GCW-Zero: Open Source Gaming Handheld - The New Ultimate Homebrew Console ?

January 17th, 2013, 13:44 Posted By: wraggster



Its been a while since ive seen a console that is as exciting as the GCW-Zero, this new console which is after support via the Kickstarter site has a wealth of talent supporting it, the main one from DCEmu perspective is Alekmaul who has posted and released many of his homebrew Games and emulators here at DCEmu.

The GCW Zero is a console that runs on Linux and is powered by a Ingenic JZ4770 1 GHz MIPS processor which means for Homebrewers like myself it should be capable of emulating old systems like Atari 2600, Nes, Snes, Megadrive up to systems like Playstation 1 and Nintendo 64 and most importantly at a speed where games are playable.

The Full specs are impressive with a decent graphics cpu, plenty of ram, loads of internal storage which can be massively added to with external memory cards. Heres the specs in full:

SpecificationsCPU: Ingenic JZ4770 1 GHz MIPS processor
GPU: Vivante GC860, capable of OpenGL ES 2.0
Display: 3.5 inch LCD with 320x240 pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio is ideal for retro gaming
Memory: 512 MB DDR2
Internal storage: 16 GB, most of which is available for applications and data
External storage: micro SDHC up to 32 GB or micro SDXC up to 64 GB (SDXC cards must be reformatted before use)
Mini USB 2.0 OTG
Mini HDMI 1.3 out
3.5 mm (mini jack) A/V port for earphone and analog TV-out
Stereo speakers, mono microphone
Accelerometer (g-sensor) and vibration motors
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, can connect to access point or direct device-to-device
Dimensions: 143 * 70 * 18 mm
Weight: 8 oz / 225 g
Battery: 2800 mAh


Heres another pic of this excellent looking console in action




The kickstarter project has 11 days to go and i urge all homebrew and emulation fans and webmasters to post this on their sites and help a great project get off the ground

Heres the link --> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...aming-handheld

What would you like to see Emulated or ported to the GCW Zero

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