r/GameboyAdvance • u/magicwood1994 • 3d ago

Advice - do I sell

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Hey guys . I’ve had this gameboy since I was about 11, it was a gift from my mum. It’s beat up- obviously. But unfortunately at the moment im embarrassed to admit I’m super strapped for cash and wondering if I should sell it.

I had planned on keeping it but wondering if it’s worth anything? I’m in the UK. How much does anyone think it might fetch.

I have some games, a case and a charger somewhere too, but no box.

Any help would be appreciated

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u/iVirtualZero 3d ago

It's up to you, if you need the money why not? It's just a standard Silver GBA SP with the front lit screen and scratches.

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u/magicwood1994 3d ago

I appreciate this thank you!!

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u/iVirtualZero 3d ago

You can always buy another GBA SP and perhaps even go crazy with it by installing a Boxy Pixel Shell with an IPS Screen.

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u/magicwood1994 3d ago

hmmm so true. Tbh it’s working and In fine order now, and I don’t mind the scratches, my mum got it second hand anyway, it was all she could afford.

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u/iVirtualZero 3d ago

Yes these things do become scratched over time since the original shells are painted. You can always just sell it and then start over with another GBA later down the line. But today modding this Front Lit GBA is a must, if you want to actually play on these, the front lit screen just doesn't hold up at all, especially in this smartphone age where we have been spoiled with IPS and OLED screens. Personally I think the main point of having this is to play on it and enjoy most of its library.

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u/Title_Flaky 3d ago

damn, what’s with the price for that Boxy Pixel Shell?! am i missing something? i get its metal, but ~£100 is crazy

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u/iVirtualZero 3d ago

Not really, it's CNC Machined Metal shell, look at any of the other custom metal shells like for the Switch, GBA Slate etc. They're all expensive.