Beer Monkey Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 I prefer the lit screen of the SP over my Afterburner (though the Afterburner is pretty good), but I still find the regular GBA more comfortable/ergonmic in my big mitts. The closer buttons and d-pad of the SP is uncofortable to me... Am I the only one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 I don't like either. I can't comfortably reach the shoulder buttons on the original and everything is just too close together on the SP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Although I am a moderator on the Triton Labs forums, I have to go with the SP. It's the smaller size more than anything, you really can just stick it in your shirt pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcalx Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Although I am a moderator on the Triton Labs forums, I have to go with the SP. Blasphemer! Or maybe not. I only have some store demo-model time on the SP but that little bit of experience leads me to believe that I would do well to stick with my Afterburnered GBA. That isn't to say that I couldn't be swayed the other direction with some more SP time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 D'oh! Busted. blackcalx is another moderator over there. Sad to say he's one of the few intelligent voices we have left, which is why I suggested he come over here. I think he's another "big mitted" gamer, so the older GBA is probably more comfortable. You know what they say about big hands... Big Game Boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Hm. So is it worth afterburning my GBA, or should I look to the SP? The SP looked to have a better viewing position. And blackcalcx, can I assume you know that calx means claw? How did you come to your handle? Inquiring minds want to know. -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcalx Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 And blackcalcx, can I assume you know that calx means claw? How did you come to your handle? Inquiring minds want to know. -j Yes, but calx also refers to the residue left by calcinated metals. My handle is 1/4 Aphex Twin fanboyism and 3/4 wierd freakin' dream leftovers. The full story is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 SP for me. I think the only thing I like about the original GBA is the way the buttons are laid out, but not so much to stay away from the SP. I like how the buttons "click" on the SP, it folds, and it just looks damn cool compared to the original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Monkey Posted July 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Oh, I think the SP looks very cool, and I think the screens are better and the buttons have a nice 'click'. It's just not nearly as ergonomic as the regular GBA. A shame they couldn't give us the best of all worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre F Posted July 16, 2003 Report Share Posted July 16, 2003 SP for me all the way. I have both and prefer the SP in a big way. I should note that I don't have BIG hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted July 16, 2003 Report Share Posted July 16, 2003 I like the SP more. The handling took a little getting used too, and tilting the console too far back usualy causes the screen to flip all the way back at the worst possible times whilst playing a game. That's really my only frustration. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 1/4 Aphex Twin fanboyism Off topic: Always good to see another Richard D. James fan on the forum. The '26 Mixes For Cash' CD from earlier this year has some really good stuff on it. /Off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlucci Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 The SP was a Godsend for me.... I guess I'm the opposite. I had a pretty bad problem with thumb cramping while playing the regular GBA. I would get a pain between the knucles of both thumbs, no matter how I tried to hold it. Now with the GBA-SP, the thumb cramping is gone, and it feels comfortable in my big 'ol hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 My only problem with the SP is how thin it is. The button position is fine, but the unit is so damn thin, my hands are all curled up. I've gotten used to it over time. I was never comfortable with the regular GBA L & R buttons, whereas the SPs are in a better position for me. I also had an AfterBurner GBA (installed by YourHappyPlace.com, who did an excellent job) but the SP screen walks all over the AB light. The AB was a lifesaver for the original GBA, the thing was pratically useless without it, but it's no replacement for a screen designed with a light in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 The '26 Mixes For Cash' CD Don't. Just don't, ok? Mine has been christened 13 mixes for cash, as I've completely lost my second CD somewhere. Thank goodness I still have half of the contents on vinyl from their original releases. On topic, I vastly prefer the SP (even though I use it with the backlight off most of the time, as it generally gets played outside), as I find it more comfy and easier to cart around. One thing I'm still not sure about is the new direction pad - anyone else find it a bit slippy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 The original is way more comfortable for me, but the screen just sucks unless you do the mod. So I'm gonna say the SP. Plus it's got the "cool" factor going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Having played with the SP at local stores and such, I do like it but not enough to replace my GBA with it. I have my Afterburner installed, and that's good enough for the time being. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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