I have on my desk 2 OEM GBAs full stock, one was originally mine and in great condition, the other was off of ebay and is covered in micro scratches etc, is it worth restoring this shell at all or just replace it with an aftermarket one, theyre not exactly expensive

  • @BenignLarency
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    61 year ago

    I’m of the opinion that the best GBA is the one that you play.

    The one that you play is the one you can see without a side table lamp.

    Get yourself an IPS screen mod and a case that fits it and call it a day.

    • BigFigOP
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      21 year ago

      im practicing my first mod on this one, trimming and everything

      • rubikcuber
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        11 year ago

        I’ve done the trimming in the past, but my preference now is to keep the original shells original (and store in my parts storage for repairs or later sale) and use or trim aftermarket ones for mods.

  • @buycurious
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    31 year ago

    Do you want something that ties back to the “authenticity” of the OEM shell?

    If not, Ship of Theseus that thing and get a new one!

    • BigFigOP
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      21 year ago

      lmao true true, I have no emotional attachment to this ebay shell i guess

  • thehatfox
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    21 year ago

    The aftermarket shells can be very good quality these days, if the original shell is badly scratched up I would just replace it.