New GBA.

Vic Viper · Jan 7th, 2003, 04:34 PM

yep Nintendo is releasing a revised version of GBA.

Article.

pic 1
pic 2
pic 3

what do you guys think ? looks tiny..

and damn it, i just got a GBA now their releasing this. yea thanx alot nintendo.

Sword 4 Hire · Jan 7th, 2003, 05:41 PM

Looks sweet

dan da man · Jan 7th, 2003, 06:02 PM

whoa!! that looks cool, i just sold my gba! but this looks cute and compact, i might get it, whens the release?

Frozen · Jan 7th, 2003, 06:31 PM

I'm glad I haven't got one yet. I shall get it by summer with Metroid Fusion :B

DSgamer · Jan 7th, 2003, 07:25 PM

GODDAMN!!! that looks sweet, since i dont have a GBA im getting that one

Daedaelus · Jan 7th, 2003, 07:49 PM

Sweet! I will most defiently have one, even though I already have a GBA. It looks like the classic GB, so I'll get one just to be nostalgic.

Spank-A-Thon · Jan 7th, 2003, 07:53 PM

I too have a GBA... and this new version, the GBA SP, is basically an admittance by Nintendo that they naffed the first one up.

It's the same hardware in a new flip-top case...

but

They've added a backlight to the screen, and it has an in-built rechargeable battery which is good for 10 hours with backlight, and 18 without.

One of my biggest complaints with GBA has been that you really do need perfect lighting conditions to even play the damn thing - Castlevania: Circle of the Moon was nearly damn unplayable due to the overly dark palette Konami chose.

I wonder what Nintendo are going to do for those of us who bought GBA on day of release (like I did)... This is as much a smack in the face as Konami releasing MGS2: Substance is... I don't think it is right I should be expected to buy a product twice in order to get the 'fixed' version...

Grrrr....

- S

Harry · Jan 7th, 2003, 07:59 PM

It's nothing extraordinary, really. There are good peripherals that you can buy to add "light" to your classic GBA - and you can even modify it with a perfect backlight that you can buy everywhere on the net.

And MGS: Substance is really not that different from the infamous VR missions disk... leaving aside the VR missions (and Sons Of Liberty, of course), I found the other stuff on the Xbox game far from being extraordinary.

Daedaelus · Jan 7th, 2003, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harry

It's nothing extraordinary, really. There are good peripherals that you can buy to add "light" to your classic GBA - and you can even modify it with a perfect backlight that you can buy everywhere on the net.

True, people can buy modifications to add backlights, but this will be great for people how don't have a GBA and don't want to pay for the extra mods.

Harry · Jan 7th, 2003, 08:11 PM

Yes Iguana, but the classic GBA retails for $70, the SP model will cost roughly $100 in U.S., and about $130 in Europe. And it's not impossible that the price of the classic GBA will drop before the release of the new version.

DragonSphere · Jan 8th, 2003, 01:39 AM

I kind of agree on Spank with this one; I've had my GBA for well over a year now, experiencing the same problems, and Nintendo only now decides to release the new model...just when I have hardly any money in my wallet. I was never too keen on modifying my current GBA, so the SP model does look rather interesting. (And the report does say that it is just as comfortable to play as the other gameboy models.)

Nintendo should at least offer those who already have the current GBA to trade it in as credit towards buying the new version, even if it was meant to only "complement" it.

ssjtrunks13 · Jan 8th, 2003, 10:36 AM

Quote:

One of my biggest complaints with GBA has been that you really do need perfect lighting conditions to even play the damn thing - Castlevania: Circle of the Moon was nearly damn unplayable due to the overly dark palette Konami chose.

I know what you mean, I've been playin ght egame for a few weeeks and I need to be right under a light source in order to see the monsters.

Man! and I just got the limited Platinum edition of GBA thinking it was the newest for longer than about a month. The credit idea would be awesome.

MakgSnake · Jan 8th, 2003, 11:31 AM

I was planning to get one, hmmmm........this one looks like a small version of a Laptob. But I like the normal GBA. Still if my mind changes, I might as well get this one only.

dan da man · Jan 8th, 2003, 06:44 PM

i got some pics to compare the size!

https://www.game.uk.com/guideto/gbasp_size1.jpg
https://www.game.uk.com/guideto/gbasp_size2.jpg
https://www.game.uk.com/guideto/gbasp_size3.jpg

what do u think?

ssjtrunks13 · Jan 8th, 2003, 10:52 PM

It looks like the new GBA might be heavier.

MakgSnake · Jan 9th, 2003, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ssjtrunks13

It looks like the new GBA might be heavier.

Yeah, I was gonna say the same thing. But its more compact and I think the screen is a little bigger. If its not heavy its the perfect choice and the backlight already in it and ON TOP of that having a rechargable battery. I think its an amazing deal. I am already getting on its side. Best Buy will be getting it in MARCH......and I am having my eye on it!

ssjtrunks13 · Jan 9th, 2003, 11:39 AM

I would get it if I had a job. I've always wanted to work at best buy.

dan da man · Jan 9th, 2003, 11:48 AM

whats best buy?
i know its a shop what kind?

MakgSnake · Jan 9th, 2003, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dan da man

whats best buy?
i know its a shop what kind?

Well its basically a big shop full of latest technology producuts, full of electronics, from Car/Home Audio to Computers, from Home Theatre to Video Games, Digital Imaging to WireLess Cells, Home Appliances to BoomBoxes and CD/DVDs. For more info check this out.

And SSj, why dont you apply for it. The first interview in online. Give it a try.

When yesterday I mentioned about GBA SP, everybody knew it and all of the employees were excited about it. Seems like this little baby is gonna sell extremely well. Just a feeling.

DSgamer · Jan 9th, 2003, 09:18 PM

makg, is there any way of reserving it on best buy?

Jan 7th, 2003, 04:34 PM	#1
Vic Viper Nero Must Die ! Joined: Jul 2002 Location: los angeles, CA Posts: 1,704	New GBA. yep Nintendo is releasing a revised version of GBA. Article. pic 1 pic 2 pic 3 what do you guys think ? looks tiny.. and damn it, i just got a GBA now their releasing this. yea thanx alot nintendo. __________________

Jan 7th, 2003, 05:41 PM	#2
Sword 4 Hire Retired... Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Swamp hill. Age: 37 Posts: 1,632	Looks sweet __________________ and for now the tired soldier sheathes his sword...

Jan 7th, 2003, 06:02 PM	#3
dan da man Talk to the hand Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,520	whoa!! that looks cool, i just sold my gba! but this looks cute and compact, i might get it, whens the release? __________________ Gaming Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas!

Jan 7th, 2003, 06:31 PM	#4
Frozen Dante May Cry Joined: May 2002 Location: America's Guard of Honor: 82nd Airborne Division Age: 40 Posts: 1,523	LMAO!!! I'm glad I haven't got one yet. I shall get it by summer with Metroid Fusion :B __________________

Jan 7th, 2003, 07:25 PM	#5
DSgamer here and there Joined: Dec 2002 Location: ps2f, where else? Age: 35 Posts: 1,347	GODDAMN!!! that looks sweet, since i dont have a GBA im getting that one __________________

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Jan 7th, 2003, 07:49 PM	#6
Daedaelus I'm Rick James ***** Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Outset Island Age: 43 Posts: 725	Sweet! I will most defiently have one, even though I already have a GBA. It looks like the classic GB, so I'll get one just to be nostalgic. __________________ The Tree of Life...

Jan 7th, 2003, 07:53 PM	#7
Spank-A-Thon Carpe Diem Baby! Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 49 Posts: 664	I too have a GBA... and this new version, the GBA SP, is basically an admittance by Nintendo that they naffed the first one up. It's the same hardware in a new flip-top case... but They've added a backlight to the screen, and it has an in-built rechargeable battery which is good for 10 hours with backlight, and 18 without. One of my biggest complaints with GBA has been that you really do need perfect lighting conditions to even play the damn thing - Castlevania: Circle of the Moon was nearly damn unplayable due to the overly dark palette Konami chose. I wonder what Nintendo are going to do for those of us who bought GBA on day of release (like I did)... This is as much a smack in the face as Konami releasing MGS2: Substance is... I don't think it is right I should be expected to buy a product twice in order to get the 'fixed' version... Grrrr.... - S __________________

Jan 7th, 2003, 07:59 PM	#8
Harry Administrator Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Here Posts: 1,222	It's nothing extraordinary, really. There are good peripherals that you can buy to add "light" to your classic GBA - and you can even modify it with a perfect backlight that you can buy everywhere on the net. And MGS: Substance is really not that different from the infamous VR missions disk... leaving aside the VR missions (and Sons Of Liberty, of course), I found the other stuff on the Xbox game far from being extraordinary.

Jan 7th, 2003, 08:11 PM	#10
Harry Administrator Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Here Posts: 1,222	Yes Iguana, but the classic GBA retails for $70, the SP model will cost roughly $100 in U.S., and about $130 in Europe. And it's not impossible that the price of the classic GBA will drop before the release of the new version.

Jan 8th, 2003, 01:39 AM	#11
DragonSphere Beneath the Shadow Joined: Jan 2002 Age: 36 Posts: 818	I kind of agree on Spank with this one; I've had my GBA for well over a year now, experiencing the same problems, and Nintendo only now decides to release the new model...just when I have hardly any money in my wallet. I was never too keen on modifying my current GBA, so the SP model does look rather interesting. (And the report does say that it is just as comfortable to play as the other gameboy models.) Nintendo should at least offer those who already have the current GBA to trade it in as credit towards buying the new version, even if it was meant to only "complement" it.

Jan 8th, 2003, 11:31 AM	#13
MakgSnake Senior Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Mississuaga, Canada. Posts: 3,554	I was planning to get one, hmmmm........this one looks like a small version of a Laptob. But I like the normal GBA. Still if my mind changes, I might as well get this one only. __________________

Jan 8th, 2003, 06:44 PM	#14
dan da man Talk to the hand Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,520	i got some pics to compare the size! https://www.game.uk.com/guideto/gbasp_size1.jpg https://www.game.uk.com/guideto/gbasp_size2.jpg https://www.game.uk.com/guideto/gbasp_size3.jpg what do u think? __________________ Gaming Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas!

Jan 8th, 2003, 10:52 PM	#15
ssjtrunks13 Results May Vary Joined: Sep 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 2,712	It looks like the new GBA might be heavier.

Jan 9th, 2003, 11:39 AM	#17
ssjtrunks13 Results May Vary Joined: Sep 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 2,712	I would get it if I had a job. I've always wanted to work at best buy.

Jan 9th, 2003, 11:48 AM	#18
dan da man Talk to the hand Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,520	whats best buy? i know its a shop what kind? __________________ Gaming Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas!

Jan 9th, 2003, 09:18 PM	#20
DSgamer here and there Joined: Dec 2002 Location: ps2f, where else? Age: 35 Posts: 1,347	makg, is there any way of reserving it on best buy? __________________

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