Sam P Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 I purchased a Platinum SP for my brother as a birthday gift not long ago. The few hours I've spent playing Yoshi's Island on it have been tremendously fun. I am tempted to get one for myself. With the two new colours to choose from and an already impressive library of games, I'm thinking why not? I don't really go on long trips, and I don't really have times where I need a portable. In fact, I can't justify it at all. The times I'll be playing it, I'll be at home. :roll: But playing multiplayer will be pretty cool, me thinks. Some questions: Do games require 2 copies of the title to play multiplayer? If this is the case, the Gameboy is out of the question. I'm not buying two titles of every game just to pay 2 player. Any other thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 Do games require 2 copies of the title to play multiplayer? Most of the time I do believe they require 2 carts. Though to be honest I do not have much experience with multi-play on the GBA. Someone with a tad more experience may want to chime in to give you a solid answer. An alternative to you dilemma may be to go out and get a Gamecube player *IF* you have a Gamecube. Of course if you don't then forget I said anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 GB Player's a good alternative indeed, though you miss out on any Cube-GBA link-up bonuses like Animal Island or unlocking the original Metroid . Link play really depends on the cart, far as I can tell. Some games can play off one cart for multi-player, others require multiple cartridges. Some games don't require the cart but will only let you play limited versions of the full multi-player experience. Yadda yadda . I think the games justify the system more than the system's portability does, but that's just me . I love 2D RPGs so there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 IGN's list of multi-boot games IGN's list of GCN-GBA connected games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 I play my GBA at home often. In fact just last night I played a bit of Pokemon pinball before going to sleep. But the thing is a god-send while I'm on my way to work, makes the time fly by. In fact, any time you have to wait in line (before a movie, at the bank, etc) it's great to have something with you to distract you from the tedium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted September 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Thanks for the replies, guys! Adamsappel, Those links were invaluable! As for helping me convince myself to get one, I'm still on the fence. I don't have a 'Cube, so GB Player isn't an option. My commute to work is 10 mins, commute to University campus is just 15 and both times I'm almost always driving. It might be a tad difficult driving and playing GBA at the same time. Pharmboy, for me it's the 2D platformers that do the trick. Especially ones with a quick rhythm like Yoshi's Island. Arg. I'm just dreaming here. I don't even have enough time to play with the PS2, the X-Brick and the Home Theater. Let alone study. And this doesn't even count Internet time. :? Thanks for hearing me vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 It might be a tad difficult driving and playing GBA at the same time. Here at LCVG we don't truck with that kind of defeatist attitude, mister . Know what you mean though Sam, 2D platformers are fun too. I'm strangely looking forward to getting a copy of the old NES Kirby title too. But in the end you gotta do what's best for you. I'm in university too, so I empathize . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre F Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Some questions: Do games require 2 copies of the title to play multiplayer? If this is the case, the Gameboy is out of the question. I'm not buying two titles of every game just to pay 2 player. It depends on the game. I would say to get it. I usually play mine in bed right before I go to sleep. To me that is more than worth it. It's got some really great exculsive games. Cheap price and good games....what's not to love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy liquid Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 In fact, any time you have to wait in line (before a movie, at the bank, etc) it's great to have something with you to distract you from the tedium. I agree! Now that it's backlit, it's great to have at the movies. Especially during the ever-increasingly frequent commercials. :x Also, it can be handy to have if you have a significant other. I've gotten through most of the Castlevanias and Golden Suns in the Target cafeteria while my wife was shopping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted September 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Originally posted by Pharmboy@Sep 9 2003, 05:05 AM I'm in university too, so I empathize . [OT hat on] What are you working on specifically? Undergrad, graduate student? Major? [OT hat off] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Originally posted by Pharmboy@Sep 9 2003, 06:05 AM It might be a tad difficult driving and playing GBA at the same time. Here at LCVG we don't truck with that kind of defeatist attitude, mister . Crap, does this mean I've got to disconnect my Xbox from my truck? And to stay on topic, if I didn't have my GBA SP, I would have quit my job long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 What are you working on specifically? Large amounts of debt . Seriously though, I'm on my second "undergrad" degree. I already have an advanced major in biology and am now on the last year of my degree in.... dun-dun-dun... pharmacy. Hence the 'Pharmboy' moniker. So much for my secret origin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted September 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 Originally posted by Pharmboy@Sep 9 2003, 05:58 PM What are you working on specifically? Large amounts of debt . Seriously though, I'm on my second "undergrad" degree. I already have an advanced major in biology and am now on the last year of my degree in.... dun-dun-dun... pharmacy. Hence the 'Pharmboy' moniker. So much for my secret origin . Ah, cool. Very clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted September 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 The new SPs came in today and I just happened to have a shift for work at EB. My coworker DrunkOM thinks the red is a bit of a flamer but I disagree. It looks really hot. Looks like a trendy-ass MiniDisc or MP3 player. Too sweet. Arr... the temptation is growing stronger. I feel compelled to join the dark side. Now the question becomes, if I lose my cool and decide to plunk down the $150CDN for the GBA, should I just spend another 50 and get a 'Cube? Better yet, should I spent another 70 and get the Mario Sunshine bundle (also comes with a 59 Block Memory Card)? Resistance is futile, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Mario Sunshine is not the game I would recommend anybody have as their sole Cube game. I personally like Mario Sunshine, but it's far from perfect, and the camera is a mini-game in and of itself. In the bad way . I'd suggest picking up either Zelda (if you're a fan of the series especially) or the superlative Metroid Prime. That's IF you go the Cube route. Gotta remember there's rumors of a price drop coming too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted September 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 That's IF you go the Cube route. Gotta remember there's rumors of a price drop coming too. Right. Plus I'm really interested in the free Zelda pak. The 'Cube can wait. I doubt there'll be a price drop for the GBA SP anytime in the near future, so no sleep lost over that. Got a break from classes so I'm gonna head down to the store to poke around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Got a break from classes so I'm gonna head down to the store to poke around... Yeah, "poke around" I think that's what I said before I walked out with the PS2 and 3 games...oh, and the Xbox...yep, and the Cube...oh yeah, the SP...you got me, the 4 games I bought last week...yeah, I'm just poking around. :green: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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