Topic: Gameboy advance - the best handheld ever?

I think it has a strong case for it.

Its like the PS2, whatever type of games you like there is something like it on GBA. All the good mario games, best of camelot rpgs, great castlevania games, F zero, Sonic, Zelda, Treasure games, fighters, all categories.

I went on a mad spending spree as I expect these games will end up falling under licensing issues similar to the problems the VC has. I warn any collectors that the prices of the carts are starting to skyrocket.

One of the main reasons I never bought a DSi was the fact that Nintendo got rid of the GBA slot. I still have a bunch of the games and still play them from time to time. In fact I have more GBA games than DS games lol. But yeah I have to agree the library of games for the GBA is just awesome. But than again so was the Original Game Boy.

This is why I still have My GBA.
Still don't know why, they haven't gave us an F-zero for The DS.

Yes. Yes it is. I still buy, play, and enjoy GBA games regularly. Such a great system with such a great library.

Yes it is.

Personally, the DS just wins it for me, but not by much. The GBA was a great little handheld.

I personally prefer the DS more; but the Game Boy Advance was nice.

This is basically my response.

The GBA was and is excellent. I loved it (much like the PS2). However, I prefer the DS.

I third that. I missed out on quite some GBA titles though, so I hope the Virtual Console of the 3DS will change this.

It's the only console that provides Final Fantasy V here close to the original. (have no intention of getting the PS1 version with IV as I prefer 2D RPGs to be portable.)

Yeah, I guess. Somehow that doesn't seem right but I can't think of a major reason why.

I think the DS is a better system, but I agree that the GBA's library was better.

Simple and to the point. I like.

I think the DS is also a strong contender. Out of the Game Boy line, it is the best, though.

GBA had Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission. 'Nuff said.

As much as I loved my GBA, the DS is such a big step up from it that I would say the DS is the best handheld ever.

Honestly the game library is what makes a system and the DS has an incomparable library.

Even when you look at first party titles.

GBA is king of the handhelds and a retro enthusiasts dream come true.

Final Fight, Double Dragon advance, mario advance 1,2,3,4, mario classic, metroid fusion, street fighter alpha 3, f zero, mario kart, golden sun 1 and 2, mario golf, zelda, lunar silver star, final fantasy, secret of mana, gradius advance, astro boy, gunstar heroes, megaman zero 1,2,3, castlevania trilogy and classic. Absolutely awesome King of Fighters handheld (2nd one)

Too much to type here as the list goes on.

DS of course can play the games but to me theres something about the nifty GBA

I like the DS a bit better, but the GBA is still a great handheld.