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Forums - Gaming - Retro VGC: Should I get a GBA SP that lacks backlight?

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Should I get it?

Yes 9 25.00%
 
No 27 75.00%
 
Total:36
Proxy-Pie on 08 November 2014
Teeqoz said:
Heh, this thread reminded me that I actually have a GBA SP. I did some digging, I even found the damn thing! It's the same model as the one you're considering buying. Now, granted, it's a long looong time since I used it, but I never had any issues on the lighting, so I say you should go for it.

Awesome! ^^



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Tachikoma on 08 November 2014

Get a GBA Micro, i love mine.

Especially love the EZ-flash IV thats in it.



Teeqoz on 08 November 2014
MohammadBadir said:
Teeqoz said:
Heh, this thread reminded me that I actually have a GBA SP. I did some digging, I even found the damn thing! It's the same model as the one you're considering buying. Now, granted, it's a long looong time since I used it, but I never had any issues on the lighting, so I say you should go for it.

Awesome! ^^


I actually powered it up, and I'm in my bed right now playing some old Crash game for the GBA. And I'm playing in the dark, and I don't have any issues, so you'll be fine.



Proxy-Pie on 08 November 2014
Tachikoma said:

Get a GBA Micro, i love mine.

Especially love the EZ-flash IV thats in it.

That sorta defeats the purpose of me buying one in the first place (multiplayer) :P

I do own a Micro though, and the bottom half of a DS lite if that counts XD

Yeah, the EZ Flash IV is an awesome little cart, but try to have some legit carts!



Proxy-Pie on 08 November 2014
Teeqoz said:

I actually powered it up, and I'm in my bed right now playing some old Crash game for the GBA. And I'm playing in the dark, and I don't have any issues, so you'll be fine.

Great!



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WagnerPaiva on 08 November 2014
MohammadBadir said:
WagnerPaiva said:

But the lack of a backlight is a big deal. At least to me. I like to play my handhelds lied down in bed with the lights off.

I guess I should state the fact that I won't be using this as my daily driver GBA, I already have my first AGS 101 for that ^^


Well, then, if this money will not be missed for some other important thing, like food, money or rent, then, why not? If it will make you happy, you should buy it.

And post a pic for us when the thing arrives.



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Proxy-Pie on 08 November 2014
WagnerPaiva said:
MohammadBadir said:
WagnerPaiva said:

But the lack of a backlight is a big deal. At least to me. I like to play my handhelds lied down in bed with the lights off.

I guess I should state the fact that I won't be using this as my daily driver GBA, I already have my first AGS 101 for that ^^


Well, then, if this money will not be missed for some other important thing, like food, money or rent, then, why not? If it will make you happy, you should buy it.

And post a pic for us when the thing arrives.

Will do!



Tachikoma on 08 November 2014
MohammadBadir said:
Tachikoma said:

Get a GBA Micro, i love mine.

Especially love the EZ-flash IV thats in it.

That sorta defeats the purpose of me buying one in the first place (multiplayer) :P

I do own a Micro though, and the bottom half of a DS lite if that counts XD

Yeah, the EZ Flash IV is an awesome little cart, but try to have some legit carts!

All of my carts are legit, it just defeats the point of portability to chug around all the cards an the micro, Id rather just dump my carts (and my saves) to the EZ flash and not have to mess around carrying the extra carts and switching them around.

Also, FYI there is a Micro to GBA/SP link cable for multiplayer.

All you need is the standard micro link cable and the micro to gba/sp adapter:



Proxy-Pie on 08 November 2014
Tachikoma said:

All of my carts are legit, it just defeats the point of portability to chug around all the cards an the micro, Id rather just dump my carts (and my saves) to the EZ flash and not have to mess around carrying the extra carts and switching them around.

Also, FYI there is a Micro to GBA/SP link cable for multiplayer.

All you need is the standard micro link cable and the micro to gba/sp adapter:

In that case, great!
Woah, I didn't know that, where can I get one of those?!



Proxy-Pie on 08 November 2014

The poll doesn't seem to agree with my choice ):