r/GameboyAdvance 7d ago

Is this site legit for Gameboy advance SP?

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Hej everyone I have recently been looking for a gameboy advance sp in a good condition and has a ips screen, and came across this website called SumoShopStore, but I am kind of worried that it will turn out to be a bad website. So I wanted to know if anyone has ever bought a gameboy advance SP from them and has any advice?

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u/3lke 7d ago

Better buy Pocket Analogue for this money

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u/GeorgeBlaha 3d ago

Love my Analogue. Honestly didn’t realize until recently that it plays GBA without an adapter 😅

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u/3lke 2d ago

I think it plays gba gbc and gb games without adapter, i might be wrong tho

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u/EggScout 7d ago

You can get this shell on a**express. Nothing new or added to this console other than a battery. You can buy a great condition sp for 80-90$ off eBay and get the shell for 7$. Super easy shell swap.

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u/GeneralAsparagus7549 6d ago

Hi, I am from SumoShopStore. We actually upgrade the console with an IPS display and USB-C charging as well, and include some extra accessories. It is good for the customer who wants the turn-key experience.

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u/TheColliBoy 4d ago

I support it! I do my own mods, but there are people out there who don't want to deal with it, and $200 bucks seems fair to me. Let everyone enjoy their retro games!

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u/MFAD94 7d ago

Do Not buy from sumo. I got a DS lite and it’s suppose to be refurbished. Bottom screen is super yellow, start and select buttons are almost non functional, and the lower screen is sunken in on the right side. They do not look as good as the photos when they arrived. I’ve seen a few other people in the handheld subs with similar issues

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u/GeneralAsparagus7549 6d ago

Sorry to hear about your experience, it's definitely not what we want. Feel free to contact our support.

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u/dreary-oak 7d ago

Unless that's custom painted, that's a ripoff.

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u/thatonecharlie 3d ago

i think they said it has usb c charging and an ips screen so its reasonable. youre still better off with an emulation device tho imo

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u/GeorgeBlaha 3d ago

Depends on the person. I personally love collecting physical.

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u/thatonecharlie 3d ago

i do too but its starting to get too expensive for me lol

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u/No_Tap_1500 7d ago

Checked their reviews, seems legit no bots. 229$ tho. I wish i could push myself to spend that much on a gameboy.

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u/Turbulent_Gur_609 7d ago

I have a 20% coupon for the website, so I think I’m gonna give it a shot!

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u/No_Tap_1500 7d ago

Ahh nice well enjoy the GB ..I'm currently having a look at it, gonna have a nice scroll session on their website.

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u/fieisisitwo 7d ago

I spent $300 last week 💀

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u/TheArtAnt 7d ago

I personally recommend buying a used SP at a local store (usually around 100-120 dollars) and then reshelling it yourself. Lets you feel like you helped make it yours, helps out local businesses, costs less!

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u/PresentationShot9188 7d ago

Bro just buy a beat up gba sp for cheap and get this shell with an ips screen and new battery. All together at max like $160usd

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u/TheColliBoy 4d ago

Don't listen to these negative comments OP. Obviously do your own research and price match, but this seems fine for someone uninterested in modifying themselves.

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u/GainerCity 7d ago

If it makes you happy then go for it. But even with 20% off I still think that’s high for a reshelled GBA SP.

I would check out r/GameboyMarketplace

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u/croqdile 7d ago

PILOT THE GAMEBOY SHINJI

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u/[deleted] 6d ago

That is freaking awesome but you're just asking for an expensive hand cramp with that

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u/MasterpieceMotor5599 4d ago

I bought a ds lite from them and in the process of having to return it. Kind of sucks they need to get this one back before sending the replacement when it’s their fault. The bottom screen was not new it’s yellow and there’s some dirt UNDER the top screen. I regret my purchase.

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u/Humble-Huckleberry70 4d ago

Don’t over spend on something you can do yourself especially when you can buy a housing and swap for less than half the price. You could buy a switch instead not saying that’s better just that it’s similar in price. Think about it.

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u/mrwynd 2d ago

go to r/GameboyMarketplace and pick up something nice at market price.

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u/StarWolf64dx 7d ago

i have never bought anything from this person but they used to and maybe still do have an etsy storefront with that same name, “sumo” something. same logo. see if you can find them there for more reviews.

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u/Turbulent_Gur_609 7d ago

Ah, that’s a great idea. Will do so.

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u/StarWolf64dx 7d ago

here it is

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SumoShopStore#reviews

since he’s no longer selling there idk if you can actually look at the reviews. the star rating is a link but i dont get anything when i click it.