8bitAesthetics - Custom Game Boys n' stuff, but are these prices good?

[AtlasBlue]

8bitAestheics
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Pretty much a place where they sell custom gaming equipment and stuff like that, primarily Game Boys. The only problem I have with buying one would be the price: I really have no idea if these are good prices or not.

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[BlockoCrafter]

Well, it looks expensive, but then again, I see the price for gameboy colors ranging from $50-100, and usually that's for used or refurbished. I'd assume they are using new or refurbished gameboys to mod them, so it's a difference of $20-30.  If at that point it seems like a bad deal, you can try spray painting your system.  I can't guarantee you'll get an even coat on your first time ever doing it, though.

[Niff]

Seems reasonable

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I assure you that 8BitAesthetics is a reliable service and you will be getting quality products when you buy from them. Mods can be pricey but it's fair; the guys behind these stores put a lot of work in and want to give you the best service that they can.

But what 8BA has to offer might not be exactly what you need. What are you planning on using it for, Atlas? Running LSDJ? If so, what's your experience with the software? Do you really want a custom paint job? You let me know and I can help you out.

Well, it looks expensive, but then again, I see the price for gameboy colors ranging from $50-100, and usually that's for used or refurbished. I'd assume they are using new or refurbished gameboys to mod them, so it's a difference of $20-30.  If at that point it seems like a bad deal, you can try spray painting your system.  I can't guarantee you'll get an even coat on your first time ever doing it, though.

Buying either a DMG or a Color, unmodded and/or unrefurbished, for over $20 is ridiculous.

The units that they use are not new and probably not refurbished, but they are tested and pretty much guaranteed to be 100% functional.

[AtlasBlue]

I assure you that 8BitAesthetics is a reliable service and you will be getting quality products when you buy from them. Mods can be pricey but it's fair; the guys behind these stores put a lot of work in and want to give you the best service that they can.

But what 8BA has to offer might not be exactly what you need. What are you planning on using it for, Atlas? Running LSDJ? If so, what's your experience with the software? Do you really want a custom paint job? You let me know and I can help you out.
Buying either a DMG or a Color, unmodded and/or unrefurbished, for over $20 is ridiculous.

The units that they use are not new and probably not refurbished, but they are tested and pretty much guaranteed to be 100% functional.

I was just looking at them. Thought they were cool. I never thought about running LSDJ on one, but now you've got me interested.

From what I know so far:
Game Boy Classic (DMG) - Slower processor, but a good, bassy sound.
Game Boy Color - Faster processor, but less bassy sound apparently. Speaker upgrades and such can be bought for it as well.
GBA & GBASP are the fastest but have the worst speakers. probably not a likely candidate for LSDJ.

[Menen]

Thats a lot of money for an outdated system

[-Setro-]

website prices are way overpriced

28.49
i can take a bucket of paint and splatter it all over my gameboy. sure, it won't look as good as these, but if i take a paint brush and actually take time on it, I can probably make it look pretty damn nice. and I'd have to be one crazy motherforgeter to sell it for more than $100.

[Axo-Tak]

Thats a lot of money for an outdated system

Because only one artist probably manufactures all the mods by hand.

[carolcat]

Thats a lot of money for an outdated system

some people are big on nostalgia or w/e. some of the paintjobs looks pretty neat though

[Ipquarx]

Those look way too expensive. I can buy one off ebay for less than a fifth the price.

[Ikares]

I have heard of this place but I've never actually checked the site out. I love the idea of emulation and modding, especially with a handheld my grandfather owns that I used to play with when I were younger. Strange how I played mostly N64 and GBA games when I was little.

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When it comes to custom paint jobs, 8BA has you covered. A backlit DMG w/ screen cover, buttons, prosound mod, and paint is easily worth what they're asking for. Just keep in mind that their selling point is the paintjob (which, from what I've heard, is very good).

If you're up for some DIY and don't want to include any mods, you can build a pretty rad unit on your own without having it painted. Here's a walkthrough I made awhile back.

Search around on Kitsch-bent and asmretro for parts you think look cool. Those ASM transparent red shells. *_*

Modding will require soldering, cutting, and drilling. It's only getting easier, though.

If you do find yourself interested in LSDJ then you should check it out. IIRC it's $2 donationware and can be very easily emulated. Emulate it first, then buy a cart to flash it to if you like it. Everyone's favorite bootleg Chinese cartridges can be pricey ($40).

From what I know so far:
Game Boy Classic (DMG) - Slower processor, but a good, bassy sound.
Game Boy Color - Faster processor, but less bassy sound apparently. Speaker upgrades and such can be bought for it as well.
GBA & GBASP are the fastest but have the worst speakers. probably not a likely candidate for LSDJ.

Don't worry about processing speed. I've only encountered minor lag maybe once or twice over the course of several years. What you do want to worry about is sound.

The most popular chipping unit is the DMG. It has that classic warm and bassy sound that we've all come to love, and when it's prosounded, it can't be beaten.

The AGB is unusable with LSDJ; navigating the software requires maneuvers that are not possible with its button layout.

My stereotypes:

DMG = classic, bassy, warm
MGB = background noise
CGB = static and background noise
AGB = unusable
AGS = cold, spacey, needs an adapter to record
OXY = bastard child that nobody ever loved

Check out this link if you want a more in-depth explanation.

[Ikares]

Thats a lot of money for an outdated system

do you know the purpose of nostalgia gaming?
do you know how much fun a gameboy is?

[carolcat]

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