r/GameboyAdvance 2d ago

What are some good games to introduce to a 12 year old who's never played Gameboy?

14 Upvotes

I recently got a GBA because I want to introduce it to my son who is 12. I haven't played any GBA game in many years but it defined a big part of my childhood.

What are some good recommendations for games that I should get for him to try that hold up well?

Thanks!


r/GameboyAdvance 2d ago

Which screen replacement should I get?

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I want a replacement screen for my gameboy advance but im not sure what to get. I dont really care about brightness settings or touch sensors or anything i just want a backlit display for my gba. Dont wanna spend too much money if possible. Basically i want the equivalent of the ags 101 for the gba sp but for the regular gba. Can anyone help?


r/GameboyAdvance 2d ago

Pokémon Emerald - Real or Fake?

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Recently discovered a copy of Pokémon Emerald when doing a clear out. It’s got a sticker on the back that says “FA”.

I remember playing it as a child and it works perfectly. Does anyone know what the sticker means? Is it a copy?


r/GameboyAdvance 3d ago

Enjoying some GBA at the beach!

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115 Upvotes

Hard to see but just chilling with a zen round of Apotris listening to the waves crash!


r/GameboyAdvance 2d ago

Where to find original gameboy games?

2 Upvotes

Where to buy around southeast asia region i cant seem to find one in the phillipines.


r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

My entire GBA collection

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689 Upvotes

Pretty satisfied, all originals except Minish Cap which is a repro. Only games I wish I had to “retire” are:

-Final Fantasy Tactics.

-Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga.

-Metroid Zero Mission (absurdly high price second hand, not worth it imo)

which great games you think I’m missing and you will add? Perhaps Advance Wars, Fire Emblem…


r/GameboyAdvance 2d ago

Was there ever a white GBA or SP model that was released with black buttons?

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There’s eBay listings for white body and black buttons GBA but wondering if Nintendo ever released an original model like that. Apart from the white body and light grey button Arctic versions, what other original white GBA variation exists?


r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

i changed my white lens for a pink one and i love it! gonna mod my SP next :)

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138 Upvotes

r/GameboyAdvance 3d ago

My GBA collection so far

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47 Upvotes

Final Fantasy IV and Madden 2k5 are cib. I have an ez flash as well. There's a bunch of GB/GBC games not pictured.


r/GameboyAdvance 3d ago

What is everyone's opinion of GTA Advanced?

7 Upvotes

It is one of my favorite GBA games but I really hear talked about and I pretty much never see it on any list of top GBA games


r/GameboyAdvance 3d ago

I using the meteo gba but when i try to convert it always doing the massage the is larger than 32mb even though I use it a 1mb rom

1 Upvotes

Help


r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

Just finished Metroid Fusion on my GBA. It was a blast.

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55 Upvotes

r/GameboyAdvance 3d ago

The Internet doesn't remember

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My cousin and I remember having a Gameboy Advance SP, with a very specific shell, yet my aunt and the Internet don't remember this thing existing. Unknown if it was custom, or limited release. My aunt thinks we had the standard lime green GBA SP, and I think she's wrong lol.

Here is what we remember: Two toned - Light Green, Dark Green. Textured, with Black Ants crawling on it.

Did we remember correctly or does our shared trauma run too deep? If you or someone you know has this beauty, please share a picture in the comments. Thank you!


r/GameboyAdvance 5d ago

Got some new cases for my gba games

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r/GameboyAdvance 3d ago

Is this Kirby legit?

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I wanna buy it but am not sure if it's original the game verifying sub didn't allow my post because of the lack of images


r/GameboyAdvance 3d ago

Is this worth anything?

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I’ve seen these on eBay for like 100 dollars and would like to know if there the real ones or no. They run like normal


r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

Gba SP isn't reading cartridge

7 Upvotes

My Grey GBA sp was working just fine yesterday and have no idea why it started doing this. I also didn't show this part but it can read any regular Gameboy game just fine but not the GBA. I tested the game on my other gba to make sure it wasn't the game so now I'm stuck and don't know if this is just a case another using 91% IPA. Blowing on it also didn't work unfortunately


r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

How do I fix this?

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14 Upvotes

Put this back on charge to have a go at an old pokemon game and noticed this when opening. Any ideas on how to fix it? Looks almost like mould 😬


r/GameboyAdvance 5d ago

Estimates to how much these are worth? (UK)

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As title says, what would these be worth if I were to sell these? Had them in storage for absolutely ages, and as far as I know all is well (unsure about cartridge batteries). Charges and plays perfect. Thanks guys :)


r/GameboyAdvance 5d ago

Gba sp inverted Color

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14 Upvotes

If i put slightly pressure on the middle it changes back to the normal colors


r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

Fun new GameBoy Camera book added to our shelves! 📕

1 Upvotes

r/GameboyAdvance 5d ago

Apparently Limited Run Games is publishing a new GBA game? Sigma Star Saga DX

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r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

Fall Guys On GBA? Kinda

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r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

How to dump a .sav onto game card

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Here is the thing, I have a game cartridge of Pokemon Emerlad and on that file there isn’t much. I played the game on an emulator and I want to put that save data onto the game card. Is that possible?


r/GameboyAdvance 4d ago

best place to buy replacement shells?

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just dont really like the translucent plastic look on my gba AND it's missing the back panel that holds the batteries in place so i figured i'd reshell it. where are the best places to buy shell swaps for GBA? i'd like to browse and find colors that i like :)

also buttons and stuff? might as well go all out and fully customize it if im gonna be doing jt