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Hi there. Looking at picking up a GBA, SP or micro. Not really a big fan of the SP b/c of the shape and layout. Feels kind of uncomfortable. Here's what I can get them for:

Micro new $49.99, GBA used $45.00, SP used $65.00.

What would you suggest? Also, for those who have the micro.....is the screen too small to enjoy games?

18 years ago

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I've had the GBA and the SP and the SP is much better. The lighting, the screen, the button layout and spacing, it's all better than the original GBA. I haven't played the micro, but I've seen em and they look TOO small. I say get the SP.

18 years ago

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Go with the SP. The backlighting is a must-have for handhelds.

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#4 REVOLUTIONfreak

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I thought Nintendo discontinued the Micro?

18 years ago

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yeah they did discontinue the micro. Zellers has some in stock still for $49.99

18 years ago

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I actually like the way that the micro looks. It's a more portable system and screen look x3 clearer than the SP's. It also make your GBA games look much better as well and it doesn't make the text seem too small.

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But it all depends on which preferences you like most.

18 years ago

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Member since 2006 • 5335 Posts

get the micro

18 years ago

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for gameplay i like the gba more than sp. but there is no backlighting in gba :( i own both and i think that u should go for gba sp and if u r comfortable with no backlight, definitely go for gba

18 years ago

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Member since 2003 • 24238 Posts

The SP

18 years ago

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You really can't go wrong with either the brighter backlit SP or the Micro. I have them both and they're both great.

18 years ago

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I would go with the SP, as it has backlighting and you can still play original GB and GBC cartridges. The Micro is nice and small, but IIRC it only can play GBA carts. The "new" SP(2) has a proper backlight, whereas the original SP's have it lit from the front.

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I've never heard anyone who actually owns a Micro complain about the size, only people who see it online or in stores and immediately write it off. It doesn't play original GB carts, though, which sucks. SP does and it has the backlit screen, although I never had any problems with my first-gen frontlit SP. Micro is cheaper, but it is discontinued and accessories are harder to find. So...if you're going to be playing old Game Boy games, or using a Game Link or other peripheral, get the SP; otherwise I'd get the Micro.

18 years ago

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i just got a brand new NES edition Micro for just $45 its great

18 years ago

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#14 ThisisMurderous

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The only one I've had is the GBA, but the SP has a backlit screen so I'd still suggest that. I can't play games on my GBA anymore after playing them on the DS.

18 years ago

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Of your choices, the Micro might be best, but I personally like the SP best.

18 years ago

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#16 Firefly1jedi

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The SP, because not only will it play the GBA games, but also all the old GB games too, the micro and the regular GBA won't do that....

18 years ago

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The SP, because not only will it play the GBA games, but also all the old GB games too, the micro and the regular GBA won't do that....Firefly1jedi

The regular GBA can play GB/C games. It just has no backlight (without modification) and pretty much all commercial light accessories for the standard GBA have stopped.

18 years ago

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#18 big_boss4life

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get the ds,,,

18 years ago

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#19 mthe1337one

Member since 2005 • 2539 Posts

well everyone's gonna swear by the GBA SP so you might as well go with that. personally i'm doing just fine with my GB micro even though my hands are big relative to the size of the micro. and contrary to what some may be thinking RPGs look fine on GBM. i've already played through summon night and riviera, and i'm currently playing ff4 on it.

18 years ago

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#20 peeweeshift

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i liked the gba more than the sp even without the amazing backlight. i found the original layout to be better. the micro is to awesome to ignore but i wouldn't use it to play button mashers.

18 years ago

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#21 xXshadowXx_

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you're probably better off just going right to the DS.

18 years ago

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i've had all of the gameboys that have bene released, and out of those three, i personally like the micro best, its not too small to enjoy the game, and i think its more comfortable to use than an so bc ur fingers arent quite as cramped like with the sp, plus it has a better backlight, but if u think its too small, go with one of the sp 2's so u have a brighter backlight.

18 years ago

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thanks for everyone's advice!! I picked up the Micro for $49 Canadian, 20th anniversary edition. The screen is a little small but once you start playing games on it it's not too bad. Way better than I was expecting and crystal clear!!

18 years ago

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I would have gone with the SP because the micro doesn't play old GB games.

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#25 Rurouni_Fung

Member since 2006 • 596 Posts

Hey we're talking playing GBA games here. If I were to pick GBC or GB games, I would hands down pick either GBA1 or the GBC itself. SP is built for small hands if anythin. I've played GBA games on all four, and my personal favourite is the Game Boy Micro. You made the right choice, and believe me, you will never feel comfortable playing GBA games on a bigger screen after that, but the micro makes everything look so much better.

17 years ago

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gba or sp, in the gba it has no backlight but has very good buttons and comes in retro white color, the sp is great because it has a back light so can see the screen anywhere but both are great

17 years ago

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#27 Ellimist314

Member since 2007 • 1375 Posts

SP is the best option. I knowthe designlooks uncomfortable, but it's easy to get used to.

17 years ago

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#28 Red_Trigger

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Why not just a DS, but get the SP if you want to!

17 years ago

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#29 DeafNYCPlayer

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Micro and SP might be great for you, as you might play itduring nighttime.If you own any GB and GBC game, then you should get SP. Because SP can play with any GB and GBC game.

17 years ago

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Hey guy, Now i play on micro GBA. And thinking about to buy oneDS lite. My little brother also want it as well now he compare it with SP. I usually buy games from web site such as www.eBay.com,www.Amazon.com, www.games-advance.com.

Where should i buy DS from? I always buy games from website, should i buy console form website?

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17 years ago

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#31 BloodMoon_God

Member since 2007 • 25 Posts

I say get the sp the light screen is good for trips and night playing.

17 years ago

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#32 red-XNaruto

Member since 2007 • 37 Posts

i myself+have color,gameboy advance,and gba sp i would get+ a ds myseldf but if youa gameboy advance get it worked on and have a backlight installed i like the ds but out ofthe gb's get the sp it can play org gameboy games and the backlight is a nice touch but since u got the micro well i would have got a ds or sp

17 years ago

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