teh "what did you buy today"-thread

[EvilEvoIX]

Simple pickups from 2nd and Charles and R U Game in Gainsville Florida.  Cheap Prices, great selection for sure.  I've been on a Gameboy kick lately, no idea why, but it's a great system for sure.

[johnnykonami]

Man, I wanna collect GB again.  I basically had it in tandem with my TG-16 as my main source of gaming.  I used to own the original brick GB when it was new, and later I got a GB Color but sold that a couple years back mainly because I wanted something with a backlit screen (The LCD was nice on the color but the lack of light gives me no regrets in letting it go.)

What I really want is a GBA SP AGS 101, but net prices are insane.  That's the last Game Boy model that will play original GB games which is pretty much what I'm interested in collecting.

Anyone know of any place to look to find a decently priced one in a good shape?  There's a lot of confusion as some sellers online are not differentiating between the 001 and the 101 (front lit vs. back lit), cases are swapped for aftermarket cases, and in many cases the screen and case are in poor shape and sellers expect a mint for it.

Seriously, if anyone knows of any for sale, lemme know - I would love to get it and an Everdrive GB to keep me busy while I picked up some more real carts.. I have a few in fact left over from my GB Color days - Zelda, Shadowgate, and Hexcite - as well as a smattering of carts I picked up from a work friend.  Lock N' Chase, some Pokemon titles (I am willing to trade these as I am not a fan), Gradius Interstellar Assault, and some others...

Here's my meager collection of GB/GBA stuff and with some NGP and WS thrown in because I keep it in the same box.  I have original boxes for many of these but they are all in storage.

[EvilEvoIX]

I need an SP as well but I must say that the Game boy color I just picked up has an amazing screen, it looks so good and clear.  I'm having a blast on it for sure.

[johnnykonami]

Mine was brand new from being purchased when it came out, and I kept it in good condition too.  I just couldn't deal with the lack of a back light.  Glad you are enjoying it though!  I got a lot more use out of the DS Lite I got years later, for GBA games only though... wish it played original GB carts because then I wouldn't be driving myself nuts over getting a SP!

[xelement5x]

If you're looking for one of those later models with the better screen they only came in specific colors in the US, so I would learn the colors then keep an eye out on Craigslist or ebay auctions, maybe local store too and try and get one from someone who doesn't realize the difference.  I got my CIB 101 in a bundle from a lady on the rich side of town whos kids didn't use it anymore.

[schweaty]

your best bet is to find a beat up coral pink ags-101 and swap the cases.  not a difficult project and many YT vids to help you out.

[johnnykonami]

your best bet is to find a beat up coral pink ags-101 and swap the cases.  not a difficult project and many YT vids to help you out.

Yeah, this is my plan at some point if I can't get an original, but what worries me is the screen.  I won't be happy if I get dust specs under the screen, you should have seen me trying to put a screen protector on my phone.  Wanted to avoid that whole scenario if possible.

[lwizardl]

todays mail and pickups

[EvilEvoIX]

Mail call.

[Medic_wheat]

I'd give you a thumbs up but pop boy already did.

Did you order the limited edition art of Fallout 4 from Bethsida's website as well?

[EvilEvoIX]

I'd give you a thumbs up but pop boy already did.

Did you order the limited edition art of Fallout 4 from Bethsida's website as well?

Oh no.  Just the game.

[Medic_wheat]

I'd give you a thumbs up but pop boy already did.

Did you order the limited edition art of Fallout 4 from Bethsida's website as well?

Oh no.  Just the game.

They are still available. Only $85 minutes tax. I am tempted to buy a second copy personally and make it a present for he holiday

http://store.bethsoft.com/the-art-of-fallout-4-limited-edition.html

[Necromancer]

evo and johnnykonami: you guys need Cosmo Tank. 

[johnnykonami]

evo and johnnykonami: you guys need Cosmo Tank. 

That game has always fascinated me since I saw it a magazine years ago, can't remember if it was Nintendo Power or Game Pro.  Like I mentioned in the Genpei Toumaden thread, I love games that switch between different modes of play, so it's certainly on my watch for list!

Still wrestling with Ebay to find a GBA SP that doesn't look too bad and is still backlit.  I might try to find a beater and swap out the case, they still run like 40 some bucks, I was hoping for something way cheaper for a console that is beat to hell and back.  The other route is to get a backlit modded orginal GBA, I've owned one in the past and the grip is gonna be more comfortable for sure, I just need that backlight.  Not sure how to figure out who does that best work/is most reputable yet.

Games I am looking to get off the top of my head are: Tail Gator, Revenge of the Gator Pinball (I have no specific interest in alligators, just coincidental!), Kirby Pinball Land, Game & Watch Galleries, Tetris DX, Mercenary Force, Mario Golf, Wario Lands, Gargoyle's Quest, Catrap, Castlevania II, Pokemon Pinball (more for the pinball than the pokemon), Survival Kids, maybe Resident Evil Gaiden since I'm a huge RE nut - even though it seemed not so great when I played it.

I just picked up Mole Mania and Motocross Maniacs 2, I'll post pictures when I get them!  I also wanna rebuy Motocross Maniacs 1 but I played a ton of a it so no hurry.  Motocross Maniacs Advance is also on my list one day.

[bob]

evo and johnnykonami: you guys need Cosmo Tank. 

That game has always fascinated me since I saw it a magazine years ago, can't remember if it was Nintendo Power or Game Pro.  Like I mentioned in the Genpei Toumaden thread, I love games that switch between different modes of play, so it's certainly on my watch for list!

Still wrestling with Ebay to find a GBA SP that doesn't look too bad and is still backlit.  I might try to find a beater and swap out the case, they still run like 40 some bucks, I was hoping for something way cheaper for a console that is beat to hell and back.  The other route is to get a backlit modded orginal GBA, I've owned one in the past and the grip is gonna be more comfortable for sure, I just need that backlight.  Not sure how to figure out who does that best work/is most reputable yet.

Games I am looking to get off the top of my head are: Tail Gator, Revenge of the Gator Pinball (I have no specific interest in alligators, just coincidental!), Kirby Pinball Land, Game & Watch Galleries, Tetris DX, Mercenary Force, Mario Golf, Wario Lands, Gargoyle's Quest, Catrap, Castlevania II, Pokemon Pinball (more for the pinball than the pokemon), Survival Kids, maybe Resident Evil Gaiden since I'm a huge RE nut - even though it seemed not so great when I played it.

I just picked up Mole Mania and Motocross Maniacs 2, I'll post pictures when I get them!  I also wanna rebuy Motocross Maniacs 1 but I played a ton of a it so no hurry.  Motocross Maniacs Advance is also on my list one day.

Pinball Dreams is another one to check out.