I'm trying to buy a gameboy advance, but they are all heavily modified on Ebay now, with new cases/buttons and shit that isn't OEM.
I also see a few Gameboy Advance SPs with the good backlit screen for sale, but I can't really tell which ones are totally unmodified and not refurbished anymore.
Barring the inability to play GB games (which you might as well just get a $15 GBC for anyway), what does the GBASP offer over a DS? Genuine question, I never had an SP.
>>3365639
>what does the GBASP offer over a DS
Proprietary audio output (no 3.5 jack)
Inability to play in the headphones and charge
>>3365587
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Game-Boy-Advance-GBA-SP-Advance-System-AGS-001-MINT-NEW-Pick-A-Color-/191226476705
Still have my SP and love it but has since been retired when I found a miiiiiiinty fresh GB Micro in box for a great price.
Could also try Etsy and see what you can find. A lot of sellers are willing to send extra pictures and such when asked.
>>3365587
Whats wrong with the refurbished ones? I've had mine for a few years and its been great. Assuming were talking about that longtime ebayer that refurbishes specifically sps.
>>3365729
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Game-Boy-Advance-GBA-SP-System-AGS-101-Brighter-MINT-NEW-Pick-A-Color-/201090920636?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT and this listing for the brighter screen ones which is the AGS-101 by the way
>>3365639
Uh... The ability to play GB games in good color with backlit screen.
>>3365729
>>3365736
YO, are you even looking at these auctions?
>I have replaced the housing for this system. The outer case is brand new, the buttons are all brand new. I have replaced the screen lens of the system. The screen looks fantastic! There are no scratches! Not a single scratch on the system! I have cleaned the motherboard with an electronic contact cleaner. This ensures that all buttons work fluidly.
>>3365729
>>3365736
In my post I was avoiding these. I don't want aftermarket chinese parts put onto an original SP. This guy replaces the shells and buttons and a bunch of shit with cheap knockoff stuff that isn't original. I'm not buying a frankenstein console.
That's why I specifically said
>but they are all heavily modified on Ebay now, with new cases/buttons and shit that isn't OEM.
>>3365764
Then go search and bid on one of the NIB ones if you can pony up the money.
>>3365792
Wow thanks.
If you want to inspect items before purchase don't buy on ebay. If you want the convenience of ebay either accept the uncertainty or embrace being a difficult buyer. Ask specific questions about the hardware and if you receive something other than what was described get a refund.
>>3365940
I think OP was just saying he wanted an original, normal SP.
>>3365587
Go to a flea market, or a retro game store, or goodwill. Anyone who is willing to dump theirs there is not going to have replaced any parts.
