Topic: Getting an SP, need some help though

[NickNiteQ93]

This will be my first purchase of a GameBoy since the era of the original.  Yes long time.  I have a problem keeping up with my GameCube games, let alone any other system.  I want to be able to play Zelda and Splinter Cell especially with the extra features, and was wondering if it was worth it, and what all I'd need besides an SP and the GC/GBA cable.  Can I keep my SP plugged into the wall via the AC adapter and play that way?  

[Pikkcuber]

Im not an expert at this subject but im pretty sure these facts are correct. You need nothing more than a GBA and a link cable.  Yes the GBA SP works with the AC adaptor working.  IM not sure if its worth it for zelda and splinter cell but with an e-reader it makes animal crossing a ton-o-fun.  And EA is going to use it for some of there games this year so, stay tuned.

[PIAC]

its worth it on its own merrits if you ask me. pick up a copy of metroid fusion/golden sun/pokemon ruby,saphire/LoZ:LTTP/any of the mario advance games
any one of those games is great depends on tastes ofcourse

[enigma487]

you can play the SP with it plugged into the wall, however all of the GC-GBA link cables that i fave found overlap the power port.  i've been looking for one that i can re-wire, but no luck.

[WhoDey]

Like others have said...you just need the GBA SP and the link cable. You can't have it linked up to the GC and plugged in the wall at the same time. However, with the SP lasting a good 10 hrs with each charge, that shouldn't really be a concern.

I would not spend $100 for the SP just to get the extra features in the Cube games. Most of the extras I have found to be lacking...even Zelda's. They are fun to try out once or twice but they are not something that make me feel I HAVE to use this. The exception may be Animal Crossing's link up features but even they are not worth $100.

Now if you are looking at buying some GBA games as the main reason of wanting an SP, then pick one up! I love mine. There are some awesome GBA games out there. I rarely link up to my GC though.

[NickNiteQ93]

Well if Nintendo was looking to hook people with the connection deal, they got me.  Hook line and sinker.  Of course I have been looking at Advance titles.  I'm into FPS's maily, and racing.  Colin 2.0 looks very nice, and I wonder if I'll get anything extra if I buy Mario Kart SS.  I loved the original and to me has always been better than the itteration I went through on the N64.  I really like the old school stuff tho, like Doom and Duke Nukem.  I can recall many times staying up way too late on the old call-up connections over my super fast (then at least) 28.8 modem back in the day.  Back in 1995.  God almost 10 years ago.  I feel so old.  I need this refresh of old school like a fat kid need cake.  lol  Also I was wondering if anyone knew when Advance Wars 2 is going to come out.  All I need is that, and to convince my brother to buy one.  lol  I need someone to play this stuff with.  Maybe nintendo will heed our call next generation and make the ultimate handheld with online playability.  =o)  but only time will tell.