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I actually prefer the AA batteries. I've built several custom Game Boy Advances and Colors. My favorite unit is a GBA I built in an aluminum chassis, which nece
by babypuncher 5y ago
I actually prefer the AA batteries. I've built several custom Game Boy Advances and Colors. My favorite unit is a GBA I built in an aluminum chassis, which necessitated an upgrade to a built-in rechargeable battery. Being able to top off the battery with a USB-C cable is convenient, but I know the battery will no longer hold a charge in a few years or so and will have to be replaced. I've kept the original battery compartments on all my other Game Boys, because I know rechargeable AAs will be easy to find for the foreseeable future.
- anamexis 5y agoI imagine 18650 cells will also be easy to find for the foreseeable future.
- maxfurman 5y agoAvailable, maybe, but not at the same level of ubiquity as AA.
- wtallis 5y agoUbiquity isn't the requirement here, since the use case under discussion isn't buying pre-charged batteries at the local brick and mortar store, but merely easy sourcing of a replacement rechargeable battery when the existing one will no longer hold a charge. 18650s are certainly commoditized enough to fulfill that purpose, unlike proprietary LiPo packs.
- babypuncher 5y agoIn theory yes, but they are quite a bit larger than AAs, so a significant redesign of the shell and battery compartment would be needed to accommodate them. They would also make the handheld bulkier and heavier. Meanwhile, these devices are already designed to accept AA batteries.
- titzer 5y agoHow difficult is it to integrate a AA battery recharger into the design? That'd be the best of both worlds, as all you need is the (5V) power pins from the USB cable to charge.
- shreddit 5y agoI am always amazed to see my advance sp still turning on with its original battery. I seriously doubt any replacement battery would come close to this.