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I've seen listings with open carts and could see the label of the cart in the background of the pic was a repro label.
There are videos on YT on how to spot fakes. Look them up.
Well it is true that the point of seeing the PCB is to verify it's legit.
I would gladly take a DS console that was compatible with GBA games (like the OG DS).
You can also play GBA games on DS Lite (way better design) :P
I think I'll do that then! Tbh I just wanted to show appreciation to analogue since I really really love my Mega SG. And it's infuriating bc we do quite well financially (for Spain, at least), but she really dislikes videogames...
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I still have this weird thing. Which is weird, but neat.
Kotaku even wrote an article on it after my post from the old country.
Kotaku even wrote an article on it after my post from the old country.
That's a modded DS lite right? I was thinking about attempting one myself but ended up just buying a backlit, rechargeable GBA. I like it, but I'll probably never use it once I get the Analogue pocket.I still have this weird thing. Which is weird, but neat.
Kotaku even wrote an article on it after my post from the old country.
I've noticed GBA carts have gone up in prices. This probably won't help things. I'm also gonna pick up some more Game Gear Carts and some Neo-Geo Pocket Color carts as well. There are a couple of CIB games at my local Half-Priced books that I've been eyeing for a few weeks.
I also think it'd be really cool if that made an adapter for Wonderswan and Wonderswan color games. I've always wanted to check some of those out.
I can't wait to see how good Minish Cap looks on this thing. I've stopped playing it in anticipation.
I still have this weird thing. Which is weird, but neat.
Kotaku even wrote an article on it after my post from the old country.
You can actually buy an aluminum face plate from Boxy Pixel that removes most of the hard work from making a Macro these days. It's not cheap, but it simplifies the process tremendously and has a really nice look to it.
Hah. And I thought I was nuts. i don't have any sealed GBA games but I do have quite a few sealed Wii U games.
I really like the look of this but I HATED playing GBA games on the DS (either the Phat or the Lite) because I didn't like the button placement for A/B. I'd prefer to use the Y/B buttons as B/A buttons for GBA games. Is it possible to configure the buttons to do this...?I still have this weird thing. Which is weird, but neat.
Kotaku even wrote an article on it after my post from the old country.
Also, there's a guy online that sells these but I forgot the site. Anyone know it?
I wouldn't hold my breath on an NT Mini restock. This is the last statement they made regarding it.
I think that's due to the form factor. I bet we see a new NES device that looks more like their recent consoles at some point. I sure hope so.
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While digging things out and getting it all together.. me and my partner's combined weird-ass collection. Need to track down a few more, not sure where they've gone off to. I sold my original grey brick and all my games to get an N64. First and last time I ever did that. Maybe I was better off not keeping NBA Jam TE on Game Boy around, like as a person. Who can say.
Yeah, you could buy fakes from gamestop sometime because people sold them to them. This is most true for Pokemon games. So unintentionally getting fakes is easy.
I'm hoping for as far as a 3DS equivalent, but I understand that FPGA tech might not get there for quite a while. I'm mostly interested in having one with a docking ability, there isn't any good 3DS TV out solution and I would prefer to have the flexibility to play all of these games on both a handheld and TV. The ability to use 8bitdo controllers with this is a HUGE plus.
It's too good a machine to let go by the wayside. I understand that the NT Mini itself isn't easy to make, but the features it offers are second to none.
Thanks for letting me know about the fake carts the Pokemon were definitely fake, cancelled the order!
I am so insanely excited for this thing. Not only to play my GB/GBC/GBA collection through again on a nice, slick, piece of tech -- but also to get back into chip tune music! I used to fiddle around with it and always loved the idea but will definitely dive back in with this thing.
you could get a retrousb AVS to get 9/10ths if the way there for a lot less
I imagine the Mini's analog-out feature is probably a big part of this, too. They offloaded analog video to the DAC for their 16-bit systems and the Pocket, and my guess is that the Nt Mini would be more sustainable as a reissue with (1) a plastic shell and (2) HDMI-out only. Hopefully we'll see one at some point.
My feeling is that if you're paying for a legit copy then you should be getting a 100% legit copy. A label replacement should knock the price down.
Probably only a NES cart slot also and they'd sell a Famicom cart adapter separately or people could use the ones we've been using for 30+ years.
These articles both miss the two biggest tells.
I bought a counterfeit Mr. Driller cart years ago.
Look at the GameBoy Advance logo on the shell. The bootleg ones almost never get it right. It's always weird. Additionally, look how snug the cart is laid down side-by-side with a regular cart. They usually can't squeeze a game cart into place without it bulging somewhere, even if it's subtle.
Get Boktai 3 ;)
A GBA playing GBA games isn't that surprising ! :P
Those look neat though, especially the FF one. I remember being in love with some of those JP-only models. Boktai got one as well back then.
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You can find more info on fake carts here
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gameboy/comments/ce2804/fake_cartridge_thread_2019_second_edition/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gameboy/comments/ce2804/fake_cartridge_thread_2019_second_edition/
I was about to pull the trigger on a very modded GBA wide but would like to get this instead after impressions are out. But now I'm getting FOMO about a possible lack of a second run. Unlikely, but possible.
Then again I'm sure the resale would hold up fine if I did get one immediately and it wasn't to my liking.
My main concern is controls quality, which so few devices get right these days. I feel like d-pad and button quality has declined since the '80s and '90s, which is weird.
In the case of this device
- (major) a perfect d-pad will be crucial (every 8bitdo one i've tried has disappointed)
- (medium) I feel like the face buttons look too closely bunched together, needs tested
- (minor) start/select should be more traditionally placed
If the AP pans out to be great the one thing I will definitely miss from my prior GBA plan is that comfier wide form factor. The prospect of that increased comfort on my poor wrists is really alluring.
Then again I'm sure the resale would hold up fine if I did get one immediately and it wasn't to my liking.
My main concern is controls quality, which so few devices get right these days. I feel like d-pad and button quality has declined since the '80s and '90s, which is weird.
In the case of this device
- (major) a perfect d-pad will be crucial (every 8bitdo one i've tried has disappointed)
- (medium) I feel like the face buttons look too closely bunched together, needs tested
- (minor) start/select should be more traditionally placed
If the AP pans out to be great the one thing I will definitely miss from my prior GBA plan is that comfier wide form factor. The prospect of that increased comfort on my poor wrists is really alluring.
Stop it, GBA is a dead system with no good games. No one buy Tactics Ogre The Knight of Lodis it's lame.
This is nearly exactly what I've been thinking of since this was announced. That we can use external controllers is a good thing; but then if that's my solution to the built-in controls, this is not really a portable for me (added dock cost as well) and then what's the point? ;_:
That's just, great. :D (I can spot the four I own in there.)Do I need this?
*looks at collection*
yep, I need this.
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What does one do with 6 GB micros?Do I need this?
*looks at collection*
yep, I need this.
I hope this.
Do I need this?
*looks at collection*
yep, I need this.
...haha, j/j, yes add it to your collection...but probably get both colors. :D
Be very, very, careful when buying GBA games. Only buy from reputable sellers and learn about all the signs of a fake. When in doubt, post a pic here or in the various retro game OTs.
Sweet jesus, 2x Famicom GBA Micros and a Final Fantasy one.
Do I need this?
*looks at collection*
yep, I need this.
Sweet jesus, 2x Famicom GBA Micros and a Final Fantasy one.
You're welcome ! It sucks but yeah, it is what it is unfortunately...
Do I need this?
*looks at collection*
yep, I need this.
What no Pokemon Mini?
I will definitely do that, but I want to buy them on principal and for just collector reasons haha
So I bought an Everdrive GB X3 and it is amazing. Of course as soon as I put it into my GBA SP, the hinge exploded. I was able to get a plain ass replacement shell on Amazon with same day shipping though, so I'm good till I get my hands on this Analogue Pocket.
I don't actually have and good ones unfortunately, I've just been carefully buying on EBay. TBH I think from here on I'm going to look at disc replay and other old game physical stores first, and then see if I can get them online cheaper.
It wasn't even a lot of games unfortunately. Most of that money was like shipping for the 5 of them and Metal Gear Solid Ghost Babel, which is a rare game with an already inflated price.
The clips they've been posting on Instagram of the DAW sounds awesome. Almost bringing me around on this even though I own maybe 4 GBA games total and no GB games
How does this make you feel?Do I need this?
*looks at collection*
yep, I need this.
(Collectors should know the rarity of what you're seeing here... :D)
How does this make you feel?
(Collectors should know the rarity of what you're seeing here... :D)
Is that the final fantasy Micro? Why do you have a silver face plate on it?