The GBA era is so classic,but talking about GBA in 2024 seems outdated?
The GBA OST are so classic and unforgetable,but it's 2024 now is it outdated?
The GBA OST are so classic and unforgetable,but it's 2024 now is it outdated?
16-bit styled games never become outdated. They're still popular as ever and there are still new ones being made (take Undertale for example)
Guess it depends what you mean by 'outdated'. On the most obvious level, yeah, of course they're outdated. Pretty much every technical aspect of their creation has advanced in leaps and bounds.
But many GBA games are still absurdly fun and tell stories that are just as enjoyable and valid to this day. In that sense, no, they're not outdated. It's a matter of perspective.
But many GBA games are still absurdly fun and tell stories that are just as enjoyable and valid to this day. In that sense, no, they're not outdated. It's a matter of perspective.
It will never be outdated to talk about GBA on a site called GBAtemp. 
Nah. It's still classic and unforgettable, it's just that everyone has played them already and there's not much new to add? Aside from the "hidden gems" or new developments like the Tomb Raider port, there's not much to discuss.
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I love the GBA, the form factor of the original (GBA SP is cool too), the box art, the blue clear case GBA console, the cartridges, the games, and they're just all so nostalgic!
(With a backlit screen it'd be perfect!)
I in fact prefer the GBA over the DS which is obviously more powerful, but it has more games I'm interested in playing. For example, Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure is a game I've completed many times and it's still a blast to play whereas Dragon Ball: Origins (1 and 2 are essentially one game) just doesn't have that same feeling, although it's clearly a very good game, too.
(Japan/Europe used the original DB logo, the U.S. version used the usual logo on the FUNimation DVD releases)
GBA had Sonic Advance, DS had the Sonic Rush series (Sonic Colors was pretty much Sonic Rush 3) so depending who you ask they may prefer the GBA series or the DS series, I'd be more inclined for the GBA series.
Moreover, I bought the EZ Flash Definitive cart so I can just pop it in to a DS or GBA and play all of it with extra cool features (RAM, Rumble, etc) and also ordered 32GB SD cards as there's no logic to using 64GB/128GB cards (I'd never fill them up).
(With a backlit screen it'd be perfect!)
I in fact prefer the GBA over the DS which is obviously more powerful, but it has more games I'm interested in playing. For example, Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure is a game I've completed many times and it's still a blast to play whereas Dragon Ball: Origins (1 and 2 are essentially one game) just doesn't have that same feeling, although it's clearly a very good game, too.
(Japan/Europe used the original DB logo, the U.S. version used the usual logo on the FUNimation DVD releases)
GBA had Sonic Advance, DS had the Sonic Rush series (Sonic Colors was pretty much Sonic Rush 3) so depending who you ask they may prefer the GBA series or the DS series, I'd be more inclined for the GBA series.
Moreover, I bought the EZ Flash Definitive cart so I can just pop it in to a DS or GBA and play all of it with extra cool features (RAM, Rumble, etc) and also ordered 32GB SD cards as there's no logic to using 64GB/128GB cards (I'd never fill them up).
There's usually a cycle for this sort of thing. The console/handheld has its time and is discontinued, and then it's shown reverence during the "mourning" phase. After that, the console/handheld isn't discussed or it's actively insulted, and then there's a resurgence. Finally, everyone just plain "levels out" and feedback becomes more tempered.
GBA has leveled out. It's from the early 2000's, had solid support, and people have moved on. Some people loved it, others have stronger feelings towards the DS. No one really fights against the "best of" list because it's pretty much set in stone. At this point, it's about whether you want to talk about it or not.
Wow, what a clinical answer. I need to a new hobby.
GBA has leveled out. It's from the early 2000's, had solid support, and people have moved on. Some people loved it, others have stronger feelings towards the DS. No one really fights against the "best of" list because it's pretty much set in stone. At this point, it's about whether you want to talk about it or not.
Wow, what a clinical answer. I need to a new hobby.
Do I sense a member of Team GBA? Just this month, there was a topic about the GBA and DS, and I fought hard for Team GBA. I don't contend that the DS is anything less than a success, but I have a soft spot for the GBA. The industry was in a creative place in the early 2000's, and the GBA benefited from that.
I'm 46, and for me the GBA still feels like a modern handheld. I think it still has potential. It's homebrew scene is getting stronger and will grow. I modded one of my SPs and I love it. Nice sharp and bright screen. I could repeat many good points said in this thread. I guarantee I'll be playing my GBAs until I'm 99 and either the pcb dies or my thumbs break off.
People are even trying to capture that 8 bit feel.
Those that make me read pixelated text is straight reject, otherwise those simulated 8 bit look is fine with me.
Same here. Bought a banged-up GBA SP for cheap, slapped it into a new case with IPS display, got an Everdrive mini for regular GBA games and an InsideGadgets GBA cart for "Muh Pokemons" and after playing through Sapphire I'm now working on Unbound.
I spent almost two decades overseas in and out of uniform with the DOD and missed *all* of the handhelds and consoles for most of those years (outside of the Sega CD I had but was stolen from storage while I was deployment) so I'm catching up.
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