NormalFish
Banned
I'm still annoyed that Sony/Nintendo don't invest in giving their emulators more filter/scaling options. I find it very difficult to believe the 3DS can't run some better option
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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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I'm still annoyed that Sony/Nintendo don't invest in giving their emulators more filter/scaling options. I find it very difficult to believe the 3DS can't run some better option
sixteen-bit
Member
It can, lol. Game Gear emulation is a lot nicer on 3DS VC. Of course, M2 handled those.
On the Sony side, M2 did the Neo Geo Station series on PSP/PS3 and those are pretty damn great (but a little pricey and no-cross buy like one would hope).
NormalFish
Banned
Seems to me that Nintendo and Sony specifically don't feel their eshop/classics sections are worth improving on a software level. Seems odd to me, but I'm also big on older games, so perhaps my perspective is skewed.
So I got my Micro face-plate today, and for the most part, I like it quite a lot. It is definitely of higher quality than I thought it would be, the plastic is sturdy and thick, and the face-plates matte finish looks very nice. My only qualm with the thing is the tiniest of dust particles seemingly trapped in the screens plastic, but it is pretty minute and is only visible on a bright white screen. Other than that it is fantastic, and is a welcomed improvement over not having a face-plate at all! Here are some pics:
and here's one of the dust particle. Though it might be a bit hard to see, it's visible just above the 'G' in 'Gameboy'.
and here's one of the dust particle. Though it might be a bit hard to see, it's visible just above the 'G' in 'Gameboy'.
So pretty much the same as my experience, though I think you got a better screen. Looks really good! Enjoy your renewed Microit looks great! definitely my favorite console these past few months, no contest.
Thanks, I will enjoy the hell out of it! I have to agree with you on favoring the Micro. I have been playing my Micro every night before bed for a while now, there's so much good stuff to play on it that I just keep coming back to it. Currently playing Metroid and Metroid: Zero Mission, but I'm itching to play Fusion. I really gotta get my hands on a gba copy of it. xD
DyslexicAlucard
Member
Where would you guys recommend buying the headphone adapter for GBA SPs? Other than eBay, of course.
That was great, I had completely forgotten about this one. Need to go pick it up again.
You absolutely should. Fusion is in my top 5 GBA games for sure.
sixteen-bit
Member
Co-signed. Fusion was so great.
NormalFish
Banned
Wow this looks right up my alley. do want.
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There seems to be a sequel. Any good?
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Yup. You've got to get a headphone adapter that plugs into the power outlet (I have one with a power cord passthrough so you can still charge and play with headphones)
It was a wtf moment when the SP was new, but I think it'd be considered even more criminal in this day and age.
entremet
Member
Especially given the legacy of the Gameboy. I had the original brick and the packed ear buds were awesome at the time.
My GBA SP 101 finally came in! It's a huge difference playing games on the backlit gba sp compared to the original gba. I could barely see the games on my original gba. I also found Metriod Zero Mission and the players guide at local used gameshop. They both cost me 34 dollars together.
Pancakes R Us
Member
That looks neat, Rich. Which emulator are you using?
So I think I've got a fake FF6 GBA Cart.
It was a tight fit in my GBA, and didn't want to eject properly from my Gamecube player. The plastic doesn't match mother carts perfectly, and seems slightly cheaper.
I popped it open, and noticed the following things:
The tri-wing screw is actually pointed on one end.
The contacts are silver.
The main ROM is on a daughter-board, and does not look machine soldered.
The NINTENDO on the board is not crisp and clear, as on other boards. Looks poorly silk-screened.
What say ye, guys? Should I open an eBay case on this one?
Here's my legit FFT on the left, and the questionable FF6 on the right.
The contacts are perfectly silver on the FF6, they aren't in the picture.
It was a tight fit in my GBA, and didn't want to eject properly from my Gamecube player. The plastic doesn't match mother carts perfectly, and seems slightly cheaper.
I popped it open, and noticed the following things:
The tri-wing screw is actually pointed on one end.
The contacts are silver.
The main ROM is on a daughter-board, and does not look machine soldered.
The NINTENDO on the board is not crisp and clear, as on other boards. Looks poorly silk-screened.
What say ye, guys? Should I open an eBay case on this one?
Here's my legit FFT on the left, and the questionable FF6 on the right.
The contacts are perfectly silver on the FF6, they aren't in the picture.
sixteen-bit
Member
hella fake
edit: this site has pics of the real pcb
http://blog.kevinwchang.com/post/63717286690/a-tale-of-two-cartridges
edit: this site has pics of the real pcb
http://blog.kevinwchang.com/post/63717286690/a-tale-of-two-cartridges
Awesome. Whelp, return o'clock!
On eBay and amazon there are a lot of this fake FFVI carts. I was going to buy one of them but I stopped the transaction when I saw online some originale FFVI carts
So I think I've got a fake FF6 GBA Cart.
It was a tight fit in my GBA, and didn't want to eject properly from my Gamecube player. The plastic doesn't match mother carts perfectly, and seems slightly cheaper.
I popped it open, and noticed the following things:
The tri-wing screw is actually pointed on one end.
The contacts are silver.
The main ROM is on a daughter-board, and does not look machine soldered.
The NINTENDO on the board is not crisp and clear, as on other boards. Looks poorly silk-screened.
What say ye, guys? Should I open an eBay case on this one?
Here's my legit FFT on the left, and the questionable FF6 on the right.
The contacts are perfectly silver on the FF6, they aren't in the picture.
Here is the guide I threw together a while back: http://imgur.com/a/DTdzc
You can tell by the varied spots of the holes (including some in the contacts), which should all uniformly be above the contacts.
bengraven
Member
So my finding a GBC a few weeks ago at a thrift store started my wanting to collect.
Well I just found my NES Edition GBASP this weekend. With Super Mario Advance 2 in the system, which I swore I sold. Runs great and after FOUR YEARS since I BARELY charged it (my old power charger wasn't working properly), it was STILL working with a green power light. I've been playing for four hours before it finally started red.
And it looks so great. Picked up FFTA (never finished it and wanted a meaty game for portable since the Pokemon games are expensive and I got a good price) and Superstar Saga, which I've never played but am looking forward to.
Sadly, I also found my Link's Awakening DX in the same box. And somehow the connectors look a bit iffy. So I loaded it up and the battery still is working, but 4 out of 5 power ons leave me with a scrambled screen (either the "Nintendo" at the bottom of the screen or the Gameboy logo is frozen). I think she's dead - after delicately cleaning it (and not so much, aka blowing on it), she's gone Jim.
But I was happy enough to have the GBA, so I'm going to look into maybe getting one of those flash carts to get Link DX.
Well I just found my NES Edition GBASP this weekend.
With Super Mario Advance 2 in the system, which I swore I sold. Runs great and after FOUR YEARS since I BARELY charged it (my old power charger wasn't working properly), it was STILL working with a green power light. I've been playing for four hours before it finally started red.And it looks so great.
Picked up FFTA (never finished it and wanted a meaty game for portable since the Pokemon games are expensive and I got a good price) and Superstar Saga, which I've never played but am looking forward to.Sadly, I also found my Link's Awakening DX in the same box. And somehow the connectors look a bit iffy. So I loaded it up and the battery still is working, but 4 out of 5 power ons leave me with a scrambled screen (either the "Nintendo" at the bottom of the screen or the Gameboy logo is frozen). I think she's dead - after delicately cleaning it (and not so much, aka blowing on it), she's gone Jim.
But I was happy enough to have the GBA, so I'm going to look into maybe getting one of those flash carts to get Link DX.
sixteen-bit
Member
So my finding a GBC a few weeks ago at a thrift store started my wanting to collect.
Well I just found my NES Edition GBASP this weekend.
And it looks so great.
Sadly, I also found my Link's Awakening DX in the same box. And somehow the connectors look a bit iffy. So I loaded it up and the battery still is working, but 4 out of 5 power ons leave me with a scrambled screen (either the "Nintendo" at the bottom of the screen or the Gameboy logo is frozen). I think she's dead - after delicately cleaning it (and not so much, aka blowing on it), she's gone Jim.
But I was happy enough to have the GBA, so I'm going to look into maybe getting one of those flash carts to get Link DX.
You could buy a game bit driver or use the melted pen method to unscrew the cart and rub an eraser on the contacts to clean it and get you better success with working properly the first time.
bengraven
Member
It almost looks rusted, but since I can't look very close I'll try this. If I could save it, that would be awesome. I still have my 14 year old game save just before the Windfish on there - still named after my 90s internet username.
And it looks so great.
Superstar Saga is one awesome, awesome game. Enjoy!
gameyob
Not sure if this has been posted. Twitter ported to GBC:
https://twitter.com/twi_tenkomori_/status/518748671853092865/photo/1
Certainly, this takes a page in the "because I can" category of projects.
https://twitter.com/twi_tenkomori_/status/518748671853092865/photo/1
Certainly, this takes a page in the "because I can" category of projects.
Finally, my triwing screwdriver arrived from China so I could open my fake Mario Kart Super Circuit cartridge. In the end, the seller did send me a replacement so I can compare the 2 of them now. Legit on the left, fake on the right:
The fake one wouldn't open easily and a little plastic part broke when I forced it open. The legit one opened easily just by sliding it downwards.
sixteen-bit
Member
You'll need Datel's SD media launcher to run swiss and force 240p
As for dat M3 Deluxe... I'm jelly.
Yeah I know but where the hell can I pick one of those up nowadays? :/ Only found one listing on eBay, is this the one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SD-MEDIA-LA..._Vidéo_Câbles_adaptateurs&hash=item3a9aecba62
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SD-MEDIA-LA..._Vidéo_Câbles_adaptateurs&hash=item3a9aecba62
Also some quick pictures. :v I'll post more later this weekend.
sixteen-bit
Member
Coming to think of it, I know a GAF member with two of them, lol. I don't think they've posted here in a while though.
Dat retirement fund.
Dat retirement fund.
I acquired two Deluxe Boxes. But one had the game + Franklin badge only, the other had the Gameboy Micro + pouch. So I bought them both and combined it's a complete box now lol.
EDIT:
Someone applied the Clearlooks skin to the newest EZ Flash IV patch:
http://filetrip.net/gba-downloads/c...shiv-1-75-with-clearlooks-v5-1-75-f33030.html
EDIT:
Someone applied the Clearlooks skin to the newest EZ Flash IV patch:
http://filetrip.net/gba-downloads/c...shiv-1-75-with-clearlooks-v5-1-75-f33030.html
sixteen-bit
Member
Sparrowhawk
Member
I love Regular Show.
Thats Steven Universe.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Nice! My stuff from terrisus by way of the BST thread also arrived:Some new stuff came in the mail today
Everything from members terrisus and mrklaw. Thanks!
Been hoping to get these two for ages. Tried them on my Peagles' backlit OG GBA. They look awesome!
terrisus
Member
Some new stuff came in the mail today
Everything from members terrisus and mrklaw. Thanks!
Yay for making people happy!
I'm glad that stuff is going to places where they will be appreciated and enjoyed. =)
properpropaganda
Member
so guy came into gamestop with a bag full of gba games and a system trying to sell them.
a 001 and a bunch of crappy licensed games. and nes metroid. i bought metroid for $5. worth it?
a 001 and a bunch of crappy licensed games. and nes metroid. i bought metroid for $5. worth it?
blast processed
Member
Considering the digital copy is $4.99, I would say yes!
redhairedking
Junior Member
Damn, one of these days I will get that box
Ruud_Luiten
Member
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