As a huge fan of Micro Machines 1, 2 and V3/64....I kinda hated the GBA one. Not developed by Codemasters and it shows.
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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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As a huge fan of Micro Machines 1, 2 and V3/64....I kinda hated the GBA one. Not developed by Codemasters and it shows.
sixteen-bit
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Well Kevin Gifford likes that David Beckham game
...for the soundtrack.
...for the soundtrack.
Putosaure
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I'm wondering if any of you know where I could find one of these :
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417BHC6WC7L.jpg
http://www.lygotech.com/products/GBA SP GAME STORAGE TOWER.jpg
The latter would be great cause I brought back from my parents house some of my cartridges (GBA and GB)... I don't have room for all the boxes yet and having cartridges wandering around is messy...
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417BHC6WC7L.jpg
http://www.lygotech.com/products/GBA SP GAME STORAGE TOWER.jpg
The latter would be great cause I brought back from my parents house some of my cartridges (GBA and GB)... I don't have room for all the boxes yet and having cartridges wandering around is messy...
RadioHeadAche
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I bought Aladdin recently as I never really got to play it on snes, and it seems to be pretty rare. Got it for $20 too which is cool.
That flying carpet level, holy shit.
Oh, and I finally got Silent Hill Play Novel. Complete, and aside from some aging, the box looks great. As a Silent Hill fan, I really wanted that unusual piece in my modest collection.
That flying carpet level, holy shit.
Oh, and I finally got Silent Hill Play Novel. Complete, and aside from some aging, the box looks great. As a Silent Hill fan, I really wanted that unusual piece in my modest collection.
Pancakes R Us
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I had a look for this a few months back, but there are too many fakes floating around on eBay. COld to find an auction that looks decent.
Argh, I didn't know about this. Will have to look it up.
RadioHeadAche
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I know, it's scary. In fact, I'm reluctant to buy gba/ds games online for fear of getting scammed. However, Aladdin came from a retro game brick&mortar, and I checked to make sure it was genuine.
sixteen-bit
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Haha, that title screen really wants to be YI
Uncle Rupee
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this thread is about Gameboy collecting...
But to answer your question, if you like Kirby's other sidescrolling platform games, this one is more of the same. It's definitely one of the prettier 3DS games imo.
I know, but I couldn't seem to find a dedicated thread for DS. Thanks for the reply anyway.
sixteen-bit
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Thanks.
Triple Deluxe isn't a DS game though
brilliant, beautiful game, btw.Anyway, I'm very tempted to track down a copy of Drill Dozer. Is it worth it guys?
Triple Deluxe isn't a DS game though
Anyway, I'm very tempted to track down a copy of Drill Dozer. Is it worth it guys?
Probably. Isn't it ridiculously cheap?
sixteen-bit
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Triple Deluxe isn't a DS game though
Anyway, I'm very tempted to track down a copy of Drill Dozer. Is it worth it guys?
Drill Dozer is excellent. Buy with haste.
Agent Unknown
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Gradius Galaxies is a must and one of the best in the series in my opinion.
sixteen-bit
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Vulkanon and Super Star Shooter Advance
Putosaure
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Iridion 2 is a looker
Finally got an OG GBA, with what I thought was a 101 SP, but no luck, just the tacky silver tribal one. So I've got to buy the screen separately.
But I'm now set to try the screen mod, but I've been looking around and can't seem to find any of the 101 screen kits. The only seller on ebay is pretty expensive and the shipping to my country is near half the price of the kit? RGC seems to be out of stock, any other places to check?
But I'm now set to try the screen mod, but I've been looking around and can't seem to find any of the 101 screen kits. The only seller on ebay is pretty expensive and the shipping to my country is near half the price of the kit? RGC seems to be out of stock, any other places to check?
They aren't being produced any more
Really? Damn. I guess the hunt for a 101 continues on then
Really? Damn. I guess the hunt for a 101 continues on then
I picked up an intact AGS-101 for $40 on ebay back in December in great condition. It was the glacial blue color. I think it's a fair price.
Pancakes R Us
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If you're after a brand new one, some European sellers may still have them. I bought one from a seller in Turkey for £100 last year which comes to about $160, I think.Really? Damn. I guess the hunt for a 101 continues on then
ThePeoplesBureau
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First post here. Hello! I've been with the Game Boy since release, but the only handheld system I missed entirely was the GBC. Well, I say entirely - I did buy Metal Gear Solid and still own it to this day, thankfully - but everything else GBC-related passed me by. I'm making up for lost time now, I have a modded unit on the way and I'm on the hunt for games to feed it with.
One of my first ports of call was Pokemon Crystal, but damned if I'm having trouble spotting legit carts among the fakes, or even finding a copy that isn't either a) hammered to bits, or b) ludicrously expensive. Should I resign myself to scanning ebay until the right cart comes up, or is there some sort of lovely site out there that reconditions/sells carts that I've yet to stumble across?
And if anyone has, say, a top five (or ten?) GBC list, I'm all ears
One of my first ports of call was Pokemon Crystal, but damned if I'm having trouble spotting legit carts among the fakes, or even finding a copy that isn't either a) hammered to bits, or b) ludicrously expensive. Should I resign myself to scanning ebay until the right cart comes up, or is there some sort of lovely site out there that reconditions/sells carts that I've yet to stumble across?
And if anyone has, say, a top five (or ten?) GBC list, I'm all ears
First post here. Hello! I've been with the Game Boy since release, but the only handheld system I missed entirely was the GBC. Well, I say entirely - I did buy Metal Gear Solid and still own it to this day, thankfully - but everything else GBC-related passed me by. I'm making up for lost time now, I have a modded unit on the way and I'm on the hunt for games to feed it with.
One of my first ports of call was Pokemon Crystal, but damned if I'm having trouble spotting legit carts among the fakes, or even finding a copy that isn't either a) hammered to bits, or b) ludicrously expensive. Should I resign myself to scanning ebay until the right cart comes up, or is there some sort of lovely site out there that reconditions/sells carts that I've yet to stumble across?
And if anyone has, say, a top five (or ten?) GBC list, I'm all ears
The two Zelda Oracle games are excellent, as is Link's Awakening DX (especially if you've not played the original). Mario Bros. DX is alright too, despite the small game screen space.
sixteen-bit
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Kirby Tilt 'n Tumble, Wario Land 3, Dragon Warrior 3, Capcom Zeldas, and Pokemon Puzzle Challenge are my favorite GBC titles. I hear good things about Metal Walker too. I really want to try it.
Mine quite small collection so far. Have only been hunting 2-3 months. Its really hard to get the games in good condition to a good price here in Sweden. Retro games prices have skyrocket the last years. Especially Nintendo hardware and software.
At the moment Im hunting a GBA SP AGS 101 in good shape and its hard. Especially when i want the box too. Then im looking for Advance Wars (1-2) and the last Mario Advance Game.
At the moment Im hunting a GBA SP AGS 101 in good shape and its hard. Especially when i want the box too. Then im looking for Advance Wars (1-2) and the last Mario Advance Game.
ThePeoplesBureau
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Thanks both. I still have my original Link's Awakening GB, is it worth grabbing DX?
Will check out the rest
sixteen-bit
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Thanks both. I still have my original Link's Awakening GB, is it worth grabbing DX?
Will check out the rest
I'd only get the DX release if you plan on replaying the game but you don't need both. TBH, I like the old one more because I wasn't too fond of the color choices in the DX version, haha.
ThePeoplesBureau
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Cool, seems like one of the pricier ones to get in good condition (Zelda tax). I'll stick with the original then.
That looks pretty cool! Reminds me of Jamestown, probably because of those coins flying around.
Putosaure
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What the fuck is that game ? I need it now.
Pancakes R Us
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What a nice collection. Good luck finding SMB 3, it's great fun. I've always hoped to buy the eReader so I can play the new levels I heard about.Mine quite small collection so far. Have only been hunting 2-3 months. Its really hard to get the games in good condition to a good price here in Sweden. Retro games prices have skyrocket the last years. Especially Nintendo hardware and software.
At the moment Im hunting a GBA SP AGS 101 in good shape and its hard. Especially when i want the box too. Then im looking for Advance Wars (1-2) and the last Mario Advance Game.
Mine quite small collection so far. Have only been hunting 2-3 months. Its really hard to get the games in good condition to a good price here in Sweden. Retro games prices have skyrocket the last years. Especially Nintendo hardware and software.
At the moment Im hunting a GBA SP AGS 101 in good shape and its hard. Especially when i want the box too. Then im looking for Advance Wars (1-2) and the last Mario Advance Game.
Ah a fellow Swede. Welcome!
Yeah prices are insane here these days. I'm all NTSC on retro systems these days because of it (well that and 60hz), and I'm mostly buying from ebay because it's cheaper. That should really say a lot. I hear people complaining about ebay prices a lot these days but it's still much cheaper than buying locally in Sweden most of the time!
GBA is harder though since there are so many fakes on ebay for that system.
I only have two GBA games overall. Haven't focused on it at all really. I have Minish Cap and... Catz. Yes that's right. Catz. The Ubisoft game. My sister bought it for her DS, alright? So really, I only have one GBA game.Yep, this sums up my reaction when I first found out about it.
Unfortunately, it's fairly hard to track down. On top of that, the game had a planned, but canceled US release and a rather generic name. You'll also have to sort through a lot of "Space Invaders" results.
The detail of the game comes at a cost. The ship is rather large, so it's very easy to get hit, making the game extremely difficult.
shiftymorgan
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Just jumping in to say I bought metal gear for the gbc on release day. finished it a few times in a couple of weeks then traded it in.
I hate young me.
AzureTranquility95
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Friend of mine texts me out of the blue and tells me he's found his old copy of Metroid Fusion and that it's mine if I want it. Needless to say I accepted ^^ Now I finally have it the for the GBA. Man, that made my day. :]
Coincidentally I started my replay of Fusion a few weeks ago. It seems to be a longer game than Metroid: Zero Mission, which I never really thought about. I think the ADAM convos add to the game time considerably.
Tell me about it! I was surprised as hell when he texted me but couldn't be happierThat's a great friend you have there
I can't wait to give it a shot, it'll be my first time playing it!I'm currently playing through Zero Mission now, I've only got about 7 hours play time in it but I've been taking my time and only playing every now again. Now that I've got Fusion I'm excited to get through it and get to Fusion. Fusion just looks like such a unique game
Pancakes R Us
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The fear SA-X gave me in game from those little moments...no way could Dark Samus match up to that. It's surprising how a 2D GBA game did that.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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In your opinions guys, is pokemon blue boxed, clean box, but no instructions, worth 50? (roughly 57 US dollars apparently)