morganpugh84 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Well it is nearly that time of year and I am thinking about getting a GameBoy Advance SP for myself as I have been a good boy this year :p What I want to know is which colour to get!? I know I want it but I have heard that the silver one rubs off and it looks crappy. Is this true? What about this Arctic Blue colour that is available? I hate making decisions, especially when it is such an important one :p Thanks all :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetman Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 Silver does not rub off at all, I use mine every day and it looks the same as when I bought it the day it came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclingplatypus Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I've got the artic blue one and haven't had any color rub off, I play it almost everyday and my two year old has even had a few hours with it. Looks just like it did when I bought it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganpugh84 Posted September 30, 2003 Author Share Posted September 30, 2003 Cheers all :) I really want the silver one as I have a silver gamecube and I like things to match :D Anyone got anything bad to say about the GBA? What is the battery life like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 Superb, I play at work so the volume is low but I get over 12 hours every charge easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganpugh84 Posted September 30, 2003 Author Share Posted September 30, 2003 Superb, I play at work so the volume is low but I get over 12 hours every charge easily. yeah mine would be for use at work also. as long as my boss doesnt see it :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perochan Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 get Onxy (black) I bought one and it has been great so far!! The battery life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 You mean Onyx :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 Flame looks cool but I like my Cobalt one :) i can attest to battery life.. i can't give a specific figure but it definately lasts for many hours. 12 hrs that Dazz quoted seems almost right actually. lasts a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgramma Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I have a GBA, and I loved it when I got it. But... seeing that light mod for the first time got me thinking, this damn thing coulda been better. Then, the GBA SP came out and I was in heaven. Not only did I see what was going on, everything seemed so vibrant and awesome. I love it so much. Not much to complain about the lil guy. Although it is small, it surprisingly fits like a glove. As for battery life, laugh at it. I got through a whole day on the battery and still had time for more gaming well into the next day. I don't know for sure how long I had but man, those guys are better than the energizer bunny! The recharge time is awesome as well, the ability to play while recharging as well as a fast recharge is a must have alone! The cool factor is a hit and miss, since you are playing with a GB and most associate Pokemon with that, it is a bit of a turnoff.... until you break out Tetris! lol These are better than the wussy cell phones, and just as cool. I don't think you could buy a better portable gaming console, at a better price, in a better color (I have the silver too!) BTW I pretty much had every GB on the market and played the hell outta every good game on there (except for Final Fight, that was crap man) GBA SP is the best so far! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 waaaaaaaaaaaaaaait a second. whats wrong with pokemon? i have sapphire and it owns (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 The battery life is bitchin' for sure. Spyder actually convinced me to go cobalt over platinum and I can't complain because it's very unique. However either way you'll be getting the best damn handheld on the planet with a TON of games at your disposal, and none of the colors are bad so you can't go wrong. :) I vote for cobalt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnjoyHIC Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I have a silver gba sp, and have had no problems with the color coming off... There is only one thing this lil guy is missing.... a built in phono jack would be nice.... instead you have to use an adaptor... no big deal though... If you are familar with the regular gba... this one is smaller and it is not as easy to play for long periods of time without your hands cramping if you want to use all of the buttons... including the L and R button... I find them a bit tricky to use in action games, but in rpg or strategy, where coordination is not needed.... it is fine and dandy... One other note.... I would get one of those gba memory cartridges if you don't already have one... I have a 128 meg one and it is great.... easybuy2000.com has one about to come out I think... Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 Spyder actually convinced me to go cobalt over platinum lol! I did?! I have no memory of that :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgramma Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Nothing's wrong with pokemon, just that if you're gonna play in public, you don't wanna let people know you like it. Ah, that's just what I heard from alot of my other fellow GBA players, they play other stuff, but I'm a typical racer/fighter/sidescroller dude who loves classic gaming. I'd rather play pokemon pinball than that kiddie rpg (no offense) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 One other note.... I would get one of those gba memory cartridges if you don't already have one... I have a 128 meg one and it is great.... easybuy2000.com has one about to come out I think...Jay I have one of those, they rock :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan_X Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I have Onyx and thats the one I'll recomend you... :) and if you can, try to get one of this GBA SP Big Deal Pak 12 IN 1 Bundle Pak also remember to get Final Fantasy Tactics... :woot: have fun with it! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 Nothing's wrong with pokemon, just that if you're gonna play in public, you don't wanna let people know you like it.Ah, that's just what I heard from alot of my other fellow GBA players, they play other stuff, but I'm a typical racer/fighter/sidescroller dude who loves classic gaming. I'd rather play pokemon pinball than that kiddie rpg (no offense) :) lol no offense taken. i don't care what people think..i just play what's fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Moved here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 Nothing's wrong with pokemon, just that if you're gonna play in public, you don't wanna let people know you like it.Ah, that's just what I heard from alot of my other fellow GBA players, they play other stuff, but I'm a typical racer/fighter/sidescroller dude who loves classic gaming. I'd rather play pokemon pinball than that kiddie rpg (no offense) :) I just noticed, "kidde RPG"? pokemon is far from a lightweight starter for little kids, the game is as deep as you want. I've clocked up well over 100 hours on that game and is far, far deeper and involving then some so called "adult" rpgs. I'd suggest you stop listening to what people say about games and try them for yourself because you will definitely miss out on a game you'd enjoy sooner or later if you don't, Pokemon or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I can't wait...I'm getting a GameBoy Advance SP October 8th. Buying it form the K-B Toys sell. :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganpugh84 Posted September 30, 2003 Author Share Posted September 30, 2003 :( I put that is the Gamers Forum NOT the Console forum for a reason. The GBA ISNT a console it is a handheld. Oh well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganpugh84 Posted September 30, 2003 Author Share Posted September 30, 2003 Where in the UK can I get these different colour GBA SP's? Things like Cobalt, etc? I don't want an import unit i want a UK unit :) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 Anywhere, UK stocks Onyx, Cobolt and Silver. A few more colours should be coming soon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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