GP2X linux handheld control mapping

[relaxis]

The GP2X is a linux based handheld gaming device that is a base for homebrew games, emulators etc.... It runs it's own shell OS and is a light platform for many different types of applications.

I want to use GE to create games for the GP2X and I am pretty sure that the games will run on the handheld because of the cross platform compatability that GE boasts.

What I want to know is if there is a way to map controls to this device using C scripting - bearing in mind that the handheld uses the standard joystick settings - (up down left right - a,b,x,y,start,select) ?

P.S. this wiki might help - http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/SDL_Joystick_mapping

[makslane]

Game Editor there is not compatible with GP2X yet

[relaxis]

can the controls not be mapped in the script by initialising SDL in C - then mapping the controls?

It should be possible.

[makslane]

The engine need to be ported first

[relaxis]

really? i thought the engine was already linux compatible...are there any plans to do this in the future?

[makslane]

The current linux version is compatible with x86 processors, not ARM processors like used in GP2X.

There are plans to make the port.

[relaxis]

that sounds wonderful - can you give a time frame?

Would it be worth creating my game NOW so that when the port is done I can just compile it with the right version of GE?

[makslane]

I can't give you a time frame.
I'm talking with the GP2X makers to get some support.

Would it be worth creating my game NOW so that when the port is done I can just compile it with the right version of GE?

It's a better idea wait some time.
When I get a response, I will reply here.

[relaxis]

there's no point in talking to the makers of the GP2X, go to the wiki site for the GP2X and talk to the development community. GamePark Holdings don't develop software/ports/emus/games for their products because they develop their handhelds exclusively for homebrew communities.