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[terrisus]

Finally got around to replacing the buttons on my Rose Colored Gaming backlit GBA with official ones. I think it looks pretty sweet with the silver case + grey buttons. And it feels better too!

I really think that a backlit original GBA is the most beautiful handheld console ever.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I really think that a backlit original GBA is the most beautiful handheld console ever.

When it comes to design / aesthetics, for me nothing tops the clear Famitsu Game Boy Light followed by the DSi.

Backlit GBA is great looking though, and due to the available library, probably my favorite handheld to actually play.

 

[terrisus]

When it comes to design / aesthetics, for me nothing tops the clear Famitsu Game Boy Light followed by the DSi.

Backlit GBA is great looking though, and due to the available library, probably my favorite handheld to actually play.

Never used a GB Light, but I agree that I love the design of the original GB/variations as well.

I would always use my GBC for playing GB/GBC games, and original GBA for playing GBA games.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

how cheap? someone in this thread might want a pink one.

hell, I might!

40 euro. So, thats 46 dollars plus shipping/

 

[Fireblend]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a game case similar to those that are available on CN that hold 18 3DS games but for GBA games? I could really use something like that.

 

[Sparrowhawk]

Anyone here bought an SP from this guy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Ga...hter-MINT-NEW-Pick-A-Color/201090920636?rt=nc

Very good reviews, I'm just overly cautious when it comes to buying "professionally refurbished" stuff online.

 

[NormalFish]

Anyone here bought an SP from this guy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Ga...hter-MINT-NEW-Pick-A-Color/201090920636?rt=nc

Very good reviews, I'm just overly cautious when it comes to buying "professionally refurbished" stuff online.

I think a fellow gaffer might have gotten a bootleg from this guy. Not positive if this was the seller, but it was a seller very similar if not (high review scores, same sort of photo, etc.)

 

[Fireblend]

Man, Drill Dozer is really good. Kind of a shame there's no sequel, there are plenty of great ideas in it.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Man, Drill Dozer is really good. Kind of a shame there's no sequel, there are plenty of great ideas in it.

I kinda wish this sold a little better so we could get more retail-level GameFreak platformers.

 

[AzureTranquility95]

Man, Drill Dozer is really good. Kind of a shame there's no sequel, there are plenty of great ideas in it.

Not every game needs a sequel. That said, it should have sold better so we could get more non-pokemon retail releases from GameFreak. It's because of Drill Dozer's middling sales that HarmoKnight is digital-only, and will soon disappear into the ether unless Nintendo starts releasing compilation cartridges.

 

[psylah]

40 euro. So, thats 46 dollars plus shipping/

I've got a black Micro with a "flames" faceplate I'd be willing to trade for a pink Micro...

What kind of shape is it in?

 

[jerry1594]

I've never seen this one before

 

[sixteen-bit]

^I'm one of those folks who doesn't care for the Famicom color scheme, but even I need to hand it to them; that's gorgeous!

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I've got a black Micro with a "flames" faceplate I'd be willing to trade for a pink Micro...

What kind of shape is it in?

http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/game...3fe4288928e322f3d-1424197422#comment_44522395

 

[psylah]

http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/game...3fe4288928e322f3d-1424197422#comment_44522395

I'd be up to trade for that. My black Micro is U.S. though, is that OK? PM me and we can talk.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I'd be up to trade for that. My black Micro is U.S. though, is that OK? PM me and we can talk.

Are GBA's not region free? I'm based in Ireland ya see.

 

[Gameboy415]

I've never seen this one before

I'm fairly certain that SP was a limited promotional version for Famicom's 20th Anniversary - the katakana at the bottom right reads 'Famicom 20th Anniversary Present Campaign'.

There was also another Red/White Famicom version that saw a more widespread release in Japan after the anniversary edition:

 

[Fireblend]

Are GBA's not region free? I'm based in Ireland ya see.

They're region free. I recently purchased a UK version of Advance Wars 2 to play on my NA Micro.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Aye I thought they were. I'm interested to know if he meant the charger is US only, or the console is.

 

[psylah]

Aye I thought they were. I'm interested to know if he meant the charger is US only, or the console is.

I'm more worried about the voltage the battery takes to charge, it should be the same in all regions, and the AC adapter would be stepping up / down to the necessary voltage.

 

[Rich!]

I'm more worried about the voltage the battery takes to charge, it should be the same in all regions, and the AC adapter would be stepping up / down to the necessary voltage.

ac adapters for all nintendo handhelds are multi-region, right from the original Game Boy right up to the New Nintendo 3DS.

Buy a Micro from another region and use the charger you have available in yours. don't worry - they all are set to output the correct voltage into the console itself.

 

[Fireblend]

I'm more worried about the voltage the battery takes to charge, it should be the same in all regions, and the AC adapter would be stepping up / down to the necessary voltage.

For Nintendo portables, the chargers are their power source, so they're the ones responsible for outputting the right amount of voltage to the console, which is the same for all regions.

 

[TheMoon]

Are GBA's not region free? I'm based in Ireland ya see.

All Nintendo handhelds were region free until the 3DS (technically the DSi too for exclusive software).

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

Been playing Mario and Luigi on an original GBA.

I think it's probably the most comfortable gaming console I've ever held.

I must get a backlit one now.

 

[Rich!]

I must get a backlit one now.

Good luck. Your wallet will be hurting.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Good luck. Your wallet will be hurting.

Are they super expensive? I haven't held an original GBA since the GBA SP came out.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

Good luck. Your wallet will be hurting.

sell me one of yours.

 

[Rich!]

Are they super expensive? I haven't held an original GBA since the GBA SP came out.

The supply of backlit screens ran out. They are getting scarce as hell and prices have risen.

sell me one of yours.

I only have one now and it shall never leave my side!

I did have four, but you know....sold them to finance some bill payments and pay for my New XL last year.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

;_;

I suppose I can make do with the Micro.

 

[Rich!]

;_;

I suppose I can make do with the Micro.

I'm sure someone on GAF can hook you up

If all else fails, get an AGS-101 backlit SP.

 

[NormalFish]

;_;

I suppose I can make do with the Micro.

You can occasionally find them for a reasonable (for a "new" handheld console) price. I haven't checked where they're at in a while, though.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I'm sure someone on GAF can hook you up

If all else fails, get an AGS-101 backlit SP.

Whats the difference between that and a standard GBA SP then?

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

£140

Time to start saving.

 

[Rich!]

Whats the difference between that and a standard GBA SP then?

Original is frontlit, 101 revision is backlit.

AGS101 on the left, launch SP 001 on the right.

 

[jerry1594]

I'm fairly certain that SP was a limited promotional version for Famicom's 20th Anniversary - the katakana at the bottom right reads 'Famicom 20th Anniversary Present Campaign'.

There was also another Red/White Famicom version that saw a more widespread release in Japan after the anniversary edition:

Yeah i've seen the normal one before. I want to get one but if it isnt backlit i'll get a famicom micro instead. The gold one was club nintendo japan contest prize

 

[NormalFish]

Original is frontlit, 101 revision is backlit.

AGS101 on the left, launch SP 001 on the right.

Here's another difference between the screens that isn't as flattering:

I used the WarioWare Twisted title screen to test just now using GBA, GBA SP 001, GBA SP 101, GB Micro, DS, and DS Lite. Not sure if you're familiar with this game, but I like to use this as a test because it's fast moving and the lines moving outward are quite distinct with a good refresh rate and kinda muddied with a bad one.

Here's how I'd rank them from best to worse, and with a vague score too:
GBA = GBA SP 001 (10/10)
GB Micro (8/10)
DS Lite (7/10
GBA SP 101 (6/10)
DS (4/10)

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Original is frontlit, 101 revision is backlit.

AGS101 on the left, launch SP 001 on the right.

Damn that looks way nicer. i had no idea.

 

[terrisus]

The supply of backlit screens ran out. They are getting scarce as hell and prices have risen.

Seriously?

I had been hoping to buy one in a few years once my finances are (hopefully*) in a better position.

*

Spoiler

(This is never going to happen. But I can dream >.>)

 

[Rich!]

Yeah i've seen the normal one before. I want to get one but if it isnt backlit i'll get a famicom micro instead. The gold one was club nintendo japan contest prize

Best idea: get one and an AGS-101 backlit model. Get a triwing screwdriver. Swap the shells and buttons over. Backlit Famicom model!!

 

[Rich!]

Seriously?

I had been hoping to buy one in a few years once my finances are (hopefully*) in a better position.

*

Spoiler

(This is never going to happen. But I can dream >.>)

They are going for £150 right now here in the UK. That's on its way to $300.

Dunno about the american prices, but they aren't gonna be pretty.

 

[NormalFish]

They are going for £150 right now here in the UK. That's on its way to $300.

Dunno about the american prices, but they aren't gonna be pretty.

I suspect they'll sit at 150-200$ for a while, but it's hard to say.

 

[terrisus]

They are going for £150 right now here in the UK. That's on its way to $300.

Dunno about the american prices, but they aren't gonna be pretty.

Ugh =(

Anyone want to trade one for a Micro? >.>

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

I actually only have one GBA game.

I only recently found out my Super Circuit was a fake.

 

[Rich!]

I actually only have one GBA game.

I only recently found out my Super Circuit was a fake.

As far as eBay is concerned, the majority of GBA games out there are fakes!

Its insane. Even worse than the DS bootlegs, IMO...at least those are easy to spot.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

I only want the more popular games. Fingers crossed I don't find some plop ones.

 

[psylah]

A quick shot of my handheld collection

Not pictured: Two broken Game Gears, and a 2nd Atomic Purple GBC I keep at work, a PSP, and a Vita.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

Try paging Peagles to see if she is still doing backlit GBAs. I think she has run out, but won't hurt to ask. I have a top quality mod from Peagles, great job.

 

[NormalFish]

Try paging Peagles to see if she is still doing backlit GBAs. I think she has run out, but won't hurt to ask. I have a top quality mod from Peagles, great job.

Peagles posted recently (i believe in the BST thread) stating that she was doing some more mods, but afaik, her list is filled up. Probably worth a PM though if you're anxious to get one.

 

[Gunsmithx]

Try paging Peagles to see if she is still doing backlit GBAs. I think she has run out, but won't hurt to ask. I have a top quality mod from Peagles, great job.

I'll add my vote to this too, the work on mine was top notch plus pegs is awesome

But yeah might be too late but you can always try.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

I'm in no rush personally, can't really justify having one.

Just wanted to recreate the old times with my gba when I was recovering from surgery all those years ago.