First GBC Game.

[Aswald]

Well, a couple of days ago, I finally got ahold of a game for that GBC I picked up a few weeks ago.

The label was mostly torn off, but I could see that it was "Gauntlet."

When I finally got it running, I was surprised to see that it was, in fact, "Gauntlet 2," and that it was very much like the NES version. Of course, since it was originally for the original GB, the colors shown are limited- I like the green-blue background, red sprites mode.

It plays better than the NES, actually. It is more difficult. I also assume that with the cable and a second GBC, two can play. Or can a GBC and GB be connected, too?


It was surprising to find this particular game; it did not appear on any listing I checked. Therefore, it is a safe bet that the superior "Gauntlet" is also out there.

[Arcade Antics]

It was surprising to find this particular game; it did not appear on any listing I checked.
Guess you don't have a DP Guide Advance (shame on you!), then, 'cause it's right there in between Gargoyle's Quest and Gear Works. :)


Therefore, it is a safe bet that the superior "Gauntlet" is also out there.
I'll take that bet. ;)

[Aswald]

Apparently, many, if not most, NES games I'm interested in are available for this thing. Ghosts `N Goblins, for example. Wizardry, too. Klax. And under "screenshots" here, was that...SUPER Pac-Man?!


I'm looking forward to purchasing Towers and Towers 2, although that will take some time to do. They are American-style RPGs; I'm not especially fond of Japanese-style RPGs. This was a nifty find for $4.00.


At the local Rent-A-Center, they have a GBA. I was able to look it over, and like the lit-screen option, but that 5.2V battery looks like a hassle- the GBC takes 2 regular "AA" batteries, which are available anywhere (I use rechargeables; the 2.4V doesn't seem to matter). Also, it uses about 1/3 the power.

[Ed Oscuro]

Ghosts 'n Goblins for the GBC...Suuure...it doesn't look horrible (actually, it looks exactly like the NES version) and the sprites/tiles are the same size, but the virtual playfield remains the same as it did in the NES game, yet you can only SEE as far as the GBC's lower resolution allows. A bit...frustrating when trying to deal with Red Arremers. :O The sound...I enjoy the version of the main theme here (Flatland), but it's on the noisy/grating side. Your choice, of course.

At one time Castlevania II was planned for the GBC - that sorta washed out. It did get a remake of Shadowgate, which supports the original Game Boy as well. If you like that game, it'll probably be worth a shot as it can't be that expensive nowadays.

[Aswald]

Here're some nifty accessories- esp. the light that runs off of the unit itself. I assume that it uses LED light.


http://store.yahoo.com/videogamesdepo/accessories5.html

[Ed Oscuro]

http://store.yahoo.com/videogamesdepo/accessories5.html
Nothing I haven't been seeing for the past five years ;)

[blissfulnoise]

Not just that, but Deja Vu I & II are on GBC.

Excellent adventure games.

But you should definately be playing these games on a GBA Aswald.

You can get a regular GBA for $20.00 or less without having to look too hard. I've got no idea how I managed to beat some of the GB/GBC games I did on those screen resolutions. They seem downright unplayable now after spinning them in the GBA.

And if you're willing to drop another $30.00, the GBA:SP offers a great (but not excellent) backlit screen and a high level of portability.

It's the way to go IMO.

[Aswald]

What exactly is "SP?"

I am aware of the GB, GBC (of course), and GBA. I know that each is backwardly compatible. But that is about it.

Oddly enough, it still seems as though the Atari Lynx is one of the best handhelds, even after all of these years. The 8-player thing is especially intriguing.


It's hard to believe, but GBAs are hard to find outside of a "regular" store around here, and they ain't cheap. I found a website with remarkably cheap GBC games- for the time being, that's all I can do, and even that will be a slow thing.


If anyone else here is interested, here they are:

http://store.yahoo.com/videogamesdepo/gagagbgbc.html

[Ed Oscuro]

Just eBay a GBA; outside of a bad deal on a GBC (that I didn't take) and my recent red Game Boy Pocket find, I haven't found ANY GBs where I am except those in stores.

The SP is the new style GBA.

[Aswald]

Oh, MAN! That isn't it! I can't believe this, where is that website?

[MegaDrive20XX]

Ghosts 'n Goblins for the GBC...Suuure...it doesn't look horrible (actually, it looks exactly like the NES version) and the sprites/tiles are the same size, but the virtual playfield remains the same as it did in the NES game, yet you can only SEE as far as the GBC's lower resolution allows. A bit...frustrating when trying to deal with Red Arremers. :O The sound...I enjoy the version of the main theme here (Flatland), but it's on the noisy/grating side. Your choice, of course.

At one time Castlevania II was planned for the GBC - that sorta washed out. It did get a remake of Shadowgate, which supports the original Game Boy as well. If you like that game, it'll probably be worth a shot as it can't be that expensive nowadays.


Ohhhh don't get me started. Man that pissed me off...Simon's Quest was ready for a September 1999 release for GBC. Yet vanished into vaporware :(

As for GnG on GBC, was pretty solid.. I strongly agree with the screen resolution was a pain at times, especially when fighting with the Red Arremers

[blissfulnoise]

According to your description, you played a GBA:SP. They have the backlight and the fold up screen. They also have the rechargable l-ion battery good for about 24 hours worth of play time.

GBA's were the first generation in that line. They're wider; have the d-pad and the buttons directly opposite the screen. No back light. It takes AA batteries.

EB Games sells the GBA for $40.00 used but to put that into perspective, I found this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62054&item=8194350903&rd=1) in about 3 minutes looking on eBay.

Local game stores around here sell them for $20.00 - $25.00 and I know for a fact Wal-Mart sold off their e-reader GBA bundles for $29.99 (GBA + E-Reader). I bet you could get one for under 20 bucks shipped spending a bit of time on eBay.

SPs do go for a bit more, but finding one used for $50.00 isn't much of a stretch at all. New they're $79.99, but you can find deals on them all the time to get it lower if you're not interested in used.

[bargora]

According to your description, you played a GBA:SP. They have the backlight and the fold up screen. They also have the rechargable l-ion battery good for about 24 hours worth of play time.
Yes. The 5.2 V battery is the integrated lithium ion battery. You can buy an extra or replacement directly from Nintendo, but you shouldn't need to buy another one for a looong time. If you just charge the thing at night you should never have to worry about running out of juice (until the battery actually starts to fail).

So don't worry about having to find those crazy 5.2 V batteries at the gas station or drug store.

[Aswald]

Oh, MAN! That isn't it! I can't believe this, where is that website?


Ah- HERE it is!

http://www3.shopping.com/xGS-Color_Game_Boy_Games~NS-1~linkin_id-3058370~

[SoulBlazer]

Other options besides getting a GBA SP --

A Game Boy Player for the GC will allow you to play any GB, GBC, or GBA game on a normal TV set.

A DS will also play GBA games and I hear the screen and resolution is even BETTEr then a GBA SP. Does'nt play GB or GBC games. Also a little pricer -- new they run $150, used I've seen them around $110-130.