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Re:Architecture of the Game Boy Advance by dleslie on Tuesday December 29, 2020 @12:26AM (#25567016)
Did you ever try the Micro?

I have hands large enough to find the original xbox controller to be comfortable and preferable to the S, but even still the Micro with its superior display and larger shoulder buttons is preferable to the SP. I feel a bit like I'm balancing it on my fingertips, but nevertheless, it's the pinnacle of mobile gaming.

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Re:Architecture of the Game Boy Advance by gambiting on Tuesday December 29, 2020 @02:34AM (#25567626)
The problem with the Micro nowadays is that it's very very hard to find one at any kind of reasonable price. I suspect it never sold that much, so the supply of units in good condition is very low, and hence stupid prices on eBay.

I've bought myself a modded original Gameboy Advance with a modern backlit IPS screen and it's a marvel, absolutely love this thing. Spent a small fortune re-buying all my childhood games for it just so I can play them again. And yes, the form factor is nearly perfect.

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Re:Architecture of the Game Boy Advance by whywhywhywhy on Tuesday December 29, 2020 @11:12AM (#25571189)
Micro had the best dpad and buttons by a large margin. Definitely felt less cramp in my hands using it than with the SP.
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Re:Architecture of the Game Boy Advance by tieze on Tuesday December 29, 2020 @04:27AM (#25568148)
I've got a Micro (well, two actually). It's super-cute, but the screen is just too tiny for me to be comfortable. You really need to strain your eyes a bit too much.
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