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GB/GBC/GBA Collecting Thread
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PumpkinSpice
Banned
Just encountered my first GBA game with a save battery. I've replaced it of course but it just feels weird... like why do only a select number of GBA games have this? Even in the early 2000s I have to imagine SRAM was more expensive than NAND.
It was Hoshi no Kirby Deluxe, the Japanese Nightmare in Dreamland.
It was Hoshi no Kirby Deluxe, the Japanese Nightmare in Dreamland.
NormalFish
Banned
Are you sure it was a true save battery and not just used for keeping time? That's really bizarre if so. I have no idea why they'd use that. Perhaps it was released very early into the GBA's life span so they were still learning how to do things?
Hi guys! I've just bought a blue Game Boy Micro in perfect conditions with six games from eBay. No boxes but I had them for 50.
The games are not so good except for Castlevania Double Pack that in eBay costs around 30/40. Here the complete list:
Castlevania Double Pack
Prince of Persia + Tomb Raider
Tekken Advance
Counter Punch
Dynasty Warriors Advance
Drome Racers
Sono I will post a photo of the new little guy!
The games are not so good except for Castlevania Double Pack that in eBay costs around 30/40. Here the complete list:
Castlevania Double Pack
Prince of Persia + Tomb Raider
Tekken Advance
Counter Punch
Dynasty Warriors Advance
Drome Racers
Sono I will post a photo of the new little guy!
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Yeah it's a save battery. There's no clock on the board.
NormalFish
Banned
Yes It's very beautiful!
I also bought other games:
Mario Advance 1 & 2
Mario Kart
Fire Emblem
Wario Ware
GTA
(Other 3 games that I don't remember)
Alla for 27
F-Zero Maximum Velocity
Rayman Advance
For 11
Street Fighter Alpha 3 for 11
Metroid Zero Mission for 21 (yes a lot but I'm a metroid fan and I've lost my original game)
Like the hat?
Banned
I think circle of the moon is another game with a battery save. I'll have to check my cart.
RadarScope1
Member
Nice. I believe I'm still on the list. I'm eager to get one. Enjoy!Ok I got this in a bit ago but it's been pretty busy and I was playing rather then posting pics
Much love and hugs to peagles for putting this together for me, I love it as much as she did putting it together ^_^
This completes my current hunt for GBA hardware, I have an OG, both sp versions, a micro and now my OG modded. I have some stuff left like faceplates and some variants but I'm pretty happy with this set up now, I use the OG mod for most of my play and load up the micro when I leave the house(love that size).
If anyone is sitting on the fence for a modded OG while a bit pricey it's worth every cent imo and it's nice to not have to worry about where the batteries are coming from in the years to come(<3 eneloops)
Agent Unknown
Member
Ok I got this in a bit ago but it's been pretty busy and I was playing rather then posting pics
Much love and hugs to peagles for putting this together for me, I love it as much as she did putting it together ^_^
This completes my current hunt for GBA hardware, I have an OG, both sp versions, a micro and now my OG modded. I have some stuff left like faceplates and some variants but I'm pretty happy with this set up now, I use the OG mod for most of my play and load up the micro when I leave the house(love that size).
If anyone is sitting on the fence for a modded OG while a bit pricey it's worth every cent imo and it's nice to not have to worry about where the batteries are coming from in the years to come(<3 eneloops)
This. Having a backlight modded AGB 001 virtually future proofs your GBA collection, no more worries about batteries and you get form factor along with a beautiful backlit screen. Nice unit, I too own one of Peagle's amazing multi-brrightness AGB mods and it's the crown jewel of my portable collection. Currently playing a mix of Yoshi's Island, Gradius Galaxies and Zelda NES on it and it's bliss.
I don't need one, I don't need one, I don't need one... I... I don't...Ok I got this in a bit ago but it's been pretty busy and I was playing rather then posting pics
Much love and hugs to peagles for putting this together for me, I love it as much as she did putting it together ^_^
This completes my current hunt for GBA hardware, I have an OG, both sp versions, a micro and now my OG modded. I have some stuff left like faceplates and some variants but I'm pretty happy with this set up now, I use the OG mod for most of my play and load up the micro when I leave the house(love that size).
If anyone is sitting on the fence for a modded OG while a bit pricey it's worth every cent imo and it's nice to not have to worry about where the batteries are coming from in the years to come(<3 eneloops)
Beautiful unit Gunsmithx
I'm trying to find the plastic DS cases that have the GBA slot to store my growing collection. I'm not planning on blowing money on tracking down the original box so was just going to print my own covers.
The only problem is that I've heard it can be a crap shoot buying the DS cases since the newer ones didn't have the GBA game slot anyone have any websites or sources where you can make sure I'm getting the correct cases?
The only problem is that I've heard it can be a crap shoot buying the DS cases since the newer ones didn't have the GBA game slot anyone have any websites or sources where you can make sure I'm getting the correct cases?
Like the hat?
Banned
Really need to find an old front lit sp to do my gba. Already replaced the lens with a glass one.
I don't need one, I don't need one, I don't need one... I... I don't...
Beautiful unit Gunsmithx
Thats what I told myself all the way till it got here lol
properpropaganda
Member
i got a set on ebay for lik 8 bucks a while back. i searched specifically for gba ds cases. also http://www.customgamecases.com/ has ds sized cases made for gameboy games
MvmntInGrn
Member
Whoooaaa
I have to pick up some faceplates! I didn't know there were places to buy them. I don't remember that being an option a year or two ago. I'd like to replace the flame faceplate on my everyday micro.
Been playing Guru Logic Champ a lot the last week. I will beat all the puzzles in this game one day (up to 130-something I think).
I got really lucky with Ninja Five-O. Was expensive online but $5 at Gamestop..... across the state. A nice employee got it sent to my nearby store though.
The game itself was alright. Don't think its worth the asking price. Played it through a few times but I ended up selling it earlier this year (for a lot more than $5). Despite not LOVING it I kinda regret selling it, if only for the sake of collection. I sold most of my port collection as well (GBA versions of NES games, Zelda ALTTP, and the Super Mario Advance series).
My favorite GBA games are the imports though. Guru Logic Champ, Rhythm Tengoku, and the Kururin games. All fantastic.
NormalFish
Banned
I think most agree they're not quite as nice as the first party ones, but they get the job done. I really want some sort of glass faceplate, but unless I somehow commission one, that'll never happen.
MvmntInGrn
Member
Glass would be amazing.
I was just looking at original model GBAs with backlights on eBay and wondering if I could alter a tempered glass phone cover to fit on one. I'd really love to own one. I love my micros but the original GBA was the most comfortable.
NormalFish
Banned
Yeah, it'll be interesting. Shame you can't just 3D print glass lol. I figure at some point some creative engineer will come up with a solution for these things, but it'll be awhile. I wish I had the expertise for such things, but no such luck.
On another note: What do you folks recommend as far as great GB/GBC games that no one's heard of? The gameboy has a surprising amount of games that you would never expect on the system (Warlocked is an RTS, for example), and I'm thinking I'm going to throw some more money at my collection.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Got a few new GB/GBC games today. I also bought Power Quest and Quest: Brian's Journey off eBay. I also have been hunting, but it looks like getting the GB Mega man games is going to be a LOT harder than I thought...
E: Also, my current collection:
E: Also, my current collection:
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Anyone ever print new labels for their games? Fucking price stickers are peeling off the OG labels.
properpropaganda
Member
No but I saw a sticker maker on walmart.com I was tempted to buy. That might do the trick.
zephervack
Member
Do these mods come with the buttons as well?, it would look weird without the purple buttons.
edit: sold out already
Just finished Mario vs. DK the other day and that was pretty rad, and packed with content (I still have tons to do in it, actually). Its predecessor DK '94 is superb, too.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
I just played through Link to the Past on GBA for the first time and I'm kinda surprised that this is a totally legit version of LttP. I put it off for years as just being a worse port, but aside from the music being a bit worse, I really prefer it to trying to emulate the SNES game on any handheld. This way you have a solid framerate, no input latency, no emulation bugs -- just LttP in a much more convenient package.
NormalFish
Banned
This is the only way I've played all the way through the game. I've beaten it 2-3 times on my gameboy, but onyl got about 70% through on the snes version.
Don't forget it included Four Swords!
I'll never get to experience Four Swords properly in my life, lol.
NormalFish
Banned
For a decent price? not really. You can get them off alibaba or similar sites. You can occasionally get those same ones on eBay or RCG for a (significant) mark up. Keep in mind the ones I'm referring to are third party, and not as nice as the originals. But they get the job done.
Hmm ok, I will give it a try.
Another questione: replacement battery.
I've found one at 7 from Cameron Sino and one from Akku King for 15. Someone knows if they are a good choice?
NormalFish
Banned
I expect most of the ones you find that are marketed as GBM batteries will be pretty comparable. I'd just do a personal analysis and find the best balanced between positive reviews and price.
Agent Unknown
Member
Doesn't Link make his Wind Waker/child voice every time he slashes his sword or does something in the game? Not disagreeing whether or not it's a good port as I don't own the GBA LttP cart but that's what I heard. Are the voice effects not as annoying as people say?
NormalFish
Banned
I can only really see them being that annoying if you constantly mash. If you're pretty efficient in your use of the sword, it'll be a boon I think.
Never bothered me when I first played it as a kid.
But then I read that most people complaining about those voice sound clips and I started noticing it every time I would use my sword. And then shortly after that, I got suck up into the game and forgot all about them once again.
Buying only Complete In Box games in PAL regions is so damn expensive. I gave up on that dream a long time ago. Only buy loose for GB/GBA/SNES and N64 games. Always CIB for GameCube though (for obvious reasons, the miniDVD being way more fragile)
I admire your devotion though! Nice pickups of very good games!
Agent Unknown
Member
^^^^
Ok cool, I kind of figured people might be overreacting a bit on that. I'll probably get it then as LttP is the only SNES GBA port I never played.
Ok cool, I kind of figured people might be overreacting a bit on that. I'll probably get it then as LttP is the only SNES GBA port I never played.
NormalFish
Banned
Ordered all the crap I need for frontlighting my GBC (with loca). Hoping everything goes smoothly. Also got a few replacement batteries.
I want a new case and buttons for it as well. Is there an accepted "best" brand for those?
**Also, which GB/GBC Megaman games are good? the small screen size seems to gimp many of them.
I want a new case and buttons for it as well. Is there an accepted "best" brand for those?
**Also, which GB/GBC Megaman games are good? the small screen size seems to gimp many of them.
Got my GB BOY, perfect for carrying it without caring too much for possible damage.
Heres a tip: the crappy dpad is interchangeable with an official Game Boy Color dpad.
Buy a replacement dpad for the GBC from ebay and swap them over. It works just as well as the real thing then.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I really need to buy an SP headphone adapter. Also, I hate stickers. My copy of R-Type DX had a bad sticker on the front. My label is nearly gone.
Only another question: can you post this RCG shop?I don't find it with that name.
speedlolita
Member
Why is everyone so excited over RCG exactly? Reproduction items are never up to standard if you ask me. The repro backlit displays may look nice but the ultimately flawed alongside a real AGS-101 display too.
NormalFish
Banned
http://rosecoloredgaming.com/
It's just that it's one of the few US-based shops for these things. Unless you go Ebay, there isn't really an alternative if you don't want to buy in bulk/ship from god knows where.
I really need to buy an SP headphone adapter. Also, I hate stickers. My copy of R-Type DX had a bad sticker on the front. My label is nearly gone.
I got a headphone adapter for my SP and I hate it. Not the fault of the adapter, and I didn't really think about this beforehand, but the space it occupies means that I cannot hold the SP comfortably anymore (I generally like to hit R and L with my PIP joints, the 2nd joint from your finger tip). Pretty annoying, as I can't in good conscience make my girlfriend listen to GBA music on full blast all the time (we live in a studio), but using headphones is uncomfortable. Damn you nintendo for not including a headphone port on the SP.
Grab a DS Light? They only go for like $30 these days. I also find it more comfy than the SP.
My library of games I use my SP for is actually mostly GB/GBC games, so DS family doesn't work for me, or this would be a great option. SP is my favorite form factor that can play GB/GBC/GBA games and is backlit that I can also afford, but that headphone adapter is so uncomfortably placed.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Yeah, this is my situation. I'm now considering an OG GBA and back lighting it myself...
PumpkinSpice
Banned
The cheap 3rd party knock offs should work just fine. There are audio pins on that SP jack -- there's no processing involved here.
Whoa cool! My GB Boy Colour has a dead pixel. I might just buy another and put this one on top of my toilet with mario in it. That would be pretty rad to have that all the time.