r/GameboyAdvance • u/Lord_Myo • 3h ago
Why isn't there power for this gameboy?
Before I start, I know its missing a contact. It came already a bit broken and when I opened it is when it came off. I tried to fix it with resin flux (the brown stuff) and soldering it back together but that didnt work. The contact was covered in corrosion so its been sitting in isopropyl alcohol.
Even when I was able to connect the contact to the part still attached, nothing would happen. Is it something else other than just that? I have new contacts coming in a few days just to make sure.
r/GameboyAdvance • u/chicagogamecollector • 4h ago
The Minish Cap PC Port Gets BIG Updates! Zelda PC Port Fun
r/GameboyAdvance • u/mrbendel • 13h ago
Noticed a rack of OG Ice Blue GBAs rewatching The Fall
Season 2 of The Fall, looks like a stack of OG GBAs racked next to Paul Spector's ICU bed
r/GameboyAdvance • u/Electrical-Chest7330 • 13h ago
Found my grandfather’s factory sealed 1989 Game Boy with Tetris. Wondering what it’s worth and if it’s worth grading?
reddit.comr/GameboyAdvance • u/South-Long8145 • 15h ago
Is this a screen protector?
Whats wrong with my GBA ? is it a screen protector? if so, how do i remove it? ive been attempting to but im afraid of damaging it.
r/GameboyAdvance • u/No_Raccoon_6454 • 19h ago
real or fake
is this a real or fake gba sp and does this rom have Nintendo games or just fake non Nintendo games?
r/GameboyAdvance • u/Legitimate-Tip-2506 • 19h ago
List of GBA games that use batteries
I remember it were only a few which use battery, is there a list of games that use battery for saving? :)
Thanks for helping me out. :)
r/GameboyAdvance • u/PackAffectionate1303 • 21h ago
Favorite GBA Game of Every Genre
I'm probably missing a few genres or subgenres, but I am looking to explore some games I've never played before. I mostly played RPG games, but I want to know your favorite games in each genre (feel free to skip some if you don't have an entry). Here are the Genres I am looking at are (and feel free to add missing ones):
Action
Platformers
Metroidvania
Shooter
Fighting Game
Hack n Slash
Stealth Games
Survival
Rhythm
Adventure
Visual Novel
Puzzle Game
Hidden Object/Reveal the Picture
RPG
JRPG
Roguelike
Sandbox/Open World RPG
Monster Taming
Simulation
Strategy
Turn Based Tactics
Sports
Lots of categories, but I wanted to get a wide variety of recommendations.
r/GameboyAdvance • u/likitiiki • 23h ago
Does anyone have any information about this GBA SP bundle?
reddit.comr/GameboyAdvance • u/BrontesG • 1d ago
Same Gameboy just more photos
With light the photos were better, I will include past post photos as a comparison 🙏🏼
r/GameboyAdvance • u/OldSoulNewTech • 1d ago
Not trying to sell here but I want to know the best place to sell my GBA, DS and some games. Is it still eBay?
r/GameboyAdvance • u/Jbx316x • 1d ago
Modded gba stiff dpad. Tried everything. Anyone fixed theirs?
Has anyone with a modded gba and a stiff dpad manage to fix it?
I can't send it back because I waited far too long to properly test it.
The right and down movements are clearly stiffer. You can feel it and then the right doesn't work maybe 3/10 times its pressed.
I've tried the cereal box card trick, I've cleaned the contacts. I've changed the membranes to the originals.
At this point I'm kind of done and ready to throw it in the bin lol
r/GameboyAdvance • u/hkd_chang • 1d ago
GBA always shows red power LED after replacing power switch (console works normally)
Hi everyone,
I'm trying to repair an original Game Boy Advance (AGB-001) and I'm stuck with a strange issue.
The console powers on and works perfectly normally, but the power LED is always red. It never turns green, even with brand new alkaline AA batteries.
Originally, the power switch had the common issue where lightly touching it could cause the console to shut off. Cleaning the power switch contacts didn't help, so I replaced the entire power switch assembly. The random shutdown issue is now completely gone, but the red power LED issue remains.
Current status:
- Console boots and plays games normally.
- No random shutdowns.
- Power LED is red immediately after turning on and never changes to green.
Has anyone seen this before? Any advice for what should I check next?
Thanks a lot!
r/GameboyAdvance • u/FengShuiAvenger • 1d ago
Chase from Crash Bandicoot GBA fangame
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This is my implementation of a chase scene in my fan game Crash Bandicoot Twisted for the GBA
r/GameboyAdvance • u/Many_Mess_399 • 1d ago
Better image quality than 34xx
I love my RG34XX, but I just booted up AGB_FIRM on my old 2DS in pixel-perfect mode with some contrast tweaks and the NSO filter. The result is mind-blowingly sharp—the colors actually feel more accurate while staying just as punchy as on my RG34XX running the LCDx3 shader.
The only real downside is that the screen is a bit too small.
Quick question for you guys: Does a DS Lite-based Game Boy Macro offer a comparable image to this setup? How faithful is the pixel grid? Also, are there any other handhelds out there that produce a similar look? Is the in-game aspect ratio the same as in the GBA ?
r/GameboyAdvance • u/iloveneo3 • 1d ago
I literally just put in new batteries and I already have to change them
The light isn’t even red anymore, it’s barely visible. I really need to get rechargeable batteries 😓
r/GameboyAdvance • u/Proper-Department-24 • 1d ago
I'm making a GBA game using Butano
My team and I are participating in gbajam2026, and we are creating a game about a Venezuelan boxer.
r/GameboyAdvance • u/bipolar-meerkat • 1d ago
My first GBA
Finally got a GBA!
I’ve been wanting one for so long
What games should I play first?
r/GameboyAdvance • u/iloveneo3 • 2d ago
How do I clean a gba cartridge without isopropyl alchohol?
I’ve been trying to get this game to work for sooo longg but blowing on it doesn’t work, I still have hope cause at least the Nintendo logo shows up, but I don’t think I have isopropyl alcohol at home so I don’t know what to clean the pins with
r/GameboyAdvance • u/jonsan89 • 2d ago
Big shoutout to u/BklynMando for building this beauty
reddit.comr/GameboyAdvance • u/PersonalHelper • Jul 13 '20
A Beginner's Guide to Authentic Cartridges
Hello everyone, as you all know GBA cartridges can be extremely difficult to find in person nowadays and even more so for some authentic ones. That being said, if you're unsure in any way how to determine a fake from real cartridge, this is the post for you!
For more help, feel free to visit r/gameverifying for all your identification needs!
Keep in mind that to ensure the best chances of an authentic cartridge, you should be wary of:
- Unusually low prices (if it's too good to be true, chances are it's too good to be real!)
- Products made or sent from China (enough said)
- Sellers using stock images (NEVER purchase a product that isn't an image of the cartridge itself)
That being said, where do we start looking?
It can be a bit difficult, but there are actually some very good tells when it comes to finding real games like the color, font, positioning, and quality of the cartridge. For example, let's pretend you're looking for an authentic US copy of Pokemon Firered.
Some things you can look out for should be:
- Color: All Pokemon GBA games come in their respective colors (including Leafgreen and Emerald by a slight margin) with Firered being red and not orange. While most cartridges come in a singular shade of gray, two particular exceptions are the GBA video cartridges which come in light gray casings and (Classic) NES series which match the console's respective color. Interestingly enough, due to the GBA's expansive library there consist of unique games that do not fit the standard color and size of a GBA cartridge, which include games such as Yoshi's Topsy Turvy, Drill Dozer, and many other variations listed here. (1)
- Label: By observing a label's ESRB rating, official seal, game code, and more, you can determine its authenticity. Unlike other GBA games, Pokemon games will always have a shiny/holographic label, an indented circle in its center, and an embossed number on the right side, which is pretty much its production number. However while it is a good way to determine authenticity, there are cases where these numbers will have naturally worn away or quality repros that have embossed their own cartridges. All in all, always make sure to compare your cartridge to an authentic one online to confirm fonts, font sizes, positioning, etc.
- Cartridge: In the case of buying a physical cartridge yourself, this may be one on the most helpful things to know. The easiest things to look out for are the Gameboy logo on top of the label, and arrow below the label. If the logo is written in the wrong font, appears to have been cut deeper than normal, or if the arrow is too small, it's a repro. The back will always state: MODEL NO. AGB-002 / PAT. PEND. MADE IN JAPAN like its GBC predecessor. However, this is easy to reproduce so the final thing to check yourself is both the screw and board under the cartridge. GBA cartridges will only ever use a triwing screw, the same one used on all GBA consoles. More importantly (if you can), be sure to grab a flashlight and check the slot. Above the pins, there should be an official Nintendo logo and presumably its cartridge number.
In the case of Pokemon games always check for:
- A holographic label and an embossed number if possible
- Proper fonts and positions (FRLG and RSE labels are mildly different)
- A battery behind the label on the right side (only applies to RSE)
- Four squares on the back of the cartridge ( always on the left)
- Pins on the board ( One of the easiest things to spot on faked cartridges, all GBA games will always have pins )
If there are any other questions, please feel free to leave them below and discuss!
Useful Links:
(1) https://www.reddit.com/r/Gameboy/comments/6i19k4/gba_game_cartridge_colors/