jfe2 wrote:I've been on the lookout for the original GBA WarioWare game ever since!
I think you're referring to: Wario Ware: Mega Microgames.
On Ebay, it seems pretty rare (only 4 active listings) but Amazon has a lot of choices. It seems the going rate is around $13 for a used copy. I just bought myself a copy so thanks for the suggestion.
jfe2 wrote:I've been on the lookout for the original GBA WarioWare game ever since!
I think you're referring to: Wario Ware: Mega Microgames.
On Ebay, it seems pretty rare (only 4 active listings) but Amazon has a lot of choices. It seems the going rate is around $13 for a used copy. I just bought myself a copy so thanks for the suggestion.
noiseredux wrote:
the Gamestop near my work has it in stock for $5!
^%$# ! Gamestop was the first place I looked and I couldn't find it on the website. That's
because it's listed as "Wario Ware" while the other ones are listed as Warioware.
noiseredux wrote:
the Gamestop near my work has it in stock for $5!
^%$# ! Gamestop was the first place I looked and I couldn't find it on the website. That's
because it's listed as "Wario Ware" while the other ones are listed as Warioware.
There are no copies near me unfortunately.
oh yeah, I only typed "wario" haha. Maybe I should check it out for $5. Or maybe jfe still needs one and has some GB games to trade me?
The GBA Wario Ware Mega Microgames is pretty awesome as well. My favorite is the 9-Volt character where you play various NES minigames. Another favorite is Dribble the taxi driver.
I also picked up WarioWare Smooth Moves. It's not as good as the two GBA versions (the mini games seem easier and shorter). I did notice that it has a party version where up to 12 players can play. I think that might be a good game for my daughter's upcoming birthday party.
What's the give away that it's a pirate? I've been reluctant to buy carts when the listing has stock photos- largely for this reason. Is it the missing 'imprinted' text on the label that clued you in to being counterfeit?
k.vlaros wrote:What's the give away that it's a pirate? I've been reluctant to buy carts when the listing has stock photos- largely for this reason. Is it the missing 'imprinted' text on the label that clued you in to being counterfeit?
for GBA, tilt the cart so you can see the contacts. There should be a Nintendo logo in there. If not, it's a boot. Usually the saves don't work on a boot.
For me, it was easy because the label was completely different from the original cart. Plus, there is a small chinese sticker over the security bit hole. As noiseredux pointed out, the phrase "Nintendo (c) <year>" is not on the PCB (printed circuit board) just above the contacts. If you compare the lettering on the back, it's not as crisp.
For a neophyte, chances are they would have been fooled.
k.vlaros wrote:Is it the missing 'imprinted' text on the label that clued you in to being counterfeit?
Yes, that was also missing.
Has anyone compared a Japanese GBA cart to a US one? What are the differences? For Europe, they are missing the cart rating that is present on the US carts.
