gba overclocking question
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gba overclocking question
Can I make a switch on my gba, put in a higher crystal, but leave the oridgianal<-- would somebody tell me how to spell that; so I could like skip slow parts or play a game slow or fast? just need some advice.
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Re: gba overclocking question
Originaleurddrue wrote:oridgianal<-- would somebody tell me how to spell that
Theoretically, yes. I did that to a GBO.

Re: gba overclocking question
That's actually what a lot of people do with their dreamcasts. they have a switch they use so that they're not overclocking all the time, just with emulators and stuff. however, I'm not sure how reliable it would be to do so in the middle of gameplay as I have no personal experience.eurddrue wrote:Can I make a switch on my gba, put in a higher crystal, but leave the oridgianal<-- would somebody tell me how to spell that; so I could like skip slow parts or play a game slow or fast? just need some advice.
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I overclocked my GBA using a switch. You can find the directions here:http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=25718
It is not reliable to switch speeds during gameplay. I have tried it a few times. I remember it working once, but usually the game keeps running at the original speed. I usually just save the game and switch the speed when the GBA is turned off.
If I activate the switch while the GBA is turned off, it always works. The games always play perfectly at double speed. The only side affect I can think of would be slightly increased power consumption. When playing in overclocked mode, the power LED often turns red sooner than in normal mode.
It is not reliable to switch speeds during gameplay. I have tried it a few times. I remember it working once, but usually the game keeps running at the original speed. I usually just save the game and switch the speed when the GBA is turned off.
If I activate the switch while the GBA is turned off, it always works. The games always play perfectly at double speed. The only side affect I can think of would be slightly increased power consumption. When playing in overclocked mode, the power LED often turns red sooner than in normal mode.
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http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=25718
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=25718