Gameboy Mini

Guild Lackey · 09-24-2005, 03:57 AM

I got to play with one of these on Friday and I must say they're pretty neat. It's a bit small for me, but all the little Japanese kids that were also testing it out showed that for kids, the smaller screen and buttons aren't a drawback.

What I would have really liked is if they had put a flash drive in it with preloaded roms or the ability to download and transfer roms and store them on the game itself (even if it cost ~5 bucks per old NES game). The thing is meant for playing old NES games anyway, why not liscense them for download and play on their handhelds. They are planning for it on the revolution.

Botz · 09-24-2005, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Guild Lackey

What I would have really liked is if they had put a flash drive in it with preloaded roms or the ability to download and transfer roms and store them on the game itself (even if it cost ~5 bucks per old NES game).

This already exists but it is more involved since you need the drive/blank gameboy carts. Fuck paying nintendo an additional 5$ for NES ROMS seriously. If i need a pc, internet AND a microboy or whatever the hell its called im not paying for ROMS of any kind. Name 20 nintendo games you actually want on a handheld @ 100$. If they are free maybe you dl all of them just for the sake of it, otherwise there are 2 or 3 games worth playing and the rest are a waste. Old roms should be considered freeware at this point.

makist · 09-25-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Botz

This already exists but it is more involved since you need the drive/blank gameboy carts. Fuck paying nintendo an additional 5$ for NES ROMS seriously. If i need a pc, internet AND a microboy or whatever the hell its called im not paying for ROMS of any kind. Name 20 nintendo games you actually want on a handheld @ 100$. If they are free maybe you dl all of them just for the sake of it, otherwise there are 2 or 3 games worth playing and the rest are a waste. Old roms should be considered freeware at this point.

It would not hurt you to actually spend a fucking dollar.

Darus Grey · 09-25-2005, 11:32 PM

I like the GBM, sure, its an indulgence far as portables go, but I really like its ultraportability. Sometimes depending on your clothing pocketspace can be a premium, SP and DS are already small but can be very bulky in limited clothing real estate, but GBM can go on your keychain.

Course I liked the Shuffle/Nano too, So I guess I'm the target demographic for these things.

Vinen · 09-25-2005, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Darus Grey

I like the GBM, sure, its an indulgence far as portables go, but I really like its ultraportability. Sometimes depending on your clothing pocketspace can be a premium, SP and DS are already small but can be very bulky in limited clothing real estate, but GBM can go on your keychain.

Course I liked the Shuffle/Nano too, So I guess I'm the target demographic for these things.

Consumer Whore.

Crell · 09-26-2005, 12:04 AM

How the fuck are you supposed to play on something this small?

Darus Grey · 09-26-2005, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinen

Consumer Whore.

I cannot deny these allegations =( I'm an electronics junkie.

Aamry · 09-26-2005, 02:53 AM

According to EBgames, the dimensions are 4" by 2", so it's an inch longer, and half an inch wider, than my cellphone (closed). So I have no room in my pockets for one.

Guild Lackey · 09-26-2005, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Crell

How the fuck are you supposed to play on something this small?

Big fat guys probably look stupid with one, but seriously, its not really akward at all, as long as your vision is up to par and your fingers are smaller than cigars.

09-24-2005, 03:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Guild Lackey Samurai Blue Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Omaha Posts: 335 +0 Internets	Gameboy Mini I got to play with one of these on Friday and I must say they're pretty neat. It's a bit small for me, but all the little Japanese kids that were also testing it out showed that for kids, the smaller screen and buttons aren't a drawback. What I would have really liked is if they had put a flash drive in it with preloaded roms or the ability to download and transfer roms and store them on the game itself (even if it cost ~5 bucks per old NES game). The thing is meant for playing old NES games anyway, why not liscense them for download and play on their handhelds. They are planning for it on the revolution. __________________

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09-25-2005, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Darus Grey I can dance if I want to Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,355	I like the GBM, sure, its an indulgence far as portables go, but I really like its ultraportability. Sometimes depending on your clothing pocketspace can be a premium, SP and DS are already small but can be very bulky in limited clothing real estate, but GBM can go on your keychain. Course I liked the Shuffle/Nano too, So I guess I'm the target demographic for these things.

09-26-2005, 12:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Crell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bellingham,WA Posts: 145 -2 Internets	How the fuck are you supposed to play on something this small?

09-26-2005, 02:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Aamry Voyeur Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 217 -1 Internets	According to EBgames, the dimensions are 4" by 2", so it's an inch longer, and half an inch wider, than my cellphone (closed). So I have no room in my pockets for one.