All new Nintendo Game Boy Advance (GBA) Buying Guide! Radical Reggie & I cover the different revisions of the handheld, clone systems, accessories and recommended games!
Ah, the Nintendo Game Boy Advance (GBA)—a handheld marvel that hit the gaming scene in 2001. This sleek, portable powerhouse was a breath of fresh air for gamers, boasting a landscape layout and vibrant 32-bit color display that left its monochromatic predecessors in the dust. The GBA’s ergonomic design fit snugly in your hands, making marathon gaming sessions a breeze. With a library packed full of iconic titles like “Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire,” “The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap,” and “Advance Wars,” the GBA quickly became a beloved staple for gamers of all ages. Whether you were a fan of platformers, RPGs, or strategy games, this little device had something to tickle your fancy.
But it wasn’t just about the games—oh no! The GBA’s backward compatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges meant you could carry your entire portable gaming history in your pocket. The system also introduced some nifty accessories, like the Game Boy Advance Link Cable for multiplayer fun and the e-Reader for scanning special cards to unlock new content. And let’s not forget the GBA SP, a glorious upgrade with a clamshell design and a built-in backlight, making it even easier to get lost in your favorite adventures. All in all, the Game Boy Advance wasn’t just a handheld console; it was a key that unlocked countless hours of joy and nostalgia, cementing its place in gaming history.
Metal Jesus & Kelsey Lewin present a Xbox One Buying guide covering the different console variations, controllers and accessories and Xbox games to play!
The Xbox One is a home video game console developed by Microsoft and released in November 2013 as the successor to the Xbox 360. It features significant upgrades in hardware, including an AMD Jaguar 8-core CPU, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, and a custom GPU, enabling enhanced graphics and performance for gaming and multimedia applications. The console supports a wide range of games, from exclusive titles like “Halo 5: Guardians” and “Forza Horizon 4” to multi-platform hits. It also offers robust online services through Xbox Live, allowing for digital game downloads, multiplayer gaming, and access to various entertainment apps. The Xbox One introduced features like voice control via Kinect, backward compatibility with select Xbox 360 games, and integration with Windows 10, making it a versatile entertainment hub.
Radical Reggie is back w/ a brand new Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) BUYING GUIDE for 2024: Main Consoles, HDMI video solutions, Accessories + Best Games & HIDDEN GEMS! Do you still play or collect for the mighty PS2?!
As of my last update in January 2022, the top 10 best-selling PlayStation 2 games were:
1. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – This open-world action-adventure game from Rockstar Games became a cultural phenomenon, offering players a vast sandbox to explore and causing a stir with its mature themes and gameplay mechanics.
2. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec – Developed by Polyphony Digital, this racing simulator set a new standard for realism in console racing games, featuring a wide range of cars and tracks for players to master.
3. Gran Turismo 4 – The sequel to Gran Turismo 3, this installment further refined the series’ realistic racing experience, boasting even more cars, tracks, and improved graphics.
4. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – Another entry in Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series, Vice City took players to a fictionalized version of Miami in the 1980s, featuring a captivating storyline and memorable characters.
5. Grand Theft Auto III – Often credited with popularizing the open-world genre, GTA III allowed players unprecedented freedom in a sprawling, crime-ridden city, setting the stage for the series’ future success.
6. Final Fantasy X – This critically acclaimed RPG from Square Enix combined stunning visuals, a compelling story, and strategic turn-based combat, cementing its place as one of the most beloved entries in the Final Fantasy series.
7. Tekken 5 – The fifth installment in Namco’s long-running fighting game franchise, Tekken 5 introduced new characters, improved graphics, and refined gameplay mechanics, attracting both casual and competitive players.
8. Kingdom Hearts – A collaboration between Square Enix and Disney, Kingdom Hearts blended action RPG gameplay with beloved Disney characters and worlds, creating a unique and charming experience that resonated with players of all ages.
9. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty – Hideo Kojima’s cinematic stealth-action masterpiece pushed the boundaries of storytelling in video games, offering complex narrative themes, innovative gameplay mechanics, and stunning graphics.
10. Final Fantasy XII – Another standout RPG from Square Enix, Final Fantasy XII featured a vast and immersive world, a complex political storyline, and a revamped real-time battle system that garnered praise from fans and critics alike.
Please note that sales figures may have changed, but these titles were among the best-selling games on the PlayStation 2 during its lifespan.
Collection of my 7th Generation Game Console BUYING GUIDES for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP & Nintendo DS. Which was better: Generation 6 (PS2, Xbox, GameCube) or 7 (PS3, Xbox 360 & Wii)?
Gaming Off The Grid – On today’s episode of Gaming Off The Grid, we discuss the Nintendo Wii and why NOW is the time to buy for it! The market is rising for the Wii, so we tell you how to collect and purchase a Wii in 2020 on the cheap!
The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is selling like hotcakes and now is the perfect time for Reggie & Metal Jesus to tell you all about the different models, accessories and games you should pick up day 1!
GAMES SHOWN:
Bioshock The Collection
Dishonored The Definitive Edition
Dishonored 2
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Doom
Titanfall 2
Earthlock Festival of Magic
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Ys VIII
Tales of Berseria
Odin Sphere
Persona 5
Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2
Nitro+ Blasterz
Silence
King’s Quest The Complete Collection
Heavy Rain
Beyond Two Souls
Until Dawn
Republique
Hidden Agenda
Life is Strange
Gianna Sisters Twisted Dreams
Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy
Wild Guns Reloaded
Assault Suit Leynos
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete
Uncharted Nathan Drake Collection
Uncharted 4
Uncharted the Lost Legacy
White Day
Resident Evil 7
Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 6
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Origins Collection
Outlast Trinity
The Evil Within 1 & 2
Sine Mora EX
Caladrius Blaze
Ghost Blade HD
Raiden V: Director’s Cut
Ratchet & Clank
Wipeout Omega Collection
Infamous Second Son
Infamous First Light
Fallout 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Brothers A Tale of Two Sons
Hitman Complete First Season
Wolfenstein The New Order
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Bloodborne
Trials Fusion
Nier Automata
Shadow Complex Remastered
Call of Duty Black Ops III
Matterfall
Is the Nintendo Wii U console a failed console? Or HIDDEN GEM? So many great games that Kelsey & Metal Jesus want to show you! This guide will help new buyers with the hardware, accessories and 16 most recommended games.
GAMES SHOWN:
Super Mario 3D World
Bayonetta 2
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Nintendo Land
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Wonderful 101
Super Mario Maker
Splatoon
Mario Kart 8
Pikmin 3
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Sega Dreamcast may have sold poorly, but it had many great games still worth playing today. Plus those VMUs were so cool! This Dreamcast buying guide is perfect for new collectors wanting to know about the hardware, accessories and games you should buy day 1!
Games Shown:
Soul Calibur
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
Hydro Thunder
The Typing of The Dead
Skies of Arcadia
Gunbird 2
Zombie Revenge
Bangai-O
Marvel vs Capcom 2
Power Stone
