AkumajoBelmont Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'm really wanting to get a GPx2 machine. I'm torn, however. The Wiz is $50USD cheaper than the Caanoo, is smaller, and has a D-pad. However, I really dislike the button placement. It looks like a d-pad, and doesn't look very comfortable to use. Also, it only has 64MB of RAM. http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/retro-gaming/bfc7/ The Wiz's follow up, the Caanoo, has an analog stick, proper face buttons, double the RAM, and a larger screen. However, it's larger, it has no d-pad, and the screen doesn't seem to look as nice as the one on the WIZ (from what I can gather). It's also dearer. http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/retro-gaming/e5ef/ The price doesn't bother me, but the Wiz seems to be way more popular online, so I'm stuck. I hate decisions. So I'm throwing it out to you guys. Anyone out there have one or both? Which should I plump for? And how is the analog stick on the Caanoo - is it irritating using it as a d-pad substitute? Again, I hate making decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binjovi Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Community support should probably be the biggest concern. If you haven't already, you can check out OpenHandhelds and see what programs people have written for each. I haven't really looked into the Wiz or the Canoo much. I own an F200 and it does what I need it to for now. Other than that, I can't really help you out much. Sorry. =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumajoBelmont Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks for the info! As far as I can tell, the WIZ is more heavily supported. HOWEVER. Using GINGE, the Caanoo can use software and emulators etc that were programmed for the WIZ. Hmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Wow, that is a hard decision...I personally am an analog stick guy and the Caanoo looks sleaker in general. I do understand the D-pad is a big deal for a lot of people though. Handheld designers should just always include them both, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumajoBelmont Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Wow, that is a hard decision...I personally am an analog stick guy and the Caanoo looks sleaker in general. I do understand the D-pad is a big deal for a lot of people though. Handheld designers should just always include them both, honestly. I am really starting to lean toward the Caanoo. I'd really want analog control for MAME (Space Harrier, OutRun etc...) and the like. Still. You're completely right... it wouldn't have been too hard to include both a stick AND a d-pad... especially since the machine is basically for emulators... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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