Could the GBA have lived up to the original GB?

[zeergoth]

I've recently been looking over some of my GBA games and see just how much fun it is. Even though I have and  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:)

[Synbios459]

GBA rox

[TVC15]

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.

[cubicle47b]

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.

[Madrun Badrun]

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.