JordiGHApr 10

I don't know if I can conjure up the energy to write a blog post about my journey to play @exelotl's and @goodboyrik's #GoodboyGalaxy but I finally have all of the pieces.

https://mathstodon.xyz/@JordiGH/113981129776025001

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So, without further, ado, let's go!

#itchio #GameboyAdvance

JordiGH (@JordiGH@mathstodon.xyz)

I've been trying to get a good, handheld setup to play @exelotl@raru.re's #GoodboyGalaxy and so far the quest has played out like a puzzle out of a point-and-click adventure game: Part 1: Jordi needs GBA-capable hardware 1. I don't have a GBA. 2. But I have been carrying around this Nintendo DS in my inventory for a long time. 3. Talk With Helpful People (after a long, hilarious, sidequesty gag involving a lecture on the Seven Variations of Nintendo DS systems), I learn that the NDS actually can play GBA games. 4. Pick Up NDS Flash Card 5. The Flash Card can also run GBA games! 6. However, it turns out that GBA games being run from the NDS flash card actually have to go through an emulation mode. Weird! To use the NDS's actual GBA hardware, you have to go through the GBA slot on the opposite side of the handheld. 7. Go through more dialogue options to learn where to get a good GBA flash cart. 8. Pick Up GBA Flash Card 9. Success! GBA games are now available on my NDS with native hardware support! Part 2: The shoulder buttons 1. Years of wear and tear have degraded the NDS's shoulder buttons to become unresponsive (known problem). Goodboy Galaxy uses the shoulder buttons, so it won't be playable without them. 2. Open Nintendo DS 3. Use NDS Tools on Nintendo DS 4. Close Nintendo DS 5. The should buttons work! Briefly. We need a longer-lasting solution. 6. Open Nintendo DS 7. Use NDS Tools on Nintendo DS -- oh no! in my clumsiness is forever lost a tiny spring that got catapulted somewhere in my house, never to be found again. Also, the shoulder buttons are truly dead. 8. Turn On Internet 9. Use credit card with Ebay -- replacement shoulder buttons are on the way

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Show threadPypeBrosMar 1
@dziban thank you ^_^. The printed sheet on the right is my reference material from #GoodboyGalaxy, btw. http://sylvainhb.blogspot.com/2024/05/goodboys-geyser-was-here.html
Goodboy('s geyser) was here

Building our dream games from the nineties on NDS. From bits to gameplay.

New Game Old Flame (Andy)Feb 12
https://youtu.be/Di6e4-8ZQpc?si=GZzjFrGQuyx2kZEv
Spectacular game for #GBA . We talked about the game here: https://www.newgameoldflame.com/episodes/2023/34-focus-goodboy-galaxy/ #goodboygalaxy
GamePlay - GoodBoy Galaxy for Game boy Advance

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JordiGHFeb 10

I've been trying to get a good, handheld setup to play @exelotl's #GoodboyGalaxy and so far the quest has played out like a puzzle out of a point-and-click adventure game:

Part 1: Jordi needs GBA-capable hardware

1. I don't have a GBA.
2. But I have been carrying around this Nintendo DS in my inventory for a long time.
3. Talk With Helpful People (after a long, hilarious, sidequesty gag involving a lecture on the Seven Variations of Nintendo DS systems), I learn that the NDS actually can play GBA games.
4. Pick Up NDS Flash Card
5. The Flash Card can also run GBA games!
6. However, it turns out that GBA games being run from the NDS flash card actually have to go through an emulation mode. Weird! To use the NDS's actual GBA hardware, you have to go through the GBA slot on the opposite side of the handheld.
7. Go through more dialogue options to learn where to get a good GBA flash cart.
8. Pick Up GBA Flash Card
9. Success! GBA games are now available on my NDS with native hardware support!

Part 2: The shoulder buttons

1. Years of wear and tear have degraded the NDS's shoulder buttons to become unresponsive (known problem). Goodboy Galaxy uses the shoulder buttons, so it won't be playable without them.
2. Open Nintendo DS
3. Use NDS Tools on Nintendo DS
4. Close Nintendo DS
5. The should buttons work! Briefly. We need a longer-lasting solution.
6. Open Nintendo DS
7. Use NDS Tools on Nintendo DS -- oh no! in my clumsiness is forever lost a tiny spring that got catapulted somewhere in my house, never to be found again. Also, the shoulder buttons are truly dead.
8. Turn On Internet
9. Use credit card with Ebay -- replacement shoulder buttons are on the way

Show threadPypeBrosDec 18, 2024
May ... I finally write down that #GoodboyGalaxy blog post (http://sylvainhb.blogspot.com/2024/05/goodboy-galaxy.html)
the fact that @hot_pengu actually provided reference pixels for my own "geyser" problem (http://sylvainhb.blogspot.com/2024/05/goodboys-geyser-was-here.html) certainly helped ^^"
Goodboy Galaxy

Building our dream games from the nineties on NDS. From bits to gameplay.

JordiGHNov 11, 2024

I want a GBA flash cart for Goodboy Galaxy. I wanna use it with my Nintendo DS (not 3DS, older model that has a GBA slot).

Can you guys recommend a flash cart to buy? BezosMart suggests this one, which is kind of pricey. Is there a cheaper model that works?

https://www.amazon.ca/GBA-flash-cart-for-perfectly-legal-and-above-the-table-purposes-no-piracey-here-no-sirree/dp/B097NQ6HV8

cc: @exelotl

#GameboyAdvance #GBA #GoodboyGalaxy #Homebrew #FlashCart

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MacSnider Aug 28, 2024
Kennt ihr schon #GoodboyGalaxy? Ist ein niedliches Retro Spiel, im Metriodvania Genre. Gibt es für den GBA, ja als richtige Cartridge für den #GameboyAdvance! Natürlich auch als ROM und fürs Evercade! https://www.goodboygalaxy.com #retrogaming
Goodboy Galaxy - a game for GBA + PC (+ Switch soon)

Goodboy Galaxy is a game for Game Boy Advance, (PC + Switch soon). Be good or play dead.

BeBoJun 5, 2024
#GoodboyGalaxy auf #evercade ist wirklich charmant! Und sehr detailreich gemacht
PypeBrosMay 24, 2024
A little presentation of #GoodboyGalaxy: the #GBA platforming explorer #indiegame on my blog: https://sylvainhb.blogspot.com/2024/05/goodboy-galaxy.html
Goodboy Galaxy

Building our dream games from the nineties on NDS. From bits to gameplay.

Patrick Calprainn Apr 27, 2024
Discovered the indie game #GoodboyGalaxy for the #GameBoyAdvance yesterday and immediately threw money at the devs. Super smooth platformer that you can buy as a GBA module or ROM file for emulators or the #AnaloguePocket. PC and Switch version coming soon. https://www.goodboygalaxy.com
Goodboy Galaxy - a game for GBA + PC (+ Switch soon)

Goodboy Galaxy is a game for Game Boy Advance, (PC + Switch soon). Be good or play dead.