GBA question: Inter-region compatability?

aria · Jan 27, 2003

Do JPN GBA games play on the US GBA? Or do you need a convertor (if there even is one)?

Of course, I'm looking at purchasing the GBA-SP, and that system could be different.

SSS · Jan 27, 2003

I'm pretty sure they do. My local VG shops sell alot of import GBA games, but there are no converters needed.

[ January 27, 2003, 02:35 PM: Message edited by: SamuraiShodownSensei ]

KaedesDisciple · Jan 27, 2003

Totally region-lock free brother buttrock buttrock

Magician · Jan 27, 2003

Bobak:
Do JPN GBA games play on the US GBA? Or do you need a convertor (if there even is one)?

Of course, I'm looking at purchasing the GBA-SP, and that system could be different.

There's no region lock-out on the GBA Bobak. So, Feb 15th, 16th, or 17th...I (and I'm sure you Bobak) will be playing Zelda, Metroid, Tactics Ogre, Castlevania: HoD...in the dark
buttrock glee buttrock

[ January 27, 2003, 03:08 PM: Message edited by: Shadowland ]

Metal Slug · Jan 27, 2003

Thats the same for the new SP as well, although the mains charger is obviously regional, the hardware is all-region.
Might not work at minus 50c though wink

The Auction Sniper · Jan 27, 2003

And of course obviously, you can't play a game linked game between regioned carts (Can't play a Jap cart against a USA cart).

BIG · Jan 27, 2003

I got the Japanese GBA and it plays US cartridges with no hassle,so I guess it should be universal.I think I might want to pick up the GBA SP on Feb.14 as well.Good bye, afterburner!

endgamer · Jan 28, 2003

How about UK only releases on US GameboyAdvance? Is this possible.

Wolf · Jan 28, 2003

The Auction Sniper:
And of course obviously, you can't play a game linked game between regioned carts (Can't play a Jap cart against a USA cart).

Hehe, I actually got Super Dodge Ball (US) to link with SDB (JP).

It was pretty damn funny, players would randomly drop out and the team names were all screwed up, but it stil played!

EMAGDNIM · Jan 28, 2003

endgamer:
How about UK only releases on US GameboyAdvance? Is this possible.

I would think so...there should not be any differences...you should have no problems wink

aria · Jan 28, 2003

Wonderful!

Thank for the responses.

I will buy the SP when it comes out here. Although, unlike these forums and playing Solitaire, it will be difficult to hide GBA playing in class.

toy_brain · Jan 28, 2003

UK games work fine on a Jap GBA actually I'd almost forgotten that my GBA is a Jap machine as I rarely ever buy import gams nowardays.

Only problem with the GBA-SP is that games like Kirby Tilt-n-Tumble, and other games that use motion-sensing jiggery-pokery, will not work on it.

Big deal eh loco

[ January 28, 2003, 12:06 PM: Message edited by: toy_brain ]

GBA question: Inter-region compatability?

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