GBA: An Afterburner alternative

mcs328 · 12-12-2002, 01:23 PM

http://www3.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/gba/tinylight.htm

Saw this at babbages.com also.

From what I can tell it requires no soldering whatsoever. The only thing you do is pop out the screen from the GBA. Then attatch the light screen over where the plastic screen used to be and you're done. The light screen is attatched to a plastic part that draws power from port on top like all the other GBA peripherals.

It's not an official Nintendo product and I think it's made by Innovation, the same ppl who did the TV thing.

I might buy another GBA and this. It's the same price and way easier to install. I hope it's just as good.

apmiller · 12-12-2002, 01:31 PM

Now thats my kind of product. So easy any moron can handle it. I think I'll give that a try before I get the afterburner kit.

Anyone knows when it comes out and for how much?

Nija · 12-12-2002, 01:41 PM

Yeah, I suck at soldering, so this is great. Granted, I have no idea on how to take out the screen, but *shrug* whatever

mcs328 · 12-12-2002, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by apmiller
Now thats my kind of product. So easy any moron can handle it. I think I'll give that a try before I get the afterburner kit.

Anyone knows when it comes out and for how much?

According to Babbages it's $40 and it'll be "released" 12/16/2002 so it shouldn't be too far off. I read the comments. Yes obviously you won't be able to use your e-reader

Some say it's not as good as the Afterburner light-wise buy a very good alternative to the crappy worm lights. Other comments are just about how it pokes out and uses the link port to draw power from versus the Afterburner which is internal. Duh!!! How else do these ppl think it'll work without the pain of soldering themselves?

Eeeeediots

mcs328 · 12-12-2002, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nija
Yeah, I suck at soldering, so this is great. Granted, I have no idea on how to take out the screen, but *shrug* whatever

Hmmm...about a 1/4 an inch all around the screen is sticky and is attatched to the plastic case. It's not permanently glued to the casing. It's like a real strong post-it note type glue. It's easier if you open the case *gasp* and pop it out. Or just get a thin screwdriver, wedge it in without scraping the internal screen and pry it out.

CornMonkey · 12-12-2002, 01:53 PM

you can also find it at ebgames:

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categorie...p?pf_id=231779

apmiller · 12-12-2002, 03:17 PM

Even though its not concealed like the Afterburner, it still looks like a good buy for those who panic at the thought of tearing apart their GBA. Frankly, you have a product that will back lit your screen with out having to do all the work. So far Im sold. i just want to see some pictures of it in action. Since it comes out this month, I'm sure folsk will have reviews up shortly.

I'm sending out e-mails to some gaming sites to make sure they know about this product. Hopefully this will spark some good reviews that I will have posted on the game page.

CornMonkey · 12-12-2002, 03:38 PM

my afterburner works great...it's so beautiful

:

but some of my friends are looking toward an alternative cuz of all the work that needs to go into installing it (and paying to have it installed can get a bit pricey). if they end up getting this, i'll try to post up some comparison pics.

hapoo · 12-12-2002, 09:58 PM

afterburner has got to be the easiest console mod i've ever seen!
its only two wires, and the contact points don't look too small.
Now the xbox was a pain in the @$$ in comparison!

12-12-2002, 01:23 PM	#1
mcs328 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,578	GBA: An Afterburner alternative http://www3.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/gba/tinylight.htm Saw this at babbages.com also. From what I can tell it requires no soldering whatsoever. The only thing you do is pop out the screen from the GBA. Then attatch the light screen over where the plastic screen used to be and you're done. The light screen is attatched to a plastic part that draws power from port on top like all the other GBA peripherals. It's not an official Nintendo product and I think it's made by Innovation, the same ppl who did the TV thing. I might buy another GBA and this. It's the same price and way easier to install. I hope it's just as good. __________________

12-12-2002, 01:31 PM	#2
apmiller Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Anywhere the video games take me... Posts: 711	Now thats my kind of product. So easy any moron can handle it. I think I'll give that a try before I get the afterburner kit. Anyone knows when it comes out and for how much? __________________ I'm a Cartoonsit, gamer, lover... just check me out! URL="http://www.millercomics.com"]Miller Comics[/url]

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Nija Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2001 Location: City of The Dead Posts: 13,552	Yeah, I suck at soldering, so this is great. Granted, I have no idea on how to take out the screen, but shrug whatever __________________ "Nija is the dark soul of gotapex. We don't like to talk about him." - LPMiller

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hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,276	afterburner has got to be the easiest console mod i've ever seen! its only two wires, and the contact points don't look too small. Now the xbox was a pain in the @$$ in comparison! __________________

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12-12-2002, 01:53 PM	#6
CornMonkey Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: in front of my computer Posts: 2,503	you can also find it at ebgames: http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categorie...p?pf_id=231779

12-12-2002, 03:17 PM	#7
apmiller Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Anywhere the video games take me... Posts: 711	Even though its not concealed like the Afterburner, it still looks like a good buy for those who panic at the thought of tearing apart their GBA. Frankly, you have a product that will back lit your screen with out having to do all the work. So far Im sold. i just want to see some pictures of it in action. Since it comes out this month, I'm sure folsk will have reviews up shortly. I'm sending out e-mails to some gaming sites to make sure they know about this product. Hopefully this will spark some good reviews that I will have posted on the game page.

12-12-2002, 03:38 PM	#8
CornMonkey Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: in front of my computer Posts: 2,503	my afterburner works great...it's so beautiful : but some of my friends are looking toward an alternative cuz of all the work that needs to go into installing it (and paying to have it installed can get a bit pricey). if they end up getting this, i'll try to post up some comparison pics.

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