Im debating getting a gba, but I'm not sure if the investment is worth it. It has a couple games that i want, but not much. What should i do?

A super fun little side quest.

Amazing how 2026 tech interacts with 2003 hardware!

Hi all! I have a gba that isn’t working. I’ve checked the screen on another board and it works fine but I can’t get this to run. Can anyone take a look at this board and try to help me out to see if something’s wrong? Thanks so much!

Got this GBA for $25 on FB marketplace. Everything else seemed fine except that the cartridge slot is fucked up! This will be the first time i will be doing a repair/ replacement like this! And if I’m successful, this will be the base for an IPS mod! Wish me luck!

I have been wanting to make it easier for me to change batteries instead of always having to solder a battery back on. I was nervous doing it but well worth it in the end. For reference it’s Pokémon Sapphire and Crystal.

Hi all!

As a 20-something who now has some disposable income, I was thinking about getting my childhood GBA fixed! The display doesn't work on startup, and with limited technical knowledge I doubt I could fix it myself.

I was wondering how you would all recommend finding people/places that do retro console repairs? I live in a fairly rural area, so I think it might be a challenge to find someone locally. Should I check around at used game stores for info? Or alternatively, are there any repair shops online that people would recommend?

Thanks :)

Im trying to make a gift of swapping the shell and i cant find those specific clear shells with pokemons online

Can you guys recomend websittes based in the u.s.

Also if you guys can recomend a screen with good color and pixels, none of those oled screens