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    Default Anybody here got a Cybiko?

    My friend found 2 cybikoXtremes at goodwill for 5 bucks each, and we use them like mad! from downloading games, to chatting offline, its all around fun. Anybody else got one of these?
    Somebody once told me to get a life.

    I told them I sold it for money to buy video games.

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    I've got one. I haven't downloaded any new games in ages so I don't know what's available. It's ok I guess, compared to the black and white Gameboy. All the games are free to download so that's cool.

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    What is it? Got a pic of it?

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    Somebody once told me to get a life.

    I told them I sold it for money to buy video games.

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    Think Gameboy Pocket on Steroid OD with a built in keyboard.

    I never bothered to pick one up though, don't know anyone local that has it.
    Another day, another dollar... wake me when it's payday.
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    how far do these things reach?
    Somebody once told me to get a life.

    I told them I sold it for money to buy video games.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyImpmon
    Think Gameboy Pocket on Steroid OD with a built in keyboard.

    I never bothered to pick one up though, don't know anyone local that has it.
    Good Will on Averill had some over the summer, you might still be able to find some straglers. At the time they were going for $15 each SIB though.

    I never got mine to pull a proper charge and work. Is there something I'm missing, how did you do it GENESISNES? I swear I'm following the instructions, but no go.

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    what is wrong? does it turn on even?

    i tried testing it from my house to my friends, and i dont even think it reached that far.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GENESISNES
    what is wrong? does it turn on even?
    Nope, and I charged it overnight. I'm wondering if I need to start searching for a new rechargable. I think they were only made for close range though, like class rooms, or parks, etc.

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    Might help ya:

    1.)what kind of cybiko is it? regular, or xtreme?

    2.)if its xtreme, make sure u have the usb connector plugged into the AC adaptor, then to the cybiko. Turn it on, if it doesnt work , then i suggest new cybiko, because it should work when plugged in.

    3.)if light doesnt go on when plugged in, new cybiko is my suggestion

    4.) if you have the regular, just make sure its plugged in with whatever connector you have. if it doesnt turn on, new cybiko.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Achika
    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyImpmon
    Think Gameboy Pocket on Steroid OD with a built in keyboard.

    I never bothered to pick one up though, don't know anyone local that has it.
    Good Will on Averill had some over the summer, you might still be able to find some straglers. At the time they were going for $15 each SIB though.
    Which store was it, the As-Is store that looks like disorganized flea market or the Retail store where it's more clean and organized but overpriced? I'll have to check them out next time I'm in that area. It's about 40 minutes drive from my place to Southeast side of Flint.
    Another day, another dollar... wake me when it's payday.
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    I think I remember from the commerical that it only like 30ft or something crappy like that.

    My friend got one on eBay for $30,loved it for like am onth and I have yet to see it since.I only played pool on it,but it was cool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Achika
    Nope, and I charged it overnight. I'm wondering if I need to start searching for a new rechargable. I think they were only made for close range though, like class rooms, or parks, etc.
    I had the same problem when I first got mine. IIRC, I had it in sleep mode when I first tried charging it and that's why it didn't get charged up right. Make sure it's turned off all the way. The instructions for how to charge it aren't very clear. They make it sound like your supposed to have it turned on when you plug it in to charge it.

    I just looked at Cybikos website for the first time in over a year just to see what's new. A lot of the games look like the same ones I had way back then. They must count every revision they release of a game as a NEW game release. Their on like rev. 21.4.5.6 of some old Space Invaders clone I had a year and half ago.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyImpmon
    Quote Originally Posted by Achika
    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyImpmon
    Think Gameboy Pocket on Steroid OD with a built in keyboard.

    I never bothered to pick one up though, don't know anyone local that has it.
    Good Will on Averill had some over the summer, you might still be able to find some straglers. At the time they were going for $15 each SIB though.
    Which store was it, the As-Is store that looks like disorganized flea market or the Retail store where it's more clean and organized but overpriced? I'll have to check them out next time I'm in that area. It's about 40 minutes drive from my place to Southeast side of Flint.
    Retail. I'm coming home next week for a few days from NYC, I'm planning on hitting that store and the two salvation army's in the area. I'll PM you if I see one or something.


    To all others~ thanks, I'm gonna try all these suggestions when I get back to the "system" next week.

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    I never got mine to pull a proper charge and work.
    You need to take the batteries out and clean the contacts with a pencil eraser. Put them back in and let it charge overnight (with the unit on). If that doesn't work, I have a 1-800 number you can call to get replacement batteries.

    I have two of the 'classic' Cybikos, pretty neat gizmo in their day. I have a blue one (I ordered clear, but Staples sent blue) that I got shortly after they were released for around $80, mostly becuase of the free MP3 player adapter they offered with a rebate. (most mp3 players were more than $80 with no memory then). I got a clear one when they clearanced them at Staples for $10. Around 300 foot range, depending on conditions.

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