sixteen-bit
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There's also a built-in premium so sellers cover eBay/Paypal fees
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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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There's also a built-in premium so sellers cover eBay/Paypal fees
Otoh almost anything retro gaming related is cheaper than I'd find in store here in Sweden. And a lot of private sellers usually try to match eBay prices...
Get a Gameboy with a backlit and biverted screen. It's awesome and no twisting your neck and looking for decent lighting just to see the screen.
Or you could go for a cheap AGS-101 SP, probably the best general option if you don't mind the form factor.
RadarScope1
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Opinions on a GB Pocket? Good way to play original GB games?
Agent Unknown
Member
Playing Metroid Zero Mission on my backlit 001, still my fave GBA title.
Ok, no need to get short.
Ok, no need to get short.
It's my favorite Game Boy. It has a larger screen and less ghosting than the original GB. And the screen is in actual black & white. But the battery time is not as great, and the speaker volume is pretty low. It also has issues with flashcarts.
But overall I really like it.
RadarScope1
Member
Thanks. I use rechargables and don't use flash carts.
Alright cool. Don't really mind the restored aspect as long as it works and looks nice.
Are there better options online for used carts?
I've got me an SP already. It's an orignal gameboy that I'm looking for. But that backlit one looks pretty rad.
Thanks for all the help guys!
sixteen-bit
Member
Game Boy Pocket has a larger screen than the Game Boy Color, but I believe it's the same size and the DMG's screen.
I didn't intend to be curt. Just trying to emphasize my dismay at getting an $11 eraser. I can see this thing being a neat little collectible if that's what you are after, but when you are expecting a game it's a bit of a disappointment. I'm just using it as a learning experience.
Agent Unknown
Member
Have you thought about contacting the seller? Maybe they'll give you a refund/return/trade, just a thought.
theSlacker
Member
Not to mention the extra buyers protections. I only wish that people selling stuff to me in person understood that and didn't try to pull up recently sold ebay auction as the reason why they will not lower price at all.
In reality I wish that bigger sellers would even try to do that as they price things higher then even ebay prices.
You know, I see people say stuff like this all the time, but compared to what? The only other reliable venues for finding retro games are Amazon or retro game shops, and in my experience, both are more expensive than what you can find on eBay with a little patience and perseverance. Is there some overpriced stuff on eBay? Sure, especially with Buy It Now listings. But I'd love to know where everyone is consistently finding cheaper deals.
What do you guys usually do about batteries when buying Game Boy and Game Boy Color games? I want to buy some old carts, but I'm not sure if I should replace the batteries as soon as I get them or just play them and risk then dying on me as I'm part of the way through the games or in a few years from now.
Play em now, learn solder skills later.
NormalFish
Banned
soldering GB/C game batteries could not be more trivial. super easy.
GBA games are less common and a bit more difficult, since there's less space on the board in my experience.
GBA games are less common and a bit more difficult, since there's less space on the board in my experience.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
I mean, I saw copies of Pokemon Red/Green/Blue/Yellow going for 100yen each, 500yen complete in box yesterday at HardOff in Japan. That's a bit different but that's what the supply for the games are going for, and then re-sellers pick those up and sell them for $20 for all 4 loose on ebay.
I replace the batteries immediately. Buy these and replace the ones in the cartridge, requires dead simple soldering skills. You need CR2025 for Pokemon though, and make sure to get a 3.8mm gamebit screwdriver/bit to open the cartridges.
Some people like to fit cartridges with battery holders instead which are a bit more expensive but probably a better long term solution. I'm content to just solder in new batteries 20 years from now.
Hmm I'm pretty sure it's larger than the DMG screen as well, although I don't have a DMG to compare with.
D.Lo
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RadarScope1
Member
Looks so damn great in the original color scheme.
sixteen-bit
Member
What are you on about, lol?
The MGB has a 65mm screen (2.56 inch) whereas the original DMG 66mm screen (2.6 inch). Game boy Pocket actually has a smaller screen.
I think it just looks bigger on the GBP because the uit is smaller in relation to its screen.
The MGB has a 65mm screen (2.56 inch) whereas the original DMG 66mm screen (2.6 inch). Game boy Pocket actually has a smaller screen.
I think it just looks bigger on the GBP because the uit is smaller in relation to its screen.
Oh man! A Gameboy Pocket with DMG colours looks sweet. Anyone know where I can buy a shell exactly like this one with all the buttons and stuff? Would love to customise my pocket to look like it.
Wolfe
Member
Not seeing it dude.
Yeah I was about to say, no disrespect to anyone claiming otherwise but they're clearly relatively the same size based on that picture above.
Been a few years since I've owned either version but I never recall thinking one had a bigger screen than the other.
Agent Unknown
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What's a source for a good, compact case for carrying an AGB 001 and a small handful of GBA carts? Most of the 001 cases on eBay look really old, used and janky.
D.Lo
Member
Okay fair enough I didn't have them in front of me, just remembered it being slightly bigger, googled and found that image where it is slightly larger - but then the pocket is in front so it's just perspective.
Turns out they are pretty much identical in pixel size.
Those figures seem like the plastic measurement? There's more of a gap/borders between the edges of the plastic and the pixels on a DMG than a pocket.
Huh, I always thought the GBP had a larger screen. But as I said I still don't have a DMG to compare with. I really want to get one of those clear DMGs. They're sexy AF. But then again I'd probably never play on it anyway because of the screen blurriness and whatnot.
It's actually an official variant called GBP classic. Not sure if there are any third party shells.
Going through a box of (mostly) DS & GBA games, I was reminded that I have sealed copies of Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones and Golden Sun: The Lost Age. :3 Also have a few Bit Generations games in mint condition: Orbital, Dotstream & Soundvoyager. Not all that valuable, but nice to have nonetheless.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Wow I didn't remember Phalanx and Darius R were soooo bad back on the Super Famicom, I guess I should've replayed them before putting down the money for the GBA ports.
These two are going straight to eBay/retro boards :/
Basically that leaves what, Gradius Galaxies (awesome) and Steel Empire as good shmups on GBA?
R-Type III is a bad port iirc (not the devs' fault), is there anything left? Iridium is mediocre at best btw
These two are going straight to eBay/retro boards :/
Basically that leaves what, Gradius Galaxies (awesome) and Steel Empire as good shmups on GBA?
R-Type III is a bad port iirc (not the devs' fault), is there anything left? Iridium is mediocre at best btw
sixteen-bit
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If original homebrew games count, the best 2D shooters on GBA are vulkanon and Super Star Shooter Advance.
Vulkanon is a danmaku style game with weird ascii graphics, but it plays well, and SSSA is a Hudsonsoft-style caravan game.
Vulkanon is a danmaku style game with weird ascii graphics, but it plays well, and SSSA is a Hudsonsoft-style caravan game.
entremet
Member
Weren't the Bit Gen titles released on the eShop?
sixteen-bit
Member
I think they were ported to WiiWare
Thanks for the battery responses, everyone!
Do you know anything about installing battery holders? I think I'd prefer to do that, but I'm not super knowledgeable about how to do it. Do the battery holder have tabs that get soldered in just like a loose battery would?
Do you know anything about installing battery holders? I think I'd prefer to do that, but I'm not super knowledgeable about how to do it. Do the battery holder have tabs that get soldered in just like a loose battery would?
PumpkinSpice
Banned
For GB I'm not actually sure. I've seen holders used mostly with SNES/NES battery replacements, but GB games are much more thin. Try googling a bit, I'm sure someone has tried with GB.
soxinthebox
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Just checked eBay and they go for a cool $280+ Australian 😰
El Pescado
Member
I went looking around the internet after I saw that picture and I couldn't even find one.
Wish I could find a Gameboy Light without scratches all over it.
sixteen-bit
Member
Best bet would be to get a limited edition one. The standard gold and silver variants are painted so scratches show quite easily whereas the LEs like Toys R Us Yellow, the Tezuka shop editions, and the Pokemon Center ones have their plastic molded in the color they are instead.
Of course, the LEs are a lot pricier now, though
entremet
Member
Damn, seriously? I've been wanting to get one of those eventually.
That's even way more than I paid for my CIB Limited Swedish Edition GBP, of which they made 3000 units.
RadarScope1
Member
One just sold on eBay for $41 USD + $6 shipping. Sure you weren't looking at a GB Light?
soxinthebox
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NormalFish
Banned
Pretty nice video pertaining to the lack of backlit GBC mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZNANRMqPA
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Oh, it's worth mentioning there is at least one very (very) rudimentary prototype for a backlit GBC, but it's not even plausible that it'll see the market any time soon.
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Oh, it's worth mentioning there is at least one very (very) rudimentary prototype for a backlit GBC, but it's not even plausible that it'll see the market any time soon.
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.'
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Following up on this, I obtained a second modded GBA after thoroughly making sure it was in good shape. This one has none of the issues seen in the last one (heavy image retention, off center screen, exposed bright backlight, bad d-pad). It looks to have an after-market shell which is fine by me. The screen looks pristine and I'm quite happy with the purchase!
Now I just need a couple of soft bags for when I want to carry this or the regular Gameboy. What do you all recommend? Looking for something non-bulky and without compartments, just to avoid scratching up the systems in my bag.
mightynine
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Perhaps this case for the GBA?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Ga...771483?hash=item35f9a782db:g:vhIAAOSwFqJWoXaS
For a regular Game Boy, might be a little tougher since most of the cases back then assumed you would be carrying games with it.
Best case for GBA, PSP, NDS, and 3DS. I have three and would buy more if I found them in decent condition. It was made for the original GBA and wanted you to put the system in the velcro section. The zipper section has a couple elastic straps to hold games and such. What I did was cut those straps out and put the system in the zipper pouch. Works great. Currently, I take my N3DS to work everyday inside this case. Sometimes, I include the gameboy micro in the velcro pouch for super secret gaming.
I have my N3DS XL in one of these and my revo k101 in another one. The XL is a bit snug, but it works and can even zip up.
mightynine
Member
So seeing a Game Boy Pocket in the original colors made me want to track one down, but eBay had just one under $100 for bidding, so on a lark, I tried Amazon and someone was selling "Used-Acceptable" ones for $40. (link if you're interested)
So it came in today, and it's..well, it's a little beat up, if I'm honest, but it works. But it's kinda dirty and the d-pad a little loose. Do you guys know anyone or perhaps someone here restores these things?
So it came in today, and it's..well, it's a little beat up, if I'm honest, but it works. But it's kinda dirty and the d-pad a little loose. Do you guys know anyone or perhaps someone here restores these things?
Thanks, but I believe I have one of these and they're too bulky. I"m looking for something that adds no substantial amount of bulk and could even fit in the inner pocket of a coat or jacket. Just enough material for basic protection from scratches and wear from neighboring items in a bag.
D.Lo
Member
It's really not that hard. I restore consoles of all sorts all the time. I'd do commissions etc but I'm in Australia so postage would be expensive for EU/US.
Pancakes R Us
Member
I want one of those too now, after seeing them in this thread. eBay UK has some Japanese sellers selling them. I'm really OCD about stuff though, so would need one in mint condition.
