Should I get a gameboy advance?

coolred · Apr 11, 2002

I often take a 2-3 hour trip to go see my parents and half the time my girlfriend drives, so I usuallly have nothing to do, so I was thinking of getting one to play with on the trip. 70.00 bucks doesn't seem like a bad price, but man some of the games are like 45.00 bucks. Are they worth it or should I just read a book or magazine or something, or maybe even get a PS One

pyonir · Apr 11, 2002

how would your GF feel about that? i know my ex wouldn't like the idea of me playing video games instead of spending the "quality time" alone in the car with her.

but anyway, i didn't like it much. my roommate bought one and i played it a few times...i didn't like it. but that is just my opinion.

coolred · Apr 11, 2002

Well what sort of quality time can you spend together in a car besides talking? And in that case I was blessed and have the ability to play games or read or whatever and still carry on a conversation with someone. She wouldn't mind, as she often reads while i drive

YetioDoom · Apr 11, 2002

I bought one the day it came out last summer and still play it all the time. $45 for games? Where in the world do you see those prices? Its a great time-killer, and a good conversation piece. A long car ride would be the perfect time to play - I say go for it.

Yeti

Pepsei · Apr 11, 2002

just visit some sites and pick up a 'flash cart'

so you can download some homebrewed game that's free.....

if you 'accidently' download commercial games you're a bad boy.

coolred · Apr 11, 2002

Most places I have looked have had a few games for around 20.00, but the average price seemed to range from 25.00-40.00 dollars. I guess ,y 45.00 dollar number was a bit excessive.

loup garou · Apr 11, 2002

Get one, I love mine. A bunch of people got a good deal on them from overstock.com, but they're out of stock. I got mine for $40 when I used my $30 GC from bestbuy for that GF4 fiasco.

I think the flash carts are a ripoff. The biggest one is 256Mb (32MB or about 4 average roms) and cost about $200 with the linker. I think that's just too much...now one that could hold a dozen games or so for the same price would be a good value.

aphex · Apr 11, 2002

I think i might buy one too... I have $170 in best buy money and nothing to do with it...

Maybe ill get that microsoft wireless mouse as well...

ElFenix · Apr 11, 2002

go for it, it rules on trips, and even for playing in bed. just get a light for it. or go to portablemonopoly.com and do that mod. and some rechargable batteries (but not that huge pack they sell in beast buy... damn interact sucks!).

Nocturnal · Apr 11, 2002

<< Get one, I love mine. A bunch of people got a good deal on them from overstock.com, but they're out of stock. I got mine for $40 when I used my $30 GC from bestbuy for that GF4 fiasco.

I think the flash carts are a ripoff. The biggest one is 256Mb (32MB or about 4 average roms) and cost about $200 with the linker. I think that's just too much...now one that could hold a dozen games or so for the same price would be a good value. >>

why is it a rip off? if you add it all up you're saving money. if you were to go out and buy around 7 games @ 30.00 a game, it would equal to a flash rom linker. im sure you're gonna wanna buy more then 7 games, so you buy the flash rom linker, and save your games (you made or others made non-commercial) to a cd-rw and put it away for later use when you feel like playing.

loup garou · Apr 11, 2002

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<< Get one, I love mine. A bunch of people got a good deal on them from overstock.com, but they're out of stock. I got mine for $40 when I used my $30 GC from bestbuy for that GF4 fiasco.

I think the flash carts are a ripoff. The biggest one is 256Mb (32MB or about 4 average roms) and cost about $200 with the linker. I think that's just too much...now one that could hold a dozen games or so for the same price would be a good value. >>

why is it a rip off? if you add it all up you're saving money. if you were to go out and buy around 7 games @ 30.00 a game, it would equal to a flash rom linker. im sure you're gonna wanna buy more then 7 games, so you buy the flash rom linker, and save your games (you made or others made non-commercial) to a cd-rw and put it away for later use when you feel like playing. >>

I totally understand that, I'm just saying that for the $200 I believe you should be getting more memory. Of course paying for games is more expensive...

StevenYoo · Apr 11, 2002

go for a GBA!

there are some good games out now. Advance Wars is a nice game i hear. You can never go wrong with Mario Kart.

SUper Mario WOrld is finally out. and they're bringing over FF Tactics and Tactics Ogre. THere's a new Castlevania in the works.

and...

best of all...

the Afterburner light thingy from Portable Monopoly. THis thing looks like it rocks. This should be a must buy for people who use their GBA's a lot.

Jzero · Apr 11, 2002

<< Well what sort of quality time can you spend together in a car besides talking? >>

No comment of that one.

VTHodge · Apr 11, 2002

I love my GBA. Don't forget about the huge library of older GBC games that are 100% compatible (including three Zelda games). Look for a package on FS/FT . . . you should be able to get a system with accessories for a good deal.

About lighting . . . if you aren't sure about using the Portable Monopoly system, I recommend a Pelican light shield. Much better than the worm lights. And get rechargable batteries too (I am a fan of the charging cradles).

BUY!!!!

coolred · Apr 11, 2002

Thanks everybody, i think I might get one

fatbaby · Apr 11, 2002

make sure you get doom and medal of honor!

Sluggo · Apr 12, 2002

If you decide to get one, you need to go to this thread so you can be sure and get the most popular color.

coolred · Apr 12, 2002

How much would you pay for a preowned GBA, I am thinking of getting one at funcoland if the price is acceptable.

coolred · Apr 12, 2002

How come I can't go to that thread, it says I am not a subscriber, which I am not, but I didn't realize that not being one would exclude me from certain threads. By the way what are a couple good games for the GBA. I like all kinds of games so I don't really have a type preferance.

EDit: funcoland sells the used GBA for 59.99 and the new GBA for 69.99 so is it really worth saving 10.00 to get the used one?

Yzzim · Apr 12, 2002

Hey, I'm thinking of selling my Indigo GBA with the games Golden Sun, Super Mario World 2 and Mario Kart. Comes with the Pelican light (the best light IMHO) which protects the screen when not in use, a carrying case, and a cover for up to 5-6 games (can't remember now).

LMK if you're interested

Apr 12, 2002

GBA == teh win

coolred · Apr 12, 2002

So should I buy it new or save 10.00 bucks and get the used one? What about games?

Yzzim · Apr 12, 2002

<< So should I buy it new or save 10.00 bucks and get the used one? What about games? >>

Save money and buy it from me. It's in mint condition.

I'll take some pics of it if you'd like.

StageLeft · Apr 12, 2002

No - she'll dump you if you play that instead of the idle chit chat. She'll start making you drive - trust me.

coolred · Apr 12, 2002

<< No - she'll dump you if you play that instead of the idle chit chat. She'll start making you drive - trust me. >>

LOL

No she won't, trust me

I was kinda looking at picking one up today since I will be making the trip this weekend, but if you give me a real good deal on your bundle, I will consider it.

Can anyone recommend some good games if I decide to buy today?

Should I get a gameboy advance?

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