Micro is old news now. Be prepared to buy GBA model 4!!!11!

Paper exe · 09-24-2005, 01:45 PM

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Nintendo, likely in order to keep attention focused on the Micro launch, quietly released a new version of their best-selling GBA SP earlier this week (at least in America). This new and improved SP enhances the screen with a backlight (as opposed to the original's frontlight) that puts the unit's screen brightness at the level of the sleek new Micro. The small button which once toggled the frontlight on or off now switches between two brightness settings. Early user accounts give the new SP a big thumbs-up, easily placing it ahead of the DS (which first revealed the joys of backlit GBA games to portable fans.)

The new SP is not perfection however. For one, a side-effect in the new screens is that the refresh rate is at times noticeably slower resulting in an occasional blurry picture as objects and backgrounds move and scale. Reportedly it is not a big issue at all, but existent nontheless. Also, it should be noted that this new SP did not fix the most glaring omission of the original...yes, there remains a lack of a headphone jack.

Nintendo of America released the new SP in two colors, Graphite and Pearl Blue, for the same price of $79.99. The packaging of the new versions are easily picked out from the old as they now proudly declare "Now with a BRIGHTER backlit screen!" in bold on the front of the box.

http://www.revo-europe.com/news.php?nid=8276

Nintendo really crossed the line this time and having disadvantage did not help this model one pit.

I think the success of Super Mario Bros that they only add a 20 anniversary sticker on it selling so well is one of the reasons.

FinalSolace2 · 09-24-2005, 02:09 PM

damn i shoudn't have posted.

Seraph · 09-24-2005, 02:39 PM

"Give me a P!"
"Give me a O!"
"Give me a R, T, A, B, I, L, I, T, Y!"

"Now what does it spell!"

Crowd: "Portability!!!" *crowd goes wild*

gearhound · 09-24-2005, 04:09 PM

nintendo has handhelditis.

Alucard · 09-24-2005, 05:01 PM

Theres no picture. I cant be impressed if theres no pictures.

spider-prime · 09-24-2005, 05:02 PM

this is old news too, read the other threads

Seska · 09-24-2005, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by seraph830

"Give me a P!"
"Give me a O!"
"Give me a R, T, A, B, I, L, I, T, Y!"

"Now what does it spell!"

Crowd: "Portability!!!" *crowd goes wild*

And that has to do what, exactly, with a backlit screen?

Seraph · 09-24-2005, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Seska

And that has to do what, exactly, with a backlit screen?

the title of this thread and another attempt by paper as to say why nobody should buy a micro. thats all

DBJAY · 09-24-2005, 09:15 PM

Oh just wait until next year when you see the DS WS (wide screen), completely restyled. No facts to back it up, but will not be surprised to see the DS go through it's first design change in 06. What would really burn Sony and help secure their position is an Apple Ipod/DS cross over machine. I know Apple has no love loss for Sony and they are eager to crush any competition to their Ipod.

Paper exe · 09-25-2005, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by seraph830

the title of this thread and another attempt by paper as to say why nobody should buy a micro. thats all

Do you really think that I made this thread just so to hurt Micro sells!?

Ok then, next time I will make it a secret, until model 3 sells then I will reveal Model 4, in that way, people would buy them both. Is that what you want?

Seska · 09-25-2005, 03:19 AM

Personally I dont even see this as a new model, I mean, its still the SP but with a backlit screen. Nothign to scream bloody murder for. I dont think people screamed bloody murder when they updated the PS2 with a faster DVD unit. :p

Icarus4578 · 09-25-2005, 05:47 AM

Personally, I'm rather sick and tired of Nintendo releasing a hundred versions of the same product. I mean jeez, why didn't they just release the GBA with the backlit screen in the first place? They're making me feel nauseous.

IoriYagami n8 · 09-25-2005, 01:10 PM

The new SP is no big deal. They simply started using better screens in their production, since they are already doing so with the DS. They are probably using the same producer as well, simple buying screens in different sizes. This probably saved them money by being able to negotiate a better contract with the supplier.

It isn't like you have to buy these systems. If you already have a Gameboy and are happy with it. Play it. Don't waste money. I have no plans on picking up a Micro. It only plays GBA games, and I can do that on my DS with pretty screen. The Micro does have a smaller screen, however. Thus games that had a slightly pixelated look to them before look much smoother being forced down. It gives the illusion of a higher res screen.

A plus to the nes SP is that it uses a very bright and well done screen (I've seen it compared to the PSP screen and it was the brighter of the two, though I'm not sure which screen setting the PSP was on). The advantage here is that it plays GBA, GBC and GB games all on a very nice screen.

Daniel4802 · 09-27-2005, 04:36 AM

I foresee that Nintendo's next SP model will utilize a single touch screen. Stay tuned...

Zod · 10-02-2005, 04:08 PM

I just bought one (in pearl blue). The screen is much-improved over a regular SP, and at the same price (and $20 cheaper than the GBA Micro), it totally defeats the purpose of buying a Micro, especially since the screen is bigger.

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09-25-2005, 03:19 AM	#11
Seska Slurp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Rain in Spain Posts: 1,756	Personally I dont even see this as a new model, I mean, its still the SP but with a backlit screen. Nothign to scream bloody murder for. I dont think people screamed bloody murder when they updated the PS2 with a faster DVD unit. :p __________________ Meow.

09-25-2005, 05:47 AM	#12
Icarus4578 Virtuosity of Excellence Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,985	Personally, I'm rather sick and tired of Nintendo releasing a hundred versions of the same product. I mean jeez, why didn't they just release the GBA with the backlit screen in the first place? They're making me feel nauseous. __________________ Turn on the difference.

09-24-2005, 02:39 PM	#3
Seraph >:3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 11,001	"Give me a P!" "Give me a O!" "Give me a R, T, A, B, I, L, I, T, Y!" "Now what does it spell!" Crowd: "Portability!!!" crowd goes wild

09-24-2005, 05:01 PM	#5
Alucard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 32,641	Theres no picture. I cant be impressed if theres no pictures.

09-24-2005, 09:15 PM	#9
DBJAY Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Posts: 3,998	Oh just wait until next year when you see the DS WS (wide screen), completely restyled. No facts to back it up, but will not be surprised to see the DS go through it's first design change in 06. What would really burn Sony and help secure their position is an Apple Ipod/DS cross over machine. I know Apple has no love loss for Sony and they are eager to crush any competition to their Ipod.

09-25-2005, 01:10 PM	#13
IoriYagami n8 Pinkerton Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: A steampunk fantasy land... Posts: 2,913	The new SP is no big deal. They simply started using better screens in their production, since they are already doing so with the DS. They are probably using the same producer as well, simple buying screens in different sizes. This probably saved them money by being able to negotiate a better contract with the supplier. It isn't like you have to buy these systems. If you already have a Gameboy and are happy with it. Play it. Don't waste money. I have no plans on picking up a Micro. It only plays GBA games, and I can do that on my DS with pretty screen. The Micro does have a smaller screen, however. Thus games that had a slightly pixelated look to them before look much smoother being forced down. It gives the illusion of a higher res screen. A plus to the nes SP is that it uses a very bright and well done screen (I've seen it compared to the PSP screen and it was the brighter of the two, though I'm not sure which screen setting the PSP was on). The advantage here is that it plays GBA, GBC and GB games all on a very nice screen. __________________ Steampunk sex kittens!

09-27-2005, 04:36 AM	#14
Daniel4802 That booty too fine Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 1,658	I foresee that Nintendo's next SP model will utilize a single touch screen. Stay tuned... __________________ Anime:Ben-to, C3, Chihayafuru, Fate Zero, Guilty Crown, Last Exile 2, Persona 4, Shakugan no Shana 3 and Un Go. Manga:Arachnid, Ayakashi Hisen, Beast 9, Crime Zone, Hitogatana, Kick no Oneesan, Gate 7, Last Game, Paladin, Taiyou no Ie and Uwakoi.

10-02-2005, 04:08 PM	#15
Zod All hail the hypno-toad!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,915	I just bought one (in pearl blue). The screen is much-improved over a regular SP, and at the same price (and $20 cheaper than the GBA Micro), it totally defeats the purpose of buying a Micro, especially since the screen is bigger. __________________ The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers. ~Thomas Jefferson

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