GP2X facts for kids

The GP2X is a cool handheld gaming console. It's like a portable computer made for playing games and enjoying media. This device uses the Linux operating system. An operating system is like the main program that helps a computer or console run all its other programs.

What Can the GP2X Do?

The GP2X can do many things. You can use it to listen to music, watch videos, play games, and look at pictures. There have been updates to the GP2X over time. These updates help it do even more cool stuff.

Media Formats

The GP2X can play different types of media files. For videos, it supports formats like DivX and XviD. These are common ways to store video files. For music, it can play MP3 and Ogg Vorbis files. These are popular ways to store audio.

Playing Old Games

One of the most exciting things about the GP2X is its ability to emulate video games. To emulate means to copy how an older game system works. This lets you play games from classic consoles on your GP2X.

Emulated Consoles

The GP2X can emulate many famous game systems. This includes the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It can also play games from the Sega Master System and the Genesis. Other systems it can emulate are the Turbo Grafx 16 and the Game Boy.

Images for kids

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  The newer model "F200" with touchscreen stylus

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  A disassembled GP2X F-200

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