GameBoy Advance Shootout! Which is the Best? | Which GBA Should You Buy or Build?
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- In today's episode of Retro Renew, I will attempt to rank the official and unofficial dedicated Game Boy Advance variants. All variants utilize official Nintendo hardware. I will compare the Original GBA, SP, micro, MACRO, and the Unhinged SP in 5 categories to see which is the best and which is the worst in 2021. This, of course, is by no means an end all be all ranking. I am hoping to open a constructive discussion to see what you all think and if you agree with my assessment and perhaps what you think the ranking should be. I really hope you enjoy this one! Cheers!
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► 0:00 Intro
► 1:00 Overview of Different GBA Consoles
► 2:00 Purpose
► 2:44 Ranking Criteria
► 4:30 Comfort
► 6:44 Pocketability/Portability
► 7:52 Compatibility with Accessories
► 9:38 Backward Compatibility
► 10:55 Price
► 13:08 Final Results
► 13:28 Conclusion
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Dude, you have the cleanest intros and product shots on RUclips
Thank you so much! Cheers!
I agree with this so much!!
My immediate reaction was omg that intro didn't have to go so hard!
I saw your comment before I saw the video and Jesus is that an understatement best on the internet
Agree. Production is top notch.
The best way to play in 2021 is like we did in 2001, but with cool backlight. The original GBA is still the best. Such as a nice video as always!
Thank you🙏! So happy you enjoyed it!! Cheers!
It’s 20 years old already?! I’m so OLD!!!!!
The OG GBA has always been the nicest to hold
Normie confirmed
But the GBA requires AA batteries....
The SP was the best version of GBA
The Micro was the WORST......the original was just THERE
I would like to have an unhinged SP though.....just for memorabilia as it reminds me of a better version of the Gameboy Color (even though an unhinged SP didn't exist in my time)
Dude honestly. The quality of your content, editing and intro is just, well and beyond your sub count.
Thank you Joyner! 🙏 much appreciated buddy!
Well and beyond, dude.
wtf... true. never checke it. just Was the opinions that he have 1-2 mil views min.
Just give him time, my friend
I was going to say that. I absolutely love the intro music and the whole vaporwave theme of the channel.
Your videos have inspired me enough to buy everything I need to have a electronics modding station in my house. I hope your channel blows up due to quality
That’s so awesome Dean! Really means a lot to me, thank you! So glad you are enjoying this great hobby! Cheers buddy!!
I honestly enjoy your content more then the big guys with hundreds of thousands of subs Bc you’re stuff is just so well edited, sounds great to listen to, and you obviously know what you’re doing. Love coming home from school on Thursdays for this.
Thank you Jadon! So happy you enjoy the channel buddy! Really appreciated the support! Cheers!
personally my favorite is the micro. i love the way it looks, the ability to customize it with swappable face plates, and the pocketability.
I still got mine, black. But im thinking of getting sp just for that folding capability and extra screen. The micro is still cool tho.
My man’s out here proving himself the most criminally underrated channel with each new video. Thank you for the effort you put into your work, Tito!
Really appreciate it badarts!! Cheers buddy!!
Awesome video - I think the OG GBA with IPS screen is the top in my book as well....after watching your videos I ordered IPS screens for all of my GBA and my GBA SP models. Visually, I love the look of the SP models, but since I modded all of them the form factor of OG GBA is the go to reason to use those models. Additionally I’m using the OG GBA as my default gameboy player controllers on the gamecube as well because it is so comfortable.
Staring at my AGS-101 modded GBA right now and this is exactly the video I wanted.
Pocketability is only relevant if you actually put them in your pocket. All my handhelds are in cases and usually go in specific compartments in my bags, or on a shelf. I'd be more interested in case options. I imagine the OG and SP have plenty.
Great point! Thanks you SaneGhoul!
I like to have mine at all times. So in the pocket they go. However I keep extras in better condition haha
I'm waiting on parts for the Unhinged, but my IPS modded original is doing it for me. I never thought I'd see Emerald in such clarity 👌🏻
Waiting for my sp unhinged to arrive, quite exited.
Oh boy hope it isn't boxypixel's for your sake. See makho's video
Just performed my first mod a few days ago adding a new backlit IPS screen to my original GBA and wow its incredible, definitely going to be my preferred way to play all gameboy games from now on!
Would recommend getting the usbc rechargeable battery mod too!
The micro also has an adapter that allows it to connect to an SP or AGB link cable as well.
A very expensive adapter if I remember correctly
Bought a SNES shell housing for my SP 001, can’t wait to install it. I miss the good old days; your video gives me nostalgia. Dope!
Been trying to figure out the best way to play minish cap on original hardware for the last week and then I remembered this video! I forgot about the gba macro mod and it's a perfect way to breathe life into my og dslite. Excited for when all the parts come in 🙌🏻 thanks again for the good content!
Thanks for recommending me this RUclips, just what I've needed recently. I have a Gameboy Macro, except it's one of the first run versions back in 2015, it's rough around the edges, but was the perfect revival to my broken DSLite! Yours looks way better than mine, the creator's really come a long way!
I just love the intro on your videos…. Not only is it great to look at but I always know some seriously good content is about to follow!
Wild, you put more into this editing than I did completing my bachellor's. Good stuff man. As a viewer and newbie interested in the modding, could you consider doing a video about the ease or complications with it? Like difficulty in assembly, gathering the parts, costs for tools needed for assembly or different costs overall (I imagine a gameboy and ds have different price points for example) and maybe compare it to some more emulator comparisons from things like the Aliexpress mass emulator catalog?
What was your degree if you dont mind me asking?
Love the video. You should look into a ranked sum option for rating these to remove some of the bias aspects. Also I'd have deducted a point in pocket-ability for the original gba because it's awful if you have a gbc or gb game in the slot.
One item I would have made be its own category would be availability/price. Since I have recently gotten into the gameboy scene, I am now collecting all console generation. I have noticed that SPs are hard to find and are much pricier than the original. Another category I would add would be moddability/aftermarket-support for those looking to fully customize their units. Your video grading was spot on for me. OG GBA is best boi♥️
Thank you for this video, this help my decision for a nostalgia purchase, definitely going SP, the only factor for me that pushes it over the top you didn’t mention is a backlight
I just recently found you on youtube and I can say your channel is my favorite when it comes to retro handhelds. You deserve more subs!
Been browsing through your videos lately because I’ve been in the market for a custom gameboy, 3 days ago I made my choice
Ordered a all aluminum GBA with all the sound amp etc features, super excited for it to arrive
Just ordered parts to finally mod my GBA!! Loving the channel dude thank you for the inspiration!
Great video! I'd be interesting to see a video comparing all the AGB backlight mods in this fashion because by now there are a good amount of different ones out there!
Another factor I would definitely add would be the battery life of each console.
thats hard to rank due to all the customizable battery options
dont know how this channel isnt more popular good job as always
Hi Tito, very cool comparison. I won’t be able to give you my ranking since I only own GBA and GBA SP, but I would have a hard time ranking them since it’s like picking a kid over the other, they both have a place in my heart hehehe. But joke aside, I guess the GBA is so easy to just pickup and play so I’d prefer this version for me, plus I’ve added many mods, Audio amp, recapped with quality caps, clean audio and all it has to offer as of today :)
I also own a stock AGS-101, and this one is my preferred choice over the IPS version for the SP. I guess that having a larger battery life and the overall quality of original pixel on screen brings a nostalgic feeling that all retro enthusiasts look for. But again, this is just my own opinion.
Cheers!
Dude thank you for the input as always Jesus! I agree the original is able to handle mods much easier than the others I think. Plus you have the options for AAs! Cheers dude! Great to hear from you!
This video was perfect! I was thinking of purchasing a gba but I couldn’t decide between an sp or a backlit gba. I didn’t even know about the unhinged or the macro!! I really do love the look of the macro but, everything considered, the backlit gba is the one for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! 10/10!
I found your channel yesterday.
Your videos are informative and I enjoy watching them, already planning to mod my Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP, and my Game Gear :)
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Subscribed.
Awesome! So glad you found the channel and are enjoying the videos! Cheers buddy!
Love the rating criteria you used here. I used very similar metrics for a video I did about the Steam Deck (though my video quality doesn't hold a candle to this ; p
The two categories I would add are audio and reliability, which is where the original GBA starts to falter a bit. It's very common for original GBAs to have issues related to the power switch and for the headphone jack to become *really* noisy, and the speaker can be too weak if you need fans and/or a window AC on in the summer; it can be really hard to hear anything. These issues are fixable via either repairing it or mods but for some people that can be too much of a hassle, especially if the audio issues involve bad capacitors or something like that.
And of course, for maintenance the SP has the hinge while the macro often uses the DS Lite's crappy shoulder buttons, which are known to fail at high rates. I would be surprised if the boxy pixel SP didn't win in that category TBH simply because no hinge and you're replacing all the buttons with high quality ones.
Great video, all of it is personal preference so enjoy what you choose. I still find the SP the most comfortable & the OG Advance awkward to my hands, but most seem to love it. Still want to do the macro mod sometime, but waiting til I find a wrecked DS in the wild.
I'm expecting the micro to be last on this list, but that's okay, I love mine personally :)
this video is just so useful
i was undecided till now thx!
Awesome video. I have the SP and the Micro but now I want the OG!
I feel like since gameboy modding has become more and more popular, the prices of the agb-001 have really gone up! I was finding that a fully functional agb-001 has matched or even surpassed the gba-001 prices! As always, great video!
It's unfortunate. They cost as much as rarer systems like the Neo Geo Pocket Color!
What’s the difference in gba and agb
I think having a customizability category instead of portability one would have made things more interesting, but I’m still gonna binge watch all this dude’s content and eventually follow tutorials to mod my own GBA!
This is such a fantastic video. I have spent the past 3 days looking at Gameboy modding not knowing which one to go for. Comfort is a big factor for me so I think I'll go with the original GBA. Plus the ease of adding USB-C charging, and the already included headphone jack.
love your content man!
Thank you Leonard! 🙏 Cheers buddy!
Awesome breakdown.
only footnote I'd make is the Macros access to the DS card slot. while not useful for DS titles, DS flash carts are very cheap, and give you more options over GBA flash carts.
Thank you for the head up! That’s a great point!
I just got a micro and..... I love it! It's my favorite gba of all time .. got it cheap too and the way to customize this little gem of a console are cheap and really cool! Battery pack and different faceplates! Also you forgot that with the EZ flash micro sd card you can play infinite amount of games on the micro making the best portable console ever!
your intro sequence/music are so epic lol
I just want to know how you make your gravity defying thumbnails. Seriously some excellent work.
The force is strong with me 😉😁
Great video! My results are kinda the same. Love the GBA tough for second either Macro or SP
Just subbed, awesome channel!
Thank you so much Chris 🙏! Very much appreciated!
That INTRO THOUGH!!! If i could Max Headroom w this... hella RETRO!
Thank you my dude I’ve been trying to figure this out for forever
I dont have much to spend but if I did have a huge chunk of spare change, as the saying goes...Gotta catch'em all.
As always, top notch video again.
SP, AGB, and then Micro for me. I've yet to build an unhinged sp, it looks really awesome. I would rather fully restore a DS lite than make a macro. I love your content, thank you!
Thanks for the video! I was thinking about doing this same type of video for my job 😂 but I don't have all of them units (only half). Wonder if you would ever do other types of mods like gbc 103, sp103 etc because always like to see a comparison on them seeing which one could be the best.
Ive been watching your videos not even realizing i wasnt subbed. I just finally hit the button. Great content and production. If i had one suggestion it would just be to talk more like yourself instead of the newscaster style. I think it would give your channel an extra level of personality!
Another excellent video, keep up the great work man your content and quality is top notch!
I know post 2005 we had the Visteon Dockable Entertainment System and the Game Boy Player that are both official Nintendo Game Boy Advances, so I was curious where you'd place those in this list if your were to add them?
Thank you so much John! Those would be interesting entries since they’re not as portable as the others. Would love to get my hands on a visteon! I also don’t know why I don’t have gb player. It’s on my need to get list. Cheers buddy!!
Great video. My favourite gameboy advance model (not including the mods) would be the SP 101. Although I have a collection of gameboy micro (including one boxed brand new Japanese famicom edition with the mark II faceplate). I also have the final fantasy IV edition gameboy micro. Although the micro is not really that great to play games on, I just have a connection with them and find it so cool.
The SP and original GBA is widely avail and maybe that's why I prefer my GBA micro.
Now in regards to modded gba's, I have a IPS sp, it's really nice but I didn't really get that wow factor compared to seeing the ips gameboy color mod for the first time.
Keep up the great content. Hopefully you'll do the PSP 1000 ips screen mod one day...
I knew the original was gonna win heheh, it's just so perfect
No spoilers, please. 😛
Such a good design even anakin couldn’t help but play it in Star Wars episode 3
Tito doing the lord's work. I love your videos my dude. Keep it up!
Great video and based on your rating criteria, it makes perfect sense. For my own personal use though, cost and accessory compatibility don't really matter, so I think the Unhinged might come anywhere from 1st to 3rd for me. Haven't built mine yet.
Also, I'm not rich, just don't have many responsibilities^_^
Thursday evening has become a treat thanks to your vids! Best retro gaming content on YT!! I am glad the original GBA made it to the top 😃Take Care man.
Thank you so much dude! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the channel!! Cheers buddy!
I was actually thinking of getting a gameboy device since I really miss it, this helped me choose one so thanks! I didn't know GBA could play GB games though so that's a surprise. I thought it could only play GBC games (and GBA games but that's obvious)
Thinking back at it, I can't believe I ever found a SP comfortable.
I think you should mention the very existence of the two SPs, 001 and 101 earlier in the video, maybe near the start, and how they are identical except the screen. Also, you mention the unhinged one, but didn't really touch on how this and the macro are completely a fan design that has to be built from parts and may require some soldering, and bit more on how the case is metal here, and that there are a few competing designs of this, and since you have to build it regardless, you can choose from them, they all offer complete kits and prebuilds too. I'm glad you mention that a backlit screen is a must.
Love the video! You reminded me of that nice teacher everyone had that provided tons of partial credit as long as you do SOMETHING. “Backwards comparability: the micro and maco have none. 5/10.” Lol
For the macro you can use a micro led instead of a resistor, I actually kept the original faceplate, and connected the hinge holes with a plastic rod with air bubbles, and a micro led glued to one end of the tube. Saw the mod somewhere, can't remember.
Great content! I'm actually agree with almost everything you said except for the GB Macro compatibility, I would say that this depends on the version of the NDS that the person moded
I don't see how. No Nintendo DS can play any other Game Boy cartridge other than the Advance.
@@Cheez-It92 I just looked it up and Idk why but I had in my mind the image of an original ds playing gb and gbc games xD
My absolute favorite GBA is the Micro. I love it despite its limitations. I love the size (never felt uncomfortable playing for me). I love the buttons. I love the pixel and color-accurate screen. I played the hell out of mine and still do occasionally now. I don't regret buying it at all when it was still new on the market. With that said, my objective ranking based on original hardware is:
1. GBA SP AGS-101
2. GBA SP AGS-001
3. Original GBA
4. Micro (no bw compatibility really hurts it)
5. DS lite/Macro (the boxy shape hurts my hands during long play sessions)
Sorry, I don't have a lot of experience with mods.
Excellent video work👍 great content
Thank you!
Can't wait for you to do a video on the Gacha SP. It should be in this shootout!
I appreciate the slightly more objective approach - but I'd be interested to know which one you consider your favourite, and if there is one you tend to play on the most?
Bro, please never get rid of this retro Renee intro, love it
I'm waiting for the FPGA from Analogue.
Me too!!
Suppose the analogue pocket will be that item
Baller. ✊🏿
They asked for people to "preorder" with $300+ usd upfront in sep 2020 for a projected ship date of may 2021, but earlier this month Analogue announced that the Pocket would be delayed until October. Kinda ridiculous stuff from that company. Feel like people will be disappointed.
@@nhlvan So far their products worked nicely AFAIK. I don't preorder anything personally so I'll wait and see.
A proper GBA is more expensive that it should though... And the Pocket will have HDMI output which is really great since even GBA player is kinda hard to make work properly (need softmod).
Also, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket and Atari Lynx.
I'm that guy who plays old stuff with consoles on CRT. I avoid software emulation at all costs..
Wow, I was going to perform a live on Twitch tomorrow about the GBA and this video will surely help with some of the infos: I'll mention it for sure!
One thing you should have taken i to consideration though is the fact that the original GBA uses AA batteries! That's a very unfortunate con to me, as I have big hands and feel it's still the best anyway in terms of comfort.
In order to get the cleanest and most comfortable way I opted for the REVO K101 clone.
Despite a small imperfection in the face buttons run, it has screen brightness, is rechargeable, has headphones jack and is retrocompatible.
First and foremost this was a great comparison video. There are a couple of things I would add. First the SP has the advantage of completely protecting the screen once it's folded. This is why I'm nervous of carrying my Micro without some kind of cover on it. Second the Micro can technically play GB and GBC games if you use a flash cart. I think it makes it a little more comfortable since you don't have to use the ackwardly placed L and R buttons. My favorite Gameboy will always the Glacier Blue original because it was my first Gameboy and my current daily is a pink AGS-101 SP.
I love your videos. The one critique I have with this take on ranking is that you based the gameboy macro's pocketability on the special metal case but didn't include that into price. And that the gameboy macro is arguably not a gameboy. But I do agree with you on most points and personally love my backlit gba
I think it would be cool to see this include things like how the available mods improve the experience (for the original consoles at least, since the macro and unhinged are mods themselves), or maybe even a video in this style ranking some of the best mods you could do for each console.
Also, wouldn't backwards compatibility for the micro and macro be at a 1 since they are not backwards compatible at all?
The best GBA to game on is the one you've got with you. Great video as usual, Tito. Thank you!
Couldn’t have said it better! Thank you Dan! Cheers buddy!
As a kid my SP was perfect due to my small hands lol but now as an adult with much larger hands my SP feels a whole lot different.. especially those longer sessions when playing Metroid games.. heard a lot of good things about the OG GBA… will be buying one!
I like the video. But the cost score should incorporate what you get for the cost. IMO. keep up the great work. 🤙🏻
I personally really like the GBA that The Retro Future made which has the bottom of a regular gba with the top of an sp. Actually I think it was originally made by someone on reddit but I can’t remember the username now.
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Great quality as always! im genuinely curious which one is your favorite to play on, and or which do you find your self reaching for the most often?
Thank you so much! Honest I enjoy them all and like to switch between them. I find myself reaching fir the unhinged a little more often just because it’s still kinda new to me and I just really like how it looks! And I’d have to say that my favorite is the macro. I just really live the form factor, it’s so thin! What about you?
I got into this debate with my buddy yesterday. He was asking me why I'm bothering with the original GBA to upgrade and why not just get the SP because it's better. Wrong! He's totally wrong! Lol. Everyone has their favorites, but for me the original GBA will always be the best overall for the reasons you mentioned in the video. And you can't beat the form factor. There's a reason why most handhelds go with the wider, horizontal form. It's just more comfortable.
Was amazed to notice no Virtual Boy content on this channel. Its not truly a portable system, but it shares some similarities to portable systems.
I would like to see a customizability category. How easy is it to upgrade a screen? Does each GBA accept all screen options? Can the battery be updated with a rechargeable one? What about wireless charging? Bluetooth headphones? Adding a headphone jack when there wasn't one from the factory. Stuff like that.
I think I like the original AGB the most, although the Micro is extremely cool. I'm still trying to find the right one at a good price!
The GBA is my all time favorite gaming handheld. I think you nailed the rankings. Out of my collection I seem to prefer the original GBA with boxy pixel shell mainly because it feels better to me with the added weight and USB C rechargeability. For on the go gaming I seem to prefer my GBA micro and it seems to turn the most heads out of all my handhelds.
I like the way most options were covered. I know I plan to stick with the SP model, so I don't have to worry about damage to the main buttons/ screen when it's thrown loosely into a bag.
I tend to favour the Micro despite its shortcomings because of the extreme portability. As a collector though I own many of Nintendo's handhelds and use each based on varying scenarios.
If you ever redo this ranking, I would add a ranking for how hard it is to assemble.
Very cool Video :D but i have one question to your GBA SP. Why do you have the black hinge right and the white hinge left? Because I modded my SP a few days ago, I watched videos on RUclips, and ALL people sais that the black hinge have to be left and the white one have to be right. But then my hinges did not work correctly, and i dont know why. Now i see you install them backwards? Can you pls explain me why? :D
in order to mod a gameboy, what are the screws you will need? (I’m referring the things attached at the end of the screwdriver)
Would it be possible to engineer a back plate for the macro that could incorporate the top loading slot of an OG Advance or an inverted SP slot, thereby granting you the GB - GBA compatibility of the Advance but with all the quality of life improvements of a Macro? Cuz it seems like that would be the optimal set up.
I would have added playtime based on a week or month. Seeing which you preferred using most. The only one I don't have is the unhinged, but I will do my list.
1). SP - I have a few 001 and 101 systems and I honestly like playing the 001 the most. The front light seems to be more enjoyable to me plus the ability to turn it off.
2). Micro - Not really for the everyday experience. It's one I do go to when playing turn based RPGs.
3). Macro - I feel it has the better display over the 101. Mine is still a bit temperamental if a GBA game is not clean. I use it only for fast paced racing and side scrollers.
4). GBA - All of mine are still stock, but it was the first in the line. It does have the better control feel to me, but that's about it.
Thank you for the list NuBatman!! Great ranking! Really appreciate the response! Cheers buddy!
Awesome Video. I have a question can the Boxy Pixel (OG) GBA shell fit the Nintendo Wireless adapter? I have a GBA Macro and enjoy it but I plan on trading Pokémon and am going to invest in a OG GBA.
Love the comparison Tito.... you missed one... The GBA Consolizer :D
Thank you Ronin! I definitely need to look at the consolizer, however I kept this video to just portable versions. Cheers!
Thanks for covering this as I was curious to know the pros and cons. One question is the battery life simulator or does one model get better battery life over another?
@machonacho did you watch my life in gaming’s video on game boy ips screen mods. if so can you tell me if the ghosting issue that they had with the ips screens were fixed i think it was the screens made by funny playing.
Can u play gb or gbc games using flashcards on gb macro for example? or this console can not do it by any means?
Great video as always!
Yep absolutely! Thank you Rafael! Cheers!
Fantastic cross comparison, only thing left to know is how the battery life holds up. My money is on the original GBA :)
That intro was pretty dope, so I’m gonna rate it a 10/10
I still got my anniversary game boy micro from when i was back a 5th grader, got some scratches and turns off randomly but i still love it like i was a kid
thank you I have been waiting quite a while for a video like this comparing the pros and cons of several kits
You’re most welcome James!