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Game Boy / Game Boy Color Appreciation Thread
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Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Hello friends. Sorry to bump this old thread, if that is frowned upon. I thought it would be better this way. Let me tell you a tale.
Once upon a time I owned a Game Boy Pocket, which I loved very much. It was my first handheld ever, and may yet still be #1 in my heart. Then one sad day, it was stolen along with all the games except Dr Mario, which I wasn't huge on anyway. The end.
So, now I have a 3DS and I'm about ready to drop a mass of cash on some classics, but there are some I never played before. Oh, what to do?
Owned before:
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Block Ball
Kirby's Pinball Land
Kirby's Star Stacker
Wario Land
Tetris
I had others but they aren't on the eshop.
Didn't own before:
Donkey Kong (but played it and enjoyed it)
Metroid II
Super Mario Land 2
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Avenging Spirit
I suppose what I'm asking is: Would you recommend NOT getting any of these? If so, let me know why. Also, are some others on the eshop totally awesome? Okay thanks.
Is it weird that I want the original Link's Awakening but NOT the DX version? Nostalgia is what it is, man.
Once upon a time I owned a Game Boy Pocket, which I loved very much. It was my first handheld ever, and may yet still be #1 in my heart. Then one sad day, it was stolen along with all the games except Dr Mario, which I wasn't huge on anyway. The end.
So, now I have a 3DS and I'm about ready to drop a mass of cash on some classics, but there are some I never played before. Oh, what to do?
Owned before:
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Block Ball
Kirby's Pinball Land
Kirby's Star Stacker
Wario Land
Tetris
I had others but they aren't on the eshop.
Didn't own before:
Donkey Kong (but played it and enjoyed it)
Metroid II
Super Mario Land 2
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Avenging Spirit
I suppose what I'm asking is: Would you recommend NOT getting any of these? If so, let me know why. Also, are some others on the eshop totally awesome? Okay thanks.
Is it weird that I want the original Link's Awakening but NOT the DX version? Nostalgia is what it is, man.
Beast Legacy
Member
Still have my original GBC. Got it signed by Veronica Taylor, the original English voice of Ash Ketchum.
I wish I still had most of my games. Besides Pokemon, I was completely obsessed with Mario Tennis for the GBC.
Edit: Damn, didn't see how old the bump to this was. That's what I get for making sleepy 1 AM posts.
Better off putting it over in the GBA/GB collecting thread. Much more active!
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=512997
A Black Falcon
Member
All of those games except for Avenging Spirit are great games any Game Boy fan should definitely own, and Avenging Spirit is a decent game certainly worth considering.
I like it more too... nostalgia is certainly part of it, but also I'm used to the game in monochrome, and don't like the added costumes that make the game easier. The additional hints in dungeons aren't as big of a deal, but the game was just as good or better without them, too. And the added color dungeon... isn't one of the best.
My words exactly!
Member
Check this out:
“Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3″ Brings The Classic Entry To The Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld
http://www.retrogamenetwork.com/201...ntry-to-the-nintendo-game-boy-color-handheld/
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwoVsvt7luI
“Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3″ Brings The Classic Entry To The Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld
http://www.retrogamenetwork.com/201...ntry-to-the-nintendo-game-boy-color-handheld/
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwoVsvt7luI
sixteen-bit
Member
Check this out:
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3″ Brings The Classic Entry To The Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld
http://www.retrogamenetwork.com/201...ntry-to-the-nintendo-game-boy-color-handheld/
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwoVsvt7luI
Oh wow, that's an interesting homebrew project.
putermcgee
Junior Member
500 yen well spent, I'd say.
It might be because my first GBP was green, but it always throws me off when I see a GBP in the OG GB colors.
500 yen ? very nice!
MicroByter
Member
I wish there were more fans of the Gameboy, I have such fond memories of this little system.
Anyways, came to ask a question about this beast:
It's a backlit clone that plays GB/GBC games. Anyone have one? I've been looking for a Gameboy Light on eBay and stumbled on this. While not an original, the prospect of having a full backlit Gameboy like this would be awesome.
Anyways, came to ask a question about this beast:
It's a backlit clone that plays GB/GBC games. Anyone have one? I've been looking for a Gameboy Light on eBay and stumbled on this. While not an original, the prospect of having a full backlit Gameboy like this would be awesome.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Anybody here get a copy of Jeremy Parish's new Game Boy World 1989 book? I'm curious to know how much more detailed it is vs. the video series and blog.
sixteen-bit
Member
I wish there were more fans of the Gameboy, I have such fond memories of this little system.
Anyways, came to ask a question about this beast:
It's a backlit clone that plays GB/GBC games. Anyone have one? I've been looking for a Gameboy Light on eBay and stumbled on this. While not an original, the prospect of having a full backlit Gameboy like this would be awesome.
I have one, it's worth it for $20 or so but I wouldn't pay what some people are charging now. The aspect ratio isn't right but overall it's a solid system and there's currently no official backlit mods for GBC.
ToastyFrog
Inexplicable Treasure Hate
Nothing to get too excited about. It's a compilation of the website content with some additional articles and high-res photography.
MicroByter
Member
anonymous_abc
Member
sorry wrong thread.
Booter
Member
Icame to ask a question about this beast:
It's a backlit clone that plays GB/GBC games. Anyone have one? I've been looking for a Gameboy Light on eBay and stumbled on this. While not an original, the prospect of having a full backlit Gameboy like this would be awesome.
Better than the original GBC! Pair it with an Everdrive GB X-7 and you've got the perfect GB/GBC system.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
No you don't the aspect ratio is off.
Games don't look the same.
I still would pick the sp101 or a modded gba with 101 screen.
Booter
Member
The aspect ratio is wrong but it doesn't bother me - the difference is minor. The backlight is great and the screen quality is high.
Playing GB/GBC games on an SP feels wrong to me, cart sticking out the bottom, screen with black borders. Modded GBA is costly and also has the black borders. I like playing GB/GBC games on hardware that looks like a GB/GBC.