For a Sunday, there’s been quite a few very exciting technologies coming out that have been reported on. In particular, I’m really psyched about the GP2X, a new console from Gamepark for homebrew developers. The product is shipping in October for non-UK customers. Some cool features about this embedded system:

• It runs the free Linux operating system. I’m especially interested in putting emulators on this platform to run Gameboy, SNES, and Game Gear games.
• The handheld can connect to the TV, console style. You can watch your DivX movies on the TV.
• A large 320×240 backlit screen.
• It has an open SDK for development.
• It takes 2 AA batteries, but gives you 6 - 10 hours from them.

An open source handheld, and unlike the Sony PSP, it has the guarantee that the company that makes it is going out of its way to enhance your homebrew experience and give you the ability to use your hardware to do whatever you like. Awesome.