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Game Boy Micro <3 Thread
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Not new to the Micro scene or anything, just felt like snapping some pics today. Unfortunately I couldn't kajigger my camera settings to really capture how sharp the screen looks (for those who don't have one, the answer is 'extremely').
This is my favorite faceplate, but unfortunately the screen has lots of annoying hairline scratches. That'll
teach me to throw it in my pocket all willy-nilly.
This faceplate's a lot cooler than the camo one that came with the unit.
Awesome case is awesome. I got that at TRU for like $2 when they were clearing out GBM accessories.
This faceplate was from Pelican, iirc. I like the design but the printing of it is a little iffy, the screen
portion is off-center a little bit. It was part of a 3-pack I bought mainly for a nice burlwood-pattern
faceplate, but that one's centered even worse, it actually cuts off a little bit of the screen on the left.
One big happy family.
For the benefit of those who aren't 100% aware of how crazy-tiny this thing is.
This is my favorite faceplate, but unfortunately the screen has lots of annoying hairline scratches. That'll
teach me to throw it in my pocket all willy-nilly.
This faceplate's a lot cooler than the camo one that came with the unit.
Awesome case is awesome. I got that at TRU for like $2 when they were clearing out GBM accessories.
This faceplate was from Pelican, iirc. I like the design but the printing of it is a little iffy, the screen
portion is off-center a little bit. It was part of a 3-pack I bought mainly for a nice burlwood-pattern
faceplate, but that one's centered even worse, it actually cuts off a little bit of the screen on the left.
One big happy family.
For the benefit of those who aren't 100% aware of how crazy-tiny this thing is.
FlawlessCowboy
Member
Where can I find one of these things (semi-affordable)? I must have one!
They pop up on ebay from time to time and you could always check Amazon's independent sellers.
I personally bought mine through a Mom and Pop game store for around $50 which needed a replacement faceplate but was otherwise flawless.
As much as I hate to say this the best deal I've managed to find for the things is through Gamestop. They're currently selling them for around $30 or so but are marked as 'unavailable online', so you'll have to check some of shops around your area if you go that route.
I personally bought mine through a Mom and Pop game store for around $50 which needed a replacement faceplate but was otherwise flawless.
As much as I hate to say this the best deal I've managed to find for the things is through Gamestop. They're currently selling them for around $30 or so but are marked as 'unavailable online', so you'll have to check some of shops around your area if you go that route.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
FlawlessCowboy said:
Here in Italy you can still find new sliver and green ones in almost every mall's vg departement from 29 to 34,99 max.
I bought 5 of them for 19 each like 6 months ago
mooooose said:
I am also looking for official Micro faceplates, as the screens on my current ones are pretty scratched up. Anyone know where to get them?
As I understand it, the ones you can get at DecalGirl and similar sites do not replace the screen cover but simply stick on top of your previous faceplate like a skin. Can anyone confirm?
Shin Kojima
Banned
Confirmed, our store sells them. They're thick, reusable stickers. Good stuff though, if you like the designs.denomes said:
replicashooter
Banned
Onto greener pastures...
guys I have a japanese gba micro without a charger would this work fine?
http://www.estarland.com/GameBoyAdv.product.31712.html
also can I use that to connect to a usb to ac adapter?
http://www.estarland.com/GameBoyAdv.product.31712.html
also can I use that to connect to a usb to ac adapter?
RadioHeadAche
Member
I'm actually thinking about getting one of these things since I just got Final Fantasy VI Advance. I have a DSlite, but after playing my PSP for so long, using one small screen with a bulky remainder is rather irksome for me (personal quirk, I suppose). Anyway, I was thinking about getting one of these because it looks great for portability, and unlike the SP doesn't look too conspicuous. Plus, the sound jack is nice since the lack of that was rather annoying on the PSP. I checked a local gamestop, and it seems that they have used units for $30. I know the consensus in this thread is for the micro, but in my situation, is it worth it? I'm pretty intrigued by a system that almost a keychain. I wouldn't even consider it at $100, but at $30, it's pretty tempting.
Keyser Soze
Member
MYE said:ITS HEEEEERE!!!
And i LOVE it
Congrats... hope you continue to enjoy it
Well done on getting the screen to display well in your photo... I found it impossible in mine. You really showcased how well the screen looks.
HeadsUpSevenUp
Member
I bought one along with soundvoyager for my blind friend to play
She lets me borrow it whenever.
She lets me borrow it whenever.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
I did pick up a classic gold and red GBA micro once. I did love it but $100 was too much for it. I used it at the gym when I was riding the bike but my eyes started to really hurt (my eyes are pretty bad).
So luckily Circuit City at the time allowed hardware returns.
Just used my DS Phat instead and worked fine. The screen was dark though.
So luckily Circuit City at the time allowed hardware returns.
Just used my DS Phat instead and worked fine. The screen was dark though.
Bought one early last year off Ebay thanks primarily to this appreciation thread, the picture porn was too much for me to resist. Anyway, what a marvelous piece of hardware it is, so beautiful and i love just being able to easily slip it into my pocket whenever i go out and might need to kill some time; re-discovering the GBA library has been great, currently rolling with Yoshi's Island, but i need to pick up a few of the Final Fantasies.
Patrick Bateman
Member
Are 90 for a Famicom edition with package and everything in super good condition worth it?
Shin Kojima
Banned
If I didn't have one now I'd definitely pay 90 for it, if super good condition means new and unused.Patrick Bateman said:
Patrick Bateman
Member
Shin_Kojima said:
Almost unused. But it does look new on the pictures.
Crazypanda_85
Member
I just ordered the 20th Anniversary Edition Micro ($69.99 new). There are still a few Gamestops that have a few Micros new ($39.99 for black, $69.99 for Famicon edition).
Crazypanda_85
Member
woodypop said:
The one main difference between the American 20th edition and the Japanese 20th edition is the logo on the back of the system (and worth $100 more than the american version).
Crazypanda_85
Member
Anth0ny said:
Gamestop but they are hard to find. Go to your local store and see if they have one. If not, see if the manager could help you get one.
Crazypanda_85
Member
Flock said:i <3 my micro, actually got it at launch.
still, always searching for a black faceplate.... always.... searching.
I ordered my micro from lik-sang btw.... my how i miss them.
I am looking for this case. They are no longer available on play-asia.
n8NMONSTER
Member
Picked these up today:
New GBA Micro and Game & Watch Gallery 4.
New GBA Micro and Game & Watch Gallery 4.
Patrick Bateman
Member
I still ponder, whether I should spend 90 on a GBM or not.
It still makes me smile when I see this topic bumped up and people still discovering the little system. I remember buying a Micro because of the topic about three years ago, and it really is the finest portable system out there. The D-pas is absolutely perfect, probably the finest Nintendo have ever put out, and the screen is amazingly clear despite its size. My Micro was brought everywhere with me for the longest time, usually with one of the two GBA Metroid games.
I charged it and played some Final Fantasy VI on it last night, and I feel like I need to give it some love again. God damn you Micro <3 Thread, you do it to me every time.
I charged it and played some Final Fantasy VI on it last night, and I feel like I need to give it some love again. God damn you Micro <3 Thread, you do it to me every time.
345triangle
Member
i guess this one's for J-GAF, but look what i found in sofmap today for 280円...
it is a "speaker grip"; kind of pointless, though rhythm tengoku sounds awesome through it, and let me repeat it was two hundred and eighty japanese yen new. i think they must've found a truckload in the back, because they had almost every colour imaginable - i went with the match for my all-silver euro unit.
it feels good to buy something for the little guy!
it is a "speaker grip"; kind of pointless, though rhythm tengoku sounds awesome through it, and let me repeat it was two hundred and eighty japanese yen new. i think they must've found a truckload in the back, because they had almost every colour imaginable - i went with the match for my all-silver euro unit.
it feels good to buy something for the little guy!
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
It's a great little handheld, but I sold mine after having it for a few months.randomwab said:
I just found it was too hard to find GBA games here in the UK, and the majority of games on eBay are either copies or go for silly money.
Litflynt912
Member
345triangle said:
oh, how I miss Sofmap and their AWESOME prices on certain things...
I remember walking through in December and seeing fantasy star 0 for 630円...
I bought an orange GB advance for the flight home for 1000円 ...awesome...just awesome
345triangle
Member
yeah today i picked up shiren 3 on wii for 630円 as well!
i think their stock-ordering dude has a really itchy trigger finger or something, because almost all their stores have giant piles of stuff that they can't shift for the life of them. spirit tracks has been 1980円 for about a month, and i remember getting monster hunter tri for the same price like two weeks after it came out.
i think their stock-ordering dude has a really itchy trigger finger or something, because almost all their stores have giant piles of stuff that they can't shift for the life of them. spirit tracks has been 1980円 for about a month, and i remember getting monster hunter tri for the same price like two weeks after it came out.