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[teiresias]

Has anyone here bought one of the pre-modded GBA units from Rose Colored Gaming? Any opinions?

 

[AKingNamedPaul]

Not at a reasonable price and in good physical condition Not that I've ever been able to find anyway.

Depends on what you consider reasonable price. 90 for a brand new quality (minus the box and original charger) is easy to find on amazon.

 

[kittens]

I'm really tempted to buy one of those Rose Colored Gaming OG GBAs... I never heard of that site before, but they make some amazing stuff, damn.

 

[LordGouda]

I miss my SP... I wish I never gave it away to my cousin. Of course, the backlight stopped working, so it was incredibly hard to even see the game (for me, at least).

 

[plc268]

I'm really tempted to buy one of those Rose Colored Gaming OG GBAs... I never heard of that site before, but they make some amazing stuff, damn.

I can sell you one for way cheaper. I don't do custom paint jobs though. Although, I might start doing more black buttons (they're vinyl dyed, not painted).

 

[teiresias]

I can sell you one for way cheaper. I don't do custom paint jobs though. Although, I might start doing more black buttons (they're vinyl dyed, not painted).

Drop me a PM, I'd be interested in what you have available.

 

[Xdrive05]

I had the classic nes themed one and sold it for $90 about four years ago. Really wish I'd kept it.

 

[Cody_D165]

GBA is such an awesome system, but for me the best way to play the games is this:

I do love my Micro, though.

 

[LordGouda]

GBA is such an awesome system, but for me the best way to play the games is this:

I do love my Micro, though.

I so wanted this as a kid, it's a shame I never was able to buy one.

 

[Devilgunman]

Sp is a second best gameboy next to micro. Love them both. What surprise me is that nobody complained about hand cramp back then but a lot bitching about DS/3DS nowadays.

 

[B.K.]

I so wanted this as a kid, it's a shame I never was able to buy one.

I bought one a few years ago pretty cheap, but then I had to get a new TV and now I can't use my Gamecube because I don't have any component cables.

 

[Diggeh]

My one true love.

Still plays GBA games perfectly to this day.

Spoiler

Especially Mega Man Battle Network.

 

[Bending_Unit_22]

It's pretty cool except it would cramp my hands like none other. Sadly, the 3DS is only a bit better so I don't play handhelds as much as I'd like. DS phat was magical though, perfect ergonomics, and the lite wasn't bad either.

 

[sixteen-bit]

My one true love.

Still plays GBA games perfectly to this day.

Spoiler

Especially Mega Man Battle Network.

I saw one with a backlit 101 screen modded in. Looked great.

 

[SPACECADET]

This is how I had light

many a lonely night playing tetris in the dark.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Lotta GBA talk today... Huh. I recently rebought a GBA, as I got rid of my GBA compatible DS a long time ago. Bought a backlit SP, still haven't opened it. Well, eventually.

 

[B.K.]

My one true love.

I wish I still had mine. All the ones on Ebay are scratched pretty badly.

 

[matt360]

Wait, so there are 2 versions of GBA SP? A backlit one and a non-backlit one? I used to have a silver one but I can't remember if it was backlit or not (I'm leaning towards not), and I traded it in for the DS fat. I had tons of great gaming memories on that machine so I was thinking about buying a new one.

Is there any way to tell just by looking if it's backlit or not?

 

[cafemomo]

The Gameboy Micro is even more magical

 

[Fox Mulder]

I can sell you one for way cheaper. I don't do custom paint jobs though. Although, I might start doing more black buttons (they're vinyl dyed, not painted).

how much is way cheaper?

The Gameboy Micro is even more magical

It's great that it exists, but the screen is pretty small. I saw one at goodwill, but someone had stolen it out of the box. Apparently $3 is too much to pay for a boxed GB Micro.

 

[casmith07]

haha, I'm doing the same.

Want that 101 model, but I'm not about to pay $80 for one. That modded OG Gba on the other hand...

I paid $80 for a black SP 101 model. It arrived in mint condition. Worth it.

 

[King Allant]

Wait, so there are 2 versions of GBA SP? A backlit one and a non-backlit one? I used to have a silver one but I can't remember if it was backlit or not (I'm leaning towards not), and I traded it in for the DS fat. I had tons of great gaming memories on that machine so I was thinking about buying a new one.

Is there any way to tell just by looking if it's backlit or not?

yes, just look on the bottom and see which model number it is. If it ags 101 then that the backlit version

 

[illadelph]

This is how I roll when I play gba.

GBA is by far and away my favorite handheld. There's a ton of lesser known games that are extremely high quality.

dat orange

 

[Giolon]

Depends on what you consider reasonable price. 90 for a brand new quality (minus the box and original charger) is easy to find on amazon.

Not seeing it. $80 and scratched up

 

[CrazyTank940]

I still have my NES edition SP and still use it, one of my favorite handhelds ever.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

GBASP has such a great design. It felt so comfortable in your hands, and the backlight was SO, SO welcome after years of lightless handhelds. Silver was the best.

 

[plc268]

how much is way cheaper?

$95. In fact I have a purple one up for sale right now on the buy/sell thread.

I'll have more soon, I'm just waiting for some parts to arrive.

 

[AKingNamedPaul]

Not seeing it. $80 and scratched up

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00820R20Q/?tag=neogaf0e-20


Bought from this seller twice and the sp comes in perfect condition, with a knock off charger that works well, but has a short cable. Has shipped very fast from both of my experiences.

The Game Boys "R" Us Seller I mean

 

[B.K.]

I'll have more soon, I'm just waiting for some parts to arrive.

I'll buy one from you in a month or two. I've got too much charged to my credit card right now, or I'd buy your purple one.

 

[Dion Blaster]

Not at a reasonable price and in good physical condition Not that I've ever been able to find anyway.

I got super lucky and found one on craigslist for $30 in decent condition. Came with SMB3 too.

I had a hard time believing I found a backlit one until I turned it on before I paid.

 

[mightynine]

Still have my GBA SP NES edition. I will never sell it. Ever.

That said, I did love the original GBA form factor. I could totally see myself spending way too much money for one of these:

I totally ending up spending too much money on this. I am weak, but a GBA modded to look like an OG Game Boy? I couldn't say no.

Hope it doesn't take too long to get here.

 

[Rickenslacker]

I totally ending up spending too much money on this. I am weak, but a GBA modded to look like an OG Game Boy? I couldn't say no.

Hope it doesn't take too long to get here.

I am strongly trying to resist the urge to get one of the black ones, but I don't know if I'll manage once they restock.

Post some impressions once it comes.

 

[MrCunningham]

Backlight strong.

That back lit GBASP is a thing of beauty. As others have said, it really is the best way to play all the old black and white and GBC games.

 

[B.K.]

Yeah. I've been really tempted to get one of those classic Gameboy mods, too.

 

[NIGHT-]

How stupid I feel for never getting one of these... Weren't they being sold as low as 40 bucks a piece brand new at one point? =[

 

[DjangoReinhardt]

I love my backlit GBA SP. It's still my favorite handheld design ever.

 

[LordGouda]

I'm trying to find GBA games, but I'm not sure which ones to get. What do you guys recommend?

 

[Gillian Seed]

That back lit GBASP is a thing of beauty. As others have said, it really is the best way to play all the old black and white and GBC games.

It never came out in Purple. Did you paint it yourself? I think the backlit model only came out in Onyx, Baby Blue, and Pink.

 

[Silkworm]

I only have the front lit GBA SP (the original GBA was driving me crazy with its difficult to see screen). Didn't realize they made a back lit one in 2005 around the time of the micro. Wasn't interested in the micro so didn't pay close enough attention to realize they redesigned the GBA SP for back lighting. Damn! Oh well you snooze you lose :-\

 

[katkombat]

wait they had non backlit sp's?

edit: oh derp I was assuming backlit just meant a lit up screen instead of relying on other light

 

[Nightstick11]

I dove into GBA with the SP. Loved the little fucker.

 

[Trancetronic]

This thread makes me remember how handheld gaming was before backlights (and frontlights) were standard. Man, we really are spoiled now.

Nyko Wormlights, you have served us well back then.

 

[ironchair]

I totally agree. The back-lit screen and incredibly tiny, laptop form made it feel so amazing. It is currently tied with my Vita as favorite portable gaming device of all time.

 

[hunnies28]

Thanks guys! Now I want to buy one !

 

[Grief.exe]

This thread makes me remember how handheld gaming was before backlights (and frontlights) were standard. Man, we really are spoiled now.

Nyko Wormlights, you have served us well back then.

I actually got into bed one night with my original GBA to play Super Mario Land.

MFW I turned on the unit. I just straight up forgot.

 

[Zoolader]

It never came out in Purple. Did you paint it yourself? I think the backlit model only came out in Onyx, Baby Blue, and Pink.

I know there are refurbished ones on ebay that come with a pouch and really shitty game, colors are black or purple. Purple was really sexy looking but a bit more so I got black. The thing looks brand new and works great.

 

[Gillian Seed]

I know there are refurbished ones on ebay that come with a pouch and really shitty game, colors are black or purple. Purple was really sexy looking but a bit more so I got black. The thing looks brand new and works great.

Yeah those are custom. They look pretty cool though.

 

[SpaceShark]

I totally ending up spending too much money on this. I am weak, but a GBA modded to look like an OG Game Boy? I couldn't say no.

Hope it doesn't take too long to get here.

Yep, this thread has got me eyeing this exact model. So good.. but $150 + $25 P+H to Aus? Ouch.

I'm seriously considering it, but I've got a DS Lite that plays all my GBA games (don't have GB/GBC games) with a nice backlit screen and comfortable form factor, so it's pretty hard to justify. Or maybe I don't justify it, and get it anyway

 

[MrCunningham]

It never came out in Purple. Did you paint it yourself? I think the backlit model only came out in Onyx, Baby Blue, and Pink.

Ah, that screenshot isn't mine..

 

[Cuban Legend]

It never came out in Purple. Did you paint it yourself? I think the backlit model only came out in Onyx, Baby Blue, and Pink.

I have a custom painted black backlit SP I bought on Ebay for $70 last year. They make em for about $80 now. Eventually I'll get my 2 non-backlit ones replaced by backlit ones.