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    Does anyone know what the output resolution on the GBA Player for the GC is? Also, I know that you need the GC disc to boot up the player on the GC, but what about using it as a stand alone console (some obvious modifications needed). I have an idea for a standalone GBA console and am trying to get around the GBA's native resolution.

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    In comparing Warioware Inc GBA and GC versions, they look identical in the gameplay screens. With the GC component cable, I don't think you could up the resolution past 480p.
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    I'm looking to bypass the GC all together. Basically, I want to modify a case (possibly an N64 case) and make it a GBA only console (480P would be cool, but not necessary). I can't use the inside of a GBA as the resolution is only 240 × 160. I'm interested in the resolution coming out of the GBA Player into the GC. I'm assuming it has to be greater than 240 X 160, but I'm not certain.

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    The insides of a GBA player are essentially the same as a GBA aren't they? Any higher resolution is going to be scaled.

    Here's a consolized GBA that might give you some ideas.
    http://www.konlabs.com/articles_data...sole/index.htm
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    A wild guess, I'd assume somewhere along the line it converts to 480i or 480p. GBA resolution is an unortodox one that presumably near zero TVs support. I can't think of any other device using that. No idea whether the GC GPU would do such a mode either.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darko View Post
    I'm looking to bypass the GC all together. Basically, I want to modify a case (possibly an N64 case) and make it a GBA only console (480P would be cool, but not necessary). I can't use the inside of a GBA as the resolution is only 240 × 160. I'm interested in the resolution coming out of the GBA Player into the GC. I'm assuming it has to be greater than 240 X 160, but I'm not certain.
    An interesting Mod. But if the purpose is to get the cleanest best resolution, I think the unmodded Gamecube 480p component cable route is the best way. Especially if hooking up to a HD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CRTGAMER View Post
    An interesting Mod. But if the purpose is to get the cleanest best resolution, I think the unmodded Gamecube 480p component cable route is the best way. Especially if hooking up to a HD.
    I thought of just taking apart a GC and the GBA Player and throwing them in a case, but I really don't want to use a disc system. I just don't want any moving parts.

    As far as the scaling goes, does anyone think it's possible to pick up an old 480p scaler to do the trick? Couldn't I essentially just wire it in sequence to spit out 480p? GB->scaler->s-video out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jb143 View Post
    The insides of a GBA player are essentially the same as a GBA aren't they? Any higher resolution is going to be scaled.

    Here's a consolized GBA that might give you some ideas.
    http://www.konlabs.com/articles_data...sole/index.htm
    Yeah. I saw that earlier. The use of that scaler is an option for sure.

    BTW, sorry for the double p.

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