new gameboy is CRAZY
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- modulate0
i lost all love for nintendo after i bought the advance. i even took it back to the store thinking there was something wrong with it.
it amazes me that they would release it without a back light (the 1st advance).
- kerus0
really nice looking!
but i think im all set with my old GBA! its hard enough for me to hold that thing as it is, nevermind one 1/2 the size
- Duane0
are the afterburner kits hard to install? i watched the development of that mod closely but was afraid to break my gba.
- k0na_an0k0
don't you know it's loco?
- drqshadow0
The L and R buttons look a little tough to handle... otherwise, sweet. They listened to all those crazy kids telling them they couldn't see their screens.
If I'm gonna buy a portable system, this looks pretty good..
- mitsu0
it took me about 20-30 minutes, not including the time it took to carve out the hole to fit the backlight itself.
the hard part is applying the AR film without getting bubbles or dust in it. it's also hard to keep dust from getting on the backlight itself. Even the tiniest piece of dust shows up easily when the backlight is turned on.
the results may vary, but after my installation, my only gripe was the slight wash of the colors. it was almost as if the light was too bright. if i had the time, i probably would have installed the turn switch which would allow you to adjust the brightness. at any rate, it was a fun project.
JUST REMEMBER, if you do get this kit, purchase extra AR film!!! you'll probably screw it up the first time you try to apply it. Also get a can of compressed air for the dust.
the afterburner site forums are a perfect place to get feedback from others on techniques/ stories/ etc.
- mitsu0
i have to admit though, i've never been crazy about things that flip... my favorite pocket design is the old gameboy pocket. it was the perfect size and it had a very thin profile. oh well. at least it's backlit now.
- Duane0
thanks for the tips and info mitsu! it sounds like it may be worth the effort.
- kerus0
good lookin out on the idea of getting an extra film....
- jumpman440
it's not actually backlit...it's frontlit
- jumpman440
"The unit, called the Game Boy Advance SP, will be a foldable version of the GBA that, most importantly, features a front-lit LCD screen that can be turned on and off during play."
- konspiracy0
mmmmm - ME-WANT!!!!!
even though i've barely used my gameboy advance!!
lol
whens it out?!
- protoculture0
hopefully nintendo will make the screen backlit because the current GBA is hard to see without a light!
- konspiracy0
yup the gameboy advance is crap for playing cos u gotta reflect the light.
i'm sorry but i like playing with myself in bed. (lol) and the new gameboy doesnt allow this.Backlit is definitely the answer!
- auricom0
that's the only reason i didn't get one, couldn't see the damn thing. this one looks hella rad.
- dbox0
it's backlit
- konspiracy0
so WHEN! ..... is the only question......
- dbox0
today
- mrdobolina0
rechargeable sounds dope too.
- mitee0
does this come with a G4 chip in it? looks like a TiBook Advance.