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$5,000 prize for the best homebrew game

Could you code a GP2x for cash?

$5,000 prize for the best homebrew game
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GP32/2X Distribution and Gamepark Holdings are challenging newbie designers to develop a game or application for their Linux-based GP2X console. Prizes are in US dollars – there's $5,000 to go to the winning entrant, $3,000 second prize, and two $500 third place prizes. In addition, five runners-up will get a premium GP2X pack, including a GP2X console, case, TV-out adapter and a power supply unit.

As we reported a couple of weeks ago, the GP2X is an interesting indie console packing two 240MHz processors, 64MB of RAM and 64MB of memory behind its 320x240 3.5" LCD screen.

And since the GP2X runs open source software, anyone can write applications and games for it. GP2X developer kits are available for free with every GP2X unit sold or by separate download.

To be in with a chance of winning, you need to email your entry as a 'ready-for-run' compiled file by 30th September to [email protected]. Entrants will be judged for innovation, creativity, marketability and usability.

"The GP2X is the perfect device for showcasing some of the great programming talent we have access to in the UK," explained Craig Rothwell of GP32/2x Distribution. "The level of interest we've received from programmers and developers is overwhelming."