After you told me this, I did some further digging and it turns out you can use Generation 2 cables to play between a GBC/GB Pocket/SGB2 and a GBA. At least that's what it seems like, has anyone had any experience with this?
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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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After you told me this, I did some further digging and it turns out you can use Generation 2 cables to play between a GBC/GB Pocket/SGB2 and a GBA. At least that's what it seems like, has anyone had any experience with this?
From what I read, the regular cable used for the GB Pocket/GBC/SGB2 onwards will fit into the GBA, but the 3rd generation (GBA cable) won't fit into any earlier models.
Wait... so... the "flower" represents... Oh my...
Not directly, but I remember some years ago my sister used that exact method to trade pokémon between Gold & Blue using her SP and some other GameBoy.
Ok! That's clarification enough I need. Time to have some fun multiplayer times between my gameboy player and super gameboy 2.
Pancakes R Us
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If anyone hasn't yet tried Crash Bandicoot 2 N-
Tranced, and likes platformers, I recommend it. Currently playing through it, lots of fun.
Tranced, and likes platformers, I recommend it. Currently playing through it, lots of fun.
So I found an (apparently) factory-sealed copy of Pokemon Red at a Goodwill. I have no idea how to tell if it's the original factory sealing. It has this big sticker on the front that shows a 1999 date.
There's also some slight defects, as shown in the following pics:
I'm trying to find out how much it's worth. Anyone have any idea?
There's also some slight defects, as shown in the following pics:
I'm trying to find out how much it's worth. Anyone have any idea?
I haven't played it yet, but my wife really enjoyed it. I'm trying to track down The Huge Adventure to play first.
Pancakes R Us
Member
It's good fun, really enjoying it. Boss battles are tougher than in The Huge Adventure, I'm finding.
sixteen-bit
Member
More Game Boy goodness has arrived!
Love the Play it Loud Series.
Mine from back in the day looked like this:
Red (cart onry) ranges anywhere from $20-$35 at retail from what I've seen (Disc Replay, Half Price Books & Book Off)
Love the Play it Loud Series.
Mine from back in the day looked like this:
I had to love the Play it Loud series from afar! Once my parents caved and bought me the dingy DMG-01, they were like "No more!", haha.
That black one is sexy though! I'm definitely jealous. I think of the Play it Loud DMG-01's, black is my favorite, followed by clear.
theSlacker
Member
More Game Boy goodness has arrived!
Still want to get one of the plastic case game boy pockets.
sixteen-bit
Member
I still have the case, but that insert is long gone.
Odd request, but are you able to scan that insert?
The DMG-01's are pretty cool in the acrylic cases, but the Game Boy Pockets are still by far my favorites!
Here you go good Sir:
http://i.imgur.com/OJOd4x7.jpg
sixteen-bit
Member
No worries!
Hello guys.
A bit of an update on the gba screen. In the end I decided to just buy a new screen.
Came up to £70 but it was cheaper than buying an entirely new gba which didn't have the glass lens. Oh well.
Should be coming tomorrow. Need to be extra careful with this one. In the end, not being able to play GBA games was too much. *shrugs*
Atleast the motherboard is 100% genuine, something I couldn't verify completely before.
A bit of an update on the gba screen. In the end I decided to just buy a new screen.
Came up to £70 but it was cheaper than buying an entirely new gba which didn't have the glass lens. Oh well.
Should be coming tomorrow. Need to be extra careful with this one. In the end, not being able to play GBA games was too much. *shrugs*
Atleast the motherboard is 100% genuine, something I couldn't verify completely before.
Surely mine's worth more since it's factory sealed? A cursory ebay check shows them going for $150+. I'm just worried that one or two small defects and that big sticker are hurting the value... maybe I'll just throw it on ebay and see if I get any bids
More Game Boy goodness has arrived!
I need these.
Agent Unknown
Member
I loved the Play it Loud ad campaign back in the day, it was over the top, full of itself, "hardcore" '90s cheese at its best. Nintendo just doesn't let loose with their marketing like that anymore.
Cool, glad to hear you're getting a new screen, must feel good.
Cool, glad to hear you're getting a new screen, must feel good.
It has a giant sticker on the front and defects. You will not get the prices the game sells for on eBay, which you can check by searching for the item and then clicking the "SOLD" filter. You'll get better info that way as you can likely tell by the lack of input so far.
Also, anyone heard any updates on the Everdrive GBA front? An RTC would be so magical....
sixteen-bit
Member
This was posted in the GB / GBC appreciation thread:
Check this out:
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3″ Brings The Classic Entry To The Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld
http://www.retrogamenetwork.com/201...ntry-to-the-nintendo-game-boy-color-handheld/
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwoVsvt7luI
soxinthebox
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I've got an everdrive on the way and I'm keen as to get my hands on that.
Looks like a reseller. No collector needs that many copies of the same game, especially without labels.
Cheetos is Pretty Awesome
Member
Hah, lucky. The game's scratched-upness adds to its character, I'd say.
Seven Force
Banned
I actually spotted a cart only Red version this Friday on my lunch break at work. It's the only game I need to complete my Gen 1 Pokemon collection. I should pick it up while I have the chance. They had a few GBCs and a brick GB, too. (No GB Pocket, though :/)
properpropaganda
Member
Looks like a zombie owned it last, love it.
sixteen-bit
Member
ichy, tasty
putermcgee
Junior Member
So a couple months ago, I picked up a GBA and 50 GB/GBC games for about $50 at a local shop. I was happy with the games I got because there were all the Mario/Wario Land titles, both Oracle titles, some Dragon Quest titles, and overall just a lot for what I paid.
Well now, the same shop has the original GB (is that the DMG?) and 10 random games for $20. The Game Boys I saw in the case weren't in the best shape. Two were missing the screen lenses/covers, and the other one was quite yellowed. Is that a decent deal? I thought I could hang onto the GB and try that hair stuff to get the yellow out, but I'm thinking I'll end up with at least one or two games I picked up in the last bunch.
Well now, the same shop has the original GB (is that the DMG?) and 10 random games for $20. The Game Boys I saw in the case weren't in the best shape. Two were missing the screen lenses/covers, and the other one was quite yellowed. Is that a decent deal? I thought I could hang onto the GB and try that hair stuff to get the yellow out, but I'm thinking I'll end up with at least one or two games I picked up in the last bunch.
sixteen-bit
Member
Gba is BC so you could still play them on ur gba.
Ask if they'd separate the system from the games for a discount.
Ask if they'd separate the system from the games for a discount.
putermcgee
Junior Member
It would be more for collection purposes than playing. I'll have to check out what other original GB hardware colors were available before I settle on gray.
The Bankslammer
Member
Has something been going on with Rhythm Tengoku lately? I bought it a couple years ago, and it seemed eBay prices hovered around $50 for a complete copy then, but I just picked up a complete copy at a local store for $20, and it seems eBay prices are closer to $30 now. Have any other good import GBA games dropped in price like that?
PumpkinSpice
Banned
It's available CIB for <$20 in Japan. I got one for 1950 yen back in May... but during my two weeks there I saw it for even cheaper. I think I saw CIB in store for as little as 1200 yen.
I'm not sure what would keep prices down other than it just not being rare, Japan tending to keep boxes, and a healthy supply of used games. Maybe your $50 was just a blip?
sixteen-bit
Member
Maybe you paid retail? IIRC brand new JP GBA games did not come with a factory seal.
The Bankslammer
Member
I don't think it was an isolated case. I try to at least do somewhat decent research before making a purchase, and I've seen posts from a similar timeframe giving estimates in the same ballpark (from 2012, this guy approximates $40-$60). It's possible that I neglected to look into some cheaper channels (was definitely used though, it had save data on it).
I was just optimistic that perhaps it was an indicator of complete GBA import prices going down via international resellers pumping up the prices less, but looking at other popular import titles, that doesn't really seem to be the case. Makes me regret not hopping around to more Book-Offs and picking up more boxed GBA games while I was in Japan!
I was just optimistic that perhaps it was an indicator of complete GBA import prices going down via international resellers pumping up the prices less, but looking at other popular import titles, that doesn't really seem to be the case. Makes me regret not hopping around to more Book-Offs and picking up more boxed GBA games while I was in Japan!
sixteen-bit
Member
If there's one game on the rise though, it's Mother 3.
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Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel for $24 with box and instructions. Good deal I'm guessing?
TheMoon
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I already did. Guess I should have put that in my comment.
sixteen-bit
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I think that's the cart-only rate these days. Definite score.