~llama Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Well, I'm finally going to spend the cash and get a Game Boy Advance. The one that looks like a Famicom controller is so sexy, the GB Micro, and I really would love to have one, but... Is it fiscally prudent to get a Game Boy Micro Famicom edition when I can get a used (Hell, a new one) GBA SP for cheaper? Either one would be wonderful to have, especially the NES-themed SP, but I'm not sure I'll be able to find one of those. So. GBA Micro Famicom, or (either used or new) GBA SP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamingguy Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I'd get the new backlit GBAsp's...those things are really good. The screen is even brighter than the DS display. And yes, they are cheaper than the Micro, and have a great clamshell design to protect the screen. They even have a couple of new colors now. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin242 Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Well, I'm finally going to spend the cash and get a Game Boy Advance. The one that looks like a Famicom controller is so sexy, the GB Micro, and I really would love to have one, but... Is it fiscally prudent to get a Game Boy Micro Famicom edition when I can get a used (Hell, a new one) GBA SP for cheaper? Either one would be wonderful to have, especially the NES-themed SP, but I'm not sure I'll be able to find one of those. So. GBA Micro Famicom, or (either used or new) GBA SP? 989724[/snapback] I think if you are gonna spend the money for a micro, I would just get DS. There are some great games and it is GBA compatible too. Now, if you force me to pick between GBA's I choose the backlit SP, cheaper more features etc.. only thing I didnt like about the SP is it is too small for my hands, I prefer the DS/PSP and even the orig GBA (hate the screen tho) because the buttons are not so close to the dpad. save a little more money and get a DS. You will be happy you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I'd get the Micro. Best ergonomics if you don't mind the small screen. It's not that expensive -- and rumor has it you can get one at Costco for $50 this week. Otherwise it's $100. My second choice would be a NEW GBA SP with the brighter screen. $80. Don't bother with a used one -- the washed out frontlit screen looks like ass in comparison. The DS is nice, but it's honking HUGE and doesn't really fit in your pocket. All IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 SP all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamingguy Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I'd get the Micro. Best ergonomics if you don't mind the small screen. It's not that expensive -- and rumor has it you can get one at Costco for $50 this week. Otherwise it's $100. My second choice would be a NEW GBA SP with the brighter screen. $80. Don't bother with a used one -- the washed out frontlit screen looks like ass in comparison. The DS is nice, but it's honking HUGE and doesn't really fit in your pocket. All IMHO. 989973[/snapback] Yes, the DS is a huge "portable", but a good carrying case (with a flashy logo) will fit your style. But, for cheapy and great gameplay with a ton of awesome games, the new Sp will do quite nicely and keep you busy for a long, long time. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avid Fan Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Avoid the Mirco. very small, not very compatible. Get a new Pearle SP or a DS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergbros2 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Another vote for the new backlit GBA SP. The screen in normal is gorgeous and it can made brighter. The Micro doesn't addanything other than the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Don't bother with a used one -- the washed out frontlit screen looks like ass in comparison. IMO, it always looked like ass, not just in comparison to the new one. Avoid the Mirco. very small, not very compatible. Get a new Pearle SP or a DS 990049[/snapback] Not compatible? That's a new one. Please, tell us what it's not compatible with. And why you seem to be the only person aware of any of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~llama Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 I think he means with original Game Boy carts, which is the main reason, at this point, that I'm leaning towards the SP. The Micro can't play the Game Boy games I already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 JB, I imagine he is referring to the fact that the Micro can't play GB/GBC games, while the SP can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevincal Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I'd get the Micro. Best ergonomics if you don't mind the small screen. It's not that expensive -- and rumor has it you can get one at Costco for $50 this week. Otherwise it's $100. My second choice would be a NEW GBA SP with the brighter screen. $80. Don't bother with a used one -- the washed out frontlit screen looks like ass in comparison. The DS is nice, but it's honking HUGE and doesn't really fit in your pocket. All IMHO. 989973[/snapback] Is there any truth to the micro being $50 at Costco?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Avoid the Mirco. very small, not very compatible. Get a new Pearle SP or a DS 990049[/snapback] Not compatible? That's a new one. Please, tell us what it's not compatible with. And why you seem to be the only person aware of any of it. 990162[/snapback] It doesn't play Gameboy Color or original black and white GB games. If someone doesn't know which GB to get, I doubt s/he has a large vintage collection to worry about. There are hundreds of excellent GBA games and very few reasons to look back to the monochrome games. Besides, the old games looks and feel stupid sticking out of the GBA case. I'd get the Micro. Best ergonomics if you don't mind the small screen. It's not that expensive -- and rumor has it you can get one at Costco for $50 this week. Otherwise it's $100. 989973[/snapback] Is there any truth to the micro being $50 at Costco?! 990197[/snapback] I was at a Costco in MD last night and didn't see them. It was definitely available on their website before xmas, and elsewhere people have seen them. "Your mileage may vary." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avid Fan Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 There are plenty of vintage GB games worth owning, I've bought a bunch recently and have no plans to stop The Zelda games Mario Land games Tetris (I'm sorry, but its NES or GB Tetris or nothing for me) Dragons Lair Color Metroid 2 Donkey Kong 94 (A truly brilliant game) and on and on and on Not to mention the hidden gems and guilty pleasures (T2, nothing like the console versions, one of my faves) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 JB, I imagine he is referring to the fact that the Micro can't play GB/GBC games, while the SP can. 990172[/snapback] Of course, the DS can't play them either, which was super disappointing to me. I would have traded up to a DS otherwise. Maybe the next edition DS will be fully backward-compatible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~llama Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 I'm getting an SP, because I have a pretty sizeable monochrome Game Boy collection. I was pondering getting a Micro and letting the old games be played on the GB Pocket (the grey brick's green screen is almost unwatchable after playing a GBP ) but now I think i'd like to use the backlight on those games, too. Thanks for all the input. I may end up buying a DS later, though I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamingguy Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Good choice, although give the DS more thought down the road. I wouldn't think you'd be disappointed. Some of the DS-only games are well worth the system. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptik76 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Good choice, although give the DS more thought down the road. I wouldn't think you'd be disappointed. Some of the DS-only games are well worth the system. 990403[/snapback] It's an especially good idea because if you don't already have a GBA, when you buy a DS it's like getting two great systems in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Ah. I don't really consider that "not very compatible" as it still runs 100% of native software. Besides, I'm using a GBColor for 8-bit games because they play better there anyways. The GBA has lousy controls in both incarnations(original's got a crappy d-pad, the SP is just way too small{The added thickness of the Color makes a world of diffrence in terms of playability}). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgler Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Ah. I don't really consider that "not very compatible" as it still runs 100% of native software. Is the new GB Micro e-Reader and GCN compatible also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) Ah. I don't really consider that "not very compatible" as it still runs 100% of native software. Is the new GB Micro e-Reader and GCN compatible also? 990431[/snapback] Last I heard, it worked with the eReader just as well as the SP did. Though you need an adapter(8$ at Nintendo's online store) to get the GC link working due to the new smaller link port. Fortunately the big plastic wing is there purely for aesthetics, and it makes no diffrence if it's clipped on or not. It's linkable, though, which places it ahead of the DS in compatibility(though I'd rather have the DS). ... What is it with Nintendo and dorking ports up with every revision, anyways? GBPocket/Color used a diffrent link port than the original GB, just for kicks. GBA had no AC adapter socket. GBASP used a proprietary headphone connector. And GBMicro comes full circle with ANOTHER diffrent link port. Edited December 28, 2005 by JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~llama Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well... I don't already have a GBA. Is it stupid for me to get an SP and not a DS, then? I must admit that Mario Kart looks like a killer game I love the SNES and N64 versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptik76 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Well... I don't already have a GBA. Is it stupid for me to get an SP and not a DS, then? I must admit that Mario Kart looks like a killer game I love the SNES and N64 versions. 990446[/snapback] No, I wouldn't say that. I have two SP's and a DS, and I'm thinking of getting one of the new backlit SP's. I don't really like using the DS's buttons for GBA games, but that's because I'm used to the SP's controls. It's probably financially smarter to simply buy a DS, though, unless you're planning to play GB/GB Color games or playing multiplayer GBA games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~llama Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 I may spring fo rthe DS Mario Kart bundle, then. Why don't systems come with a game anymore? Pisses me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevincal Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I may spring fo rthe DS Mario Kart bundle, then. Why don't systems come with a game anymore? Pisses me off. 990943[/snapback] Cus the game companies don't give a shit about their customers anymore like every other large company these days... I miss the 80's........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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