sixteen-bit
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My favorite way to play GBA games as well.
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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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goldenpp72
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All the ones I see go for 150 or so, would you have a good source to get them cheaper?
blast processed
Member
Not really, other than EBay which has two listed. One for $116 and the other for $130.
blast processed
Member
Really? I get about 6-8 hours.
NormalFish
Banned
this shouldn't be an issue. You sure you're not using shit batteries?
Never have that problem here at all. I get a good 6 hours easy. I know the modded GB Pockets are notorious for poor power consumption but....sorry, that is just not my experience whatsoever with this GBA mod.
Try some Duracells
goldenpp72
Member
Guess i'll bail on the idea of having a backlit gba original mode, shame really. I wonder what caused the prices to spike up..
I guess I could ask here, I plan to also pick up a GB micro, is there a way to tell if the packaging is the US release? I see a lot of them on eBay and they all seem to have various packaging.
I guess I could ask here, I plan to also pick up a GB micro, is there a way to tell if the packaging is the US release? I see a lot of them on eBay and they all seem to have various packaging.
To put it short: The after market supply of the 3rd party screens that were discovered fairly recently ran out and there are no more to be found nor being manufactured.
Obviously that doesn't stop someone from gutting an SP screen and shoving it into a OG GBA shell with a little bit of work though.
sixteen-bit
Member
In short, the NA packaging was way bigger
That is typical released box, and the one I have myself, however, towards the end of its run you were also able to find a smaller 'lite' packaged version (without the faceplates as far as I know) at Wal*Mart and Target in this packaging as well in the US...
sixteen-bit
Member
Heh, I wasn't aware. I guess they abandoned that "make it yours" mantra eventually.
Dr. Benton Quest
Banned
Can anyone recommend a good place to get the ribbon cable for a backlit screen transplant? Most places on eBay look shady.
Cloggerdude
Member
Does anyone else prefer the GBA SP to a backlit modded GBA? I've had both and I really think I prefer the SP.
Of course, I also have pretty small hands, so that might have something to do with it. I also like how much more portable it is though, since I don't have to worry about scratching the screen when I stick it in my pocket.
Of course, I also have pretty small hands, so that might have something to do with it. I also like how much more portable it is though, since I don't have to worry about scratching the screen when I stick it in my pocket.
blast processed
Member
I have a front lit SP and I do like the portability and the feel of the dpad and buttons, but the AGB just fits so right in my hands.
All of those sellers are fine.
And to correct a point about the backlit screens used for the AGB-101 mod, all of these screens have always been made by third parties and then installed into the Nintendo consoles. Nintendo doesn't make LCDs. I dunno if they were surpluses (i.e. AGS-101 screens that did not have the covers installed) or somehow defective/didn't meet QC, but they clearly were not being actively manufactured (or on the off chance that they were the facilities that were making them shifted to something more lucrative).
To the individual with worse battery life with the AGB-101: there is something wrong. Because of the improvement in LCD technology from the time the AGB-001 came out to the AGS-101 the modified AGB-101 (backlit OG GBAs) actually get BETTER battery life.
sixteen-bit
Member
I don't like the softness of the SP's controls and shoulder buttons compared to the original AGB-001 tbh. Just down to personal preference.
Absolutely. Here is a battery test on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op45jlPyFl8
sixteen-bit
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DP
blast processed
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Yeah, awesome link! Just watched his Game Gear mod and holy crap does that look complicated. I was considering picking one up to repair but i don't think I have the chops for it.
Yeah, that's the video I saw previously. If you're getting worse time with the AGS-101 screen there may be an issue with the cable/soldering or the batteries you're using (since presumably you've replaced the AGB-001's screen with the new one and cannot do head to heads like the video)
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I can't find pics of the board for Metroid Zero Mission EUR anywhere, any help guys?
I either found the most amazingly done fake ever or the legit EUR board is a different than I remember (I don't have my other copy here with me so I can't compare them myself).
Basically I need to look at the pins, since even tho the holes are at the top they're in a way I've never seen before on any other cart.
Thanks!
I either found the most amazingly done fake ever or the legit EUR board is a different than I remember (I don't have my other copy here with me so I can't compare them myself).
Basically I need to look at the pins, since even tho the holes are at the top they're in a way I've never seen before on any other cart.
Thanks!
Like the hat?
Banned
I am really torn between keeping my sp+ as is or using the screen to mood my GBA.
dcx4610
Member
The Micro and SP are definitely my preferred way of playing GBA. The d-pad just doesn't feel precise enough especially in the diagonal directions on the original model.
Unless you have big hands, I would just go with the Micro or AGS- 101 SP. The screens are virtually identical in brightness and color and really comes down to preference on screen size or design.
Unless you have big hands, I would just go with the Micro or AGS- 101 SP. The screens are virtually identical in brightness and color and really comes down to preference on screen size or design.
NormalFish
Banned
The micro screen is definitely higher quality than the AGS101 screen, and not just because of pixel density. It looks much nicer in motion.
Unless that SP+ is falling apart, or looks like an abuse victim...don't do that. Please.
RoryDropkick
Member
With the twins coming I decided to put my boxed copy of Ninja Five-O up on ebay. I've got it with a low starting bid with 7 days. Let's see how it does. Anything over $9.99 will be OK.
sixteen-bit
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RoryDropkick
Member
Thanks! It's gonna be crazy come December. I put that up and a boxed copy of Spike McFang as well, we'll see how that one goes. I don't think anyone is gonna bite at my factory sealed Kakuto Chojin though
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Deleted member 126221
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Sorry to ask once again, but could the experts here help me determine if this is a fake before I buy it? I know I could look at the pins if I have the cart in my hands, but I'm not super-confortable moving to meet the seller only to decline if it looks like a fake...
sixteen-bit
Member
Sorry to ask once again, but could the experts here help me determine if this is a fake before I buy it? I know I could look at the pins if I have the cart in my hands, but I'm not super-confortable moving to meet the seller only to decline if it looks like a fake...
Not really much to go on to be honest. If it's fake they printed the right label, but it's not like we can identify anything else from that pic.
NormalFish
Banned
just ask for a picture of the opening in the cart. you'll be bale to see from there. There's really very little anyone can tell you about it's authenticity with that sort of pic unless it's a pretty low effort fake.
dcx4610
Member
I'm going to vote real based on the Game Boy Advanced logo. It's textured like the rest of the cart. Every single fake I have ever seen has a non-textured logo and a different font.
There's a always a chance that they used a donor cart and put a fake board and label on it though. Going on the art alone and cart alone, it passes the first test but you would really have to look at the pins and the board to know for certain.
There's a always a chance that they used a donor cart and put a fake board and label on it though. Going on the art alone and cart alone, it passes the first test but you would really have to look at the pins and the board to know for certain.
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Deleted member 126221
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Urgh, it's already sold. Should've asked for a picture of the contact as soon as I saw the ad. :/
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I feel so much regret for not getting one of these when I had the chance. I opted for a Micro. Don't get me wrong, I love my Micro its just that I prefer the OG form factor and being able to play GB/C games.
Also, what's the best Castlevania for GBA?
One more thing, which is the best way to play GB and black GBC games that don't have special SuperGameBoy color palettes? The SuperGameBoy or the GameBoy Player? Both consoles are hookup up to a CRT via composite.
sixteen-bit
Member
Aria is my favorite "Castleroid" full stop. Circle is more challenging and has a better soundtrack though (those arrangements!), both are absolutely worth playing.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Did Pokemon Crystal use the battery for saves or just time keeping? When I turn on both mine and my wife's Crystal (mine launch with yellow lined battery, hers a bit later with red lined battery) the clocks reset every time but the saves load fine.
I've already lost my Red, Gold, and Silver saves. All I have left is my Crystal and Yellow.
I've already lost my Red, Gold, and Silver saves. All I have left is my Crystal and Yellow.
NormalFish
Banned
saves. they're easy to replace, though.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Can I replace them while the game is running in a GBA so I don't lose my save?
NormalFish
Banned
in theory, perhaps. I haven't tried this. Can't say if it would be safe or work.
You're better off finding a way to transfer the save off and then back on. There are ways to do it to the computer but there was also a cheap Pokemon saver back in the day for GBC IIRC
sixteen-bit
Member
TFrog talks Space Invaders GB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAyt8NI9u9c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAyt8NI9u9c
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Any links? The only thing I can find is some device that uses a parallel port on an ancient PC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKJsnpqzdE4
It'll probably run you $10-$20 used on eBay so it kind of depends how much you want that (and other saves). I have (and re-purchased to fill the void of stolen games) all my physical GB/GBC carts but switched everything over to Everdrive GB so I can carry it all on one cart and not worry about saves ever dying.
RoninChaos
Member
Hey guys. I'm clearing out some older stuff including two systems. One is an OG GBA with the AGS-101 screen mod. The other is a Flame Red GBA SP with an AGS-101 LCD screen.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=174363897&postcount=16178
That's the link if anyone is interested. I have another OG GBA moded with the AGS 101 screen so there's no reason to have either of those systems anymore.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=174363897&postcount=16178
That's the link if anyone is interested. I have another OG GBA moded with the AGS 101 screen so there's no reason to have either of those systems anymore.