Despite the listing stating specifically this is not some cheap chinese ebay battery, it sure imitates one pretty well.
I spent a premium on this expecting something that fits and works perfectly with my device, unfortunately there is no way for the battery door to close flush to the gameboy, there is a huge ugly bulge in the battery door. Even after removing all the layers of protection and wrapping from the battery until all that is left is the cell, board and frame, it still bulges from the device. This battery does not fit and is way too thick.
After raising this with the store they just fobbed me off and said something to the effect of "we will update the listing to say the battery doesn't fit" but at the time of this review a number of weeks later, they never did.
I spent the same amount of money getting the funny playing battery and it is so much better, it actually fits for one thing. Very disappointed in my first (and last) order from retrogamingparts
this shipped and arrived quickly, and it works great. figuring out the firmware and how to copy ROMs across was pretty easy, and there's plenty of examples / tutorials online. honestly, despite the price, if you compare it to the amount you'd spend on cartridges off ebay... you're saving money in the long term, and you can also use this as a try-before-you-buy strategy.
my only complaint is that sometimes the instructions for different functions aren't super clear, but youtube has helped a lot. i'm sure that once i figure out all the different options (save states, cheats, etc), it'll be super easy.
Ez Flash Omega Definitive Edition Game Boy Advance Flash Cart
Battery was great value for the upgrade and was easy to install but the only downside is a slight bulge in the battery door - for this tradeoff you get an increase capacity over a stock battery
I purchased this kit to start fixing and repairing a couple of old consoles I had. The kit has enough in it to tackle the old Nintendo/playstation consoles. Would definitely recommend purchasing if that’s what you’re looking to do.
This screen upgrade is a great upgrade and should be the first thing done besides the battery!
The install is easy and pre install test is a must to avoid any issues that might’ve occurred during transit or handling.
Instructions are online and easy to follow but honestly everything is common sense if your not going to solder the tiny wire… I didn’t solder mine yet but once I do I will place an “edit” in this review and let you know my thoughts on that.
Only thing I have to say is make sure before you screw to screen shell together is to make sure it’s straight. So don’t rush this install just take your time okay my fellow geeks!
Good luck everyone!
Parts were delivered promptly and in the correct colours. Clearly a high-quality part as a straight swap for the old conductive pads and buttons (with a tiny clean of the PCB) brought the GBC back to life. For small plastic parts, the price is also very reasonable, particularly for old components that can't be found easily.
I was shocked at how easy this screen was to install, no soldering necessary. The backlit screen is a huge improvement on the standard SP screen.
First screen install, went well, modified an older green yellow gbc. Install was easy enough, I soldered as i didnt trust the added metallic tape. I dont solder at all but it was easy enough. Screen looks great! Didnt need to install the provided touch sensor as the screen came with one in built.
As ordered
It's a little thick for my GBA SP 001, so the battery door sticks out a bit.
I'll be upgrading the shell soon for one that will fit better, so there's no worries.
Otherwise works great 👍👍👍
it's a good price and the capacity is fantastic compared to other batteries.
Works as advertised, battery is easy to get in, is a tiny bit larger so the bottom bulges ever so slightly but I think this was told before hand, pretty stoked overall
The battery works well, tiny bit thick for the GBA SP battery compartment, so it bulges the panel a little bit, but it's not overly noticeable
I'm impressed with my experiences of this flashcart so far, even though it's a bit pricey. Compared to the original model, it's larger and has a more premium feel to it.
The micro SD card does still need to be pushed in place, as it does not use a springloaded mechanism. You also need to hit a physical switch to change it from GBA to the DS dual slot 2 mode.
Overall I'm happy with my purchase and I look forward to revisiting the Gen 3 Pokemon games on here.
Very happy with the purchase and dealing with you guys cheers!
Ez Flash Omega Definitive Edition Game Boy Advance Flash Cart
Seems like a great battery but mine wasn’t quite the same thickness as the OEM and the battery cover bulges a bit now.
The battery doesn’t itself look bulging, it’s just thicker, it’s fairly uniform, not pillow shape.
Not a huge deal but also would be nicer to have it flush.
Quite impressed with the GBA Ez-Flash cart. It is well constructed, easy to set up and an intuitive menu system with many useful features. It is a bit pricey up front, however considering the high cost of physical retro games, it will be well worth it in the long term.
Ordered this as a I needed it arrive by the weekend to work on my project! Ordered on Wednesday morning and arrived on Thursday afternoon!
Quality is superb and is compatible with the HISPEEDIDO AMOLED screen.
Fantastic product and great customer support. Staff sent me replacement buttons for free as the previous order had incorrect buttons. Quick replies and fast shipping. Thanks again!
One of the easiest installed one can do
Best brand of capacitors
