OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atxeYOtd-RE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 In for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 "Bu...bu...but I'm paying a subscription to play the same games on the Switch!?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Oh man, I got handcramps just playing games on the regular Game Boy Micro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youxia Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Micro...in Mini...in Classic...is this the right time for that Xzibit meme? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 InterAct has already announced it will be producing a magnifying lense for the unit, similar to this one: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Don't forget the short cables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I was never a fan of the micro form factor, by the time it came out I was in my 20's needing glasses and had fat man hands the 10 year old me would think its rad but I was already cramping up on the SP and just wanted a football GBA with a decent screen (which I had a football GBA with a TV out mod bolted on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I was never a fan of the micro form factor, by the time it came out I was in my 20's needing glasses and had fat man hands Same...but I saw the Famicom version for sale at a Gamestop for $50 and I just had to have it. I'm a sucker for those Famicom colors. I didn't play on it much; I vastly preferred actually PLAYING on my GBA SP and GameBoy Player on Gamecube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 It felt really good in the hand, though. If they made a new one with a metal case and a bigger screen (same thickness though), I'd be all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 It felt really good in the hand, though. If they made a new one with a metal case and a bigger screen (same thickness though), I'd be all over it. Me too. Best screen quality although small, best controls...shoulder pads not optimal due to size, oh well. If they made one at GB Advance size, woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Oh man, Rugrats, Cats, Elf Bowling 1 *and* 2, and 7 Barbie games! Most of this ad was "eh", but the game selection was some on-the-nose parody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltigro Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Oh man, Rugrats, Cats, Elf Bowling 1 *and* 2, and 7 Barbie games! Most of this ad was "eh", but the game selection was some on-the-nose parody. I didn't watch it, but I get the idea... seems like 99% of the system's library was cartoon licenses or whatever... it's one reason why I decline bidding on lots of auctions because they include so much of the crap-ware in the auction that it inflates the price of the system and just... arrggghhh I hate that crap. PARENTS! QUIT BUYING YOUR KIDS SHIT GAMES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I think for any hand held console classic releases they should be extra large. Like Ben Heck's Game Boy. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) For those that did not watch it (you really should, that is why I embedded and not just link) judging by some comments, seems some are under the impression this is real? TO BE CLEAR it is a total joke / parody, made clear in the video about how ridiculous it would be to have such a tiny screen and device. Sorry, I really didn't think it would be required but going on comments it seems some assumed this was legit. I assumed the joke was self explanatory. It's 60% more mini than the Micro !!!! IT'S NINTENDO SO YOU WILL BUY IT ! Then again, considering some of those cheapo import knockoffs on places like AliExspress this really would not be too far off.... Edited September 26, 2018 by OldSchoolRetroGamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltigro Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Don't know if you were referring to me or not (since I actually said I didn't watch it), but I got that it was a joke from the thumbnail. I am serious about the crap games though... I know people bought GBA's for their kids to play in the back seat or whatever, but please... there are better games out there than Scooby Doo, Bratz, Barbie and Rugrats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youxia Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I didn't get it at all since a) I don't really watch videos b) I'm so numbed by this trend that if I was told Rastrex Mini is coming out I'd probably believe it too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Don't know if you were referring to me or not (since I actually said I didn't watch it), but I got that it was a joke from the thumbnail. I am serious about the crap games though... I know people bought GBA's for their kids to play in the back seat or whatever, but please... there are better games out there than Scooby Doo, Bratz, Barbie and Rugrats. It's a multi-faceted problem, though. 1)Kids see a license they want and ask for the game, regardless of quality. 2)Parents assume the kids will like the game, based on familiarity with the characters. Its easier than getting to know something about the hobby your kid has. 3) IP holders not caring if their character appears in a crap game, since all characters appear in crap games. 4) Lazy and cheap devs more interested in spending money on a license deal than on dev time or talent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 This kind of brand-based shovelware sold on cartridge for $30 a pop is pretty much dead now, right? Seems to me that free-to-play mobile gaming would have replaced it, with or without licensed characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 This kind of brand-based shovelware sold on cartridge for $30 a pop is pretty much dead now, right? Seems to me that free-to-play mobile gaming would have replaced it, with or without licensed characters.I wish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 LOL the developer is literally called "Game Mill." It's not out yet, so no reviews yet. I'll bet it's gonna be AWESOME 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltigro Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I saw a picture the other day that reportedly was a picture of a Wal-Mart shelf that still had Cory in the House for sale for $26.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlegamer Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I think for any hand held console classic releases they should be extra large. Like Ben Heck's Game Boy. ben_heck_giant_game_boy_1.jpg Playing Link's Awakening. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RampantOctopus Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 In the words of The Onion, This truly is the golden age of rehashing previous golden ages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltigro Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I'm holding out for the UNIVAC Classic Edition. It's only going to be the size of a medium sized room! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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