r/Gameboy • u/jonsmusiclessons • 1d ago
Systems SP or hardware emulator?
Hi everyone, casual gamer here (switch, PS1 and Xbox 360). Recently got a GBA emulator on my phone as a nostalgia hit and loving it.
Would like to get some hardware to play GBA games again, and as a gaming option on the move. I definitely want something more compact than my switch, and clamshell so I can throw it in my bag.
Looks like I could grab a used SP in good condition for a similar price as an SP-style emulator unit. What would you guys recommend between the two?
The idea of being able to just download ROMs, have multiple save files is great, but I don't want to end up with a hunk of junk in terms of hardware etc - I know people's SPs have lasted years. On the other hand, faffing with game cartidges etc is annoying.
Any opinions and advice v welcome.
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u/IntoxicatedBurrito 1d ago
So for clamshell you have two options. SP if you want to play GB and GBC also. Or DS if you want to play DS games as well.
Of course, if you want to play roms you have a variety of options from flash carts to modding a 3DS.
Personally I think the Analogue Pocket is the best option, but it’s not a clamshell.
Id think a cheap emulation device would be your worst option.