I just got super lucky and bought a rare Gameboy Micro on eBay!

It's not super rare, but rare enough I guess. It's the light blue Micro, which is a Japanese color. I also scored 4 authentic carts of the mario games with it, and the charger, all for $237.40 (after tax and free shipping factored in), which is a steal for me. I really didn't need the games, but they're in great condition and will be a great addition to my collection. I think I'll add them to a shadowbox and hang it in my gaming room!

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Jayro
Yeah, they cost upwards of about $300+ on average in great condition. That's why I jumped on this one, and it had 4 great games with it!
 
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Jayro
It's definitely going to be well taken care if in my possession. My Gameboys are like children to me, and I'm Angelina Jolie.
 
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Jayro
Yeah, they weren't really manufactured very long at all, and came out at the end of the GBA's lifetime.
 
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tfocosta
This is so awesome! I've been looking for a GB Micro for so long and never got the deal I considered worth the money. They're always so expensive, I end up spending the same amount on something I really need. You got a great deal, considering the 4 SMA games. What a nice selection. I'm proud to have them in my collection too (both JPN and US versions). And the SMW: SMA 2 (JPN) came with the original box, manuals and a poster/map in mint condition. ^_^
 
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Retinal_FAILURE
I got mine from a thrift store 4 or 5 years ago for $10. I thought I paid too much even back then with my only justification being it looked to be in mint condition. Still have it, but it's so small I misplace it all the time.
 
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Chary
Hrrgghh. That price. My goodness I didn’t know they cost that much now...

Congrats though! Micros are sooo cool. It looks lovely!
 
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Jayro
Yeah, I plan to flash the 100% save file to it when it comes so that I can play those e-reader levels. ^_^
 
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djpannda
it does look Gorgeous, I remember I got mine for 70$ from Aliexpress like 8-10 years ago. The seller was sign "refurb" Japanesse units with original box.. Kicking my butt I did not buy more
 
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Jayro
I'm kicking myself for giving my micro to my ex when she moved out back in 2009... I had no idea they would become so rare and skyrocket like this. Finally glad to be able to have one again.
 
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