I'm a new convert to the WonderSwan. Only have the monochrome version so far, though. I don't know if you are aware but the Color model has an issue with the conductive pad on the power button wearing out through use. This can be fixed by replacing the pad or using conductive paint (or a bit of foil maybe). That's probably what's wrong with your broken one.
Just picked up a black and white Wonderswan at Play Expo as an impulse buy. Thanks for the game tips Elliot. I've ordered Gunpey, but Klonoa is proving to be VERY pricey! Still can't believe I'm getting 30 hours battery life from ONE AA battery. That's insane! Clearly Gunpei Yokoi learned a lot from working on the Game Boy Pocket when designing the original Wonderswan.
Klonoa is great! It's nice to see people appreciating it. The Wonderswan is such a neat system, it is too bad that all those unique games never seem to get a re-release! Square did a bunch of updated games and a few games ONLY on the Wonderswan, and Bandai had a ton of anime licensed stuff that would be so fun to try out in English.
@The Retro Future - Just thought I'd add that you can buy backlit LCDs for Wonderswan Color on AliExpress for about £40, and there's a flashcard available, but I can't remember the name. Been a while since I owned one :)
Nice video :) I have a question, do you know where to find Wonderswan (not color nor crystal)replacements? I bought one a week ago and received it today. It lacks one button and I can’t find any replacements. On the other hand, It plays no sound and I was wondering if it is supposed to play anything if there’s no game inserted since I have none yet. Thanks for your time
Hi good video :), the wonderswan I heard may have been almost released in the US by Matel but it fell through. Btw klonoa is cat i think, if anyone wants to try his games I highly recommend them just dont start with the swan as its 40 usd for moonlight musuem last I checked. I suggest the psn ps1 version or the wii remake to start, both great. His gba titles are also fun too and super cheap or on wii u VC. The gba titles play in the same style as moonlight museum.
I have an original wonderswan that’s in some sun damage on the screen and then I also have a complete inbox Crystal blue one is one color with like three games
SSJraditz Black I think they were still manufacturing Pockets around the time the original WonderSwan came out though. There's always a fair bit of overlap with console generations (especially handhelds). So it competed with three GB models during its life.
I'm a new convert to the WonderSwan. Only have the monochrome version so far, though. I don't know if you are aware but the Color model has an issue with the conductive pad on the power button wearing out through use. This can be fixed by replacing the pad or using conductive paint (or a bit of foil maybe). That's probably what's wrong with your broken one.
I absolutely love the Wonderswan. I hope it gets a resurgence and gets a re-release.
So funny hearing people talk about how games are "expensive" back then. This was 5 years ago. Games were so cheap compared to now
@10:42 Elliot: "Give it the old blow ... that's always a good idea ..." , 1/30/2017
Just picked up a black and white Wonderswan at Play Expo as an impulse buy. Thanks for the game tips Elliot. I've ordered Gunpey, but Klonoa is proving to be VERY pricey! Still can't believe I'm getting 30 hours battery life from ONE AA battery. That's insane! Clearly Gunpei Yokoi learned a lot from working on the Game Boy Pocket when designing the original Wonderswan.
Klonoa is great! It's nice to see people appreciating it. The Wonderswan is such a neat system, it is too bad that all those unique games never seem to get a re-release! Square did a bunch of updated games and a few games ONLY on the Wonderswan, and Bandai had a ton of anime licensed stuff that would be so fun to try out in English.
It is one of my favourite games!
I really appreciate all your videos!
Just now ordered the wonderswan crystal!
@The Retro Future - Just thought I'd add that you can buy backlit LCDs for Wonderswan Color on AliExpress for about £40, and there's a flashcard available, but I can't remember the name. Been a while since I owned one :)
Is it have serial number matches?
Hi how'd you the crystal for 50 pound? It costs around 100 on eBay
Thanks! :)
Hey! I got it off a Facebook page listed as "sold as seen" as he didnt have a game to test it.
+The Retro Future thanks for much for replying! Just subscribed :)
No problem! Appreciate that.
@@TheRetroFuture nice one! Got mine for £35 at play expo
I'd love to see that "remote controlled bug".
Apparently that Klonoa game is actually prequel to the PS1 game.
3:25 That stamp was actually from Toys R' Us
You can find a Wonderswan black and white on Amazon for £50. I think someone's just deleted the link I put in here, LOL :)
Make a new and better Wonderswan video! 😁 Maybe with a new screen mod for the Wonderswan Color? 😁
the gba version of final fantasy 2 is roughly comparable and also includes final fantasy 1
You should do a collab with ashens on handhelds.
Nice video :) I have a question, do you know where to find Wonderswan (not color nor crystal)replacements? I bought one a week ago and received it today. It lacks one button and I can’t find any replacements. On the other hand, It plays no sound and I was wondering if it is supposed to play anything if there’s no game inserted since I have none yet. Thanks for your time
crunchie or violet crumble better
Crunchie!
Hi good video :), the wonderswan I heard may have been almost released in the US by Matel but it fell through.
Btw klonoa is cat i think, if anyone wants to try his games I highly recommend them just dont start with the swan as its 40 usd for moonlight musuem last I checked. I suggest the psn ps1 version or the wii remake to start, both great.
His gba titles are also fun too and super cheap or on wii u VC. The gba titles play in the same style as moonlight museum.
Digiflower5 Could have been a Sega console too if the planned merger between the two companies had gone through. Imagine that!
If the games don't have kanji is easier to read if you know katakana and hiragana.
50 pounds damn. Think the cheapest I’ve seen recently is 200 even
I have an original wonderswan that’s in some sun damage on the screen and then I also have a complete inbox Crystal blue one is one color with like three games
Maybe namco could sell the wonderswan to the westerh here because I be thinking there be hope I guess
6:20 is when he turns it on
"cause it's all in Japanese or whatever"
fyi it's Japanese, not whatever.
Nice video
Dude, find that Gundam game.
Yeah Im going to be collecting more games for it soon!
It wasn't released around the time of the Game Boy Pocket. It competed with the Game Boy Advance. Around 2001-2002.
SSJraditz Black I think they were still manufacturing Pockets around the time the original WonderSwan came out though. There's always a fair bit of overlap with console generations (especially handhelds). So it competed with three GB models during its life.
it was released in 1999
Dude, find that Gundam game.