PumpkinSpice
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Did you happen to ask what his source for the screens were?
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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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From what I gather (we have brief simple English conversations) it was TaoBao, but it sounds like they all come from the same place if you go up the chain far enough.
BobbyRobby
Member
I rented Konami Racers from Blockbuster when it first came out and loved it.
By the way, the mad catz stereo speakers for Game Boy Color are amazing.
FYI I also had a GBC at one point with hum, even my external speakers and headphones had the hum. Had to get another unit.Finally got an Atomic Purple Gameboy Color and a Gameboy Micro! The Gameboy Color was in decent condition, but I gave it a thorough clean and removed the stickers off the back. The speaker sometimes has a random hum sound to it, and the screen is scratched, but after cleaning it, it looks basically new.
The micro was given to me from a friend, so I appreciated them doing that!
I have replaced a battery in my copy of Pokemon Gold, but surprisingly all my other games still work.
By the way, the mad catz stereo speakers for Game Boy Color are amazing.
NinjaCatfish
Member
I was able to order from UK CodeJunkies yesterday just fine. GAF demand killed them maybe? Ha!
Also I don't know for sure, but I expect that the SD Media Launcher might have to be region locked. It'd have to be coded forthe correct region for the GameCube to allow it to run. I think.
Once you are willing to sell, do send a PM when they are up. Interested in buying one.
Ruud_Luiten
Member
Is there a list of GBA games which uses batteries and a list of GBA games which uses flash memory?
So I can check which games I need to replace the batteries in the future.
So I can check which games I need to replace the batteries in the future.
http://gbatemp.net/threads/gameboy-advance-gba-games-requiring-batteries.322803/
I think Fire Emblem 6 (which is Japan only) also uses a battery.
putermcgee
Junior Member
Why stop at 5?
Are you soldering to different points on the motherboard to get different brightness levels, or what? What are the chances you could just put in a dial to have a more analog brightness setting?
Also, What's the deal with the replacement speakers that come with these backlight kits?
I don't know why it stops at 5. I'm getting special ribbon cables from somebody who hand makes them and they made it with 5 levels of brightness. With the current ribbon cables I can solder to two different points on the motherboard, or leave it unsoldered, to get 3 levels of brightness. I'm not aware of any other points on the motherboard which are workable for other brightness levels, but apparently this special cable allows it. I'm not sure if a dial would work or not.
Got my pre-modded GBA today. It's flawless.
It's as if its a brand new build from Nintendo themselves. Must be one of those new kits. Buttons are absolutely fine. And the installation is damn good, not a speck of dust to be found:
oh and unlike the last few screens I got, this one seems legit and has no dead pixels. Glad I went the pre-modded route this time. Much less hassle, and the same price!
It's as if its a brand new build from Nintendo themselves. Must be one of those new kits. Buttons are absolutely fine. And the installation is damn good, not a speck of dust to be found:
oh and unlike the last few screens I got, this one seems legit and has no dead pixels. Glad I went the pre-modded route this time. Much less hassle, and the same price!
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Give me a headsup I want one.
Im in the UK as well. Help me!
Im in the UK as well. Help me!
theSlacker
Member
Lol, was going to ask the same thing. That looks great.
Putosaure
Member
I'm wondering for those who have an OG modded GBA, how long is the battery life with that bright screen ?
ebay, seller called marshall.lovsey
only had a few on for sale (all gone now), and they all looked amazing. I missed out on a purple one which was £20 cheaper but ah well. funny how my GBA was the same price the screen kit on its own is selling for...fucking hell
very very happy with it.
Me too!
sixteen-bit
Member
PumpkinSpice
Banned
It's probably just solder to one point (brightest) and then use resistors from there to bring the brightness down.
No, it's a 3 point solder job. Perhaps it does use resistors to create the other 2 levels though.
_PixelNinja
Member
I have the game and just as others, to me it is one of the best Mario Kart clones out there, if not better than Mario Kart Advance. Very addictive and fun game with great controls and very nice music. I can only recommend it. I am still looking for JP revision in good condition to replace my EU edition but I have found none so far...
Hey guys. I saw someone posted a couple of my RCG SNES GBA pics from Digital Press. Thanks for asking if you could share! As I explained, the buttons are *very* close to color accurate in person! but the texture of the paint makes them look different in pictures.
Regardless, I actually got the wrong version initially from RCG - I ordered an SFC version and got an SNES version. That's all squared away now and I've put together a write up, complete with a ton of pictures of both models, that should be going up on NWR soon (like tomorrow, hopefully.) I'm sure someone here will link to it before I have a chance to.
Regardless, I actually got the wrong version initially from RCG - I ordered an SFC version and got an SNES version. That's all squared away now and I've put together a write up, complete with a ton of pictures of both models, that should be going up on NWR soon (like tomorrow, hopefully.) I'm sure someone here will link to it before I have a chance to.
Seeing you write something more than a sentence is bizarre lol. Don't get the wrong idea though, I am just not used to it.
That looks amazing. Any ghosting on the screens when playing?
Thanks =D
Can't wait.
Awesome that you are planning on selling some. I'm definitely interested in a 'super modded' one, especially after doing that amateur translation. If it works as it says it should be great.
sixteen-bit
Member
Not sure if this ever got far, but
http://youtu.be/65AUaENFlHg
I I like the quick loading between doors.
http://youtu.be/65AUaENFlHg
I I like the quick loading between doors.
NinjaCatfish
Member
Wow, those instant screen transitions are quite impressive. WOuld have made a world of difference to the pacing of RE.
I'm always impressed when devs manage to make the GBA pull off rudimentary 3D. Whether it's first person like Ecks Vs Sever or polygonal models like this or Tony Hawk, it's really cool.
I sort of helped get that one out there. Real hardware demo prior to the real leak of the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8-QTVRl_nQ
putermcgee
Junior Member
From the RCG blog on Facebook:
And speaking of hopes, I hope I don't screw up the screen I got.
So I hope you guys managed to get the screens you wanted, and hopefully some more surface in the future.
And speaking of hopes, I hope I don't screw up the screen I got.
sixteen-bit
Member
Shame about the supply drying up, but I don't think anyone in this thread recommends RCG anyway.
putermcgee
Junior Member
nusilver above seemed to be happy with the Famicom unit from RCG, but the post is more about a known company having trouble finding screens. They likely had good sources.
NinjaCatfish
Member
Watched an install guide tonight, gonna have to get me a new soldering iron.
The video showed a potentiometer and said it was something to do with the screen colour, anyone have more info on what that potentiometer does in the GBA?
silverhick
Member
I picked up a Pearl Pink AGS-101 with a perfect screen last night for $10 at Half Price Books. They normally sell them at $30 but this one was missing a charger and they said it worthless without it. They didn't even want to sell it to me when I offered $20, they countered with $10 and I now I have a pink to go with the light blue and black, I think that is all the AGS-101s, right?
sixteen-bit
Member
lol, they don't have good business sense, do they?
Sometimes when you install the screen it needs adjusting. It might look too light or dark or just look kinda interlaced, so, (in very small increments, say eighth turns) you turn the potentiometer with a small screwdriver to correct it. You just have to do it by sight until you're happy with the image quality.
Edit:
Also to those asking, I am making a list of sorts for those interested in a system, but be aware I'm just one person so a couple of points...
1. I've had to pay a lot for the parts so they will be pricey compared to those great deals we were getting on eBay, partly because supply has dried up which has driven up costs, but partly because I can't buy in big lots as an individual with little disposable income.
2. I'll have very few available, four are already spoken for 100% and there's another five or so people interested so far. I'll have about 15 available in total including the multi brightness one and the regular one. Again this is because I'm just one person and not a business or anything. I'm not going to ask anyone to commit 100% right now so I'll just work down the list if people drop out.
I don't have all the parts yet so I'll let you all know when I have everything ready to go. I'll also come up with some prices. I will ship internationally but be aware I'm in New Zealand. If anyone has any questions in the mean time feel free to PM me. I also check this thread fairly often but if I miss you, PM me anyway.
Well, he did say the place was Half-Price Books...guess they are living up to 'half'. Hahaha
sixteen-bit
Member
Their slogan should be, "We'll half your best offer"
Very nice!
Not sure what to make of this....but they look like they're going quickly
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271570040393
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271570040393
They're the same ones that were on Ali Express by the looks of things. I think they are clone systems rather than a modification of original Nintendo hardware, but I think someone in this thread did buy one for around $50USD if I recall correctly. I think they were going to post impressions when they got it.
Edit: And there's only 15 left on Ali Express now, wow!
Edit: And there's only 15 left on Ali Express now, wow!
baphomet
Member
Thanks for the link. Went ahead and purchased one.
baphomet
Member
Well, if it shows up and isn't a legit GBA I'll just get my money back. Says they had to replace the screen so we'll see. Its not like any of these systems are legit anyway. Everything is replaced aside from the motherboards.
BomberMouse
Member
I already got a micro and a GBC from RCG. But these look so much more comfortable.
I just don't want a clone system, should have bought one months ago.
I just don't want a clone system, should have bought one months ago.