Wonderswan color power question.

[Retrozoa]

Hi, I just received a Final fantasy skinned wonderswan color in the mail. I haven't got any games for it yet, but I've noticed that the system isnt powering on. I know most handhelds will at least show a blank screen if you power them on without a game, but the wonderswan doesn't turn on at all. Just wondering if this is a hardware specific thing or I should return it, or even if the system is picky about what kinds of batteries it will take(using polaroid and GP alkaline AA batteries). Thanks in advance.

[skyknight]

OK, I think this should be an iron rule for all potential WS owners.

You must have a game in to boot on, it will not boot on without game.

If you need to change profile, make sure there is a game cartridge in, and hold "Start" when you turn on.

[Retrozoa]

Oh, ok, thanks. Good to know. I tried searching on info for that but couldn't find any.Plus, I did order some games for it so the system should be useful pretty soon. Appreciate it.

[Arbitern1]

The Atari Jaguar is the same way. I thought my system was shot when i first got it because i needs a game to boot.

[d123456]

Also (i have the black/white and crystal) if the game does not boot, try removing the game, then inserting again
If that doesn ot work, insert the game and then pull it out 1 millimeter (a little bit)
That should do the trick!
happy wonderswanning.
I got Final Lap Special last week, check it out:

[skyknight]

Oh, ok, thanks. Good to know. I tried searching on info for that but couldn't find any.Plus, I did order some games for it so the system should be useful pretty soon. Appreciate it.

I also do have some WS+C games available, if you wish to check out.

Otherwise you should be able to find Final Fantasy I for under USD $10, and plenty of good games for that price range.