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After a long and painful struggle I was finally able to acquire a ravishing platinum SP. I had to sever the spinal cord of a small child to get it into my hands but boy was it was worth it.. As soon as I got home I went into my room, popped Mario Advance 3 in and turned off the lights. Beauuuuty. I watched the opening sequence, marveled at the panorama of Yoshi's island and then turned it off. I'm going to save it for bedtime. "Lights out" wouldn't have meant shit to me if I had one of these babies when I was little. I'm now investigating the flash card capabilities of the SP so kindly pointed out to me several days ago by his royal snuggliness Ceri JC. |
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is that the same game as super mario world 2: yoshi's island for super nintendo? |
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SP's are so hard to find, my friend got one about a week ago it looks awesome, he has golden son and pokemon =) |
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Yes. I hadn't played it previous to this afternoon so it's a whole new experience for me. I think I'm going to start sending Shigeru Miyamoto love letters. |
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flat mate just got his, he loves it I guess hard to find here too |
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There should be another shipment coming in at the end of this month or early next. Nintendo's notorious for under-supplying retailers upon initial release of their new products.. None of that matters to me now though. This thing is so adorable.. I'm going to put it by my bed and watch it charge while I sleep. |
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saw one in Big W the other day, unfortunately it was in a glass case. It was running zelda however so I could at least get a peek at it :), have you got a link-up cable (GBAsp-GCN) cabbog? |
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Who do you think you're talking to sweet heart? I haven't tried the Tingle feature in Zelda yet, though I did unlock the original NES Metroid. Exactly the same - Everything's there, even the slowdown. The opening music has got to be my absolute-all-time-without-a-doubt-favorite Nintendo theme. |
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how fucked up is this... my mom got one for her birthday. |
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Pffft. I didn't know they had a Tetris for GBA. How far are you in Wind Waker? |
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yeah dude.. they make tetris for it.. that bitch. im so non-far in wind waker, it would be really really embarassing if i were to tell you.. so i wont. but ive devoted tomorrow evening to some serious gameplay. |
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? flash card? whats that about? got me a gba sp too.. and it rocks! |
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Probably my favourite 2d Mario game (only one I've not finished yet, I think...) Really nice graphical style, it has aged really well. |
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''Nintendo's notorious for under-supplying retailers upon initial release of their new products.. '' Yeah... fucking TELL ME ABOUT IT. I could have played Zelda by now, my cousin had it over the other day but I refused, I want to experience it alone in the evening, just me and my golden disc and some cookies. The fact that the GBA wasn't backlighted to begin with is atrocious. |
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Esp. when you consider it was finsihed over a year before it was released... if proper customer testing had been carried out at trade shows, they could of released the SP as the original GBA. I Have an original GBA and will probably get an SP (along with a new flash cart for it- mine doesn't fit >:( ) at some point. Not just for the backlit, but the fact it is small enough to be properly portable- you really can just put it in your pocket without moticing it, like a slimline mobile phone. The GBA (once you consider the carry case neccesary to prevent scratching the screen) is just a tad too big to carry around with me on a daily basis. |
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whats with this flash card?? someone tell me.. (too lazy to search) |
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Holy batsmoke! You're playing Yoshi's Island for the very first time now? :-D I just wish i could be where you are right now... unaware of what wonders still lie ahead of you! That game rocks. I never really considered it a "mario adventure", since the gameplay is pretty different... but it's such a cool experience :-) You're gonna love it! Well, i bet you already are loving it :-p I just wish nintendo would create a completely new 2d mario adventure for the gba. JAroen, i sort of managed to reserve a copy of the Wind Waker after all! I didn't exactly pre-order it, but the guy at the toystore just promised he would keep one for me if they would be selling really fast :-) You should look into it (just search for a toystore with someone semi-intelligent in the videogames-section, and ask them to hold one copy for you). Or you'll end up like ophecks :-o |
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just search for a toystore with someone semi-intelligent in the videogames-section, and ask them to hold one copy for you hahaha... they're hard to find! nintento aint very likely to make a new mario :(... heh they'r already working on a new zelda for the gba (whole new version) and a new ngc version whoo! i suuure wanna get that... thanks |
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yohsis island is mario world 2 correct? if so, that game fuckin rules all. I love that game, it was so underrated on the snes unfortunately--most people cant get past the graphics in this game or even paper mario...but at least I knowGeorge likes paper mario's graphics :P |
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nintendo should let you trade in the gba for a really good discount on the SP because I hardly ever use mine (its basically mint) and I would like a SP instead...I cant keep gathering upp all these various slightly differeny versions of the gameboy now can I? |
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"Not just for the backlit" *ahem* frontlit actually. Playing in the dark is a dream come true.. The only negative is that the light gives the screen a purplish tint. Really nothing though, hardly noticeable. More irritating is the wrist cramps the L and R buttons provoke. I have to stop playing every 15 minutes or so to flap my hands and get the blood flowing properly again. Maybe I'm just "too big".. It's not the only time that's been a problem. |
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I remember someone else pointingh that out to me- easily the best front lit I''ve used though :) RE: Button cramps- I used to get that on the original GBA... your hands get used to it after a while . |
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haha, "flap my hands", I know what you mean heh but "flap" is such a funny word (am I the only one that thinks this?) |
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i say flap all the times... use it to indicate when someone/something freaks out |
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Welcome to the SP club Cabbog, I got a black one to match my Gamecube.....Ceri is right though about the flash cards...he tried his in my SP and it didn't fit, there's a slight edge on the catridge, I suppose it could be filed off..... |
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"but at least I knowGeorge likes paper mario's graphics :P" likes? That's an understatement! ;-) I love the graphics! Yesterday i plugged in my N64 again for a few hours, and played a little Paper Mario... i tell ya, the graphics haven't aged at all! I actually think it looks better than most GC-games. Yoshi's Island, Paper Mario, The Wind Waker... these are (graphically) probably my favourite games ever. I so love the imaginative approach :-) I also still have to find the Kirby platform game released on N64 sometime... that looked incredibly fun and beautiful aswell! But i've never been able to find it anywhere :-/ |
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I know that the XG brand flash cards work in GBA SP- most new flash carts should, they're the size of normal carts- mine is a little larger. The price you pay for being an "early adopter" :) |
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"Welcome to the SP club Cabbog, I got a black one to match my Gamecube." Whaaaaat? What black one? I had the option of Cobalt or Platinum and I took the lesser of two evils. Waaaah, I wish I had a black SP to match my black GC. At least they're politically correct. |
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If you trade it in at Electronics Boutique they'll give you $40 credit towards a GBA SP. |
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but, the question is, how much is gba sp? like $100000 or something? hey george, I really wanted to try out the kirby 64 game but I havent been able to find it ANYWHERE. whats the deal? and on ebay is usually somewhat expensive and I dont wanna dish out the cash if its not that great. |
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"I havent been able to find it ANYWHERE. whats the deal?" Welcome to my world :-( I have the same problem. And ofcourse now N64-games are pretty much unfindable altogether. I guess ebay is our only option :-o But i have absolutely no idea why this game is so hard to find. Even back in the days when it was just released... i never saw it in any store, anywhere! |
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"I dont wanna dish out the cash if its not that great. " I think the main critism in all the reviews i read was that it's far too easy. You'll complete the game in a matter of hours. I think someone even wrote he made it to the final boss the first time he played it without losing a life :-p But if it's anything like the other kirby-games, it'll still be brilliant! Kirby-games have a history of being very easy i think. Kirby's Dreamland2 on gameboy had the nicest solution... it was still ludricously easy... but they simply built so many levels it still takes a good while to complete the game :-) Kirby's problem is he's just too good. He can walk, jump, swallow all enemies from a distance and also fly! All without power-ups, these are his standard-abalities. But ofcourse these are also the abilities that make his game so much fun to play :-) |
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What the hell? I've never even heard of this thing. I only heard of regular gameboy advance, not sp. Then again, I despised what I played on it so I don't really care for a new gameboy. I already gave those bastards a 2nd payment for their color upgrade, which they released right before they mentioned there'd be an "advanced" one. bastards. |
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It's a toe-curling $100. Paying $60 after trading in your current one isn't so bad though. It really is worth it. |
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http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B000087PM3.02.LZZZZZZZ .jpg Cool eh? |
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>: \ Have you played that Jenga Fett Bounty Hunter game for Gamecube? I heard it was pretty good.. I'll probably rent it sometime soon. The next GBA purchase I'll make will be the headphone adapter; after that, Mario Kart Super Circuit. |
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I haven't played it no, I would also rent it first before buying it...I have heard conflicting opinions on it.... I've ordered the headphone adapter from Amazon.....should be here soon! |
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Are they not widely available? Do you need a specific one or...? |
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Well, the computer games store I bought mine from didn't have them, and said that they would be stocking them. This was the very first day that the SP was released here in the UK mind you. The one I ordered on Amazon isn't a Nintendo one or anything......but then again it's just an adapter (but it comes as part of a pack, with a carry case for the GBA SP) |
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Is there an official Nintendo one? If not, give me the name of this package product you're getting. |
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speaking of mariokart, have you seen the pics of the gamecube version? check for some pics and interesting game details :) |
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AWESOME, I can't wait... although Mario Kart 64 almost gave me multiple strokes/heart attacks/aneurysms. Personalized go-karts, sweetness. Nobody can match my power-sliding efficiency, but everybody has better luck then me. They get Lightning Bolts and Stars from item boxes, and I get crack pipes and rabies. |
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i have no idea what you lot are talking about? |
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That looks great.. I bet it's going to be the best one yet. I'd sell my soul to be able to goto this year's E3. |
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008V5PL/026-490 0352-2571608 Sorry.....someone really must tell me how to make active links.... "Thrustmaster's Starter Pack, incorporating five useful accessories, is an essential complement to the Game Boy Advance SP. The attractive silver protector bag helps to prevent damage to the console, with enough storage space for game cartridges and headphones. Its belt clip allows gamers to safely and conveniently transport their system while providing easy access to the GBA SP inside the bag. Two cartridge cases are also included. The link cable allows for head-to-head gaming with a friend, and supports up to four players with additional link cables (not included) plugged into its hub. Last but not least, the pack includes a pair of high-quality headphones and the required headphone cable adapter. Gamers can play quietly in any environment while enjoying the very best sound possible. " |
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Nice.., so the more recent flash systems will work with the SP, now all I'm interested in finding out is the possibility of using the flash linkup with the GBA player (for cube) ! :) has anyone heard anything about this? |
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Oh yeeeeah.. I didn't even think about that. Why wouldn't it be possible? The player is, essentially, a GBA grafted on to the Gamecube. Would the flash cards need to be specially tailored? |
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I've not heard that they're not... best bet would be to go to a store (even "reputable" ones like virgin or game should let you) and ask to try one of your own games on it (copy a "homebrew game" onto the flash cart). It should work, as the flash carts are exactly the same as real ones apart from subtle differences in the way they save games (different type of memory on some models). |
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The GBA players aren't released until mid-may sometime.. Or is it june? So terrible with dates. And I'm still trying to figure this flash cart business out. Are you able to run other emulators on there too or just GBA roms? For some reason I can't make any sense of what it says on the site. Help an illiterate American out. |
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... Peh. 'Our friends abroad' my ass. I'll remember this Ceri JC. I took Yoshi's Island and Warioland 4 back to the store today.. There was nothing wrong with the games themselves, I just felt a little underwhelmed. I need something more complex with a storyline that instills a sense of purpose and forges an attachment between you and your character. Not that I can't relate to Wario; I too get enjoyment out of life by spreading misery and hording plundered treasure in my basement..but.. I don't know. It's just not the same anymore. I've gone through a whole host of GBA titles* and the only three I'm still holding on to are Metroid Fusion, Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Tactics Ogre(my favorite). I want something more engaging. Has anyone heard anything about the new Lufia game? What about Breath of Fire? I've still yet to play Advance Wars though I've heard it's a lot of fun.. Any feedback and\or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. *Doom, Golden Sun, Zelda: Oracle of Seasons\Ages, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance, Mario Advance 2, Broken Sword, and a few more I'm probably forgeting.. |
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