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GBA w/ backlit mod, or GBA SP (frontlit)? Anonymous Wed Feb 8 20:28:19 2017 No.3788221 [Reply] [Original]

I wanna play old Pokemon (GB,GBC,GBA era) but can't choose what to buy. I know, the SP AGS-101 is the best as it has a backlit, but it's also very expensive to buy so it's out of the question for me. So, should I get a normal GBA and mod it with a backlit, or get the SP AGS-001 which is frontlit? In other words, is a frontlit 'good enough' to play in dark (vs. no lit) or should I really go with a back one?

I know the original GB backlits are quite cheap to buy but what about GBA?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 8 20:31:29 2017 No.3788232 Just learn to spot 101s that aren't listed as 101s

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 8 20:34:07 2017 No.3788238 >>3788221 best way to play the originals red and blue is with super gameboy because it has exclusive enhancements for the platform.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 8 20:42:32 2017 No.3788262 >>3788238 I'm actually looking for a proper portable, plus I have no SNES anyway

Swift S. Lawliet Wed Feb 8 20:46:58 2017 No.3788271

>>3788221
Original GBA with AGS-101 backlight mod.

Get it here so you can have a brightness toggle: retromodding.com

And if you have extra money to burn, get the glass screen and some kind of Hi-Fi speaker mod called GBAmp3 while you're at it.

You just need your own original GBA while you're at it but you can also replace the shell and buttons.

The original GBA is more ergonomically comfortable, especially for someone with large hands.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 8 22:07:51 2017 No.3788381 >>3788271 fuck off, name faggot >>3786191

Anonymous Wed Feb 8 22:09:55 2017 No.3788385

>>3788221
I do have both AGS-001 and 101.
001 works fine with sun, of course the backlit is better than the frontlit, but is not a gamebreaker. so of course is "good enough" to play in dark.
Also, don´t get crazy with 101, battery lasts dramatically less than the 001 one (specially in the highest level, wich you should use outdoors) and have some ghosting problems. So if you don´t have the money for a 101 or the time for modding a classic gba go for a 001 and enjoy playing.

>>	Swift S. Lawliet Wed Feb 8 22:40:19 2017 No.3788436 >>3788381 What's wrong with having a name so you can know which stuff you posted?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 8 22:45:52 2017 No.3788459 >>3788221 >what is a modded N3DS. seriously though. just get a 3DS. it's stupid simple to put a custom firmware on. just don't update the firmware until after you've modded it. it'll play all your retro nintendo shit gb/c/a/nes/snes.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 8 22:46:11 2017 No.3788460 >>3788436 it's 4chan anon, people gonna get mad at everything

>>	Swift S. Lawliet Wed Feb 8 22:49:41 2017 No.3788468 >>3788460 I'm not an anon.

Anonymous Thu Feb 9 02:25:35 2017 No.3788793
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>>3788221
Get a Micro you pleb.
>b-b-but muh ESS PEEE WUN OH WUN!
Yeah, enjoy your shitty refresh rate and oversaturated colors. Also, no headphone jack unless you buy some garbage 3rd party accessory.
>but muh UH-RI-JU-NUL GBA WIT BACK LITE!
Yeah, enjoy your fucking disposable batteries and garbage SP 101 screen.
The garbage 001 (frontlit) model should not even be considered.

Micro + flash cart is God's gift to man. Don't be a cheap fucker and invest in it.
Best screen: highest pixel density of all GBA models, has the most brightness settings, and has proper colors unlike the 101.
Best ergonomics. Comfortable to hold and buttons are clicky and responsive as fuck, unlike the mushy piece of shit SP buttons.
Has headphone jack.
Comes with a nice pouch to keep it in to keep away dust.

Anonymous Thu Feb 9 05:38:04 2017 No.3789026

>>3788271
> Original GBA with AGS-101 backlight mod
OP will end up paying a lot more than for a used AGS-101

>>3788459
>what is a modded N3DS
It's just not the same experience

>>3788793
> Get a Micro you pleb
OP wants to play GB/GBC games also. And it's much more expensive than an AGS-101

OP, buy an AGS-001. You'll enjoy it. I know I did when I was younger, at night too. If you need headphones, buy an adapter.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 05:45:48 2017 No.3789030 >>3789026 >It's just not the same experience Not an argument.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 05:50:54 2017 No.3789034 >>3789030 It is for some though.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 06:20:12 2017 No.3789046 >>3788221 GBA is not retro.

>>	Swift S. Lawliet Thu Feb 9 06:22:06 2017 No.3789052 >>3789046 OP wants something to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on alongside the Game Boy Advance. And if he wants something to play the Game Boy and Game Boy Color on, it's fine.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 06:41:11 2017 No.3789063 >>3789026 >It's just not the same experience Playing GB games on a gba isn't either.

Anonymous Thu Feb 9 07:29:48 2017 No.3789102
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>>3788221

Here you go OP these are the advantages to ever way you can play GB(C) games minus emulation.

Its worth noting if you really want to go in depth to understand the differences in quality you should watch My Life In Gamings RGB Masterclass stuff its good albeit a bit long in the tooth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjtD1mOZlPc

Swift S. Lawliet Thu Feb 9 07:35:20 2017 No.3789105

>>3789102
Literally this.

I also watch the My Life In Gaming RGB Masterclass series.

Also, here are the GBA mods I recommend from MetalJesusRocks (even though I don't like MetalJesusRocks that much): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEsY6d4QSFE

I recommend the RGB Masterclass series to those guys on the CRT threads and for those using Framemeisters alike.

I do prefer CRTs, though.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 08:15:01 2017 No.3789143 >>3788793 Is there a GBA flashcart that also has GB and GBC games on it?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 08:17:31 2017 No.3789146 >>3788459 is 3DS easy to mod? I know a PSP is damn easy but I heard a DS required the purchase of some kind of card to mod it. What about 3DS?

>>	Swift S. Lawliet Thu Feb 9 08:18:35 2017 No.3789150 >>3789143 Everdrive-GBA has Goomba emulator and is said to run full speed. I still recommend an actual Everdrive-GB for pre-GBA games, though.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 11:25:14 2017 No.3789453 >>3789143 Not without emulation. It has to do with the fact that GBA's have GBC hardware in them, and that's toggled by a physical switch on the cart connector. The cart has to press that switch to make the GBA boot in GBC mode.

Anonymous Thu Feb 9 12:35:49 2017 No.3789557

>>3789143
>retromodding.com
Look into pocket nes and goomba color.

My setup is a micro with an ez flash iv. It really is fucking amazing. I also got a pouch for it online for like $3 shipped to keep it protected.

I'd also like a 101 but I'll wait till I find one cheap.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 13:11:20 2017 No.3789618 Sounds cool, so the Everdrive-GBA or EZ Flash can have the emulators for GB and GBC. Can it also emulate NES and SNES well? What about Sega systems?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 13:11:55 2017 No.3789619 File: 1.01 MB, 2448x2448, IMG_5031.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>3788793 He's right you know. I was lucky enough to find one in my friends house who is a klepto.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 13:21:34 2017 No.3789640 >>3789619 But doesn't that small screen ruin the experience?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 13:29:16 2017 No.3789645 File: 1.19 MB, 2448x3264, IMG_4773.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>3789640 I'm totally fine with it. I plan on owning the good sp to compare the two but until I get it for cheap, I'm good. The Micro seems superior anyway.

Anonymous Thu Feb 9 14:39:51 2017 No.3789723

>>3788221
If you want to find an AGS-101 for cheaper, you need to look for people who don't know what they have.

If you're in the US that means look for pearl pink and pearl blue GBA's with the label on the bottom missing on your local Craigslist or flea market.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 14:56:44 2017 No.3789745 >>3788232 how does one do that?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 14:59:20 2017 No.3789747 >>3788793 i have a micro and i really liked it a lot, but it's just too damn fucking tiny. literally gave me cramps. and i'm an average 6ft1 dude so not even massive hands.

babbage's gramps Thu Feb 9 16:41:10 2017 No.3789970

>>3789745
Screens are slightly different shade even when off, sometimes you can read the model numbers in the pics etc. I can't tell you how many lifetime Tivo serial numbers I have for cloning purposes from people just posting pics of them on eBay.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 9 18:16:23 2017 No.3790142 >>3789723 This. I got one at a "2nd Ave" thrift store for only $12.99 like 3 weeks ago.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 10 05:30:23 2017 No.3791105 >>3790142 Well I'm in Europe and the AGS-101 isn't as common here as NA

Anonymous Fri Feb 10 11:08:44 2017 No.3791520

>>3789146
It is. Very easy even. But you mustn't be on 11.3 otherwise you can say goodbye to hacking it for now.
Just follow this here http://3ds.guide..
And if you have some questions regarding hacking, go to >>>/vg//hbg/, they will help you definitely if you have some questions (while hacking or what to do after you've successfully hacked it).

Anonymous Fri Feb 10 11:44:54 2017 No.3791576

Bought a sp-101 a short while ago by trading in my 001 and some moolah and I do not regret it that much.

The slower refresh rate is noticable,but your eyes kind of adapt to it,unless you play games with drastic pixel changes,but honestly,it's not that big of a deal.

The micro is small as shit,you have to hold one in your hands to actually understand how small it is,plus it costs A LOT. Don't fall for this meme,I dare say.

babbage's gramps Fri Feb 10 11:52:24 2017 No.3791583

>>3789723
Can confirm my 101 is a pearl pink one I bought at a yard sale with a pouch and games off some kid who obviously was willing to negotiate and seemed pleasantly surprised to get the whole $10 he(!?) had it tagged.

>>3791576
If someone is shopping for a micro they may as well look at an Xplay since they're about the same size (closed)

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 10 12:13:28 2017 No.3791609 The only acceptable answers are the GB Micro or a Revo K101+

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 10 12:38:36 2017 No.3791627 ags 101 its a meme, the screen is not that good, it has ghosting. the other ones dont have this issue. also i like to play my gameboys in the yard, i cant see shit with a backlit.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 10 12:51:39 2017 No.3791641 >>3788221 SPs have the better viewing angle since it's a flipout but OG GBA has the better control deck in my opinion

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 10 13:02:07 2017 No.3791652 >>3789102 >RGB Master Class these videos are so good but fuck if they ain't ugly

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 10 13:04:58 2017 No.3791660 >>3791652 Seriously. Every time I watch their stuff I'm enthralled, but it's like for fuck sake put in a little effort if you're gonna be on camera. Maybe throw on a fucking hat. Makin' the hobby look bad.

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