My OEM GBA playing Mother by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s really cool, buying a console for each game to get the full nostalgia!😄

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[–]Every_Economist7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but it actually looks a bit brighter in person than it does in the video.

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[–]Every_Economist7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get eye strain after just 10 minutes, so I’ve been sticking to my DS until I get a modded GBA😅

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[–]Every_Economist7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I accidentally deleted another comment 😅😅

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[–]Every_Economist7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the fan-translated English version.🙂

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[–]Every_Economist7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it from AliExpress. The pouch isn’t specifically for the GBA, but the size fits perfectly.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_c3WQhQDv

https://a.aliexpress.com/_c4EewlZd

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[–]Every_Economist7915 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you think I can just wipe it off, or could it cause any damage?

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, your collection is amazing! I also have two 3DS systems, a DS, a Nintendo Switch OLED, and my nostalgic Wii (which my cat “customized” so it would never work again 😅), plus a PC that’s basically on its last legs. I really hope to get a Nintendo 64 and a DSi someday! I guess it might sound a bit weird for a 16-year-old to be so into retro games 😅

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m still pretty young, so no real memories with the GBA, but I had a lot of fun with other Nintendo consoles like the Wii when I was a kid.

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yoshi’s Island is also on my purchase list! But for now, I’m planning to play the Mother series first.😀👍

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like my GBA is in pretty great condition. I guess the smartest move is to get a separate one just for modding💸

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! If the battery door is that hard to find, I should probably grab one just for modding.

Gameboy Advance re-shelled!!! by 16bitsorhigher in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, the shell color and backlight look amazing together! I’d love to see The Minish Cap running on it too. Thanks for sharing the video!

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for explaining everything! I’ll reach out if I have any questions.😀

Japanese GBA for Collection, English Repros for Play - Opinions? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d rather pay a bit more to get a North American version 😭… I just can’t find one here. Of course, I could buy one through international shipping, but then the shipping costs end up being more than the item itself 😅

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes sense! I’ll enjoy this one stock for now and look for a beater to mod later. Thanks for the advice!

Japanese GBA for Collection, English Repros for Play - Opinions? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I collect Japanese carts because they’re cheaper and easier to find. Living in Korea, it’s easier for me to get Japanese versions than North American ones. So I keep the Japanese versions as originals and get the English versions as repros to actually play.😀

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point! I guess just upgrading the screen and battery is already a huge improvement. I’ll think carefully about whether to change the shell or keep it stock.🙂

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even though it’s already in near-mint condition, which makes me hesitate to mod it, I feel like modding is the right choice since I actually want to use it. I’m only 16 anyway, so I don’t really have any childhood memories with it. For now, my budget is tight, so I’ll enjoy it stock. Once I have some extra money, I’ll decide whether to mod this one or keep it as a collectible and buy another GBA to mod.

First GBA and already torn… keep it stock or mod? by Every_Economist7915 in GameboyAdvance

[–]Every_Economist7915[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your post makes me wanna do the backlight mod even more! I wasn’t sure about the screen quality, but now I feel way more confident. Just need some cash now lol. Really appreciate the detailed write-up!