Special sneak peak for you guys

madc0w · Post by **madc0w** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:32 pm

wow, that thing is so cool, my friend was like "WHOA HOW DID HE MOD HIS GBA TO PLAY NES GAMES!" its an NES andrew... "OH EM EF GEE!"

G-force · Post by **G-force** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:49 pm

The NES connector made from floppy connectors was sheer brilliance! in fact the whole thing was genius.

(Micro simulated as there's no way I'd buy one of those things)

*sigh of relief* You had me worried there!

When the batteries get weak (like 5 volts total) the screen gets a little dimmer but still fine. Because of this normal alkalines, rather than rechargeables, are best.

I had this same trouble (except it was BAD) with my NES p0cket. I ended up replacing the 4 AA holder with a 5 AAA holder (just did that today in fact!)

Just one thing I would really like to see, how big is it compared to a GBO?

Lucretius · Post by **Lucretius** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:14 pm

G-force wrote:
(Micro simulated as there's no way I'd buy one of those things)
*sigh of relief* You had me worried there!

I thought I was the only one!

Metroid fan · Post by **Metroid fan** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:31 pm

Nah we all were worried about him there...

codeman · Post by **codeman** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:33 pm

awesome...a sneak peek! I feel spoiled. The placement of the cartridge was a great thought, it doesn't even look like it would be in the way!

Weebl · Post by **Weebl** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:36 pm

This is kind of off subject, but still within the spirit of Ben praising. I took my copy of Hacking Videogame Consoles to school for a little extra bit of reading while most of my friends were taking the PLAN (Pre-ACT) test without me, and as such I was going to have an hour and a half of doing nothing in math class. Anyways, I was reading up on the SNES chapter, making sure I knew how to do everything when one of my friends came over and asked about it. I took him through the book for the next hour or so, with him drooling over each picture of Ben's portables. He even claimed he was so inspired that he was going to go out and buy the book as well. My point? Ben is the king of portablizing, no questions about it.

Back on topic...I love the writeup of the making of the system. I really like the design of your D-pad as well. I can't get over how close in comparison it is size-wise to the GBM! Its also just as sexy.

xriverfalconx · Post by **xriverfalconx** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 9:02 pm

Is there any way someone can tape the segment when Ben is on? I won't be able to watch it as I will be in school =(.

Ben, that is an amazing piece you made there...though I wish you waited til tomorrow...takes the fun away at what you are going to present us with. Oh well, nice work!!!

electromaster64 · Post by **electromaster64** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 9:21 pm

Thats awesome I knew it could be done, I have been trying to squeeze one inside of an original NES controller (I've lots of PMs to people to keep it on the DL). While that is not as small as I had hoped you could make one it is awesome. I would definitely buy one. That is the coolest Nintendo portable ever.

cowsgoquack101 · Post by **cowsgoquack101** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:04 pm

god i never thought of hacking the famiclone adapter apart! Ben you ae the god of portabalizing. *kisses shoe* I salute you and also kiss your shoe

wallydawg · Post by **wallydawg** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:19 pm

cowsgoquack101 wrote:god i never thought of hacking the famiclone adapter apart! Ben you ae the god of portabalizing. *kisses shoe* I salute you and also kiss your shoe

I bet Ben wears a Kubiro Shoe.

As for mass-production, if you do decide to do so (as I and many other members hope so), you can get the Yobo US Famiclone for $20.96 if you buy 10 or more units. No need to wire the cartrage port either; these units have a 72 pin cart.

eStarland sure is a weird site though, their prices seem a bit high on everything except on this famiclone (at least the cheapest I've seen it, besides the eBay).

Top-Notch amazing work, as always.

minkster · Post by **minkster** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:16 am

From where the cartridge slot is, is it comfortable when having the nes games stick out the back? Just wondering...overall its still a superb portable

kidw/32+systems · Post by **kidw/32+systems** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 9:19 am

thats the best portable ever
i would so what o kit for one if you made them(HINT HINT)

EvilnessNMyVeins · Post by **EvilnessNMyVeins** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:19 pm

So beautiful that my mother even wants one. That in itself is an acomplishment beyond all. If you mass produce I WILL BUY IT!!!

Post by **Triton** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:15 am

watched thursdays AOTS to see what they said about the next show and they demand to be wowed!! lol, have fun on AOTH ben, people from the forum should call in

Post by **gannon** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:21 am

hmm... Ben, you should have your cell phone on during the show