Are you going to buy a GBA SP with the GC GBA player coming out soon after?

Verbatum · Jan 7, 2003

I like the idea of the GBA SP. Looks very cool, and it's a nice responce to complaints about the current GBA and it's screen issues. Still, I'd rather have the GBA player for my GC, and play these suckers on my TV.

What about you folks? Will you get one, the other, or maybe both? <img src="graemlins/spock.gif" border="0" alt="[Spock]" />

BRANDI · Jan 7, 2003

I will buy the GBA SP black version...

Too cool to resist... :cool:

Argentina94 · Jan 7, 2003

Although my first choice is the GB Player, I may still get the new GBA. It looks very nice and a backlit screen is hard to ignore.

I have a funny feeling I'll end up getting both.

K_K · Jan 7, 2003

gc player. i have owned about five gba's, and i always sell them because i hate handhelds. with the gc player i don't have to worry about batteries and lighting.

Phoenix Down · Jan 7, 2003

I dunno, I guess my thinking is why should I give Nintendo another $100 of my money to fix a problem inherent with the first GBA (no backlit screen). I'm just going to get an Afterburner mod and leave it at that. Besides, I don't like the new case design, it makes my hands hurt thinking about it.

As far as the GC add-on I know a few of my friends who are probably going to get it but I'll probably pass on it as well.

dr.r.muckly · Jan 7, 2003

where can i find info on this new gameboy?

Magician · Jan 7, 2003

Both my good friend. On the one hand I'm incredibly eager to play a dozen quality GBA games on my GC; mmm...GBA games on the tele with a wavebird in hand = love.

On the other hand is the fact that I'd like to play a little GBA before bed...and the GBASP seems to be the answer, if not, there's always the afterburner.

[ January 07, 2003: Message edited by: Shadowland ]

chris1 · Jan 7, 2003

Yes..And I know a few others who want it too.

Wan-Fu · Jan 7, 2003

I will get the GBASP. I just hope it is designed well enough that it can replace my Afterburner-enhanced GBA.

I am not so sure I will get the GBA player. I don't like the idea of having to buy a GC.

rarehero · Jan 7, 2003

i never take my gba out of the house.
i might buy one just for a better look of the games
when i play them. but mostly i m getting the
gc adapter.
seems like it would be worth it.
i wouldnt mind having one.

Spike Spiegel · Jan 7, 2003

Well, since I hear the Panasonic Game Q will NOT work with the GBA player (ARGH), I guess I will get the GBASP. It's really cool looking, and I like that it folds up so it won't leave the screen to get scratched. That's the one thing I hated about handhelds. No matter how careful I was, the screen would usually get scratched somehow.

Spike

Verbatum · Jan 7, 2003

Originally posted by dr.r.muckly:
where can i find info on this new gameboy?<hr></blockquote>

<a href="http://www.ncsx.com" target="_blank">www.ncsx.com</a>

MegaDrive20XX · Jan 7, 2003

I gave my GBA away to my girlfriend's litte brother for his birthday because his parents weren't going to get him one, and I've been without for awhile now. Since I know this new -Backlit YES!- version is out I'm going to pre order a black one from Susuan at NCS right now!

[ January 07, 2003: Message edited by: MegaDrive 20XX ]

dullbuoy · Jan 7, 2003

yes i'll get both.

cuz i'm a gearwhore.

Metal Slug · Jan 7, 2003

Its not either or, its all and more!

I want to know if there will be limited edition Japanese GBA2's???

And how much will spare batteries cost, cos' obviously you'll have to have a couple of spares.

Metal Slug · Jan 7, 2003

Originally posted by dr.r.muckly:
where can i find info on this new gameboy?<hr></blockquote>

Technical specifications for the SP

- New pocket size and foldable with flip-top screen that enables an even more compact size
- Dimension are 82mm Wx 84.6H x 24.3D and it weighs approximately 143g
- New integrated self-contained LCD screen light
- New built in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that enables approximately 10 hours of continual game play with approximately 3 hours of recharging time
- When the front light is turned off, the continual play increases to approximately 18 hours.
- Three premium metallic colour variants (silver, black and blue)
- Up to 32,000 simultaneous colours
- Display Size 40.8mm x 61.2mm
- Resolution 240 x 160 dot
- 32 - bit CPU with embedded memory
- Multiplayer mode for up to 4 players with Game Link cable
- Compatible with virtually all existing Game Boy & Game Boy Advance games

Hmm, here's the spec for the original GBA

32-Bit ARM CPU with embedded memory
2.9 inch TFT Color LCD Screen (non-backlit)
240x160 resolution
40.8mm x 61.2mm screen size
32,768 possible colors
511 simultaneous colors in character mode
32,768 simultaneous colors in bitmap mode
Size 144w x 82h x 25d (mm)
Weight 140g
Power 2 AA batteries
Battery Life 15 hours

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endgamer · Jan 7, 2003

Both!

Earthquake · Jan 7, 2003

I'll get both without a doubt. By the way, is anyone else extremely surprised that the new GBA comes out next month in Japan? It's like it came out of no where and now we will be able to get it in just a few weeks.

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Kid Aphex · Jan 7, 2003

next month release date is awesome.
fucking ... awesome.

PC Kid · Jan 7, 2003

Both, no doubt about it

Blaine · Jan 7, 2003

I'll probably get GBAPS way before I get a the GB player.

The light is a very nice reason, I like the design a lot (people who think it's to small, by my unscientific calculations...it appears to be remarkably similar in dimension to a GB Pocket...only this folds in half. I think it'll be fine.) and the rechargable battery is very nice.

The Gameboy Player is cool and all but...I'm not jumping out of my skin to play it.

Probably have both though.

Argentina94 · Jan 7, 2003

Originally posted by Blaine:
I'll probably get GBAPS way before I get a the GB player.

The light is a very nice reason, I like the design a lot (people who think it's to small, by my unscientific calculations...it appears to be remarkably similar in dimension to a GB Pocket...only this folds in half. I think it'll be fine.) and the rechargable battery is very nice.

The Gameboy Player is cool and all but...I'm not jumping out of my skin to play it.

Probably have both though.<hr></blockquote>

Blaine, is that avatar a pic of yourself?

I'd swear I was looking into a mirror. No joke.

J. Max · Jan 7, 2003

I'll buy both. Backlighting is tooooooooooooooooooooo sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!

Daisuke Jigen · Jan 7, 2003

I'll buy both, because I'm weak.

Galford Forever · Jan 7, 2003

I love handheld gaming. I tend to travel a bit, so it's a must for me

. I also adore my GBA, so I'm gonna be first in line for this new GBA SP. As for the GC GBA Player.. I'll probably get it, but it's not a priority.

I'm probably going to preorder my GBA SP from NCSX so I can get it soon

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