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Author Topic: Am I too old for a Gameboy? Claude S. Ayakawa Film God Posts: 2738 From: Waipahu, Hawaii, USA Registered: Aug 2002 posted 01-13-2004 04:57 PM                        There was a time when I used to get very bored when I traveled on planes and for reasons I cannot explain, I could not read anything for a long period of time. I have also found sleeping very difficult. I was never interested in inflight movie and audio entertainment because of the poor sound and picture quality. As you can see, long distance traveling used to be a drag until I got my hands on my first Gameboy. Hours just passed very quickly after I started to play with "my new toy'' The first one I used was their introductory model and have owned every model Nintendo had introduced and the one I am now using is the new Advance SP. My brother and my sister think I am being childish when I spend most of my free time playing with my Gameboy because they think it is a child's plaything but I have to differ. I have never been interested in the kind of games children enjoy but love TETRIS, and my four in one software that includes Backgammon, Checkers, Chess and Reversi. Beside Tetris and my four in one game, my favorite is "DR MARIO". The software for that game I am still using is the one I bought with my very first Gameboy and it is in black & white. I used to have one in Color for my home Nintendo video game player but sold it with the player years ago. I was told by the owner of a video game store that "DR MARIO"" used to be very popular but there are no plans at the moment to introduce an "Advance SP" version of the game. As you can see, I enjoy puzzle games and would appreciate it if anyone could recommend other games like "DR MARIO" and "TETRIS" . -Claude  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 01-13-2004 05:55 PM                     Dear Claude: We regret to inform you that, just as you feared, you are indeed too old for a Gameboy. We spent some time deliberating alternative forms of portable electronic entertainment that might suit your needs without creating a need for concern on the part of your family. May we suggest a portable DVD player with noise-canceling headphones? Thanks for your question. We appreciate your input. Sincerely, House Committee on (Non-Pornographic) Adult Entertainment. P.S. Just Kidding -- Knock Yourself Out!  |  IP: Logged Claude S. Ayakawa Film God Posts: 2738 From: Waipahu, Hawaii, USA Registered: Aug 2002 posted 01-13-2004 06:18 PM                        Thanks Manny, I do have a portable DVD player and a Bose noise canceling headset and I have been taking them with me on trips. The battery life on the player is only long enough to watch one feature length move. Bummers! It's not too bad if I was flying to the west coast but it can get very boring when I have to fly to the mid west or to the east coast. Portable DVD player with noise canceling headset + Gameboy = Great trip! -Claude  |  IP: Logged Mike Heenan Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1896 From: Scottsdale, AZ, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 01-13-2004 06:31 PM                     Not to bring this to a political discussion but I seem to recall Hillary Clinton saying in an interview she liked her Gameboy.  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 01-13-2004 07:01 PM                     You mean...She wasn't talking about Bill? I carry my iPod with me on airplanes. Sometimes, I'll pack some sheet music and follow along with the music. That approach is good for about an hour or so (but the iPod can go for several hours on a full charge). Even though I carry it almost all the time, I have yet to bust out the laptop and write my novel in-flight. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Nassau International Airport offers free high-speed wi-fi internet access.  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 01-13-2004 07:12 PM                     Hell Yeah Gameboy's RULE..... I have an Advance SP and it plays ALL of the Game Boy Advance games.....There arent any made for Advance SP I also believe you can play Game Boy Color Games on Advance SP Not sure about B&W original though.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 01-13-2004 07:50 PM                        I don't mind admitting that my three grandsons ages : 12 10 and 7 wiped me out in gameboy and any video game. But it was downright embarrasing when when my 7 year old granddaughter throughly wipe me out also.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 01-13-2004 08:29 PM                     I was seriously thinking about opening this same thread. I have a GBA SP and the most played game is still the original tetris. It amazes me that I Still use soemthing that I got for my 10th birthday. I usually play RPG games like Golden Sun too. anyway, forget what anyone else thinks about it, I hope when I am that age that I will still be into stuff like this and not a bitter old man.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 01-13-2004 08:47 PM                  Chris...at ANY age, one is only as "old" or "young" as they ***THINK***. I know young people that are "old farts" and I know older people that refuse to lose that "spark" and inquisitiveness of youth. I have several examples in mind of who I DO NOT want to be like when I "grow up!" If I fail, and turn out to be an old bitter geezer, then please...someone shoot me! >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 01-13-2004 08:52 PM                     quote: If I fail, and turn out to be an old bitter geezer, then please...someone shoot me! loads gun, crosses fingers...  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 01-13-2004 08:57 PM                  (Note to self: Add Manny to the "old geezer" list) >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged Dennis Benjamin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1445 From: Denton, MD Registered: Feb 2002 posted 01-13-2004 09:06 PM                        Thinking I was too old for a gameboy - I bought a Nintendo emulator for my Sony Clie. Most people think I am actually doing something important on my Palm -when I am playing my favorite Nintendo game.........  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 01-13-2004 09:34 PM                     Many adults don't want to admit they like playing video games. They'll certainly do anything to avoid the embarrasment of being caught with a little kiddie toy like a Game Boy. I guess that's why cell phone companies are trying to incorporate video games into phones. I think putting games into cell phones is a bad idea. No joystick. People are going to get carpal tunnel syndrome from that, not to mention eye strain. Oh yeah, and lets not forget the people who have to yak on the phone 100% of the time when they drive. I would not put it past some selfish moron to try to play a cellphone game while driving. The only justice would be that bastard getting only himself killed in an accident. But with the way life works the idiot will kill others in the process. As you might guess, I have a pretty low opinion of cellphone use in cars, and cell phones in general.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 01-13-2004 09:55 PM                     Totally agree Phil, I'm only 20 but I still feel like im in elementary school inside.  |  IP: Logged Claude S. Ayakawa Film God Posts: 2738 From: Waipahu, Hawaii, USA Registered: Aug 2002 posted 01-13-2004 09:59 PM                        Chris, At twenty, you are still a little boy compared to me at age 64 -Claude  |  IP: Logged

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