Blackjack Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 My wife found a Gameboy Advance (not SP) today in a restroom. It had Zelda: Links Awakening in it. So, from a non-user of handhelds, what now? I've got a few hundred gba roms that I've played with a little using Visual Boy Advance, is there a flash card way of loading them up that anyone recommends? In fact, any new user advice on must have games or accessories would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Found in a restroom. Now what? Spray it down with Lysol. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Did you try giving it to the business where you found it? Perhaps the owner will come looking for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Sell it to a games store and donate the proceeds to charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Found in a restroom. Now what? Spray it down with Lysol. -S That's exactly what I was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 You should try to reunite the GBA with its owner, who was probably a little girl who is now very sad to be sans Zelda. Once you have accomplished this good deed, you should reward yourself and your wife with a GBA SP (folding, with light) and some legit games. If you are dead-set on going the flashcard route, www.gbax.com is the place to go for good service and prices. Personally, I feel that you should load the flashcard up with emulators and remakes rather than games, personally -- these things are still being sold and they're easy to find cheaply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Found in a restroom. Now what? Spray it down with Lysol. -S That's exactly what I was thinking I read somewhere around here you can use Armor All on that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famicoman Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 If your gonna keep it, there is a flash cart you can get. If not, there is some one on theese forums that lost their GBA in an airport (the topic is a few topics down) and might want a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Jess lost GBA SP NES edition. I doubt a regular GBA would be an acceptable substitute. Wouldn't be in my case. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Considering it's Link's Awakening, you've already got one of the best GB titles (in my opinion), so I'd say you're off to a good start... But the SP is really worth it, the lack of a backlight on the GBA is a real nusance and the built-in charging capability of the SP helps alot. Also, it comes in plenty of spiffy colors. If she likes the GBA, you might consider buying one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Did you try giving it to the business where you found it? Perhaps the owner will come looking for it? Part of me hates to "spoil the fun" but I can say for once I agree w/ Gregory. Considering that a member here lost their GBA Sp and how upset they were I would check and see if any were reported missing first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famicoman Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I forgot the NES edition detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 Did you try giving it to the business where you found it? Perhaps the owner will come looking for it? Part of me hates to "spoil the fun" but I can say for once I agree w/ Gregory. Considering that a member here lost their GBA Sp and how upset they were I would check and see if any were reported missing first. I think you're right, but I'm not giving it to the store just so a clerk or the manager can have it. I'll leave my phone number with them for anyone looking for it can call and claim it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 You may want to check the game save on Link's Awakening for the owner's name (or nickname) and include that if the owner calls they should correctly ID their save file. If they know it they're probably the true owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I think I'd just say I found a Gmaeboy and a game and let the owner tell me it's a regular GBA with Link's Awakening if it truly is the real owner. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMongeR Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I'd say keep it. Finders keepers and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8littlefield Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I would just leave your name/number at the store and don't give any details (system color, game title) at all. That way, if it is a kid, they can get it back...maybe the kid already knows it's lost and had their parent buy then an SP anyways. I just know that I would appreciate it if I lost my GBASP if someone at least made an attempt...and I'm 28 (ugh, I haven't had to write that before, I now feel very old...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 ... I would appreciate it if I lost my GBASP if someone at least made an attempt...and I'm 28 (ugh, I haven't had to write that before, I now feel very old...) I just turned 35 last week and I'd be pretty upset if I lost my GBA SP too, if that makes you feel any better. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famicoman Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I would just leave your name/number at the store and don't give any details (system color, game title) at all. That way, if it is a kid, they can get it back...maybe the kid already knows it's lost and had their parent buy then an SP anyways. If the parents spoild their kids that much, why not just score a DS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 I left my name/number only at the store just after my last post (24 hr convenience store), we'll see if anyone claims it before I run out and buy games and/or a flash cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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