Oh, sorry. Got a bit confused then. The German shop Flash Linker has it in stock. Got mine from them yesterday.
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Game Boy Micro <3 Thread
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I found a used blue one with charger for 60, should I bite or wait and see if I can find it cheaper later?
Captain Knutsman
Member
Dannee I paid similar for a used blue with charger, so I'd say bite it!
Stabby McSter
Member
man, this thread makes me regret selling my micro 
I've bought mine, used but boxed and complete with charger and a Supercard SD for 50 euro (+ 10 euro for shipping) off ebay a few months back.
You talk all about the EZ-Flash II & IV, but what about the III? All the perfectness of the II with more space.
Yay
Got myself a cheap £7 pink micro. Battered case and faceplate...but the LCD is mint. Replacing my dead pixel struck LCD on my otherwise mint micro with that. Also swapping the battery too, as this one lasts hours more than my current one.
I also got a pretty cheap backlit SP. Screen is mint, but the console is a bit scratched. Any replacement cases available online for the SP?
Anyway. I've got the ultimate gba combo now. an ez flash IV, a micro for gaming on the go and the backlit SP for gaming at home. And the screen on it is fucking amaaaazing.
Got myself a cheap £7 pink micro. Battered case and faceplate...but the LCD is mint. Replacing my dead pixel struck LCD on my otherwise mint micro with that. Also swapping the battery too, as this one lasts hours more than my current one.
I also got a pretty cheap backlit SP. Screen is mint, but the console is a bit scratched. Any replacement cases available online for the SP?
Anyway. I've got the ultimate gba combo now. an ez flash IV, a micro for gaming on the go and the backlit SP for gaming at home. And the screen on it is fucking amaaaazing.
DigitalDevil
Member
Just got my first Micro ever!
Now I want to play all my GBA games again.
Uggh, that's the one I want! Mine is plain black but I still love it <3333
It goes in the truck with me everywhere I go for those times when I need to play for a few minutes. Current game in the micro is FFVI Advance.
Shin Kojima
Banned
It has an amazing d-pad <3At first I thought I wouldn't be playing it a lot because of the tiny screen, but I got usec to it real fast and I'm going through Street Fighter Alpha 3 right now
I've been posting in this thread for a while and was lurking it for years before I joined GAF, so I figure it is time to show my collection.
First up is my Famicom micro, which I bought the week they came out. I frequently used it and it has a lot of scratches. I have also had to replace the battery. Everyone has to get this one at least.
Next is my all black. I got this from eBay so I have no clue if it is a Japanese one or if someone just switched faceplates. It is almost mint though. It looks even better when the low-power red buttons go on.
Finally, my green one. My favorite one. I wanted this one so bad and hunted for a year. They never show up in America. I was scouring Germany's eBay and translating the text to see if they shipped here. I finally found one and it is so beautiful. The faceplate is flawless but the buttons are REALLY worn. Whoever had this loved it to death. Harvest Moon is almost always in there.
First up is my Famicom micro, which I bought the week they came out. I frequently used it and it has a lot of scratches. I have also had to replace the battery. Everyone has to get this one at least.
Next is my all black. I got this from eBay so I have no clue if it is a Japanese one or if someone just switched faceplates. It is almost mint though. It looks even better when the low-power red buttons go on.
Finally, my green one. My favorite one. I wanted this one so bad and hunted for a year. They never show up in America. I was scouring Germany's eBay and translating the text to see if they shipped here. I finally found one and it is so beautiful. The faceplate is flawless but the buttons are REALLY worn. Whoever had this loved it to death. Harvest Moon is almost always in there.
Captain Knutsman
Member
Some sexy pictures up in here! Just as many others I finally had my tiny long time dream fulfilled, although my phone picture doesn't really do it justice
It's hard to play it for more than 15 minutes without part of my hands beginning to sleep, but the portability just makes it so nice. It's really impressive how they managed to cram all that in there
I'll probably replace the battery (notice the red lights? ), found a cheap supply in Denmark (about 10$) but I am having a hard time locating a replacement faceplate - of any color! Does anybody have a stash or know where to get them?
It's hard to play it for more than 15 minutes without part of my hands beginning to sleep, but the portability just makes it so nice. It's really impressive how they managed to cram all that in there
I'll probably replace the battery (notice the red lights?
), found a cheap supply in Denmark (about 10$) but I am having a hard time locating a replacement faceplate - of any color! Does anybody have a stash or know where to get them?I loved the Gameboy Micro. To be honest, I actually prefer playing GBA games on the Micro than the SP. I just thought that the Micro was a little more comfortable because it was slightly wider than the SP and had longer shoulder buttons.
Sure, the screen was tiny but the definition was so good that it wasn't an issue. Played through Metroid: Fusion, the Golden Sun games, Advance Wars 1 & 2, Ninja Five-O and dozens of other GBA games.
Sure, the screen was tiny but the definition was so good that it wasn't an issue. Played through Metroid: Fusion, the Golden Sun games, Advance Wars 1 & 2, Ninja Five-O and dozens of other GBA games.
Some sexy pictures up in here! Just as many others I finally had my tiny long time dream fulfilled, although my phone picture doesn't really do it justice
It's hard to play it for more than 15 minutes without part of my hands beginning to sleep, but the portability just makes it so nice. It's really impressive how they managed to cram all that in there
I'll probably replace the battery (notice the red lights?
Faceplates are impossible to find. Someone got a few from Nintendo of Australia:
Hmm so it seems Nintendo Australia has the following faceplate colours available:
Light blue
Purple
Silver
Red
So I ordered 2 red for $9.95 AUD each plus $9.95 AUD shipping to NZ...
But then he said the red might actually be red with silver, he couldn't say, lol.
I will probably mod one anyway to an image I like, if I can find my crafty side again
Most of the time, if they come up on ebay, they are ~$25 used. Might as well buy a whole micro for the faceplate as well as spare parts (buttons, screen, shoulder springs).
Captain Knutsman
Member
Damn, sucks about the faceplates, but I guess I kind of knew. Im about to buy a pink because it seems like a good deal, not that I really need it...
Auron_Kale
Member
Happy with my two but am contemplating getting a flashcart for my micro for use...
Was looking at the EZ Flash iV but dunno if there are any better options. I'd like to be able to play my patched Mother 3 on my micro versus my PSP.
Was looking at the EZ Flash iV but dunno if there are any better options. I'd like to be able to play my patched Mother 3 on my micro versus my PSP.
Captain Knutsman
Member
I think taste is the only difference - Get your grabs on both if you can, and let your hands decide
I think taste is the only difference - Get your grabs on both if you can, and let your hands decide
Taste is one way to put it. Also of course the smaller screen and overall size on the Micro. Which is part of the appeal. I usually prefer to play my GBA games on my Micro instead of the SP.
The reason I keep my SP around though, and something you should be aware of, the Micro only plays GBA games. No backwards compatibility with GB or GBC games. If that is not a problem and you only intend to play GBA stuff, then I'd say the Micro is worth it.
Taco_Human
Member
I did this last year. I busted my R button so I need to pay Ninty 60 bucks to fix it. Meh, I'm better off getting another Micro but ugh
I'm thinking of getting one of these with my next paycheck
Auron_Kale
Member
Asked yesterday but no response, is the Flash iV the best card or are there other options in terms of flash carts. I want to play Mother 3 in English as well.
Thanks.
chadderbox77
Member
Yes, yes it is. It has a slowdown on only a few games. It also doesn't have the problem of having your micro sd in adapter, or mini Sd get stuck into, never to be removed again. Also the Ez flash's are terribly made and crack apart very easy. The supercard also has a realtime save function where you can save, one game at a time, anywhere.
Mine arrived awhile ago, I'm gonna put some photos up soon when I get a chance since my Micro collection has recently become a bit bigger. I got two red faceplates (they did turn up as plain red after all which is cool) and thinking of ordering a few more if I can (while I can).
Would you be interested in shipping some to the US? I would love to buy a red one.
As others have said, the micro can feel a little cramped and only plays GBA games.
But the micro has much nicer buttons than the SP (I feel the SP's are too clicky and small).
The screen is much less saturated, making it better at showing subtle color differences. If you do go SP, make sure it is the AGS-101, not AGS-001. The AGS-101 is brighter than the micro, the AGS-001 is a lot less bright.
Also, you don't feel like a 5 year old when you whip a micro out in public. I always feel stupid using the SP.
I wouldn't mind doing it, but I'm not sure how cost effective it would be at $10 AUD each + $10 AUD shipping and then whatever it costs to ship to the US. If there's anyone from Australia here it might be better since they won't have to pay two lots of shipping.
godofcookery
Member
I hadn't charged my GB Micro in 3 years. The last game in it was TMNT. It was on low battery when I last turned it off years ago. This sticks out in my mind because I recall having lost the charger. I dug it out about a week ago after seeing this thread and ordered a replacement charger from Nintendo. After I ordered it, just to see what would happen, I decided to turn it on. It turned on with the same low battery light. I didn't cancel the charger order, even though this battery clearly will last forever.
That's what I love about Nintendo's batteries. Sony not so much, I can't leave my PSP or Vita for a few days without the battery running fully dry, even while they're completely switched off!
Just took a photo of my buffed up collection, not sure where I put the other Famicom faceplate but I'm digging my new red faceplate with the NES skin. That's my one that I play. The other one is brand new, won't be touching it much I don't think.
Guys, help. Is any of these low-tier games worth playing?
- Advance Guardian Heroes
- Gekido Advance
- The Hobbit [seems like a passable RPG]
- The Lost Vikings [Lemmings-like, by Blizzard, I'm intrigued]
- The Revenge of Shinobi [To be honest I'll buy this anyway because I'm a Shinobi fanboy]
- Sigma Star Saga
- Super Dropzone
- Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams
- Tak and the Power of Juju
- Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2
- Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3
- X2: Wolverine's Revenge
- Advance Guardian Heroes
- Gekido Advance
- The Hobbit [seems like a passable RPG]
- The Lost Vikings [Lemmings-like, by Blizzard, I'm intrigued]
- The Revenge of Shinobi [To be honest I'll buy this anyway because I'm a Shinobi fanboy]
- Sigma Star Saga
- Super Dropzone
- Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams
- Tak and the Power of Juju
- Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2
- Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3
- X2: Wolverine's Revenge
Ahh, yeah the double shipping will be killer. I'm going to just look for a new micro to cannibalize. The springs in my green one's shoulders are bad and my black one has scratched buttons.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I should give one of these a try someday. The GBA is my favorite handheld ever, but the Micro's screen always seemed way too tiny to me. The idea of it being so ultra portable is definitely appealing, though.
Buy a new Famicom Micro. Its hard enough as it is just to find regular faceplates. Finding a Famicom one will be completely impossible.
I foolishly sold my Famicom Micro a few months ago and I'm now looking to replace it. However, I recently got a GBA SP and now I'm wondering whether an AGS-101 might be a better bet than the Micro.
To those of you who have both, which do you play more?
And for those of you who have bought a Famicom Micro recently, how much did you pay?
To those of you who have both, which do you play more?
And for those of you who have bought a Famicom Micro recently, how much did you pay?
I got my first micro last year, and I'm loving it. It's hot pink, came in box for ~$70 shipped, which I thought was a pretty good deal at the time. Here she is:
Actually if any micro nuts would like to see more pictures, I have more on my blog
I'd really like a blue or a green one, but I don't know if I'll bring myself to get them. I missed out on most of the GBA generation, so I'm having fun catching up!
Actually if any micro nuts would like to see more pictures, I have more on my blog
I'd really like a blue or a green one, but I don't know if I'll bring myself to get them. I missed out on most of the GBA generation, so I'm having fun catching up!
Yep. My first Famicom Micro I got at a good price but the faceplate has a weird scrape on it. I looked for years to get another one and have not found one to this day. The best I could find was the Player 2 plate and that costs more than a Famicom Micro anyways.
Mine was $99 USD and brand new, but I had to pay another $30 USD to ship it here to NZ. No regrets! It was a crazy deal at Arcade Shock though so not sure if you'd find one for that price again unless you're super lucky.
Nice photos, and very cool blog
Now get back to beefing up your GBA game collection!I got my first micro last year, and I'm loving it. It's hot pink, came in box for ~$70 shipped, which I thought was a pretty good deal at the time. Here she is:
Actually if any micro nuts would like to see more pictures, I have more on my blog
I'd really like a blue or a green one, but I don't know if I'll bring myself to get them. I missed out on most of the GBA generation, so I'm having fun catching up!
Loving that hot pink Micro! Gorgeous! I'm now on the hunt for one.
. If you want to show off that new screen and catch up on some GBA games, check out Yoshi's Island and Zelda Minish Cap. Both are superb games regardless of format, but on this little guy they are extra impressive. Re: Transferring saves from your carts to a flash:
I've been backing up and transfarring SNES/Genesis saves to my PC/ipad with a Retrode. There is a gba adapter coming out soon and I'm on the list to get the first batch.
It's a bit pricey, but worth it for me for the saves backup and transferring from real carts to emus, and back to carts.
Crazy but serious offer: I've backed up a bunch of stuff for friends and colleagues, so if anyone wanted to ship over a couple games, I'd be more than happy to help out and then shoot em back to you.
Fox Mulder
Member
Finally, my green one. My favorite one. I wanted this one so bad and hunted for a year. They never show up in America. I was scouring Germany's eBay and translating the text to see if they shipped here. I finally found one and it is so beautiful. The faceplate is flawless but the buttons are REALLY worn. Whoever had this loved it to death. Harvest Moon is almost always in there.
That is sexy.
You can probably swap the buttons out for newer looking ones to make it look more fresh.
V3RMILLION
Neo Member
This thread makes me miss my Micro so much... I'm tempted to buy the FFIV limited edition version off Ebay...
Nice photos, and very cool blog
Thanks, and will do!
Loving that hot pink Micro! Gorgeous! I'm now on the hunt for one.
Hot pink is the best color :3 And thanks for the suggestions! I've played a bit of both but I bet they'd look lovely on the micro