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Round Eye · « **Reply #75 on:** June 26, 2003, 03:08:53 PM »

Does any else think that the GBP will put more pressure on the developers to add more detail to their games? Before, they could get away with low detail on the tiny screen. Now reviewers will be reviewing the games on the big screen and making judgements based on that.

Bartman3010 · « **Reply #76 on:** June 26, 2003, 09:20:16 PM »

I thought they already were....

MysticGohan · « **Reply #77 on:** June 26, 2003, 10:35:43 PM »

I'm pretty satisfied with my GBP, I've found it extremely easier on the eyes and fun to play with. I've also tried linking up my GBA with the GBP and it works wonderfully with Mario Advance ( Super Mario Bros. 2) It's nice to have multiplayer that doesn't require more than one cart to play.

It does look really nice on the TV set, Metroid Fusion especially. it's very comparable to the SNES Super Metroid, I hope Metroid: Zero Mission will look just as nice as either of those mentioned.

Golden Sun I find looks really sweet, like it was made for the big screen

and the audio helps coming through the TV. I really want to get Lost ages.

Games like Zelda oracle of ages and Links awakening look good, Although the original Links awakening isn't nearly as well presented compared to it's game boy color counter part, but it's still pretty darn close.

I would like to play 4 sword, but there's that issue of needing more than one cart to play *sigh* Although I do own the original lttp for snes.

And Breath Of Fire 2 looks as well as it's SNES counter part, the only minor issue is that the sound effects in some areas aren't nearly as well produced compared to the original. But it excels everywhere else.

when it's all said and done.... I love this thing

Nephilim · « **Reply #78 on:** June 27, 2003, 05:16:35 AM »

I bought one today, I quite like it.
But my old Donkey kong land doesnt work on it, no matter how much i blow on it, I always get the graphical glitch on the nintendo logo. which sucks, since 6months ago it worked on my gb pocket.

Also Iv got a question, I noticed on the bottom of the unit, It says it lives up to canadian standards and the booklet has french and english in it...why did they do that with a Pal version? I dont think canadian standards have anything to do with Australia/nz, since it says only to be sold here on the box

thesos21 · « **Reply #79 on:** June 27, 2003, 06:56:21 AM »

Mario Golf is one of my favorite Gameboy titles of all time. So I put it in the player and there is a delay when you push the "A" button for the distance on your shots. I've tried different controllers but it didn't work. Anyone else had this happen?

MysticGohan · « **Reply #80 on:** June 27, 2003, 07:08:19 AM »

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Originally posted by: DeadlyD
I bought one today, I quite like it.
But my old Donkey kong land doesnt work on it, no matter how much i blow on it, I always get the graphical glitch on the nintendo logo. which sucks, since 6months ago it worked on my gb pocket.

Also Iv got a question, I noticed on the bottom of the unit, It says it lives up to canadian standards and the booklet has french and english in it...why did they do that with a Pal version? I dont think canadian standards have anything to do with Australia/nz, since it says only to be sold here on the box

Where did you get it from? Sounds like somehow you got a canadian GBP. I'm not quite sure how, but it's strange that something like that would be under the unit especially in your case. hmmmmmmm Intresting, You might have an imported gbp with an Aus boot disc, that would sound plausible. Perhaps Daniel or Rick can answer this, as I can only think of what I've listed as the case.

Also I remember when the GBA first came out, I believed it was said that it can play most Game boy games but there are a few that may not work.

Pale · « **Reply #81 on:** June 27, 2003, 12:41:06 PM »

Does anyone have a higher quality pic of a q with gbplayer? (no offense mud) I'm still debating...

Pale · « **Reply #82 on:** June 27, 2003, 04:43:36 PM »

Also, when are they gonna start including the gbplayer free with a new cube?

MysticGohan · « **Reply #83 on:** June 27, 2003, 11:08:13 PM »

They already have Palzer

sm4k · « **Reply #84 on:** June 28, 2003, 03:17:20 PM »

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Originally posted by: Round Eye
Does any else think that the GBP will put more pressure on the developers to add more detail to their games? Before, they could get away with low detail on the tiny screen. Now reviewers will be reviewing the games on the big screen and making judgements based on that.

Well, keep in mind that developers are still creating their games FOR the GBA mostly. Any truely honest reviewer would probably base 90% of their judgement upon how it looks/plays on a GBA or GBASP as that's where the majority of all GBA games are going to be played, and probably only touch on how well it looks on, or if there are any perks to playing it on the GBP.

DRJ · « **Reply #85 on:** June 28, 2003, 03:47:20 PM »

It looks like there is a new version of the GBP designed for the panasonic q.

Link

Pale · « **Reply #86 on:** June 28, 2003, 07:58:56 PM »

Thats just them making a page for the q version that will prolly never come out. The picture is just a platinum regular one.

ruby_onix · « **Reply #87 on:** June 30, 2003, 01:09:49 AM »

I was thinking of getting one of those Nyko "PlayCube" adaptors (they let you plug in a PS2 controller instead of a GameCube controller) for my GameBoy Player, since PS2 controllers are backwards compatible, and the old non-analog PSX controllers are virtually the same thing as the Hori Pad, while being cheaper, more versatile, and more easily available, but I spotted on the GameFAQs boards that apparently Nyko's PlayCube adaptor doesn't work with the GameBoy Player.

Can anyone confirm this?

Did Nintendo specifically design the GameBoy Player to take a stab at an unauthorized third party accessory that they didn't like?

bubba23 · « **Reply #88 on:** June 30, 2003, 06:04:54 AM »

>>I was thinking of getting one of those Nyko "PlayCube" adaptors (they let you plug in a PS2 controller instead of a GameCube controller) for my GameBoy Player, >>since PS2 controllers are backwards compatible, and the old non-analog PSX controllers are virtually the same thing as the Hori Pad, while being cheaper, more >>versatile, and more easily available, but I spotted on the GameFAQs boards that apparently Nyko's PlayCube adaptor doesn't work with the GameBoy Player.

>>Can anyone confirm this?

I just tested it out the Playcube with a regular PS2 controller and a Shadowblade Arcade Stick playing a game on the GBP. I couldn't get any movement on either of them

. That's too bad because that would have been a great idea.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #89 on:** June 30, 2003, 10:22:08 PM »

Ahh crap! Someone's borrowing my PlayCube. I'll try it myself when I get a chance.

Artimus · « **Reply #90 on:** July 01, 2003, 05:45:36 AM »

Got my GBP yesterday and I can't believe how clear it is! Really great. And so much nicer than a GBA!

ssj4_android · « **Reply #91 on:** July 02, 2003, 02:10:58 PM »

Well, GBA games must be able to access at least some gamecube functions using the GBAP since Pokemon Pinball will have the GCN controller rumble. BTW, I think LOTR: TTT looks better on the GBAP than the GBA.

Gup · « **Reply #92 on:** July 03, 2003, 02:58:48 PM »

Question, where's the select button when using the GBA Player with GC controller? (Sorry if I'm the only one who doesn't know and am wasting your time)

DRJ · « **Reply #93 on:** July 03, 2003, 04:33:19 PM »

You can configure it so that x and y are select. Also L and R can be select. Depending on what your prefference is.

hashboygenius · « **Reply #94 on:** July 08, 2003, 12:48:45 AM »

i think the gameboy player is a good idea its just that the screen resolution of the gameboy advanseis ok for a small screen but when projected onto a tv wont it look quite a bit blurred or will the resolution be inhanced by the tv

Rhoq · « **Reply #95 on:** July 08, 2003, 04:18:08 AM »

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Originally posted by: hashboygenius
i think the gameboy player is a good idea its just that the screen resolution of the gameboy advanseis ok for a small screen but when projected onto a tv wont it look quite a bit blurred or will the resolution be inhanced by the tv

While it's true that most of the GBA games are designed for the 2.9" screen of the GBA, most of them look surprisingly clear on a TV screen. Easily SNES quality graphics. You have to remember that the GameBoy Player uses the GameCube to process the video images. It is not just magnifying the GameBoy video.

DRJ · « **Reply #96 on:** July 08, 2003, 04:56:32 AM »

The graffics are excellent. Obviously its not GCN quality graffics, but better than SNES IMO. Zelda ALTTP looked incredible, and Metroid Fusion also looks very nice. I have a GBA SP, but I can never really play a handheld for too long 'cause the small screen starts to hurts my eyes. No with a GBP I'm in heaven. I can play all my favorite old school 2d games on a regular tv.

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #97 on:** July 08, 2003, 05:02:02 AM »

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Originally posted by: sm4k
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Originally posted by: Round Eye
Does any else think that the GBP will put more pressure on the developers to add more detail to their games? Before, they could get away with low detail on the tiny screen. Now reviewers will be reviewing the games on the big screen and making judgements based on that.

Well, keep in mind that developers are still creating their games FOR the GBA mostly. Any truely honest reviewer would probably base 90% of their judgement upon how it looks/plays on a GBA or GBASP as that's where the majority of all GBA games are going to be played, and probably only touch on how well it looks on, or if there are any perks to playing it on the GBP.

Well, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was made with GBA, GBA SP and GBP all in mind and will function differently for each system so the user can get the best use out of the game. That is from what I read about the game several months ago.

Asimov · « **Reply #98 on:** July 10, 2003, 09:52:54 AM »

I was just thinking....now that the GBP is out couldn't developers add like more button functions or analog control or something? Say for instance Capcom decided to release yet another port of its arcade fighting games. Well you could potentially have two control methods: one six button and one four button. Or a company could add and analog control scheme to a future racing game. Just an idea.....

Cooolcorey · « **Reply #99 on:** July 10, 2003, 09:20:41 PM »

Yep, it's possible. They can also do online GBA games or use the GBP as a substitue for a GCN-GBA link cable for linkage. It's not likely, but Nintendo has said that stuff like that is possible.

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