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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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NormalFish
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I'm not sure which would be more expensive or cause greater size concerns, honestly. my GBA collection is rather meager.
MiniBossman
Member
Well gave replacing the battery on my Pokemon Emerald a shot. No love.
First time soldering. Got the old battery off easily enough but can't seem to get the new battery on.
Guess I will try again tomorrow
First time soldering. Got the old battery off easily enough but can't seem to get the new battery on.
Guess I will try again tomorrow
Not offering to do one, but I recently did my own and Im super duper uber pleased with it! Basically perfect! This is THE way to play GBA imo.
Did you have a replacement kit available or did you have to gut an AGS-101?Not offering to do one, but I recently did my own and Im super duper uber pleased with it! Basically perfect! This is THE way to play GBA imo.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Hey guys, thought I'd post in here before posting in the BST thread or other trading forums I visit, as the enthusiasts are all in here. Anyone interested in buying some SP 101s, maybe for gutting?
I have three GBA SP 101 systems which I picked up from my nieces and nephews earlier. These are two pink ones and one black one.
I've got to charge these and test if they're working. One pink one has some scratches/is in used condition. Another pink one is in better condition but please note these are all in used condition as they've owned them for a long time since they were younger. They may be good for anyone that wants to take the innards out to use in the OG GBA or just wants to play on a 101. The black one, according to my nephew has intermittent working issues, the on switch has to be flicked on a few times before it comes on, so this one may be better for the innards.
I'm going to charge these up and see how they are for myself.
I have three GBA SP 101 systems which I picked up from my nieces and nephews earlier. These are two pink ones and one black one.
I've got to charge these and test if they're working. One pink one has some scratches/is in used condition. Another pink one is in better condition but please note these are all in used condition as they've owned them for a long time since they were younger. They may be good for anyone that wants to take the innards out to use in the OG GBA or just wants to play on a 101. The black one, according to my nephew has intermittent working issues, the on switch has to be flicked on a few times before it comes on, so this one may be better for the innards.
I'm going to charge these up and see how they are for myself.
sixteen-bit
Member
that's a really good look
Pancakes R Us
Member
Ah, yes, he's the guy I was in touch with over e-mail a few months back. I said I'd be in touch once I picked up a GBP. Glad it was a good job.
MiniBossman
Member
I don't have any junk to practice on, but I did stop. Going to hit up someone with experience to do it.
DeuceGamer
Member
How is Crash Nitro Kart on GBA?
Which is better version of Mega Man Zero series? The GBA titles or the Zero collection on DS?
Which is better version of Mega Man Zero series? The GBA titles or the Zero collection on DS?
It's really not that hard. At all. You should already have solder on the two points. All you need to do is place the tabbed battery onto there and simply touch each tab end with the tip of your soldering iron for merely a second at most.
Yeh, not for myself of course but once I submit my thesis I'll get back to my gaf list. If I get a couple more screens I can extend the list a little.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Are you interested, Peagles? Buzz me on PM if so.Ahoy-hoy
I charged and tested the SPs today. The two pink ones work but the black one won't come on, think it's dead. I suppose you can still use the backlit screen though, right?
EDIT: @Rich - those class screens, will they be susceptible to shattering if the system is dropped?
blast processed
Member
MiniBossman
Member
Seems the problem is one of the points had like almost no solder, so when the battery was removed the solder came with it. That is where I am having the issue, there is nothing to do the join with.
I will have to desolder the other end, and add a dot of solder on the troublesome side first and then resolder. No room to get under there to add the dot at the moment, but too far just to put the dot on top.
Might give it a try later or find someone in the neighborhood to help.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I know there's rarely talk about games in here but omg guys I migjt have finally be able to secure a NIB EU Steel Empire for 15 :O
Waiting to get it since I took a big risk with it (no pics, no description on the conditions and when I asked they've told me their stock is too large for them to check each item, lol) but looking at past feeds it seems many were lucky with near mint NIB retro stuff with the same no descriptions/real pics and low prices.
We'll see.
A mint NiB Steel Empire EU is almost impossible to find, decent NiB copies go for 50 shipped, 35 shipped of you're ok with squashed box and whatnot.
Also I love the game, great port of a MD classic shmup and there's so few on the platform (Gradius, Iridium 3D, R-Type III (iirc terrible port but not the devs' fault) Steel Empire, Phalanx, Darius R, NES Classics stuff and... ?)
Waiting to get it since I took a big risk with it (no pics, no description on the conditions and when I asked they've told me their stock is too large for them to check each item, lol) but looking at past feeds it seems many were lucky with near mint NIB retro stuff with the same no descriptions/real pics and low prices.
We'll see.
A mint NiB Steel Empire EU is almost impossible to find, decent NiB copies go for 50 shipped, 35 shipped of you're ok with squashed box and whatnot.
Also I love the game, great port of a MD classic shmup and there's so few on the platform (Gradius, Iridium 3D, R-Type III (iirc terrible port but not the devs' fault) Steel Empire, Phalanx, Darius R, NES Classics stuff and... ?)
MiniBossman
Member
Wooo! I got it! Desoldered the new battery, cleaned up and tried again. Got it with no issues this time.
Once you're able to add folks to the list...if you've got room i'd like to get mine modded.
Paid about 65 for an AGS-101 so Im sorry to say I gutted it. There are still a few kits on ebay for more than that price.
The set is complete! As in, the backlit modded set. Once the GBC backlight becomes an option (hopefully), that will be added too.
I have got a midnight blue transparent case for the GBA I will be using, probably on the black model. If it's of good quality when it arrives, that is. Apparently the item I ordered for a fiver on ebay is the exact same shell RCG charge $30 or whatever for.
In any case, having a backlit GBA again is awesome. Such an amazing console - I understand why they went with the SP form factor after, but the OG design is king. And luckily I have two, because otherwise I'd never get a go due to my daughter:
I have got a midnight blue transparent case for the GBA I will be using, probably on the black model. If it's of good quality when it arrives, that is. Apparently the item I ordered for a fiver on ebay is the exact same shell RCG charge $30 or whatever for.
In any case, having a backlit GBA again is awesome. Such an amazing console - I understand why they went with the SP form factor after, but the OG design is king. And luckily I have two, because otherwise I'd never get a go due to my daughter:
Because of the way its constructed, and the reflective portion on the back.
however, a guy on reddit has made some progress:
Ah okay and no I haven't, sort of debating what to get, your pocket looks incredible and tempts me
Has anyone had any experience with those Woodi GBA and GBA Micro clone systems?....
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...HL-EMS-10PCS-LOT-AGB/1752225_32384724118.html
the actual screen ratio seems to be correct...im wounding if the screen could be used in an original GBA
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...HL-EMS-10PCS-LOT-AGB/1752225_32384724118.html
the actual screen ratio seems to be correct...im wounding if the screen could be used in an original GBA
wow, dubious piracy aside the micro clone actually looks pretty good
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...L-EMS-Build-in-games/1752225_32386280368.html
edit: oh wait, lol I take that back...
http://deanvaughan.org/wordpress/20...gba-micro-backlit-gba-clone-obscure-handheld/
Cloggerdude
Member
What's the best way (kit, service, etc) to get a backlit Pocket like you have Rich?
I'd be down for trying it myself, but if it's super difficult I'd rather just send it to someone.
Edit: Little research of my own seems to show that the mods themselves aren't all that expensive to buy. Hand-Held Legend? They seem to be out of the Bivert mod though. =(
I'd be down for trying it myself, but if it's super difficult I'd rather just send it to someone.
Edit: Little research of my own seems to show that the mods themselves aren't all that expensive to buy. Hand-Held Legend? They seem to be out of the Bivert mod though. =(
sixteen-bit
Member
I haven't used one, but this appeared on my youtube feed. Perhaps it's relevant to your query:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91E9XUaYWTc
edit: from the video it doesn't look like the aspect ratio is correct. The picture on the order page must be photoshopped.
I just found a decent modder on ebay that luckily lives locally
From what I hear, the pocket is an absolute bitch to mod - and even the slightest wrong move to the ribbon cable will render the screen useless.
MicroByter
Member
find me eneloops of that capacity and price in the UK (£5 for the AAAs and £12 for the AAs)
edit: already found some. go me, I guess? doh. I'll change the order for the AAs.
Where are you located?
If you are in the states I would give this a shot:
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/subcategory.jsp?categoryId=cat490463&pageSize=6&viewAll=true
apparently, ds phat batteries work fine providing you cut the two plastic tabs off the side.
RoninChaos
Member
Hey guys. I'm selling an OG GBA modded with an AGS 101 screen that's red, and an ags 101 gba sp in fire red if anyone is interested. I'm taking some pictures tonight and putting them up on the BST thread. I know some of you have been looking for one of these so I thought I'd put it out there.
Has there been any news on the GBA Everdrive cart? Last I heard it was just about done but that was in January. Has there been any news since?
Has there been any news on the GBA Everdrive cart? Last I heard it was just about done but that was in January. Has there been any news since?
Last few tests are happening on it. Krikzz posted a power consumption test result last week (basically nigh on the same as a legit cart, amazingly).
Going by the development schedule of past Everdrives it'll be out by the end of may. I think.
Really that soon? I feel like I've been waiting forever and hating the super EZF IV more (esp since I own a Mac). I wish he'd say if there are other sensors on there (beyond the rumored RTC).
Thanks, I'm from Spain, I could ship one from there, but the cost would be too high, will look a bit more for an European shop.