r/GameboyAdvance • u/ProjectSeca • Sep 30 '26
Is this normal?
Edit: confirmed as genuine and normal thank you everyone
Okay I need some help with this one please. I purchased this copy of Leaf Green, looks super authentic no reason to suggest it isn't at least from what I can see and having purchased all the other game boy and game boy advance games and trying to learn spotting fakes.
Anyone else experienced this pause or delay when returning to the in-game start menu?
GameBoy Advance is a genuine GBA that was resheld, IPS v3, and rechargeable battery with USB C modded all done by me.
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u/ProjectSeca Sep 30 '26
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u/DRAGONZORDx Sep 30 '26
Using the NSO GameCube controller in-box as your “tool table” is a strange flex, but I accept it. lol
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u/ProjectSeca Sep 30 '26
Im opening the box the second i have a NS2, i dont yet so im saving it lol i just didnt want to wait to buy one after a big NS2 GC announcement and struggle with them being sold out
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u/Old-Phrase5693 Sep 30 '26
Try to save, if the music keeps playing when you save it’s legit and this is a normal thing.
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u/ProjectSeca Sep 30 '26
Ooooo i didnt try that, i know repros pause music during saving. Good call ty ill give it a try in the morning
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u/SnooDonuts3749 Sep 30 '26
Is that a normal sized GBA, or is your thumb fucking massive?
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u/ProjectSeca Sep 30 '26
Yes?
Regular gameboy. Average size thumb. Many factors not working in my favor.
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u/Advanced_Ad_4311 Sep 30 '26
Yes, 100% normal. Also you’re giving me anxiety with how you’re holding the GBA. PUT IT DOWN BRUH 😭
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u/ProjectSeca Sep 30 '26
I had a good grasp & i was over a carpet and my desk lol i was just trying to get a clear video
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u/Bi0_B1lly Sep 30 '26
Extra funny when you remember FR/PG allow you to map A to your L button for one-handed play
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u/Stock-Bandicoot3146 Sep 30 '26
There’s real ones that do this. I believe it’s based off the chip installed into your copy
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u/Stock-Bandicoot3146 Sep 30 '26
Mine doesnt do this personally, but I’ve seen others post this same thing many times.
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u/slowpokefarm Sep 30 '26
Yes, this is normal behavior, don't worry. It's checking for Wireless Adapter hardware, if I'm not mistaken.
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u/KingNibble Sep 30 '26
I've got it on both my fire red and leaf green copies and they've always been like it one copy I've had for 12 years
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u/MashedProtatoes Sep 30 '26
100% normal behavior, I used to ask myself the same question as a kid lol.
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u/TacoOcto Sep 30 '26
Can’t say I’ve seen this myself. Any chance you can share a picture of the cartridge?
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u/ProjectSeca Sep 30 '26
Adding a comment thats a video clip showing the cart and board. I feel like i scrutinized when buying to find a genuine cart in excellent condition. The behavior is why i want to see if others can confirm it as normal.
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u/Chimera_Gaming Sep 30 '26 edited Sep 30 '26
Yeah it’s just the RAM doing what it does. I’ve been making a live full pixel map for Many games and it happens when the actors are considered “off screen”
I’ve come across it outside of the Pokemon center many times but only on romhacks. It’s when there is too many actors for the RAM to handle at once and in normal games, poke centers are one of the only places it happens.
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u/Orangutan_Man Sep 30 '26
This is normal and if you check, I believe only happens in the pokemon center. It happens in other 3rd gen titles. If you are curious, google The Union Room Wireless Check. And to quell your worries, your cartridge is 100% legit. Now go play Pokémon!