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MsOrange · 03-14-2005, 07:31 PM

anyone know where I can get one of these for cheap... they are 80 dollars in the stores (not what i consider cheap...) anyone know any good websites for gaming systems? i'm not into the whole video game world, i'm buying this for my boyfriend, so I have no clue where a good place, other than Walmart, would be to get one for a good deal.

any suggestions?

Sterling Holobyte · 03-14-2005, 08:18 PM

Your best bet probably would be Walmart. When you factor in shipping for most things you buy online it usually turns out to be the same price or even more expensive to go that route, unless you can place a low bid on Ebay and actually win it if someone doesn't snipe you.

Sorry I can't help you anymore than that. Perhaps someone else here can.

EmoJoe · 03-14-2005, 08:19 PM

My friend bought it. It's awesome. I want it

Anyway i guess you can get it at Walmart for cheap.

Warm & Fuzzy · 03-14-2005, 08:36 PM

eBay!!!!!

MsOrange · 03-14-2005, 09:10 PM

do they sell the regular Game Boy Advance in stores anymore, or is it only the SP?

PZelda · 03-14-2005, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

do they sell the regular Game Boy Advance in stores anymore, or is it only the SP?

I don't see a lot of them anymore. The regular GBA came out in 2001 and besides, it would be better to get the GBA SP anyway... It has a backlight. Definitely worth the $80, IMO.

I got a GBA SP before Christmas and I really feel it was worth my money. Your boyfriend can play in the car in the dark if you guys make a car trip, but he wouldn't be able to if you just got him a regular GBA.

Good luck

MsOrange · 03-14-2005, 09:46 PM

well the only thing i'm worried about is the SP is smaller, and he's got pretty big hands..

I can only find the regular GBA on ebay, the SP is everywhere....

so whatcha think?
backlight... does that just mean he can play in the dark?

Hollow · 03-14-2005, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsOrange

do they sell the regular Game Boy Advance in stores anymore, or is it only the SP?

i believe gamestop has outdated systems. or ebay.

PZelda · 03-14-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

well the only thing i'm worried about is the SP is smaller, and he's got pretty big hands..

I can only find the regular GBA on ebay, the SP is everywhere....

so whatcha think?
backlight... does that just mean he can play in the dark?

I'm not positive, but I think GameStop and various stores (Walmart SHOULD have something like this too) sells this add-on to the SP that would make gameplay more comfy...It makes people with large hands more comfy when playing on the SP. Maybe I dreamt it...

But it doesn't hurt to look.

I have both the regular GBA and GBA SP, and I hate my regular GBA. You know, say, that gives me an idea. I'll get to it in a second though... Yes, the backlight means you can play in the dark. Pretty sweet.

Okay, as for my idea...Check your PM's in about 5 minutes.

SBTB Geek · 03-15-2005, 04:41 AM

Get him a DS!

PZelda · 03-15-2005, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTB Geek

Get him a DS!

Those things are $150, last time I checked. That's nearly 2x as much as a GBA SP.

MsOrange · 03-15-2005, 11:31 AM

no no no no DS for him

plus, since it's new, i've noticed there aren't a whole lot of games out for it.. but then again, i'm by far a video conosoir. But anyway... yea, i'm gonna stick w/ the GBA, just not sure whether to go SP or not.

MsOrange · 03-15-2005, 11:56 AM

quick question: which screen is bigger? the GBA or the GBA SP?

Hollow · 03-15-2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

quick question: which screen is bigger? the GBA or the GBA SP?

SP. the games formatted especially for it take up the whole screen. regular GBA games still work on it but the screen appears the same size as on the GBA.

MsOrange · 03-15-2005, 02:13 PM

well, he tried out my little brothers SP today, and I think that's the one he wants... he likes the backlight or whatever. thanks everyone for your help!

03-14-2005, 07:31 PM	#1
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Gameboy Advance SP? anyone know where I can get one of these for cheap... they are 80 dollars in the stores (not what i consider cheap...) anyone know any good websites for gaming systems? i'm not into the whole video game world, i'm buying this for my boyfriend, so I have no clue where a good place, other than Walmart, would be to get one for a good deal. any suggestions?

03-14-2005, 08:18 PM	#2
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Your best bet probably would be Walmart. When you factor in shipping for most things you buy online it usually turns out to be the same price or even more expensive to go that route, unless you can place a low bid on Ebay and actually win it if someone doesn't snipe you. Sorry I can't help you anymore than that. Perhaps someone else here can.
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03-14-2005, 08:19 PM	#3
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03-14-2005, 08:36 PM	#4
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	eBay!!!!!

03-14-2005, 09:10 PM	#5
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	do they sell the regular Game Boy Advance in stores anymore, or is it only the SP?

03-14-2005, 09:46 PM	#7
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	well the only thing i'm worried about is the SP is smaller, and he's got pretty big hands.. I can only find the regular GBA on ebay, the SP is everywhere.... so whatcha think? backlight... does that just mean he can play in the dark?

03-15-2005, 04:41 AM	#10
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Get him a DS!

03-15-2005, 11:31 AM	#12
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	no no no no DS for him plus, since it's new, i've noticed there aren't a whole lot of games out for it.. but then again, i'm by far a video conosoir. But anyway... yea, i'm gonna stick w/ the GBA, just not sure whether to go SP or not.

03-15-2005, 11:56 AM	#13
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	quick question: which screen is bigger? the GBA or the GBA SP?

03-15-2005, 02:13 PM	#15
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	well, he tried out my little brothers SP today, and I think that's the one he wants... he likes the backlight or whatever. thanks everyone for your help!