THE BORE

General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: zeergoth on October 18, 2007, 07:39:52 PM

Title: Could the GBA have lived up to the original GB?
Post by: zeergoth on October 18, 2007, 07:39:52 PM

I've recently been looking over some of my GBA games and see just how much fun it is. Even though I have and  :heartbeat my DS I find it sad that the GBA is on its last leg. But I'm curious if you think the DS was a necessity or if you think the GBA could've lasted as long as the original? I guess if nothing else we can turn this into a GBA appreciation thread.

I really love FFTA and having FFVI on the go:)

Title: Re: Could the GBA have lived up to the original GB?
Post by: Synbios459 on October 18, 2007, 07:41:31 PM

GBA rox

Title: Re: Could the GBA have lived up to the original GB?
Post by: TVC15 on October 18, 2007, 07:41:40 PM

I think it did.  GB may have had a longer shelf life, but there are more GBA games that I think are worthwhile.  GB may have the sales numbers, but for how long it was on the market, there really aren't that many great games for it.

Title: Re: Could the GBA have lived up to the original GB?
Post by: cubicle47b on October 18, 2007, 07:59:48 PM

The GBA couldn't have lasted that much longer because of the PSP.  The Gameboy had a lot of competitors but none of them that really committed like Sony did.

edit: I agree with TVC that the GBA surpassed the GB.  It had a much better library.

Title: Re: Could the GBA have lived up to the original GB?
Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 18, 2007, 08:14:06 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on October 18, 2007, 07:41:40 PM

I think it did.  GB may have had a longer shelf life, but there are more GBA games that I think are worthwhile.  GB may have the sales numbers, but for how long it was on the market, there really aren't that many great games for it.

spot on.