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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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Knowing how quick he works, Id bet on it being out in two weeks.
I would buy an EverDrive GBA in a heartbeat. I really hope he is making them and would kill for RTC, which I know is only for a couple games but the again the point is to be able to take your WHOLE library with you.
Previously anyone know how long it would be from teaser to product? I literally grabbed an extra EZ Flash IV when I got my first one because I thought the well had run dry (I also managed to hunt down an M3 Perfect Lite....mainly for dat sweet RTC but my EZ flash is my go to after I transferred all my saves back with GBA Backup tool)
This is so hot. Really wish I has bought this one
Looks good, right? Beware though, I've heard bad things about Rose Colored Gaming both in this thread and in other places. I think I'll still get one someday. But that's really not my priority right now.
Im doing a happy dance right now
lord I really dislike setting up and using an ezflash and pegs is right the build quality is garbage, day one for me if true!redhairedking
Junior Member
I am so excited!
Pancakes R Us
Member
I didn't know this, now I'm rather hopeful.
Stupid question:
What makes an Everdrive for GBA better than any other GBA flash cart? I thought the cool thing about Everdrive was the fact that they were available for a bunch of systems that never had flash carts before, whereas GBA flash carts have been around for years...
What makes an Everdrive for GBA better than any other GBA flash cart? I thought the cool thing about Everdrive was the fact that they were available for a bunch of systems that never had flash carts before, whereas GBA flash carts have been around for years...
Sorry I'm blind. Thanks for the breakdown, that sounds really good!
This would probably be one of the best justifications going forward. Adding in the outdated memory and poor build quality just add onto the issue at hand.
Friend of Sonic
Member
Same here. I'm really happy about the GBA flash drive and almost bought an Ez Flash. Glad I held off.
I'd really love a Neo Geo Pocket Color flash cart. That could rock, even though the game library is smaller.
_PixelNinja
Member
Yeah that's what makes this intriguing. Regardless, this is good news if it is a GBA Everdrive and will sell like hot cakes.
RadarScope1
Member
It's OK but I personally don't get the appeal of styling one system on a whole other one. The best looking RCG GBA is the one that is in the style of the classic Gameboy.This is so hot. Really wish I has bought this one
Don't get me wrong XRGB does have the best upscalers for 240p and 480i but saying that they're the only ones worth it is way off base. For one it has a very limited number of inputs and secondly it has awful PAL support not to mention the fact that the menus aren't in english.
There's a WHOLE page here on upscalers. If you want to save some money or prioritise non-240p consoles there are certainly other options out there. I use a DVDO VP50 which has incredible support for 480i, 576i and 480p, a plethora of inputs, options and it's all in english.
Yeh I know. The other upscalers on that page are not what I meant by "cheaper alternatives". It was a generalisation for someone asking for basic advice. Swing by the Upscalers thread and you'll see the swathes of people asking time and time again "Is this $50 upscaler okay?", people chorus back "Hell no don't waste your money" then it's like "Oh I bought it anyway it can't be that bad" then "Oh actually it looks worse than my TV, dang, gonna return it" lol. Just trying to nip that in the bud.
Edit: What's the RRP of the DVDO VP50, just out of interest?
This is so hot. Really wish I has bought this one
I'm weary about buying one of those since I've heard bad things about RCG
but I go dayum whenever I see that beauty
Yeah that's fair, there are a lot of shitty upscalers out there. XRGB is the best option in a lot of cases anyway.
I really wanted one as well, but when it came out at $250 I couldn't justify it. But don't expect to get it any time soon (ever again I guess) because with the GBA screen supply drought they said they were probably not going to do any more GBA mods in the future (unless that has changed recently).
Still wish I got a modded OG GBA before supply vanished, I could've gotten one, even an RCG mod with the issues posted here is better than nothing. I don't quite want it enough to take a chance with ebay or knock offs.
PassiveObserver
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Grotesque
sixteen-bit
Member
Do the third party gb/gba clamshell cases have spaces for the manuals?
Yep, don't have a photo on hand (my manuals are still packed away at my parent's house) but the side area where a manual would be in a normal size DVD case has those two clips and is the correct size for a GB/GBA manual on its side. At least, the few I tried fit perfectly and were held snugly enough.
putermcgee
Junior Member
If the Everdrive is the same size as a GBA cart and doesn't require a bunch of dumb hoops to jump through, I'll gladly pick one up. I got an EZ Flash IV about a month ago, and still haven't trying using it. Even finding a MiniSD card is the worst. Plus, it seems like the software is Windows only.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Just use a MicroSD with a MiniSD adapter.
Yeah, that works fine. I'd welcome an ED GBA just for the ease of swapping the battery alone in the future. I've never had to do a battery swap but as it stands when the battery goes out it'll be a pain to change.
About flashcarts, don't buy the very first release of anything, even of Krizz. Those are always filled with small issues, don't have perfect support for just the game you wanted to play and the second and third versions are always way superior in every way, so wait for those.
Plus the ez flash iv still does the job just fine. Yes it has lots of annoying issues but all can be dealt with, I don't think any major game is unsupported and it costs probably 1/3 of what Krizz's first GBA flashcart will.
BTW I know it's a bit silly to ask, since the user frequents this very thread, but is there any place I can get specific info on the Peagles' GBA, with the brightness slider? I want to know how the orders work, for example if I have to send him a GBA or if he provides them himself (the latter would be easier), if he takes orders from anyone or just from his pals and if he's willing to send one internationally. Thanks.
Plus the ez flash iv still does the job just fine. Yes it has lots of annoying issues but all can be dealt with, I don't think any major game is unsupported and it costs probably 1/3 of what Krizz's first GBA flashcart will.
BTW I know it's a bit silly to ask, since the user frequents this very thread, but is there any place I can get specific info on the Peagles' GBA, with the brightness slider? I want to know how the orders work, for example if I have to send him a GBA or if he provides them himself (the latter would be easier), if he takes orders from anyone or just from his pals and if he's willing to send one internationally. Thanks.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Paging Peagles.
I'm not one of Peagles' pals (not sure what the qualification process is for this, hah), and have had an order accepted to ship to the UK, so I'm sure you'll be fine. Can't comment on the brightness stuff.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I had my GBA collection stolen a couple months back (except for Drill Dozer, Mario & Luigi, and FFT Advance.) It's a really bad system to have your shit jacked for, because rebuying stuff is going to suck.
Well, its gotta be better than a neogeo collection.
Totally still sucks though man
Pancakes R Us
Member
That's awful man, sorry to hear that :-/ I know eBay's not the best place due to all the fakes, but do have a look on it for genuine bargains.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I used to be a pro at spotting fake GBA games, but it's been a long time, so I think I need to brush up on what's what again. At least I know the 3 games I still have are legit ^_^
_PixelNinja
Member
Sorry to hear your collection got stolen. I hope your insurance covers at least the bulk of the cost.
Pancakes R Us
Member
I'm not great at spotting them on eBay, I just tend to e-mail the seller and ask with (veiled) threats about refunds and reporting if they're knock-offs. Most sellers are very understanding.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Well, the nice thing (if you can call it that) is that a bunch of stuff got stolen, so insurance hooked me up with a pretty phat check. Financially, at least, I can replace the stuff without a problem. But holy hell did the price go up on GBA stuff.
Sorry to hear that. I went through the same thing a number of years ago and didn't get to a point where I could rebuild until a year or two ago. It is expensive, which makes the loss even more painful. but if you're patient it's doable. I am not able to go out into the community (and around where I am even local people seem to have an artificially inflated sense of worth for some of these games) so I ended up doing it very slowly online. I'd recommend you always buy local (i.e. American or Canadian if you're in the US) and if you do go on eBay I always felt sticking to smaller sellers was better (i.e. people getting older and needing to sell their collection for money/space).
Lastly, a little while back I threw together a quick guide on spotting fakes. It's tough to do over the net, but eBay has a very good buyer protection policy so it's still worth checking out the games once they arrive.
But all in all, my condolences. I truly know how you feel.
I can do either. I live in New Zealand and ship internationally. I can put you on the list, however at this stage you'll only get one if somebody drops out, because I only have a finite amount of 101 LCDs. Right now I'm on a bit of a hiatus while I wait for parts to arrive but I should be back into the swing of things this week sometime.
_PixelNinja
Member
Although I guess it will never cover the sentimental value of a collection at least the financial side of things has been covered. Godspeed in rebuilding your collection.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
That guide's actually really helpful. I'll definitely keep it bookmarked.
The lost save files really got me. My brother and I put so much time into some of those games. Can't really replace a pokemon file at 120 hours (although I later found out that when I briefly had an M3 Perfect Lite that some of the saves I tried to back up were actually backed up, but most did not come through).
putermcgee
Junior Member
Yeah, it's a bidet. I didn't get it when I played it years ago, and I'm willing to bet Nintendo figured most people in the US (and maybe Europe) wouldn't make the connection.I'm replaying Warioware at the moment and got to this -
Funky Fountain
It's only just occurred to me - is this supposed to be an arse cleaner?
Hi guys! I have a question.
I looked this up but information is sparse at best but, is it possible to play Original GB games in multiplayer between one Gameboy and a Gameboy advance? I.E. Can I have, for example, two copies of GB Tetris, one in a GBA and one in an original GB and somehow get them to play together? If so, how? Thanks!
I looked this up but information is sparse at best but, is it possible to play Original GB games in multiplayer between one Gameboy and a Gameboy advance? I.E. Can I have, for example, two copies of GB Tetris, one in a GBA and one in an original GB and somehow get them to play together? If so, how? Thanks!
There's no GB to GBA link cable.