r/GameboyAdvance

pokemon pinball-esque games?

hello! i am looking to start using my gba more, but am struggling to find the kinds of games im looking for. i’m looking for games similar to pokemon pinball, in the sense that its easy to play for like 10 minutes and then put away without much thought. im mainly playing on the bus, in between rides, etc. so something thats easy to play and not too time consuming would be perfect! very excited to get back into it, thanks yall!!

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u/meow_bark_meow — 8 hours ago

I’m glad I took my time to look

Helping out my in-laws, hoping to find some family pictures or something not completely destroyed by water and time. Perhaps not the most rare and exciting games, but two CIB GBA games survived impossible odds so I was stoked.

Hoping, after many attempts, this actually posts 🫠

u/GooieGreen — 17 hours ago
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Pokemon reproduction cartridges

Any recommended ebay sellers for quality reproduction Pokemon cartridges for the GBA?

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u/SD619664 — 21 hours ago
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Issues with superchis

I have bought a superchis flashcart from Chris family store.

I tried playing Pokemon fire Red on it, but I've been having two issues.

The game randomly freezes mid fight sometimes

And it randomly restarts

The cartridge and slot are clean, the batteries are charged, I don't have IPS, I've tried disabling direct save, in game menu and all other options when flashing, I play flashed game only.

What else could I check to fix it? Is this a known issue?

Thanks for help

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u/_WeStErEq_ — 1 day ago
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Built my own GBA in Tokyo! Dream come true!

Went with the clear body, black d-pad, A/B buttons, and side rails. Went white r/L buttons and power switch.

u/JackofallNOTHING — 1 day ago
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took a chance with Facebook Marketplace and got this for £45

found a really lovely seller on Facebook who swapped me 2 games that I don't play anymore and £45 for this and it's in really lovely condition. there's no scratches on the screen at all and literally no scuffs anywhere. he's also offered me and said he'll keep an eye out for games for me as well. he really made my week.

u/EdgyMcFredster — 1 day ago
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DS Style v6 for the Omega DE released: Start page, Favourites, Box art, Dark mode support for every colour & more!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working really hard on my custom firmware for the EZ-Flash Omega DE since I last posted here.

This new update is a complete overhaul of the menu system, featuring a new start screen that’s faithful to the original DS software, along with a much nicer settings screen.

I've added all the colour options from the original DS software, which are now all compatible with dark mode. You also no longer need to reflash the cartridge every time you want to change colours, which is a really nice quality-of-life improvement.

Quite a lot has been improved and added in this update, so I’m linking the GBAtemp thread below, where you can find more information:

DS style theme for EZ-Flash Omega Definitive Edition for the GBA's 25th anniversary - Multiple colour options! | GBAtemp.net - The Independent Video Game Community

Update: If you downloaded v6.0 yesterday I would suggest updating to v6.2 for better sound handling and significantly faster menus.

u/FrankieT19 — 2 days ago
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New GBA cartridge game releasing in 2026, free demo now playable on real hardware!

https://preview.redd.it/nqekx4wkzx1h1.png?width=1254&format=png&auto=webp&s=1b4b873fde6acc4772ea7b3b489455dd6ad54db1

First post on this sub.
We're a small French studio (Neofid Studios) releasing a new action-platformer on actual Game Boy Advance cartridges later this year.

Demons of Asteborg DX is a 2D action-platformer with a dark medieval fantasy setting, think Castlevania-meets-Ghouls'n Ghosts on real Game Boy Advance hardware.
You play Gareth, a mysterious knight on a quest through a kingdom overrun by demonic creatures.

The demo is publicly available and runs on real GBA via flash cart, or just in any GBA emulator if you want to try quickly.

The cartridges are being manufactured in France by RetroElektronik (partner studio we've worked with on previous releases).

Demo: https://neofidstudios.itch.io/demons-of-asteborg-dx
Pre-order: https://www.kunekune.fr/demons-of-asteborg-dx

Open to questions about the GBA dev process or anything 😃

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u/Demons_of_Asteborg — 2 days ago
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Custom Paint Job GBA

Taking a crack at doing some custom paint jobs on original GBA shells. Love the feel of original better than aftermarket but love a custom look at the same time.

Really just want to see if people like this, considering doing more in the future.

u/jmfridey — 3 days ago

Game boy not charging

I recently got a charger for my gameboy advanced sp that I’d bought a few years back. After about two or three months of using it regularly it stopped charging I noticed the charging light wouldn’t turn on when I plugged it in. Because it was so old It was already having battery issues where charges would only last around 40 min. But I don’t know if it would be the battery since it still turns on and plays just fine. the low battery light turns on while it’s plugged in which makes me think it’s either the cable or the charging port. Is this a common issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏.

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u/myearsbled — 1 day ago

Should I get a screen protector?

For a custom GBA build with an IPS backlit display, would a screen protector of some sort be recommended? I am getting one soon and didn't know if others used them and if so, if you used a glass or plastic sticker style one. I have done some initial looking but haven't found much besides a few random brands on Amazon with not a lot of reviews and not a lot of people talking about them in general. Thanks!

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u/AbvAvgJo3 — 2 days ago
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Help me with a few questions please?

https://imgur.com/a/pbxrhKJ

Recently picked this up for $60. Seller originally wanted $100, but after messaging back and forth decided on $60 because it's rough and has no charger. I have no idea whether it works or not. it was a older gentleman who said he bought it back in like 2006, and haven't touched it in years, his grandkids don't care for the old stuff but last time he used it, it did work. Also said he had multiple higher offers for shipping but picked me cuz I was local and messaged first.

I'm a sucker for OEM stuff tho. So, I'd rather spend the extra $25 on a OEM charger, and if possible another OEM faceplate? But holy christ are the faceplates so expensive.

Does the screen look decent? Are the third party chargers worth it? What about faceplates? If the screen is cooked, how easy it is to replace it?

u/iNick20 — 2 days ago

Found this on sale for £89, seems too good to be true

Can anyone with more knowledge than me on the topic let me know if this is a real original or a reshell? TIA

u/Evan4225 — 3 days ago
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Pre ordered this GBA game nearly FIVE YEARS ago and I’ll probably never see it it get my money back :(

INSANE that you can still pre order this.

u/dolphinmachine — 4 days ago