1. Replace the batteries or power source. 2. Remove and clean the cartridge, or try booting without a cartridge. 3. Open the GBA and inspect the screen ribbon cable for a loose connection. 4. Test the system with a known-working screen or cartridge. 5. If you suspect a motherboard issue, consider professional repair.
All those sealed games for great prices, then they have a $10 Used Hyrule Warriors on Wii U for $45 in the glass case... I think someone might have goofed and looked up the Switch price accidentally when they put the price sticker on.
Hello, I’m watching you from Ukraine, I would really like a Game boy like this, it’s a pity that they don’t sell it here, I’d be glad even for a non-worker.
The problem with the GBA: Its most often the power switch. The power flash is a common identifier for this issue and I've had it in the past as well on 2 GBA's and managed to fix 1 of the 2. The power switch uses 2 VERY small metal pins that slide along two contact points for On and off state, when gunk builds up these contacts over time it can no longer generate enough contact to keep the gameboy on when sliding the power switch You have two options to fix it: Easy option: if its not that bad you can open the GBA and apply some IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) into or into the switch and move the switch back and forth bunch. Sometimes thats enough to clean it. Hard Option: You'll need to de-solder the switch, remove the power switch and clean the inside and the switch contacts yourself. If you try this (which its not that hard to de-solder) you'll just need to be careful with the pins in the switch as they are tiny, easy to break and can come out of the plastic switch housing after which is extremely hard to lodge back in (speaking from experience) Hope this helps.
As a NASCAR fan, the last games have sucked NASCAR ignition 21 has a Google rating of the 1.6 stars but they sold the license to someone else and there’s a new game coming out this year so I’m hoping it’s good
On update 1 you mentioned the contra that you bought for 5 ish dollars and then your earning is 7$, then in update 2 that ps5 game you said you bought for 15$ and then your earnings was 16$ lol am I missing something here? thats barely any profit there.
Yes, both games were part of bigger deals. Needed the contra for a 5 for $20 deal. Ps5 game was needed for a buy 2 get one free. And was still able to profit a little from them
1. Replace the batteries or power source.
2. Remove and clean the cartridge, or try booting without a cartridge.
3. Open the GBA and inspect the screen ribbon cable for a loose connection.
4. Test the system with a known-working screen or cartridge.
5. If you suspect a motherboard issue, consider professional repair.
On the game boy, you have to clean the battery ports with a q tip for corrosion, it might not be picking up battery
Will give that a try
I love when sealed games are priced as used! I got Resistance 3 sealed this weekend at a convention for $5. Love your vids. Best part of my Tuesday.
Cool score on that, and thanks!
yay episode 30! :D
All those sealed games for great prices, then they have a $10 Used Hyrule Warriors on Wii U for $45 in the glass case... I think someone might have goofed and looked up the Switch price accidentally when they put the price sticker on.
Buy all this sealed deals bro!! Also roll the batteries once they’re in. That can help temporarily. Good stuff!
good luck man!
Austin back again another week of game hunting get those games my man
My most anticipated game this year is Metroid Prime 4 but im very hype as well for Split Fiction 🔥
Hello, I’m watching you from Ukraine, I would really like a Game boy like this, it’s a pity that they don’t sell it here, I’d be glad even for a non-worker.
Im excited for ghost of yotei
The problem with the GBA:
Its most often the power switch. The power flash is a common identifier for this issue and I've had it in the past as well on 2 GBA's and managed to fix 1 of the 2.
The power switch uses 2 VERY small metal pins that slide along two contact points for On and off state, when gunk builds up these contacts over time it can no longer generate enough contact to keep the gameboy on when sliding the power switch
You have two options to fix it:
Easy option: if its not that bad you can open the GBA and apply some IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) into or into the switch and move the switch back and forth bunch. Sometimes thats enough to clean it.
Hard Option: You'll need to de-solder the switch, remove the power switch and clean the inside and the switch contacts yourself. If you try this (which its not that hard to de-solder) you'll just need to be careful with the pins in the switch as they are tiny, easy to break and can come out of the plastic switch housing after which is extremely hard to lodge back in (speaking from experience)
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the input! Will give the easy option a try.
Happy Tuesday.
Waiting for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2! Currently replaying and mopping up some stuff in #1. The DLC and Hardcore mode.
Take the gba apart (it’s really easy), clean the board (especially the battery terminals) with isopropyl 90% and a q-tips. It should work after that.
As a NASCAR fan, the last games have sucked NASCAR ignition 21 has a Google rating of the 1.6 stars but they sold the license to someone else and there’s a new game coming out this year so I’m hoping it’s good
My most anticipated game of 2025 is the new Yakuza game, LAD Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Wrap your GBA in a towel and bang it a few times on a corner hard surface. It'll fire back up... I've probably had 200+ GBAs.
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How much was Metroid: Other M?
Where is the location of this flea market?
Honestly, snk vs capcom collection
On update 1 you mentioned the contra that you bought for 5 ish dollars and then your earning is 7$, then in update 2 that ps5 game you said you bought for 15$ and then your earnings was 16$ lol am I missing something here? thats barely any profit there.
Yes, both games were part of bigger deals. Needed the contra for a 5 for $20 deal. Ps5 game was needed for a buy 2 get one free. And was still able to profit a little from them
Ninja Gaiden 4
o god hurts my soul too hear ppl call wii en ps3 retro lol
its getting pretty close to retro
Avowed gonna be DEI slop.