# The Lounge 0001 \[From the Beginning\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [August 27, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64 "2017-08-27T02:44:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 497
**Author:** ![Main\_Main](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/main_main/32/9727_2.png) [@Main\_Main](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Main_Main)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9923 "2018-03-05T01:26:07Z")
My plan as well ---
**Author:** ![Michael](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/michael/32/9677_2.png) [@Michael](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Michael)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9924 "2018-03-05T01:29:09Z")
luckily I still have all mine apart from most of then not working but as @Main_Main said can probably fix them easily. The consoles I have that are in the best condition is two N64s and my gamecube that I really want to setup again but sadly have no controllers for it. ---
**Author:** ![Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/dje4321/32/7355_2.png) [@Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Dje4321)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9925 "2018-03-05T01:31:17Z")
most of them used through hole parts but your soldering iron should be able to QFP chips no problem quad flat pack ---
**Author:** ![TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/thediddilyhorror/32/10712_2.png) [@TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/TheDiddilyHorror)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9926 "2018-03-05T01:33:11Z")
> [@Dje4321](#): > > i might start up collecting them and getting a decent set going Overpriced 3rd party consoles and expensive mods or bust! $50 GBA off ebay? Nah, $400 modded one! ---
**Author:** ![Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/dje4321/32/7355_2.png) [@Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Dje4321)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9927 "2018-03-05T01:34:17Z")
i honestly wouldnt mind paying extra for a premodded one ---
**Author:** ![Michael](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/michael/32/9677_2.png) [@Michael](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Michael)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9928 "2018-03-05T01:34:25Z")
Yep I might actually look into doing this soon. WIll be a fun little project fixing up my old consoles and i’ll be good practice. When I do think I’ll start on my PSOne first as it should be the easiest to fix. ---
**Author:** ![Main\_Main](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/main_main/32/9727_2.png) [@Main\_Main](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Main_Main)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9929 "2018-03-05T01:34:28Z")
I imported a used GBA from Japan for $12 shipped ---
**Author:** ![TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/thediddilyhorror/32/10712_2.png) [@TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/TheDiddilyHorror)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9930 "2018-03-05T01:36:35Z")
> [@Dje4321](#): > > paying extra _uhem_ [https://www.retromodding.com/collections/gameboy-advance/products/metal-jesus-rocks-ultimate-gba-gameboy-advance-v2?variant=5436656353313](https://www.retromodding.com/collections/gameboy-advance/products/metal-jesus-rocks-ultimate-gba-gameboy-advance-v2?variant=5436656353313) ---
**Author:** ![Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/cavemanthe0ne/32/8893_2.png) [@Cavemanthe0ne](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Cavemanthe0ne)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9931 "2018-03-05T01:46:36Z")
rofl > ---
**Author:** ![Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/dje4321/32/7355_2.png) [@Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Dje4321)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9932 "2018-03-05T01:46:42Z")
If i had spare money then i would consider it ---
**Author:** ![TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/thediddilyhorror/32/10712_2.png) [@TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/TheDiddilyHorror)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9933 "2018-03-05T01:47:38Z")
tbh, i’d rather get a Switch and hope for online store versions of the old games. ---
**Author:** ![Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/dje4321/32/7355_2.png) [@Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Dje4321)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9934 "2018-03-05T01:48:29Z")
The switch is nice but having that would be cool in its own right. I could easily make the argument of not paying for second hand hardware and just using emulator but there are some feelings you just dont replace ---
**Author:** ![TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/thediddilyhorror/32/10712_2.png) [@TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/TheDiddilyHorror)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9935 "2018-03-05T01:55:58Z")
> [@Dje4321](#): > > but having that would be cool in its own right. Is it worth $400, though? For a modded GBA? Sure, those mods are very convenient improvements over the OG GBA and an emulator just doesn’t give you the same feeling while playing, but still…$400. ---
**Author:** ![Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/dje4321/32/7355_2.png) [@Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Dje4321)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9936 "2018-03-05T02:01:03Z")
The price isnt a issue with me. money has no real value. I can personally care less whether or not i have some. People are out there spending a $1000+ on a GPU when you can still game on something like a 680. How is this any different? Im just paying more for better quality hardware. Sure i may be paying the Metal Jesus Rocks tax but is it worth it for a already assembled model? Same price as a new console and would have the same feeling as a new console to me ---
**Author:** ![Main\_Main](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/main_main/32/9727_2.png) [@Main\_Main](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Main_Main)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9937 "2018-03-05T02:05:37Z")
they also sell DIY kits for it for $200 [https://www.retromodding.com/products/metal-jesus-rocks-ultimate-gameboy-advance-v2-diy-kit?variant=5436712550433](https://www.retromodding.com/products/metal-jesus-rocks-ultimate-gameboy-advance-v2-diy-kit?variant=5436712550433) ---
**Author:** ![Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/dje4321/32/7355_2.png) [@Dje4321](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Dje4321)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9938 "2018-03-05T02:07:44Z")
Would still rather pay the $400 ---
**Author:** ![Main\_Main](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/main_main/32/9727_2.png) [@Main\_Main](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/Main_Main)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9939 "2018-03-05T02:09:23Z")
I think it be a fun project, but I get why you’d rather get it pre assembled ---
**Author:** ![TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/thediddilyhorror/32/10712_2.png) [@TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/TheDiddilyHorror)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9940 "2018-03-05T02:29:26Z")
> [@Dje4321](#): > > money has no real value. For me it has in the sense of what I can get for it. I’d put $400 towards something more versatile/“essential” than a gaming device. At least as long as there is stuff above it on my priority list (like a new desk/chair, NAS, shelves for books/mangas, etc). The mobility aspect is nice and all but unless I really need to take that thing with me everywhere I go (like laptop vs desktop) I’d personally put mobility somewhere at the bottom of the priority list for a specific device. Like, how much can I get out of an amount of money? What aspects am I willing to trade off so I can buy something else too? > [@Dje4321](#): > > People are out there spending a $1000+ on a GPU when you can still game on something like a 680. How is this any different? I wouldn’t spend $1000+ on a GPU either. Price to performance + available budget. If I’d have $1000 to spend on a GPU I’d get one for way less than that (probably about half or even less) and put the rest of the budget towards something else. And there are other things that are to be taken into account with a GPU. A modded GBA is an entire system, while the GPU is just a component. What CPU are you pairing it with? What monitor are you using? What games will you be playing? I don’t think it’s that simple. > [@Dje4321](#): > > Same price as a new console and would have the same feeling as a new console to me That’s what bugged me with the PS Vita. At release it (the 3G version, restricted to one provider) cost almost as much as a PS3 and I never felt like it was worth the price. It never got the same games as consoles, always “spin offs” with less content, the accessories were expensive af (proprietary memory cards?). To me those were trade offs for mobility that just weren’t worth it to me. Despite the same price I didn’t feel like I would get as a “complete package/experience” as with a console for the same price. ---
**Author:** ![kewldude007](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/kewldude007/32/33_2.png) [@kewldude007](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/kewldude007)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9941 "2018-03-05T02:52:13Z")
I sense hammers rustling in the distance ---
**Author:** ![TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/user_avatar/forum.0cd.xyz/thediddilyhorror/32/10712_2.png) [@TheDiddilyHorror](https://forum.0cd.xyz/u/TheDiddilyHorror)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64/9942 "2018-03-05T03:13:13Z")
Admins be like… ![](https://forum.0cd.xyz/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6d32731efe471b3183687c6796303fe6ef79675c.gif) [](https://cdn2.twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Deadly-Premonition.jpg) [Previous page](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64.md?page=496) [Next page](https://forum.0cd.xyz/t/the-lounge-0001-from-the-beginning/64.md?page=498)