GBA RPG Book Project
Join us in creating the definitive guide to Game Boy Advance RPGs! Track your collection progress and be the first to know when the book launches.
Project Progress
20.5%8 out of 39 games acquired for the book
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The 40 Essential GBA RPGs
These are the core games we're documenting for the book (30 US releases + 10 Japan exclusives). Track our progress as we acquire each game!
Golden Sun
Golden Sun: The Lost Age
Fire Emblem
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis
Final Fantasy IV Advance
Final Fantasy V Advance
Final Fantasy VI Advance
Sword of Mana
Riviera: The Promised Land
Yggdra Union
Summon Night: Swordcraft Story
Summon Night: Swordcraft Story 2
Advance Wars
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Breath of Fire
Breath of Fire II
Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation
Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon
Lunar Legend
Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
Mega Man Battle Network 3
Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand
Shining Soul II
Phantasy Star Collection
Pokémon Emerald
Mother 3
マザー3
Magical Vacation
マジカルバケーション
Tales of Phantasia
テイルズ オブ ファンタジア
Tomato Adventure
トマトアドベンチャー
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ キャラバンハート
Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko's Adventure 3
ドラゴンクエストキャラクターズ トルネコの大冒険3
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2
テイルズ オブ ザ ワールド なりきりダンジョン2
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3
テイルズ オブ ザ ワールド なりきりダンジョン3
Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage
テイルズ オブ ザ ワールド サモナーズライン
About the Game Boy Advance
Release
North America: June 11, 2001
Japan: March 21, 2001
Europe: June 22, 2001
Display
Screen: 2.9" TFT LCD
Resolution: 240×160 pixels
Colors: 32,768 (15-bit color)
Backlight: Original (none), SP/AGS-101 (frontlit/backlit)
Technical Specs
CPU: ARM7TDMI @ 16.78 MHz
RAM: 32 KB + 96 KB VRAM
Cartridge: Up to 32 MB ROM
Battery: 2 AA batteries (~15 hours)
Cartridge Size
Physical: 60mm × 42mm × 3.3mm
Capacity: 4 MB to 32 MB
Battery Save: Many RPGs use CR1616 coin cell
RTC: Some games (Pokémon) have real-time clock
Game Library
Total Games: ~1,500+ worldwide
RPGs: ~60-80 US, ~80-120 JP exclusive
Backward Compatible: Game Boy & Game Boy Color
Link Cable: Multiplayer support for many games
Homebrew Potential
Flash Carts: EZ-Flash, EverDrive-GBA X5
Development: DevkitAdvance, GBABF
Emulation: mGBA, VBA-M support
Active Scene: Thriving homebrew community
About the Project
What We're Creating
A comprehensive collector's guide to the Game Boy Advance RPG library, featuring:
- PCB documentation for authenticity
- Complete game information
- Collecting tips and pricing
- Visual references and screenshots
Why GBA First?
Starting with GBA allows us to:
- Validate the book concept quickly
- Lower risk with affordable games
- Test workflow and documentation
- Launch in 6-8 months vs 18+ months