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My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

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My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Wed May 02, 2012 2:53 pm

Howdy do!

I'll be honest, I'm new here, and my motivation for getting involved in gaming forums is largely inspired by the desire to seek out and acquire a super-shiny Back-lit GBA SP :) That said I've no intention of just lurking for that purpose and not getting involved! :D

So... why am I obsessed by the back-lit SP when I have a nice and shiny Micro? Despite my freakishly small hands I find the Micro a little fiddly at times and the screen a little *too* small. So I pick up my front-lit SP but I've been spoiled with the beautiful displays of the Micro, DS, 3DS etc.. but I still love the form-factor of the SP pretty much more than any other console I've played.

I see them on eBay now and then but mostly from over-seas sellers (and I'm ultra-wary of eBay at the best of times) so I cast my hopes here :) Right.. back to work for now. Shall walk the corridors of the forums later and see what else is around :)
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby soop » Wed May 02, 2012 3:23 pm

Hmmm. I've been considering getting rid of my SPs since I kept lucking out on cheap micros, just because it's easier to carry around a bunch of Micros than it is a bunch of SPs.

But I have to say there are times that an SP really does make a difference because of the big screen, and I'd probably keep my 101, just because it's so crisp.

If you made me an offer I couldn't refuse, I obviously wouldn't be able to refuse it, but unless I manage to pick up another one on the cheap, it's nice to have.

Good luck though :)
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Wed May 02, 2012 3:30 pm

I'd be quite willing to involve my Micro as part of some form of un-refusable offer ;-) Though it sounds like you're wanting to keep your 101 for pretty much the same reasons I'm after one! ^_^
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby soop » Wed May 02, 2012 3:53 pm

wiredfire wrote:I'd be quite willing to involve my Micro as part of some form of un-refusable offer ;-) Though it sounds like you're wanting to keep your 101 for pretty much the same reasons I'm after one! ^_^


If you have a list of trades you'd be prepared to offer, I'm willing to listen - I don't discount the possibility that I'll be able to find another one on the cheap one day!
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Wed May 02, 2012 4:05 pm

Cool ^__^ I'll have a rummage and draw up the list :)
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby FamiDude » Wed May 02, 2012 4:13 pm

I can possibly get hold of 101's. Starting at roughly $30 plus shipping from the states.
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Wed May 02, 2012 4:23 pm

$30 + shipping sounds pretty reasonable :) Do you know what sort of condition you might be able to get them in? :)
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby soop » Wed May 02, 2012 4:38 pm

That does sound good!
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby FamiDude » Wed May 02, 2012 4:46 pm

wiredfire wrote:$30 + shipping sounds pretty reasonable :) Do you know what sort of condition you might be able to get them in? :)


No idea until I speak to the guy. Usually unboxed and obviously with no charger.
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Wed May 02, 2012 4:49 pm

That's fine long as the SP itself's in good nic :)
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby Griffo20022 » Wed May 02, 2012 4:57 pm

Welcome to the site!

Sorry I can't help with your request of a 101 but I don't spose you're interested in parting with any of your Micros are you? If so drop me a message please :)
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Wed May 02, 2012 6:18 pm

I've only got the one Micro but if I'm able to find an ags-101 without the Micro being involved in a trade for it I might be willing to part with it :)
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby underwaterlevel » Mon May 07, 2012 4:20 pm

Hey try this site.......

http://www.gamerascal.co.uk/products.php?cat=227

Its uk so you dont have to worry about overseas headaches!
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Mon May 07, 2012 4:36 pm

That's a site I could definitely take an interest in! Do you know if they're reputable?
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby FamiDude » Mon May 07, 2012 8:59 pm

I might have a 101 to trade shortly if anyone is interested?
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Mon May 07, 2012 9:20 pm

I'd be quite interested ;-) What sort of things would you be looking to trade for?
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby FamiDude » Mon May 07, 2012 9:27 pm

A GB Micro(Not pink or Silver), Final Fantasy VI, any Nekketsu Kouha Kunio Kun games on GB/GBA/Famicom, various other GBA stuff.

Depends on the condition when it arrives.
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby soop » Tue May 08, 2012 10:15 am

I can vouch for Gamesrascal. Excellent site.
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Re: My Desire: AGS-101 Backlit GBA SP ^_^

Postby wiredfire » Tue May 08, 2012 7:31 pm

Awesome :-) May have to pay them a visit on payday :)

Update: Their Amazon storefront has excellent ratings too! Will probably buy through Amazon though for the assurances they give (looks like it's about an extra £10 but hey ho). Now... can I justify dropping £80 + P&P on an AGS-101? Maybe... just maybe... ;-)
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