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[Litflynt912]

I just scored a used famicom edition at a random gamestop for 30! My second one! How could I not grab it?

congrats man....that was just what you wanted for a lot less than you planned to pay!

 

[th3dude]

congrats man....that was just what you wanted for a lot less than you planned to pay!

Well, unfortunatley I bought a brand new Famicom from ebay just a week ago for a good price at 75. So with this I feel like if nothing else I can sell or trade for another. Id like to collect a few of these bad boys.

 

[ravien56]

So where can I order one of these other than ebay?

 

[adg1034]

THREAD SAVED!!!!

MAD props to adg1034 for selling me this bad boy.

It truly is a thing of beauty. Glad to see it being appreciated so thoroughly.

On another note, you guys seem to have infected me with the collecting bug. I've got a used Famicom edition Micro on its way to my local Gamestop (hopefully arriving this week). That took a fair bit of calling, believe me.

 

[th3dude]

Anybody willing to trade? My famicom for your other model? Let's work out a deal!

 

[kruskev]

the only downside to the gameboy micro is its crappy sound quality, you can hear all sorts of noise and audio whistle. Distracting when you are. used to something like psp

 

[Chairhome]

Does anyone else have dead pixels? Its not too bad, but just more annoying cause I know its there, haha. Wondering if I should look at the famicom edition someone is selling locally on craigslist.

 

[Litflynt912]

Anybody willing to trade? My famicom for your other model? Let's work out a deal!

pm sent

 

[Linkhero1]

Bought Litflynt912's micro but the micro comes apart easily. I don't know why it wont close properly.

 

[Willenium]

so is there anywhere to buy faceplates anymore? or are eBay and amazon the best bets?

 

[ngower]

I'm just curious, is it against Gaf TOS to put up Micros for sale here, or discuss that I may perhaps potentially be willing to part with mine?

 

[Linkhero1]

I was wondering if anyone knows any sites that sell the screws that micro uses on the outside. Those little tiny ones because mine is missing several of them and I want to securely seal it so I won't get shocked or anything.

 

[Fantastical]

I'm just curious, is it against Gaf TOS to put up Micros for sale here, or discuss that I may perhaps potentially be willing to part with mine?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189719

 

[schild]

The Famicom Micro I have was the last Nintendo product I truly loved.

 

[Linkhero1]

Apparently no one sells tri-wing screws online. I guess I'm sol then?

 

[th3dude]

I'm just curious, is it against Gaf TOS to put up Micros for sale here, or discuss that I may perhaps potentially be willing to part with mine?

I'm interested, pm me details.

 

[mandiller]

Here's some more micro porn for you all. I love this thing. Bought it second hand and got a new faceplate from Nintendo.

 

[Chairhome]

^^ Faceplate bought from nintendo recently?

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Is $50 good for a 20th Anniversary Game Boy Micro with just the systrem and no box or charger?

 

[Linkhero1]

Is $50 good for a 20th Anniversary Game Boy Micro with just the systrem and no box or charger?

Yes. Where are you getting it from?

 

[th3dude]

Is $50 good for a 20th Anniversary Game Boy Micro with just the systrem and no box or charger?

It's about right. If it's the Japanese version, maybe a bit more than the US.

You looking to buy or sell?

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Yes. Where are you getting it from?

From a friend.

It's about right. If it's the Japanese version, maybe a bit more than the US.

You looking to buy or sell?

Buy it, but I'm not sure if it is worth it without the box and then having to spend the money on a charger which I'm not even sure how much those run?

 

[th3dude]

From a friend.



Buy it, but I'm not sure if it is worth it without the box and then having to spend the money on a charger which I'm not even sure how much those run?

Its a decent price if it's in mint condition. Chargers are extremely cheap on ebay.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Its a decent price if it's in mint condition. Chargers are extremely cheap on ebay.

Yeah, I may try to talk him down a bit because of the charger and box missing

 

[th3dude]

Yeah, I may try to talk him down a bit because of the charger and box missing

Can't hurt. Is it the Japanese or US 20th Anniv edition?

 

[RadioHeadAche]

Seeing Willennium's GB Micro with FF6 Advance makes me desire one even more.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Can't hurt. Is it the Japanese or US 20th Anniv edition?

I'm pretty sure it's the US version, but how would I tell exactly?

 

[oracrest]

I found a silver one that one of the local gamestop had in stock. $30!

I also picked up a SimCity they had for $5, and that looks really good on it.

The TMNT is my favorite original GBA beat em up, it's really good!!

 

[th3dude]

I'm pretty sure it's the US version, but how would I tell exactly?

The back of the US version looks normal. Japanese version has a 20th Anniversary Seal with Mario in it.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

The back of the US version looks normal. Japanese version has a 20th Anniversary Seal with Mario in it.

Definitely US then

 

[th3dude]

Definitely US then

Ok cool. $50 isn't bad for that. I got lucky and got a brand new in box US 20th for $87 shipped, so take that into consideration.

Seems like they go for around 100-150 new on ebay brand new.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Ok cool. $50 isn't bad for that. I got lucky and got a brand new in box US 20th for $87 shipped, so take that into consideration.

Seems like they go for around 100-150 new on ebay brand new.

yeah I'm thinking i may be able to get it dropped to 35 or 40

 

[isny]

Still looking for one myself...looked around locally and none to be found...and most of the cheaper ones on ebay want $20-$30 to ship to Canada =(

 

[Linkhero1]

Can someone confirm if the screws on top/side of the micro are the same as a normal gba or gba sp?

 

[isny]

Can someone confirm if the screws on top/side of the micro are the same as a normal gba or gba sp?

I think they're different. They are triwing though.

 

[dreamcastmaster]

I found a silver one that one of the local gamestop had in stock. $30!

I also picked up a SimCity they had for $5, and that looks really good on it.

The TMNT is my favorite original GBA beat em up, it's really good!!

Glad to see this game getting some love, a late GBA game with a lot of care put into it, even for a licenced game.

 

[Linkhero1]

I think they're different. They are triwing though.

Ah thanks.

 

[dak1dsk1]

It's wider than most phone keypads. Does your chiropractor believe texting should be illegal?

I'm sure he does.

 

[Willenium]

Seeing Willennium's GB Micro with FF6 Advance makes me desire one even more.

i barely want to play PS3 or anything else anymore! the micro is just so... easy! YOU NEED ONE. join us.

 

[isny]

Apparently no one sells tri-wing screws online. I guess I'm sol then?

Sorry, missed this post you made.

Dealextreme has em for 85 cents and free shipping.

They also have the combo triwing and regular screwdriver set for $1.37 with free shipping.

The ones DX has are great. They're magnetized, and are a good build quality. Have had mine now for years and use it all the time.

Also, as I was mentioning before, trying to find a micro in Canada (or someone willing to ship to Canada) for sub $50, so if anyone has one avail just pm me and we can work something out =)

 

[Linkhero1]

Sorry, missed this post you made.

Dealextreme has em for 85 cents and free shipping.

They also have the combo triwing and regular screwdriver set for $1.37 with free shipping.

The ones DX has are great. They're magnetized, and are a good build quality. Have had mine now for years and use it all the time.

Also, as I was mentioning before, trying to find a micro in Canada (or someone willing to ship to Canada) for sub $50, so if anyone has one avail just pm me and we can work something out =)

I actually bought the screw driver earlier. The problem is my micro is missing some screws and I was hoping to find some place online that would sell them, but I looked around and had no luck finding a store. Only thing I can do now is buy a broken Micro for real cheap and strip all it's screws. Thanks for the link though.

 

[Fantasy Final]

You guys tried using Kijiji or Craigslist to find Micros?

 

[Maccas]

This thread is horrible for my wallet, can't you hear it, screaming in the night?

I'm trying to figure out which one I like best, leaning towards solid black at the moment.

eBay prices are through the roof.

 

[RadioHeadAche]

i barely want to play PS3 or anything else anymore! the micro is just so... easy! YOU NEED ONE. join us.

Believe me, I would have one by now except the Gamestop near me that has two does not have the AC adapters. Apparently, they closely resemble the ones for the NDS, and some employees accidentally sold them with NDS systems.

 

[Chairhome]

I think Nintendo still sells the chargers. Check the nintendo store site, they're like $7.50 if i remember.

 

[Drkirby]

Apparently no one sells tri-wing screws online. I guess I'm sol then?

They are all over the place. Amazon has some, ebay is filled with you, you can get one from Deal Extreme for under $1 if you are willing to wait a month, ect.

Edit: Oh, the screws them selves. Try ebay some more?

 

[Baconbitz]

Believe me, I would have one by now except the Gamestop near me that has two does not have the AC adapters. Apparently, they closely resemble the ones for the NDS, and some employees accidentally sold them with NDS systems.

Lol, a gamestop with a gameboy micro had no charger. I'm wondering if that's what happend at this gamestop.

Edit: I wanted to include some recent pics

 

[oracrest]

Believe me, I would have one by now except the Gamestop near me that has two does not have the AC adapters. Apparently, they closely resemble the ones for the NDS, and some employees accidentally sold them with NDS systems.

Nintendo still sells chargers.

 

[woodypop]

I'm trying to figure out which one I like best, leaning towards solid black at the moment.

Depending on where you are, that might be a little difficult. In the US the black micro came with a silver faceplate, and the silver micro came with a black faceplate. I managed to go all black by ordering a black faceplate from Nintendo when they still sold them.

 

[Chairhome]

Okay, I just ordered a faceplate direct from Nintendo, I had to call them.
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They only have the camo and ladybug faceplates. I ordered a camo. Total with shipping came to about $7.50, I think. But I'm still thinking about returning my GBM to find one without dead pixels :-(.