Neo Geo Pocket Color Game Recommendations

[noiseredux]

actually, here's a good topic: how many NGPC games have spiritual sequels on DS? For instance, there's a SNK Vs Capcom Card Fighters Clash game on DS, and obviously a Bust-A-Move. Though I'm not sure I'd call Metal Slug 7 a follow-up to 1st/2nd Mission... hmm.

[BoneSnapDeez]

I'd say Metal Slug Advance would be the direct spiritual sequel to 2nd Mission.

[alienjesus]

Thanks for the tip, BD. As long as I am OK playing in bed with the reading lamp on.

I'm going to disagree with BD on this one and say "hope it's a really bright reading lamp." Maybe my eyes just suck, but I found that unless I had a really good overhead light above me, and held the screen at just-the-right angle, the lack of backlight always bummed me out about an otherwise perfect handheld.

I'll go somewhere in the middle. Its easily the brightest non-backlit handheld I've known, and it's easy to see in at least reasonable light conditions.

Just a reading lamp might not quite cut it though.

[Thierry Henry]

And what kind of lighting options are available?

It would have been awesome if the screen was back-lit. I guess though they figured they didn't want to impact too much on the battery life.
The next best thing to an non-modded NGPC regarding the lighting issue probably might be this,







Got it from evilbay a while back. It wasn't the easiest gadget for me to find. It works pretty well. Obviously it's no substitute for the real thing.

[Ack]

That's certainly an interesting item, Thierry. I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

I got my NGPC last night in the mail, but I didn't have the necessary batteries on hand. I'll hopefully get to pick those up today at some point. Several games have also arrived, and I've been playing with the buttons a bit to see how they feel. I like them, and that joystick really impresses me.

[noiseredux]

I got my NGPC last night in the mail, but I didn't have the necessary batteries on hand. I'll hopefully get to pick those up today at some point. Several games have also arrived, and I've been playing with the buttons a bit to see how they feel. I like them, and that joystick really impresses me.

it is a super comfortable system to hold. The joystick is fantastic and the buttons are great. It's also a blast to collect for - though it honestly makes me sad that you're not going for CIB. They look so handsome on a shelf.

I'll be honest, this thread makes me want to start collecting NGPC stuff (for a third time), but I'm fighting the urge because I know that for whatever reason that's a system that I just love the allure of COLLECTING while I'd much rather play a portable system that's backlit like my 3DS.

[Ack]

I got my NGPC last night in the mail, but I didn't have the necessary batteries on hand. I'll hopefully get to pick those up today at some point. Several games have also arrived, and I've been playing with the buttons a bit to see how they feel. I like them, and that joystick really impresses me.

it is a super comfortable system to hold. The joystick is fantastic and the buttons are great. It's also a blast to collect for - though it honestly makes me sad that you're not going for CIB. They look so handsome on a shelf.

I'll be honest, this thread makes me want to start collecting NGPC stuff (for a third time), but I'm fighting the urge because I know that for whatever reason that's a system that I just love the allure of COLLECTING while I'd much rather play a portable system that's backlit like my 3DS.

I can give you two reasons why I'm not interested in going for a boxed collection, Noise:

1) Cardboard
2) The Last Blade

I've definitely been bitten by the bug for this thing. I've been finding myself checking eBay on a daily basis for the US titles I'm missing. There are some that are completely out of my desired range, but there are a couple I've been eyeing that I might be able to pick up for relatively cheap.

[noiseredux]

I can give you two reasons why I'm not interested in going for a boxed collection, Noise:

1) Cardboard
2) The Last Blade

I've definitely been bitten by the bug for this thing. I've been finding myself checking eBay on a daily basis for the US titles I'm missing. There are some that are completely out of my desired range, but there are a couple I've been eyeing that I might be able to pick up for relatively cheap.

1) Yeah. If you were cool w/ imports, you'd get those beautiful snapcases though.
2) Yes. Last Blade and Feselei. I know!

But yeah, it's an easy console to get sucked into. And for weeks I did the same thing - daily eBay updates, heck I even made that US checklist/CIB priceguide we have floating around here somewhere. But I just had to stop cuz I've tried to get to a point where I'm collecting (well, hording) less right now, and only spending $ on games I'll be playing right away.

But sadly, I feel like NGPC is one of those bugs you never get rid of. Like herpes.

[Ack]

Well, truth be told, I'm not really into handhelds. I own an original DS, but I rarely use it. So getting into the NGPC makes sense to me, since it fills a void for when I travel or visit family, especially for things like holidays. And I've got room for the smaller games(though admittedly part of the reason I don't collect boxes for things like this or the SNES is to save space).

I'm also at a point where I've got the funds to engage in things like this while still setting money aside for savings and investment. I may go for a complete US collection, or I may get to a point where I feel I'm done. But I don't mind. Gaming is a huge part of my life(media is in general), so as long as I can plan around my level of funds and limited space, I should be all right.

[BoneSnapDeez]

You're going for a complete set of carts Ack???

I generally don't go for CIB with cart based systems. Too expensive. If I ever run into a decently priced boxed NGPC game I'll certainly buy it though.