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AOLGuy · 03-03-2003, 06:58 AM

Damn this thing is cool.

I managed to score a pre-release unit... the thing is smaller than the original GameBoy and folds like a two-way pager.

Frontlit screen, rechargable battery... and an old school control setup--personally, I think the current GBA resembles the GameGear a tad too much.

The lighting improvement alone makes it worthwhile, and literally, it is far easier on the eyes.

For $99, this thing kicks ass.

If I had an affiliate program, I would kick these out as incentives.

blazi · 03-03-2003, 07:12 AM

an interesting looking unit for sure...

dodint · 03-03-2003, 07:15 AM

IMO, The Gameboy line never really caught up to the GameGear. Too bad the Nomad never really caught on.

That new unit is unique though, and rechargable batteries are a definate plus.

digihax · 03-03-2003, 07:15 AM

Just buy a playstation one w/lcd screen total cost $130 they are small and you get much better graphics from them than you ever would on a gameboy hehe

Scott McD · 03-03-2003, 08:40 AM

The screen on the original GBA is a joke.
Everyone who bought one (me being one) should be able to hand it in for one of those new ones...

blazin · 03-03-2003, 08:49 AM

Yep. Gotta admin its cool. My son is on best behaviour at the moment since he wants one when it reaches the UK

DamnGoodRatio · 03-03-2003, 08:52 AM

Can somebody tell me how the shoulder buttons on this are? I have relatively large hands, around 23 cm, and wonder if it will be easy to use or a pain in the ass. I appreciate it.

candyflip · 03-03-2003, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dodint
IMO, The Gameboy line never really caught up to the GameGear. Too bad the Nomad never really caught on.

That new unit is unique though, and rechargable batteries are a definate plus.

The original Gameboy is the most popular gaming unit of all time. Over 100 million units have been sold worldwide since it's inception over almost 15 years ago now. Gear Gear couldn't even compete.

I just ordered one of these for my girl. That means that I get her hand me down, original GBA. Anyone installed an Afterburner light kit?

Rictor · 03-03-2003, 10:11 AM

Game Gear never excited me much. I think I still have one in storage. I have a Nomad too, which was a really cool concept. It could play full-size Sega Genesis carts, or you could hook it up to your tv, plug in a controller, and use it as a regular Sega Genesis. Gameboy topped them all though, with a ton of great games, plus the ability to play all the games on your Super Nintendo with the adapter.

I'm glad I waited to get a Gameboy Advance, cause I want an SP. I knew they would do something like that. The last Gameboy I bought was the one with the full-color screen. Great for road trips.

AOLGuy · 03-03-2003, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DamnGoodRatio
Can somebody tell me how the shoulder buttons on this are? I have relatively large hands, around 23 cm, and wonder if it will be easy to use or a pain in the ass. I appreciate it.

They feel a bit close at first, but you adjust... it is a small system, but not in a bad way

Aza · 03-03-2003, 11:59 AM

yeah i have one of these:
http://www.lik-sang.com

the japanese version will play games from all regions, so it is all good!

when i first saw the thing i was a bit sceptical about the shoulder buttons, but they actually work fine (even if you have big hands!)

go get one!

DamnGoodRatio · 03-04-2003, 09:35 AM

Thanks AKFK, that is what I needed to know.

TechTV installed an afterburner one day, they should have it in the show notes at techtv.com. It did not look hard for someone with steady hands. Be sure to look for the little chip that adjusts the light level because installing the resistor seems to be the hardest bit.

03-03-2003, 06:58 AM	#1
AOLGuy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,261	GameBoy Advance SP Damn this thing is cool. I managed to score a pre-release unit... the thing is smaller than the original GameBoy and folds like a two-way pager. Frontlit screen, rechargable battery... and an old school control setup--personally, I think the current GBA resembles the GameGear a tad too much. The lighting improvement alone makes it worthwhile, and literally, it is far easier on the eyes. For $99, this thing kicks ass. If I had an affiliate program, I would kick these out as incentives. Last edited by AOLGuy; 03-03-2003 at 07:00 AM..

03-03-2003, 07:12 AM	#2
blazi Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Closer now Posts: 4,321	an interesting looking unit for sure... __________________ makingcoin.com - 100% payouts coinscuties.com

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03-03-2003, 11:59 AM	#11
Aza Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 818	yeah i have one of these: http://www.lik-sang.com the japanese version will play games from all regions, so it is all good! when i first saw the thing i was a bit sceptical about the shoulder buttons, but they actually work fine (even if you have big hands!) go get one! __________________ Dollars 4 Babes Now with PPS! 13 Of The Highest Quality Sites To Promote Over 1000 Of The Best Free Hosted Galleries Hotlink Thumbs & Multiple Description Lengths

03-03-2003, 07:15 AM	#3
dodint Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	IMO, The Gameboy line never really caught up to the GameGear. Too bad the Nomad never really caught on. That new unit is unique though, and rechargable batteries are a definate plus.

03-03-2003, 07:15 AM	#4
digihax So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 349	Just buy a playstation one w/lcd screen total cost $130 they are small and you get much better graphics from them than you ever would on a gameboy hehe

03-03-2003, 08:49 AM	#6
blazin Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,781	Yep. Gotta admin its cool. My son is on best behaviour at the moment since he wants one when it reaches the UK

03-03-2003, 08:52 AM	#7
DamnGoodRatio Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 855	Can somebody tell me how the shoulder buttons on this are? I have relatively large hands, around 23 cm, and wonder if it will be easy to use or a pain in the ass. I appreciate it.

03-03-2003, 10:11 AM	#9
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	Game Gear never excited me much. I think I still have one in storage. I have a Nomad too, which was a really cool concept. It could play full-size Sega Genesis carts, or you could hook it up to your tv, plug in a controller, and use it as a regular Sega Genesis. Gameboy topped them all though, with a ton of great games, plus the ability to play all the games on your Super Nintendo with the adapter. I'm glad I waited to get a Gameboy Advance, cause I want an SP. I knew they would do something like that. The last Gameboy I bought was the one with the full-color screen. Great for road trips.

03-04-2003, 09:35 AM	#12
DamnGoodRatio Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 855	Thanks AKFK, that is what I needed to know. TechTV installed an afterburner one day, they should have it in the show notes at techtv.com. It did not look hard for someone with steady hands. Be sure to look for the little chip that adjusts the light level because installing the resistor seems to be the hardest bit.