Game Boy Advance SP reccomendations

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Barry the Nomad
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Game Boy Advance SP reccomendations

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Hey all, I just bought a GBASP from GameStop and am loving the thing. First Nintendo product I bought :P
The screen is super bright and looks mint, battery life is awesome (I'm used to the Nomad and Game Gear, so 10 hours on the GBA is an eternity) and the games are great (only played the Sonic Advance games, Chu Chu Rocket and Jet Grind Radio thus far).

Problem is, the case is rather shitty. Some scratches on the lid, a few dings on the edges, paint rubbed off on the sides. Not completely awful, but noticeable. I don't want to look like a loser with a dinged up GBA so I'm wondering, what would you recommend? I had been thinking vinyl adhesives or a thin plastic or fabric case, but am not sure what is best. Ideally I'd like to cover most surfaces.

Any advice would be great. :)
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A must get game is Wario Ware! There are two of them, one has motion sensor.

You could refinish it like this guy did:
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Is your model the AGS-101. If not, wait until you see that one. The screen is even better. The same goes for the GB Micro.
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Those decal kits/skins are pretty cool, I've ordered a couple of them for customers before.
I'd go with a Dealextreme replacement case myself
http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.605
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You should go get Warioware microgames for GBA, I've played it and it is entertaining :)
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Well, this is tricky. If it were a normal console case, my trick is to sand it using SUPER fine sandpaper (the kind that feels smooth but truly sands things), then rub lithium lube on it, then use a napkin to remove the excess. However, this is a handheld, so your mileage may vary.
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I know you can get new cases for the various DSes, maybe there's some for the GBASP?

EDIT: Found a site:
http://powergamingparts.com/gaadspshreki.html
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GSZX1337 wrote:I know you can get new cases for the various DSes, maybe there's some for the GBASP?

EDIT: Found a site:
http://powergamingparts.com/gaadspshreki.html
Bookmarked! Thanks.
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I'm considering this:
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After I try painting the device. I like the wood grain, reminds me of old arcade cabs.

Also, any recommendations on a puddy or drying plastic to use on chipped bits? The right shoulder button has a small corner chipped off of it.
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