to GP2X owners all but guarantees a larger homebrew scene.