![]() Now onto the most significant selling point of the console the backlit screen. Whilst this is technically true, bear in mind that it is only playing them through the same emulators that run on a standard GBA (pocketNES, goomba color, etc) and as such are subject to the same performance and limitations. One of the selling points of the console is that it supports emulation of GB/GBC/NES titles. Bear in mind this flashcart does not work with any other model GBA, likely due to the software being on the K101+ itself. Every GBA ROM Ive tried works flawlessly, and any size micro-SD is supported as long as it is formatted to FAT32. The inbuilt software is well designed and has built-in artwork and cheat functions for the browser. ![]() Luckily, X and Y doubling up on their functions saves it. Not sure why the Revo team decided to design them in this way, but it was a mistake. They have an odd inwards pivot, and sadly are a pain to use due to how mushy and unresponsive they are. Unfortunately, the shoulder buttons are poor. There are four face buttons Y and X double up as L and R which is mightily useful for many games, but no way to reassign them is a disappointment. The screen is worryingly uncovered without any kind of lens luckily, there are a couple of screen protectors in the box. The unit, although plastic, is sturdily built and the buttons are nice and responsive. An EZ-Flash IV flashcart alone would cost around £20, for example and the Revo comes with its own flashcart packed in.įirst impressions of the console are promising. In total, quite an impressive list of features for such a low-cost device. Support for standard 3.5 mm headphone jackīattery Nokia clone BL-5B 3.7v 890mAh Li-ion rechargeable Official and Unofficial GBA link cable support (K101-K101, K101-K1 GBA SP, K101-GBA) Taken from the official site:įull compatibility with normal hardware GBA games and ROMs The Revo is a hardware clone that natively runs GBA cartridges and features a backlit screen. So, what options are left for someone who wants to play their GBA collection on a backlit screen without parting significant amounts of cash or resorting to emulation? One solution would be the Revo K101+. I do have a backlit modded original model GBA, which I put together myself with a bit of soldering and hacking together for the low price of £60 a few years back but nowadays the same setup would cost around £200 or so due to the parts simply not being produced anymore. And of course, theres the Game Boy Micro which has price going against it in addition. Featuring a great backlit screen, the AGS-101 is a good option if you have the cash, but they are increasingly hard to find here in the UK. Not to the knowledge of many, a backlit model of the SP, the AGS-101, was launched without fanfare in the US and some regions of Europe in 2005. The front-lit Game Boy Advance SP slightly rectified the problem, but was a cheap implementation that introduced washed out colours in the process. I dealt with it by angling the console towards the best possible source of light, probably causing undue strain to my arms in the process. Just like with the Game Boy models beforehand, I managed. There was just one small issue unless playing out in direct sunlight, you couldnt see shit due to the lack of lighting for the screen. ![]() At the time, F-Zero was a stunning example of what seemed to be the future of handheld gaming. Playing SNES quality games on the go was incredible. The price has now increased, and I will be taking this into account.Īnyone who was present back when the Game Boy Advance launched all those years ago back in 2001 would almost certainly have shared the same views on the console as I did. Note: When I purchased this console in November 2015, the price was $69.99 with free shipping, which converted to a brilliant price of £49. What a ride.But it's working now and it looks great! I'll have to throw up some pics later on after I get to know the odds and ends of this. Is there a specific way to shut it down? Once again, the screen isn't even on, so I don't know what is happening.Įdit #2: I saw a reset button, pressed it and it worked like a charm. I've been holding down the power button for a good minute and nothing. Might even post some pictures later on if I get it working.Įdit #1: Okay, so I have the micro SD card with the K Card in the Revo but I have one major problem: I can't get the Revo to power off. Bad timing! If I have any questions, I'll be back. I had to make a run uptown to buy a new card reader cause my other pooped out on me. I should note that I don't have the micro SD card inserted with the K Card. To make matters worse, the green LED is still on but I can't power it off. ![]() I turned it on just to see what would happen and the screen ain't turning on or anything. I'm pretty sure on the store page it said it would come with an micro SD card, but mine didn't (like the user above). ![]()
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