Post by: CrYpTiC on February 23, 2003, 11:17:46 AM
Post by: Mingesium on February 23, 2003, 12:28:36 PM
All the specs are the same for the GBA SP.
Post by: Gibdo Master on February 23, 2003, 01:59:16 PM
Post by: CrYpTiC on February 23, 2003, 03:05:20 PM
Post by: Gibdo Master on February 23, 2003, 03:46:47 PM
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Originally posted by: CrYpTiC
I threw my Game Boy Pocket into my pocket, on the floor, just about anywhere and the screen was never dusty.
Huh?
Post by: Sean on February 23, 2003, 07:58:37 PM
Okay, just kidding.
Obviously, the SP is the way to go, but if you have a regular GBA already, and money is an issue (as it should likely be), don't get it just to have the latest thing. Unless you live in a cave, which would make the back-light a true godsend. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Post by: thepoga on February 24, 2003, 05:20:53 PM
Post by: PIAC on February 24, 2003, 09:10:54 PM
Post by: MikeHrusecky on February 25, 2003, 02:03:38 AM
Post by: Kuchakor on February 25, 2003, 10:44:39 AM
Will gameboy camera, and that gba tv tuner work on GBAsp??
Post by: CrYpTiC on February 25, 2003, 03:19:28 PM
Zelda A Link to the Past
Zelda Four Swords
Golden Sun
Sonic Advance 2 (when it comes out)
Mario (I'm going to compare and see which one I like)
I will probably go with 2 of these but get them all eventually.
Post by: CrYpTiC on February 25, 2003, 03:36:46 PM
Post by: vudu on February 26, 2003, 07:44:33 AM
you can probably get a used gba for $20 on ebay.
lots of people are selling their regular gba so they can get the gba sp.
if you want to get a new system, pay the extra $30 and buy a gba sp.
Post by: ShockingAlberto on February 26, 2003, 11:35:21 AM
-- ShockingAlberto
Post by: RahXephon on February 26, 2003, 12:46:38 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on February 26, 2003, 01:02:24 PM
The only reason I don't have an SP is because I already have a GBA and I don't feel like plopping down a hundred bucks for new hardware so soon after the GBA's release especially to fix a problem that Nintendo was well aware of ahead of time and could have "fixed" the first time around. If I didn't have a GBA (and the GB Player wasn't coming out) I would have bought an SP for sure.
The extra money is well worth it. If you buy a regular GBA you'll be cursing its sh!tty screen within the first ten minutes of playing it.
Post by: TAYREL713 on February 27, 2003, 04:06:06 AM
Post by: tech9 on March 01, 2003, 01:22:44 AM
Its my understanding that the SP is linkable with the current GBA.
Is this true??
thx
mark
Post by: ChrisMayer on March 03, 2003, 02:57:17 PM
You can check out my GBA SP review here
Post by: CrYpTiC on March 05, 2003, 04:57:10 PM
Post by: joeyjojo on March 06, 2003, 03:33:57 AM
i was at eb tonight and this guy tried to sell me an SP. i took it off him and held it and checked it out. but i sure aint giving him $50, my GBA, and a couple of games to have it. i dont think its really overwhelmingly better than GBA. im not hating on it but i think my GBA is more comfortable (and has its OWN headphone jack which i dont have to fork over any MORE cash for). yeah, the SP looks cool, its smaller and has a light and centralised speaker. im not quite sold though. the end
ps. please dont post a message telling me how wrong i am. it scares me.
Post by: StRaNgE on March 06, 2003, 04:47:12 PM
Post by: CrYpTiC on March 06, 2003, 05:32:15 PM
Post by: StRaNgE on March 06, 2003, 06:05:34 PM
i thought the release date was the same as Zelda?
Post by: JoeFalco on March 09, 2003, 09:05:47 PM
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Originally posted by: StRaNgE
where did you find a GBA sp to try out?
EB would most likely have a SP ready for public testing.
I, myself, have a GBA...a GBA platinum, thank you very much. While a lighted screen sounds nice, I haven't had too much trouble looking at the screen to detract from my ability to play games. I'll stick to my GBA.
Post by: Zaush on March 10, 2003, 02:45:47 AM
Those of you that think the SP is junk because it doesn't have a build in headphone adapter can suck a nut. I mean the thing is like 5$. Look what you get in return, an included AC adapter. The original GBA doesn't even have that option. The built in battery lasts forever, even with the light on, which is nice becuase you'll probably have it on most of the time.
Oh and about the speaker, it's definitly louder and fuller than the original GBA speaker. I could barely hear anything coming out of the original GBA. The headphone out also seems to deliver more power to the headphones. BTW that headphone adapter came in teh smallest box I've ever seen, you probably couldn't even fit a silver dollar in it.
I spent about 140$ on the system, including shipping, and have no regrets. The SP is a must have unit for anyone looking to buy a new GBA. The speaker is loud enough you might not even need to get the headphone adapter, but if you do, the sound output is great. Even if you're a cheapskate, the SP is still the way to go. The money you save on batteries and afterburner installation pays for the difference in cost exponentially.
Post by: CrYpTiC on March 10, 2003, 05:26:01 PM
Post by: ActorJ on April 12, 2003, 07:57:19 PM
Save the old GBA for kids on the playground, it's not even worth considering. I now have three GBA's, two old galcier ones, and an SP. I'm selling one of them, and saving the other in the unlikely event someone want to play a multiplayer games with me.
Post by: Syl on April 13, 2003, 07:26:06 PM
I own both a regular GBA, and an SP.
I have friends who own a regular GBA, and i have friends that own SP's.
SP is *FAR* superior in almost every way, And it would be FOOLISH to buy a regular GBA after playing it. The battery alone makes it worth the extra money, because i know for a *FACT* that I've spent over 30$ on batteries for my GBA alone, and I'm not including a peripheral light.
The SP's fold out design not only makes it sexier and smaller, but it also prevents the screen from getting scratched, which has been a major issue among every GBA I've ever seen, my own GBA has some horrendous scratches, and a big dent on its screen. My SP, which i literally haven't left alone since i got it, Has yet to have any scratches or similar problems at all.
I never have to worry about stealing batteries from other sources (kitchen clock, emergency flashlight, Wavebird(and yes, that order >.>
anymore, because the recharger and how long the SP lasts take care of all of those problems.Playing in the dark is cool.
I can actually listen to the game music now, i don't have to worry about it draining my battery life!
I love my SP, and its hard for me to go back, I'm keeping both for multiple reasons, however. SP is the way to go that 30$ is worth way more than the problems the first GBA had.
Post by: TheResidentEvil on April 14, 2003, 05:23:14 PM
SP... I see the beautiful light! I see the games! HOOORAAAAH!
Post by: KnowsNothing on April 19, 2003, 03:04:16 PM
people with the afterburner, speak! Is it worth it?
Post by: WhoDey on April 19, 2003, 04:11:20 PM
However, I recently traded my GBA plus $60 for the SP. While judging from a monetary standpoint I got the worst of the deal, the enjoyment I've gotten out of my SP more than makes up for it. I actually play GBA games again and that is what is important. Better protection (fold down screen), better sounding speakers, and most importantly the ability to see the screen perfectly even in a dark room makes the SP the better deal.
Post by: kennyb27 on April 19, 2003, 04:23:45 PM
Post by: PIAC on April 19, 2003, 04:58:21 PM
sp = battery get!
Post by: KnowsNothing on April 20, 2003, 04:45:39 AM
Post by: PIAC on April 20, 2003, 05:08:09 AM
more convenient that rechargeables
Post by: Haver on April 20, 2003, 05:09:29 AM
Post by: KnowsNothing on April 20, 2003, 10:37:35 AM
Post by: Syl on April 21, 2003, 01:45:35 PM
First: every remote in the house
Second: Batteries of most of the wall clocks
third: the survival flashlight batteries
forth: my wavebird batteries.
And this is why I'm happy i have the rechargeable SP =)
Post by: EggyToast on April 22, 2003, 08:30:12 AM
Just plugging the SP in and playing while it's charging is great. The headphone adapter is $5 direct from Nintendo and is just a short cable, if you even need it (I don't yet). It's small, but once you're used to it, it feels just fine.
The battery is the one thing you can't test at the store, but believe me -- it's a wonderful thing
You can even get a third party car adapter for those long car rides, and just recharge on the go! Even the AC adapter for the SP is small -- the prongs fold into the thing so it'll fit in a pocket.And I love this quote: "It looks more like a little portable device then a portable gaming system." Besides a "portable device" including every "portable gaming system" that's come out anyway, looking less like a "kiddy toy" is a good thing.
Post by: KnowsNothing on April 22, 2003, 01:28:02 PM
Post by: ActorJ on April 22, 2003, 07:56:26 PM
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Originally posted by: KnowsNothing
stickin with the original. everyone, if you already got a GBA, don't go SP, trade in deals are bogus. Newcomers, SP's probably the way to go. If it means you get one less game, just pick a good one.
Blah blah blah. The original is garbage comparded to the SP. I say go for and SP and keep your old one for the odd chnace some stooge comes over with a link cable.
Post by: PIAC on April 22, 2003, 09:38:07 PM
yay i have no friends, NO FRIENDS!!!also keeping it for multi player purposes when i travel to the land of many friends.
SP GET!!!
sp dont have? SP GET NOW!!!
Post by: DrunkenBone on April 22, 2003, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: BoB007 on April 23, 2003, 09:52:31 PM
Post by: nu_world on April 24, 2003, 12:33:57 AM
yes, the SP's screen is mighty nice - but I plugged in my copy of Street Fighter Alpha 3 into the SP - and I couldn't play it. For one, the buttons are too cramped (especcially the shoulder buttons), and they're a lot stiffer and 'clickier' than on the original GBA. They're also set into the unit more on the SP. Plus a proper headphone jack IS better. I usually play on the tram, to and from uni. headphones are a must (plus headphones sound way better than the puny speakers they stick in gameboys...)
So really, whilst a lit screen would be nice, I prefer a comfortable system, with controls I can actually use, over a light.
Besides, the original GBA looks much nicer too
Post by: atrossity on April 24, 2003, 04:38:06 PM
Gba:
pros---
more comfortable
a lot cheaper
cons--
hard to see, rarely could i find a comfortable+well lit conditon
GBASP:
speaker is louder, although nothing special
looks cooler(im no longer ashamed to bring it in public)
easy to see cuz of light
cons--
expensive
basically if i dint have a gba at all i woulda gotten just a special colored gba, with a well rated light, but since i already had one with a gmr subscription i just forked out 40 bucks with my gba and got a gbasp..
Post by: Syl on April 24, 2003, 05:00:55 PM
Its just that much better...
Post by: BoB007 on April 24, 2003, 06:45:35 PM
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Originally posted by: atrossity
basically if i dint have a gba at all i woulda gotten just a special colored gba, with a well rated light, but since i already had one with a gmr subscription i just forked out 40 bucks with my gba and got a gbasp..
So you did that special where you trade in your GBA + 40$ for a GBA SP ? Damnit where can i find this offer.
Post by: thepoga on April 24, 2003, 06:52:59 PM
why do people think GBA is so comfortable. it isnt (i mean totally comfartable, it is comfortable somewhat) i think that the SP is a bit more holdable for long periods of time. u hold it with more of ur hands instead of ur fingers.
Post by: atrossity on April 26, 2003, 04:41:19 PM
60 bucks
