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[PumpkinSpice]

Question for those who have a modded backlit GBA. When playing Gameboy or Gameboy Color games on this screen, do you have sprites darken when they are moving? Using Oracle of Seasons as an example, Link will somewhat darken like his black outline of his sprite gets thicker. Or in Metroid 2 the dark orange of Samus's suit stands out while moving but not while standing still. These colors do not change on my original SP. This problem does not seem to exist on GBA games. Is it just the nature of the different screen that causes these issues?

On that note, what would you all consider the best way to play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games? Are there backlit Gameboy Colors?

Its the ghosting for sure. It exists for GBA games too, just try Mario 3. I think most GBA games don't have as high contrast colors as GBC games. A lot of GBC games have black sprite outlines and white fill, or white background. The limitations of the old GB kinda forces that in a lot of cases.

There are front light mods for GBC but they use butchered SPs, and I've not heard great things about these mods. The GBC screen is pretty good in good light though, much easier to see than the non backlight GBA.

 

[sixteen-bit]

There are some clones out there called GB BOY and GB BOY COLOR if u want a backlit monochrome or color game boy but the aspect ratio is wrong and the controls look bad.

Game Boy Light is the original backlit gameboy but you obviously can't play GBC games on it.

 

[CBTech]

Thanks for the replies. Makes sense that it is ghosting. The ghosting isn't that big of a deal, especially with the rest of it being fantastic. I got my replacement GBA from the ebay seller today and just noticed the issue. The replacement he sent has much better feeling buttons and I didn't have the cart reading issues I had with the first one he sent me. Can't wait to replay some GBA games.

 

[Slermy]

How is the Retron 5? Does it play GB/C/A games better than the GameBoy Player on HDTVs?

The Retron 5 has a lot of issues, but GBA games look fantastic through the thing. It's very sharp.

 

[Lyte Edge]

Here is my humble GB/GBC/GBA collection. Not pictured are an e-Reader, GB camera, Super Gameboy, and Gameboy Player.

Only have a Micro left for portable GB action. Kind of want to get a frontlit SP but I don't play these games enough anymore.

GB/GBC games. All boxed games are complete. With the loose games, I have the manuals for Mega Man V and Bubble Ghost.

U.S. GBA games.

Japanese GBA games.

Used to have a lot more titles and am thinking about increasing the size of my collection again. One game I'd like to have again is Shining Soul II. Would love to see that on a Micro!

 

[Mr. Virus]

Got this in yesterday. Only played the SNES version years ago so interested to see how well it/my memory holds up !

 

[jonno394]

Hey guys, just looking for a quick opinion. As I'm finding myself playing my Vita more than my consoles, I'm tempted to dive in to another handheld, and the one that attracts me the most is the GBA. Would you recommend going the GBA route or just buying a DS?

 

[TheMoon]

Hey guys, just looking for a quick opinion. As I'm finding myself playing my Vita more than my consoles, I'm tempted to dive in to another handheld, and the one that attracts me the most is the GBA. Would you recommend going the GBA route or just buying a DS?

Buy a DSLite. Unless you're looking to play OG GB and GBC games, too.

 

[jonno394]

Buy a DSLite. Unless you're looking to play OG GB and GBC games, too.

Yeah the only GBC games I'd be tempted by at the moment are the Zelda games, so DS Lite might be the way forward, especially as it will give me access to the DS library too!

 

[Peltz]

I lent my Link's Awakening DX cart to a girl I'm seeing and I want to end things with her. It looks like I can kiss that cart goodbye :-(

 

[Chastten]

Hey guys, just looking for a quick opinion. As I'm finding myself playing my Vita more than my consoles, I'm tempted to dive in to another handheld, and the one that attracts me the most is the GBA. Would you recommend going the GBA route or just buying a DS?

I know most people don't have any issues with it, but I personally REALLY dislike playing GBA games on a DS. The action button layout is just... off. In something turn based that isnt such a big deal, but anything that requires speed is a no go for me.

 

[jonno394]

I lent my Link's Awakening DX cart to a girl I'm seeing and I want to end things with her. It looks like I can kiss that cart goodbye :-(

Don't end it with her until you get the cart back. Maybe go round hers when you're ending it, and make sure you grab the cart first!!!

 

[Lyte Edge]

I know most people don't have any issues with it, but I personally REALLY dislike playing GBA games on a DS. The action button layout is just... off. In something turn based that isnt such a big deal, but anything that requires speed is a no go for me.

I'm the same way. Would rather play on a GBA SP or Micro.

 

[Peltz]

Don't end it with her until you get the cart back. Maybe go round hers when you're ending it, and make sure you grab the cart first!!!

A replacement costs $20... I may just go that route rather than having to do it in person and needing to possibly pay for dinner or a drink. It'll end up costing me less time/money in the long run. She lives an hour away by subway and I'd rather not spend +2 hours just to end it just for the mere possibility of being able to grab my cart.

$20 is a small price to pay at this point I think. It's a cleaner break and I'd prefer it that way.

 

[Craft]

A replacement costs $20... I may just go that route rather than having to do it in person and needing to possibly pay for dinner or a drink. It'll end up costing me less time/money in the long run. She lives an hour away by subway and I'd rather not spend +2 hours just to end it just for the mere possibility of being able to grab my cart.

$20 is a small price to pay at this point I think. It's a cleaner break and I'd prefer it that way.

Is it unreasonable to just break up with her and then ask to post you the game back when she is done with it?

 

[Peltz]

Is it unreasonable to just break up with her and then ask to post you the game back when she is done with it?

Good idea. I may do that.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

I know most people don't have any issues with it, but I personally REALLY dislike playing GBA games on a DS. The action button layout is just... off. In something turn based that isnt such a big deal, but anything that requires speed is a no go for me.

Totally agreed. I prefer the slant on GBA buttons, much easier to run and jump in games like Mario Advance / DKC.

 

[NinjaCatfish]

Is it unreasonable to just break up with her and then ask to post you the game back when she is done with it?

I did this exact thing with an ex. She was borrowing Paper Mario TTYD, The Wind Waker and Metroid Prime so yeah I was getting those back.

 

[TheMoon]

I did this exact thing with an ex. She was borrowing Paper Mario TTYD, The Wind Waker and Metroid Prime so yeah I was getting those back.

I think this is a case of YMMV though.

 

[Dash Kappei]

My fellow gaffers, METROID FUSION NEW CIB for Eur20+shipping (EU version, legit) (it's 4.50€ shipping or €11 worldwide)
It's NEW but not sealed (you'll see why) and also better ask for the best copy they have and give you pics of the one you're getting (he has many and a couple are not in the same near mint/very good conditions as the others)

Quote to see and look at the pics to know exactly what you're buying.
It's an incredible price imo, hope you guys will be happy and give me a few tips when I'll be looking for something myself. There's not many left, act fast if interested

QUOTE to see

cool!

 

[jonno394]

Hey guys, looking for a backlit GBA SP on ebay, is there a way for a person not well versed in the differences to distinguish between a front lit SP and a backlit SP (ie will the model numbers differ so I can just ask the seller to tell me what the model number is?)

edit - dont worry, I discovered the model numbers are shown on the base of the GBA SP so I can ask random sellers to check

 

[Peltz]

Hey guys, looking for a backlit GBA SP on ebay, is there a way for a person not well versed in the differences to distinguish between a front lit SP and a backlit SP (ie will the model numbers differ so I can just ask the seller to tell me what the model number is?)

Yes, you want an AGS-101 not an AGS-001

 

[sixteen-bit]

Kind of want to get a frontlit SP but I don't play these games enough anymore.

Backlit one is much improved.

I like ur boxed Ninja Five-O. So Jealous!

 

[Pancakes R Us]

My fellow gaffers, METROID FUSION NEW CIB for Eur20+shipping (EU version, legit) (it's 4.50€ shipping or €11 worldwide)
It's NEW but not sealed (you'll see why) and also better ask for the best copy they have and give you pics of the one you're getting (he has many and a couple are not in the same near mint/very good conditions as the others)

Quote to see and look at the pics to know exactly what you're buying.
It's an incredible price imo, hope you guys will be happy and give me a few tips when I'll be looking for something myself. There's not many left, act fast if interested

QUOTE to see

I already have the game, but just want to say thanks for the tip. Anyone that wants the GBA cart, go for it!

 

[jonno394]

looked through dozens and dozens of UK listings, no dice so far unless I want to pay close to £80 for an AGS-101. Hopefully I find a bargain with some of the ones i've messaged!

 

[Lyte Edge]

Backlit one is much improved.

I like ur boxed Ninja Five-O. So Jealous!

Whoops, meant backlit!

That Ninja Five-O was bought brand-new at release. Most of the games I have were. No way I'd pay those crazy prices!

 

[sixteen-bit]

looked through dozens and dozens of UK listings, no dice so far unless I want to pay close to £80 for an AGS-101. Hopefully I find a bargain with some of the ones i've messaged!

AGS-101 was only saw wide release in North America. It's much harder to find in Europe (and nigh impossible in Japan where it never got an official release).

 

[jonno394]

AGS-101 was only saw wide release in North America. It's much harder to find in Europe (and nigh impossible in Japan where it never got an official release).

Ah, that will make sense then, will just monitor new listings for ags-101 and hope I can find one for around £50.

 

[Mr. Virus]

looked through dozens and dozens of UK listings, no dice so far unless I want to pay close to £80 for an AGS-101. Hopefully I find a bargain with some of the ones i've messaged!

I managed to pick one up for £10 in a Cash Generator. Case was a bit scuffed but the screen was fine. May be worth checking in those type of shops if you've any nearby.

 

[OnPoint]

How much does a complete copy of Ninja Five-O go for these days?

 

[properpropaganda]

I managed to pick one up for £10 in a Cash Generator. Case was a bit scuffed but the screen was fine. May be worth checking in those type of shops if you've any nearby.

what is a cash generator? like a pawn shop?

 

[TheMoon]

How much does a complete copy of Ninja Five-O go for these days?

Do you really want to know? Asking for your sanity's sake.

 

[FSLink]

Got this in yesterday. Only played the SNES version years ago so interested to see how well it/my memory holds up !

The localization is bad and it's the worst version of Phantasia.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

looked through dozens and dozens of UK listings, no dice so far unless I want to pay close to £80 for an AGS-101. Hopefully I find a bargain with some of the ones i've messaged!

I know it's not necessarily in your price range, but if you'd consider new, there's a guy in Turkey selling new ones starting at £109.99 + £20 postage. I have a black backlit system I bought from eBay US years ago, and then bought a pearl green one off this guy as a backup system last year.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/131454818413?nav=SEARCH

 

[braves01]

Do you really want to know? Asking for your sanity's sake.

I looked it up on pricecharting and saw $295

O.O

I'm not sure if that's considered a solid way to price things, but I was looking at it earlier since I'm thinking about selling my mostly cib GBA collection. I don't have Ninja Five-O unfortunately, lol.

 

[OnPoint]

Do you really want to know? Asking for your sanity's sake.

I'm asking because I want to know what my copy is worth haha

 

[Agent Unknown]

I lent my Link's Awakening DX cart to a girl I'm seeing and I want to end things with her. It looks like I can kiss that cart goodbye :-(

Yeah, you can kiss it goodbye if you're too wimpy or clueless to claim your property, Biff. As someone else said, discreetly get your cart back FIRST. Not getting an item you own back before you break up would be a textbook dumb mistake of George Costanza proportions. Otherwise you'll have to manufacture a goofy caper later with Jerry or Kramer to sneak back in her apartment to swap a Crash Test Dummies GB cart for the Link's Awakening cart.

 

[Lyte Edge]

I can get $300 for Ninja Five-O? Huh, maybe I should sell it.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

I can get $300 for Ninja Five-O? Huh, maybe I should sell it.

Woah. I have the just the cart. I used to have the box and instructions but got rid of them during my GBA game box purge about 5 years ago. Space issues.

 

[Peltz]

Yeah, you can kiss it goodbye if you're too wimpy or clueless to claim your property, Biff. As someone else said, discreetly get your cart back FIRST. Not getting an item you own back before you break up would be a textbook dumb mistake of George Costanza proportions. Otherwise you'll have to manufacture a goofy caper later with Jerry or Kramer to sneak back in her apartment to swap a Crash Test Dummies GB cart for the Link's Awakening cart.

I literally spit my drink out laughing from this post.

 

[TheMoon]

Woah. I have the just the cart. I used to have the box and instructions but got rid of them during my GBA game box purge about 5 years ago. Space issues.

Are you insane. You could've sold them! I thought the world had learned from the 8-16-64bit eras that throwing away boxes is a mistake.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

Are you insane. You could've sold them! I thought the world had learned from the 8-16-64bit eras that throwing away boxes is a mistake.

Hindsight...

Edit: do you know how much it cost me brand new and sealed? $30.

 

[Agent Unknown]

I literally spit my drink out laughing from this post.

Like I said, better sneak that cart back somehow before you break up. We'll be waiting at Monk's diner to hear how it goes.

 

[TheMoon]

Hindsight...

Edit: do you know how much it cost me brand new and sealed? $30.

Now you're evil, too!

 

[braves01]

I just posted my GBC/GBA collection for sale in the B/S/T thread. I thought I'd cross post here in case any collectors are interested in a decent starter collection.

 

[GayForMaster]

Don't forget Kid Dracula too!

Is this GB game "Kid Dracula" a remake of the first NES game? Or a remake and sequel? Just wondering if it renders the nes game obsolete.

 

[MicroByter]

Just found this thread and am so envious at a lot of collectors here, amazing stuff!

I've been a fan of the Gameboy ever since I got one back near the time they were released. I remember a friend who's dad just brought one back from the states (I was overseas at the time) and I could not live without one. I've owned many different ones and got rid of them for various stupid reasons, but recently started collecting again:

I know it's laughable in comparison to most everyone's, but I still enjoy getting new things that were old all over again.

 

[RadarScope1]

What's the deal with the modded one there? Looks nice.

 

[NormalFish]

What's the deal with the modded one there? Looks nice.

that's that's probably a raspberry PI in the shell.

 

[MicroByter]

What's the deal with the modded one there? Looks nice.

it's this: Http://superpiboy.wordpress.com

I have been wanting a gameboy light forever and decided to take on a project of building my own version.