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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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Well.... Tilt and Tumble doesn't use a battery to save, so it should stay on there much longer than any other save file.
NinjaCatfish
Member
This is the GameBoy collection, that I have with me at least. A lot of the GBA games have boxes/manuals, and I have a few other GBAs and a few GBCs.
If it's difficult to make out, here's the list.
The Road to El Dorado
Super Mario Land 2
Crazy Castle 3
Alleyway
SML3: Wario Land
Metroid 2
Rugrats: Something
Pokemon Yellow
Rayman
Super Mario Bros Deluxe
Donkey Kong Land 2
Donkey Kong Land 3
Pokemon Gold
Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Zelda Oracle of Ages
Zelda: Link's Awakening
Tetris
Antz
Kirby's Pinball Land
Battletoads
Croc
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Dream Land 2
The Emperor's New Groove
Pokemon Leaf Green
Pokemon Sapphire
Pokemon FireRed
Metroid Zero Mission
Metroid Fusion
Advance Wars
Castlevania Double Pack
Dragonball Z: Legacy of Goku 2
I'm pretty happy with my collection, could do with some more GBA games though. I pretty much mained Pokemon throughout most of the GBA's lifespan.
If it's difficult to make out, here's the list.
The Road to El Dorado
Super Mario Land 2
Crazy Castle 3
Alleyway
SML3: Wario Land
Metroid 2
Rugrats: Something
Pokemon Yellow
Rayman
Super Mario Bros Deluxe
Donkey Kong Land 2
Donkey Kong Land 3
Pokemon Gold
Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Zelda Oracle of Ages
Zelda: Link's Awakening
Tetris
Antz
Kirby's Pinball Land
Battletoads
Croc
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Dream Land 2
The Emperor's New Groove
Pokemon Leaf Green
Pokemon Sapphire
Pokemon FireRed
Metroid Zero Mission
Metroid Fusion
Advance Wars
Castlevania Double Pack
Dragonball Z: Legacy of Goku 2
I'm pretty happy with my collection, could do with some more GBA games though. I pretty much mained Pokemon throughout most of the GBA's lifespan.
I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter which order you play them in; that last boss fight should appear in whichever game you play second as long as you linked 'em properly.
The only reason to play the games twice is if you're OCD like me and need all the Hearts on your save files.
Yeah, I found out eventually, but you need to enter the code when you start the new game, so its to late anyways. Already at the third dungeon!
So I picked up Monster Rancher Explorer for Gameboy Color after someone had suggested it here. It's a puzzle game in the same style as Solomon's Key, where you can break and build blocks as you work your way to the key and exit.
Cute graphics, looks good on the GBA SP screen, and the levels seem well designed, and there's 60 of 'em.
You are a good man. Game is awesome. I have suggested it a few times on GAF.
Bidermaier
Member
Because we got a few sunny days in the UK (of course they are over) My 3DS screen was useless on the train, so I decided to get a GB Pocket and then a GBA SP, nothing fancy.
I am having a Blast, I have Super Mario Land, Donkey Kong, Molemania and Kirby Dreamland.
I got them all on ebay, all withouth instruction boxart
I am not into collectionism at all, just pure retro frugal fun.
I was wondering.
What is the best way to play Game Boy Games. Pocket GB, Game Boy Color or GBA SP?
What is the best way to play Game Boy Color Games. Game Boy Color or GBA SP?
What is the best way to play Game Boy Advance Games. GBA SP or NDS?
I am having a Blast, I have Super Mario Land, Donkey Kong, Molemania and Kirby Dreamland.
I got them all on ebay, all withouth instruction boxart
I am not into collectionism at all, just pure retro frugal fun.
I was wondering.
What is the best way to play Game Boy Games. Pocket GB, Game Boy Color or GBA SP?
What is the best way to play Game Boy Color Games. Game Boy Color or GBA SP?
What is the best way to play Game Boy Advance Games. GBA SP or NDS?
sixteen-bit
Member
I'd suggest the AGS-101 (backlit) SP for all Game Boy games. It definitely has the best screen for any lighting situation.
seconding this. any GBA model will play all GB/GBC/GBA. AGS-101 is the best GBA model.
I'm pretty sure all those puzzles are available for free on Picross DS. You just have to go online and download them.
baphomet
Member
I got them to actually play on my DMG Gameboy. I actually just finished it a few moments ago. I did the pro sound RCA jacks at the top, the pro sound 1/8th inch jack at the bottom, Pumpkin v4 envy backlight, and a bivert chip with the polarizing film rotated for the excellent contrast. Thing is awesome.
I also have a question. I ordered this to start using LSDJ. Are you able to flash other backups to this?
John Blade
Member
Hope you like those games as they're good games to play.
Nothing much right now but manage to get a game bundle for 30 dollars.
Original GBA
advance war 2
fire emblem
super Mario world advance 2
Namco museum
pokemon pinball
kirby dreal land 2
Kinda not a bad deal I have to say.
ShadyLurker
Member
I wanna get into the fire emblem games now that I have a GBA. Is there just 1 game for the GBA?
Dream Land 2 is still my favorite Kirby game. It's one of those games that surprised me by one-upping its NES predecessor, same way Metroid II and Kid Icarus 2 did for me.
Yeah, 6, 7, and 8 are on GBA but only 7 and 8 got western releases. 7 is just titled "Fire Emblem" in English and 8 "Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones."
Yeah, 6, 7, and 8 are on GBA but only 7 and 8 got western releases. 7 is just titled "Fire Emblem" in English and 8 "Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones."
John Blade
Member
If I remember, they is 3 Fire Emblem that came out on the GBA. Only 2 release in North America and Europe.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah. You can even have a menu to choose between multiple ones. Be aware though, you can only have one save file at once. Each save will overwrite the last one regardless of which game it is. If you choose to backup your library to it, I'd suggest putting only password function games on it so you don't accidentally overwrite your LSDJ compositions.
Nice, MGS and Aria of Sorrow are awesome.
baphomet
Member
Alright awesome. Thanks for the heads up about the saves as well.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Two new pick-ups, both New CiB.
I've gone for the German version of Shining Force because it was half the price and new, but the game has english in it as well I hope? Anybody knows?
SRW:OG I think I've made a great deal, 13 shipped. Can't find the second one for a similar price tho..
I've gone for the German version of Shining Force because it was half the price and new, but the game has english in it as well I hope? Anybody knows?
SRW:OG I think I've made a great deal, 13 shipped. Can't find the second one for a similar price tho..
sixteen-bit
Member
I SP+ backlight modded my original landscape GBA. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, plc268. This thing is perfect now.
You're welcome, and awesome DMG mod by the way!
You're welcome, and awesome DMG mod by the way!
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Awesome, I wonder how nicer the contrast on the V4 is compared to my V3...so the bucket chip is something that gives extra contrast boost?
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I think I'm safe! ROM reports say that Shining Force EU is Multi5
Beer Monkey
Member
Blurring when playing side scrollers makes me think that the Micro has a faster screen response time than the DS Lite. Which kind of surprises me.
How does the DMG-101 fare in this respect?
IIRC the 101 screen is a LOT like the DS Phat, right?
How does the DMG-101 fare in this respect?
IIRC the 101 screen is a LOT like the DS Phat, right?
sixteen-bit
Member
I assume you mean AGS and not DMG? It's what you'd expect from cheap mid-2000s LCD tech. There is slight ghosting.
If you did mean DMG then well, it's blur city. That 1989 LCD tech leaves much to be desired.
If you did mean DMG then well, it's blur city. That 1989 LCD tech leaves much to be desired.
Beer Monkey
Member
No my bad I meant AGS. I was surprised that my DS Lite ghosts more than a Micro, since the Micro was released a few months earlier.
Mega Spooky
Member
I couldn't resist the purple SP. It should be in my hands in a couple days, I'll let you guys know if it's good or not, if anyone is interested.
I'm definitely interested. I've actually had that same purple one on my watch list since the link went up. So yeah, let us know how it is.
baphomet
Member
I wouldn't think the contrast between the two would be much of a difference, but I don't know for certain. The bivert chip basically makes all the whites black and blacks white. Then you rotate your polarizing film under the backlight 90 degrees and it corrects the colors. That made a huge difference compared to just having the backlight in there. It wasn't too difficult to install for me and I'm more or less a beginner. It's 6 wires and you cut 2 traces of the board. Then it's just getting it to fit in there which would have been cake if I hadn't put the RCA jacks where they are. 2 of the solder points are pretty small, but if you're confident after looking at a few tutorials online I'd say go for it. The donkey kong picture I posted is more representative of the contrast than the metroid picture. Plus it was like $2.00 for the chip.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I wish I could find Fire Emblem GBA for a decent price... sucks that even for the ambassador games on 3DS they picked Sacred Stones
I've given up waiting on Nintendo do bring GBA games to E-Shop on 3DS. Going to buy a Micro, loved the system when it came out. I want a AGS-001 model right? Is this a good buy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Ga...WDVW&rd=1&ih=004&category=139971&cmd=ViewItem
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Ga...WDVW&rd=1&ih=004&category=139971&cmd=ViewItem
JLateralus
Member
That's a SP, not a Micro. If you're going to get a SP, you want the AGS-101 (the backlit) model.
This is overpriced
Just did beat Oracle of Ages and the extra bosses in the end:
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Awesome games, but i must say that i really dislike having to manually change cartridges and enter codes all the time, just to get extra stuff and the real ending. Also, those last bosses were seriously easy when you just knew what do to. So was it worth to replay the games just for the secret ending? Hell no! I guess I'm just a sucker for the complete Zelda-experience!
Twinrova and Ganon
Awesome games, but i must say that i really dislike having to manually change cartridges and enter codes all the time, just to get extra stuff and the real ending. Also, those last bosses were seriously easy when you just knew what do to. So was it worth to replay the games just for the secret ending? Hell no! I guess I'm just a sucker for the complete Zelda-experience!
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Had my backpack stolen (@_@)
inside there was my DS Lite, Super SF2 GBA, Super Puzzle Fighters GBA, Advance Wars 2, Pokemon Ruby, Metroid Zero Mission. Spyro Eternal Night, Aladdin, Super G'nG and probably another game or two but I can't put my finger on which ones atm. All of them were CiB and in great/good conditions.
Fuck.
(>_<)
inside there was my DS Lite, Super SF2 GBA, Super Puzzle Fighters GBA, Advance Wars 2, Pokemon Ruby, Metroid Zero Mission. Spyro Eternal Night, Aladdin, Super G'nG and probably another game or two but I can't put my finger on which ones atm. All of them were CiB and in great/good conditions.
Fuck.
(>_<)
Wait, you kept the box/manuals in your bag?
If not, just re-buy the games. Still, feels bad bro.
I know it's frowned upon, but specially because of things like this (getting your shit stolen or literally losing carts), I think that everybody into portable gaming should get a flash cart and instead of using their collection carts, just flash the games you own and keep one cart.
If you lose/gets stolen, who cares, you still have the original carts and flashcarts are so cheap nowadays...
Wait, you kept the box/manuals in your bag?
If not, just re-buy the games. Still, feels bad bro.
I know it's frowned upon, but specially because of things like this (getting your shit stolen or literally losing carts), I think that everybody into portable gaming should get a flash cart and instead of using their collection carts, just flash the games you own and keep one cart.
If you lose/gets stolen, who cares, you still have the original carts and flashcarts are so cheap nowadays...
Eh I tend to agree. Although more people should be looking at devices to back up their carts instead of using it as an excuse to download the rom. An extra step, but its not a true backup unless you make it yourself. But still, so long as it isn't pirated, it won't bother most people around here.
sixteen-bit
Member
Kirby's Dream Land was my first Game Boy game. Fun memories.
Any way you might be able to track it down, or was it just a random occurrence?
ThatsMytrunks
Member
Man, I loved the Game Boy. When they switched to the DS platform and abandoned the old "Game Boy" title, it broke my heart a bit.
There's not a lot left that I'm hunting down for my personal collection. I need a good CIB Mother 1+2, a CIB Metal Gear Ghost Babel, and I'd really like a repro cart of the english translation of Mother 3. Or a really good flash cart. I proudly own all of the Mother games CIB (except M1+2 advance, as noted), but I'd really like to play Mother 3 on the system it was meant for.
Any suggestions?
There's not a lot left that I'm hunting down for my personal collection. I need a good CIB Mother 1+2, a CIB Metal Gear Ghost Babel, and I'd really like a repro cart of the english translation of Mother 3. Or a really good flash cart. I proudly own all of the Mother games CIB (except M1+2 advance, as noted), but I'd really like to play Mother 3 on the system it was meant for.
Any suggestions?
sixteen-bit
Member
I've heard good things about the EZ Flash IV. Just be sure to keep it moral by ripping your own legally obtained Mother 3 and applying the translation patch yourself.
Mega Spooky
Member
I used to have a flash cart for my SP back in the day (it got stolen), but they're seemingly impossible to find now. Any certain place I should be looking?
Yes, the Internet.
I believe we can't actually post links to places selling flashcarts in here.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Went to buy cigarettes, 5 minutes later (not even kidding) the window of my car was smashed and the backpack gone. I never, ever leave stuff, visible, in my car... But wtf 5 minutes, and in my hometown which is not like a criminal hub or something. Meh. Went to the police but there's basically zero chance to get my stuff back.
Wait, you kept the box/manuals in your bag?
If not, just re-buy the games. Still, feels bad bro.
I know it's frowned upon, but specially because of things like this (getting your shit stolen or literally losing carts), I think that everybody into portable gaming should get a flash cart and instead of using their collection carts, just flash the games you own and keep one cart.
If you lose/gets stolen, who cares, you still have the original carts and flashcarts are so cheap nowadays...
Most of them I was just moving to a new place so yes, they were CiB. For Metroid ZM, Pokemon Ruby and Advance Wars 2, "only" the cart was stolen.
I've got a flash cart already. :/