Game Boy Micro <3 Thread
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the apparently total LACK of gameboy micros in my country sucks.Orenhy said:
It takes time to find on for a decent price on ebay though.
I just made an offer on one on Ebay and won it though, has taken me months to find a decent priced one.
Now...to call Nintendo of Canada to see if they have different faceplates available than what's available to you Americans =D
Anyone wanna trade gba games? I just bought Jet Grind Radio on the GBA. I don't like the controls.
I'm looking for
ChuChu rocket
Double Dragon
Anything from the Super Mario Advance series
Anything from the Bit generations series. I'm willing to pay for my shipping. You will have to be willing to pay for your shipping also.
I'm looking for
ChuChu rocket
Double Dragon
Anything from the Super Mario Advance series
Anything from the Bit generations series. I'm willing to pay for my shipping. You will have to be willing to pay for your shipping also.
Chairhome said:
I have done many direct comparisons against the GBASP (frontlit), DS, and DSL.
The Micro pixel refresh is on par with the DSL. Which is to say that it is pretty bad. There is significantly more blurring on these two displays.
The SP image is rock solid, with barely detectable blurring. The DS is one small notch blurrier, but nowhere near as bad as the Micro or DSL.
This blurring may be why you think the animation is smoother.
I don't have a backlit GBASP to test, but since it seems to have brightness on par with the Micro and DSL, I have to assume it has the same level of blur.
I have two Micros, but some things about them have really been bothering me lately.
Comfort: The shoulder buttons cramp my big hands in long play sessions. I really noticed this with Metroid Fusion. Yes, I am holding it properly and pushing on the inside of the buttons.
Sound: Goddamn, this has low quality sound. The speaker is so weak, even at maximum, that I can't hear anything if I am in a public place. Compare this to the GBASP or DS, both of which have sufficient loudness. Also, the headphone jack on the Micro gives off a constant noise, varying from high pitched to lower pitched, depending on what is going on in the game. Both of my Micros have this and I tested with several sets of ear/headphones.
Screen size: The small screen is ok, but a little too small. An extra .5" diagonal would have made a world of difference and the case size would have only been marginally larger.
Image quality: The small screen and high pixel density give the impression of a sharp screen. However, the contrast on the screen is poor. It has a grainy look not apparent on the DS or GBASP. It also has a significant amount of motion blur.
I recently acquired a "fat" DS, and it seems to be the best compromise. It has a larger size and more comfortable hold than the Micro or DSLite. The sound over the headphones or speakers is loud and clear. A larger screen makes a huge difference, although I admit the GBASP is the best in screen size and quality. The image quality is one notch lower than a GBASP, but miles above the Micro or DSLite.
All that said, I now have two Gameboy Micros which will be hitting the market soon. I planned on putting on Ebay, but may consider posting them for sale on various forums. They are the US releases of the black/silver and silver/black. I bought extra official black and silver faceplates, and I will include one of each with each Micro. They are complete in retail box and everything is like you had just purchased it yourself.
I will update within the next week or so.
Comfort: The shoulder buttons cramp my big hands in long play sessions. I really noticed this with Metroid Fusion. Yes, I am holding it properly and pushing on the inside of the buttons.
Sound: Goddamn, this has low quality sound. The speaker is so weak, even at maximum, that I can't hear anything if I am in a public place. Compare this to the GBASP or DS, both of which have sufficient loudness. Also, the headphone jack on the Micro gives off a constant noise, varying from high pitched to lower pitched, depending on what is going on in the game. Both of my Micros have this and I tested with several sets of ear/headphones.
Screen size: The small screen is ok, but a little too small. An extra .5" diagonal would have made a world of difference and the case size would have only been marginally larger.
Image quality: The small screen and high pixel density give the impression of a sharp screen. However, the contrast on the screen is poor. It has a grainy look not apparent on the DS or GBASP. It also has a significant amount of motion blur.
I recently acquired a "fat" DS, and it seems to be the best compromise. It has a larger size and more comfortable hold than the Micro or DSLite. The sound over the headphones or speakers is loud and clear. A larger screen makes a huge difference, although I admit the GBASP is the best in screen size and quality. The image quality is one notch lower than a GBASP, but miles above the Micro or DSLite.
All that said, I now have two Gameboy Micros which will be hitting the market soon. I planned on putting on Ebay, but may consider posting them for sale on various forums. They are the US releases of the black/silver and silver/black. I bought extra official black and silver faceplates, and I will include one of each with each Micro. They are complete in retail box and everything is like you had just purchased it yourself.
I will update within the next week or so.
radiantdreamer
Member
Baconbitz said:
I see you finally got your avatar rights back! Congratz! But I see you're still perma-junior though. :lol
luka said:
I got this exact same one. The Happy Mario edition is so much win! Better than the north american version because it has the mario logo on the back and not some stupid serial number. Also the box is so nice, and it comes with a string bag, so nice... I might post sexy pics when I have time.
sweet. Went to another GS that had one with a terrible camo faceplate (really scratched) but had no dead pixels, but they let me exchange my silver faceplate (scratched, but better) and take the one without dead pixels. They even let me take a MH Tri demo (the other GSs I called said you had to pre-order). Fortune smiles upon me this day.
Fantasy Final
Member
Was searching some Micro accessories and found this Famicom Micro for not a bad price. Thought GAF might be interested.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120539454976
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120539454976
D
Deleted member 21120
Unconfirmed Member
Snagged it. Been waiting for a good price on one of these. Free shipping on this one, too.Fantasy Final said:
Thanks a lot for the heads up.
Too expensive but damn...
http://cgi.ebay.nl/GBA-Game-Boy-Mic...onsoles_VideoGameConsoles?hash=item27afd1686c
http://cgi.ebay.nl/GBA-Game-Boy-Mic...onsoles_VideoGameConsoles?hash=item27afd1686c
A Twisty Fluken
Member
Zing said:
The GBASP+ has a bit more blur than the DSL, and the Micro has significantly less blur than either.
My tests were done using Rhythm Tengoku's bouncing rabbit level.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Black Micro and Metroid Fusion came in the mail today!
sonikokaruto
Banned
just put my super duper famicom micro (amerucano) into it's charging position (with the back sticking up in the air)
I so am gonna put gunstar heroes tonight
I so am gonna put gunstar heroes tonight
Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
I could probably pick up a US black in exchange for a pink.Danielsan said:
But the US blacks have silver faceplates (looks better to be honest).
Shin Kojima
Banned
Would you kindly tell me where exactly? I have a Famicom one but I wouldn't mind picking up a spare silver one.Danielsan said:
Check www.marktplaats.nl. There are several silver Micro's on there.Shin_Kojima said:
Would be cool but it would it probably would be a huge hassle for both parties.Princess Skittles said:
seipherzero
Neo Member
Does anyone have non-product shots of the purple micro? I saw one on Ebay today while searching. I couldn't quite tell the the shade of purple.
I'm hoping to join the micro <3s club soon!
I'm hoping to join the micro <3s club soon!
I just received the sealed Game Boy Micro I ordered from eBay, and the box is different from any Micro box I've seen. It says, "Plays All Game Boy Advance Games" on the front. Is this a real box? I don't want to open it because I don't know if I'm keeping it yet. It has the clear, circular stickers on it.
Dragmire said:I just received the sealed Game Boy Micro I ordered from eBay, and the box is different from any Micro box I've seen. It says, "Plays All Game Boy Advance Games" on the front. Is this a real box? I don't want to open it because I don't know if I'm keeping it yet. It has the clear, circular stickers on it.
that's the only box i've ever seen other than the special edition boxes.. take off the tinfoil hat, friend.
Maybe it's not a US box? I live in the US and this is the only box I've ever seen.Willenium said:
And to be honest, the "Plays all Game Boy Advance Games" logo seemed weird to me, like those systems from Hong Kong or whatever that play old NES games and stuff. I mean, other than that it looks like a Nintendo box. I just wanted to make sure.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I know.Danielsan said:
Played Zero Mission and loved it, and Fusion is starting out nicely.You have no idea how excited I was when I saw a package in the mail.
That's the box mine came in and I just got it today.Dragmire said:I just received the sealed Game Boy Micro I ordered from eBay, and the box is different from any Micro box I've seen. It says, "Plays All Game Boy Advance Games" on the front. Is this a real box? I don't want to open it because I don't know if I'm keeping it yet. It has the clear, circular stickers on it.
Auron_Kale
Member
Dragmire said:I just received the sealed Game Boy Micro I ordered from eBay, and the box is different from any Micro box I've seen. It says, "Plays All Game Boy Advance Games" on the front. Is this a real box? I don't want to open it because I don't know if I'm keeping it yet. It has the clear, circular stickers on it.
When I bought my Famicom Micro (Black Friday Wal-Mart sale a few years ago), the both the ones for Silver and Black came in those boxes. I've also seen the clear ones with the faceplates - but that was when they first came out in the US. So no worries about the box.
Fantasy Final
Member
That's what I have (Canada box I believe)Dragmire said:
Looks legit
When I was in the market for a Micro, I also questioned that box. A little research showed that it was simply a later release without extra faceplates. It actually has a slip of paper inside which gives an instruction manual update to remove the sentences mentioning the extra faceplates and faceplate removal tool.
I'm glad I bought the extra black and silver faceplates when I did. They had them for so long, I thought they would never run out of stock.
I'm glad I bought the extra black and silver faceplates when I did. They had them for so long, I thought they would never run out of stock.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Nope. They look the same, but the Micro charger won't fit in the DS Lite and vice versa.isny said:
RadioHeadAche
Member
oracrest said:
Oh snap! Thanks!
Shin Kojima
Banned
lol How is that purple?
Gameboy415
Member
oracrest said:
I really wish I would've thought to check about this during the holidays!
My local GS had a Micro for $30 but it had no charger and the screen was a bit scratched up. It didn't register in my mind that I could have easily replaced the faceplate and found a charger elsewhere so I passed. D'oh!
I'm going to try to find some Micros here in Japan before I move back to the US next month. I know one store that usually has the Final Fantasy IV model in stock (used, of course), but I don't remember how much it costs.
Rufus said:
Guru Logic Champ.
One of the best puzzle games created.
Think I payed around 80 Euro a few years back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29xjS3fOq68&NR=1
There is a related game on DSI Ware - Kaiten Illust Puzzle: Guru Guru Logic.
ConradCervantes
Banned
Just picked mine up yesterday, will post pics later on after work.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
I've never owned or played a Game Boy Micro.
Is it really any better than a back-lit Game Boy Advance SP?
Is it really any better than a back-lit Game Boy Advance SP?
the_painted_bird
Member
It's a matter of preference. The SP isn't my go-to Game Boy what with this, the original, DSlite, and the Game Boy Player for GameCube. The SP's front light in a poorly lit room is great, and the screen is a nice size. I do feel as though my hands cramp a bit much in games where I'm using the shoulder buttons a lot. Whereas with the micro I don't get that. However, the screen is a lot smaller, and I find myself playing for short spans of time. I suspect that was Nintendo's intention, what with it being called "micro," it basically begs to be picked up and played.SonicMegaDrive said: