P3Go; does it truly rival the P3Max?

[DKing91]

Hey guys. I had a question regarding the latest dongle on the scene; the P3Go GT Break. From what I've read, its capabilities rival the X3Max. It also comes with an on/off switch for the Slim all for an unbelievable 30 bucks!

However, I've also read that it comes with a custom manager called Game Manager. So would this be able to be removed for Gaia Manager, for example? I guess not much would be known about it right now as it was only recently released. But I am buying a dongle asap and the X3Max was a shoe-in. I then stumbled across this and it really seems like the best bang for your buck. So what are your thoughts on the P3Go?

Also, I'm not sure but I think I read that it doesn't support Kakarot? Could someone please tell me if I'm wrong and if I'm correct, then what implications would that hold in the future for the P3Go? I guess overall I'm just saying I'd like you guys' opinions on it lol. Many thanks in advance =D

This is the official home page where the P3Go can be read up on. If I made a mistake posting this, you can remove the link:

http://www.gamebox.hk/

[billysastard]

you can get it cheaper than $30 (inc shipping) if you shop around, i came across this a few days ago and it does seem very impressive with its huge 128mb of onboard memory (as opposed to the ps3max with 128k), its ability to dual boot different versions of psgroove and its onboard tf card reader with again the ability to boot games from that, but, it does have some drawbacks which were pointed out to me, it uses .bin files which are not standard and therefore if the company goes so do your updates, strange thing is the p3max also uses bin files, they seem to be pretty much the only two that do.

i can tell you to stay clear of the ps3 break because despite regular updates even their pic based easy to program sticks will not accept hex files other than the ones they compile, i know because i tried it with my 3.15 based ps3 and it wasnt recognised but once flashed with their own hex it worked on a 3.41 ps3.

[ThreeDog]

At the very least i would make sure you can compile and convert software for it.. the best test would be to wait for an update of hermes or something. if people start releasing files for it before they release their official update you know three things.

1: They're depending on scene releases all the way.
2: Scene releases can be converted for it somehow.
3: .bin is kind of pointless.

Now they do have hermes and KaKaRoTo on their site what's puzzling is its just an update.bin and KaKaRoTo is booting from the memory card?
So are we updating with a .bin which will also affect the memory card or are we using a .hex file for one and a .bin for another?

On the other hand:

This version not only allows you to flash pre-compiled X3 Max firmwares as before, but now for the first time anywhere, our V2 update allows flashing of *any* hex file regardless of chipset. No longer will you need to wait around wondering when a payload for your chipset will be available.

The people behind the X3 Max have updated it to allow you to use any .hex payload you want, Now if everyone did this their products would probably be more appealing,

I see going off the format trail as an attempt at a lock-in and the people behind the X3 Max have done the right thing.
If gamebox go the same route or i am getting it wrong (not sure i am though) then fair enough but it smells fishy to me.

[DKing91]

I agree, the P3Go does have some really superior hardware and at $30 is bound to attract attention. I also find the On/Off switch a pretty nifty addition, while the one being released by X3 is 15 bucks standalone.

However, I think I'll pay the extra money for the X3Max because of not only what ThreeDog said, but because they also seem to be competent enough to invest in. I'll keep following what happens with the P3Go especially with the .bin and .hex. issue.

And yea billysastard the PS3Break is most definitely not one I'll be buying. To imagine only a few days ago I was thought I had to either choose between PS3Break and PS2 Jailbreak. Google, you are most definitely one of man's most awesome creations

Thanks for the inputs billysastard and ThreeDog. Much appreciated!