Storage Solutions for GBA Games

[Family Computer]

I am looking for some type of game case for loose GBA carts. I currently use one of those clear plastic cases for DS Games (Holds 6 in a small form factor), and something like this would be nice for GBA games. I'd rather have something that holds 5+ games rather than those individual clamshell cases.

Recommendations?

[Kevin H]

Some walmarts still have a black pleatherish case that holds 32. We bought about 6 last year and they are all full and we need more, but that may help you. When I find where they are stored I'll post a pic.

[heybtbm]

I have all my GBA games in these cases...



They're the closest thing to the original Nintendo GB/GBC cases that used to come with the games.

Each case holds 3 GBA cartridges and snaps shut. They used to sell these at Walmart, Target, Shopko, etc. I have no idea if any of those places still have them.

[The EdgeCrusher]

i found those three game cases on amazon for 5 bucks. s'good deal if you have a lot of loose GBA game slying around.

http://www.amazon.com/3-Pack-Game-Bo...8794511&sr=8-1

[Icarus Moonsight]

I have all my GBA games in these cases...



They're the closest thing to the original Nintendo GB/GBC cases that used to come with the games.

Each case holds 3 GBA cartridges and snaps shut. They used to sell these at Walmart, Target, Shopko, etc. I have no idea if any of those places still have them.

I have a bunch of these as well. Very nice clamshells. Compact and stackable storage that defeats the dust monster.

[Family Computer]

Wow, that's pretty much exactly what I need.

Thanks a bundle

[erehwon]

This another option for storing gba games. You can buy these DS cases from Nintendo that also store GBA games. Then, you can go to the The Cover Project to get game covers for those cases.

[Damaramu]

In addition to the 3 packs mentioned above, I also use these snap cases from Mad Catz, HERE

[c0ldb33r]

In addition to the 3 packs mentioned above, I also use these snap cases from Mad Catz, HERE

I've got those and absolutely HATE them. The individuals cases never keep together. They snap together and them promptly snap apart

[Kitsune Sniper]

I got a few of those GameBlox with my MadCatz GBASP headphones. I never really snapped them together, I stored individual carts in them, and they work well for that.

These days I use those three-cart GBA holders like the ones heybtbm posted. Fun fact: I bought my first batch in a visit to Texas, and my second batch in a visit to Tennessee. NO STORE around these parts carries them anymore. Most everyone gave up on the GBA already.

[Bassgrabber]

I saw the DS and GBA triple cart cases at Sears (formerly a Kmart) last month. If you don't find them locally maybe try eBay for some options...

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-GAME-PAK-CASES...QQcmdZViewItem

99c start, $2.74 BIN. Seller has others available with shipping discount (1st is 4.95, add-ons are 1.50 per unit shipping)


different seller, better "single buy" price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/GAME-PAK-CASES-S...QQcmdZViewItem

I got these a while back. They're hinged, but the cases don't separate. Don't know if it's cuz they're NOT ball and socket, or if the solid plastic hinge just hasn't broken yet... http://cgi.ebay.com/12-NEW-CARTRIDGE...QQcmdZViewItem

For shelf storage I like the triple cases because they stack better. For grab-n-go I like the single cases.

[Daria]

I keep my games in the individual "hip gear" cases. But then the whole lot get's poured into a lunchbox for easy storage. I can fit like 50 games in it.

[colicub]

All my GB/GBC carts are stacked alphabetically on a shelf, but my GBA ones are in a ring binder filled with those plasic wallets you put trading cards in. It keeps them together and it's easy to see what I've got!

[colicub]

Admittedly I only have about 30 GBA games, but still...

[klausien]

Unfortunately there's no standardized clear clamshells for GBA games like those for Game Boy and Game Gear games. Multicolor or 3-game cases do not suit my anal retentive side. Someone already mentioned this, but I have all of my GBA games in DS cases that I picked up from Nintendo.com. It takes up more space, but they also look great with the printed cover art from the project website and are totally functional as a storage medium. I have little pleather game cases that hold 4 GBA games each that I use when I travel, but for home storage, I love the DS cases.

I'm actually considering doing the N64 cover project thing, but I don't have the space unfortunately.

[c0ldb33r]

...I have all of my GBA games in DS cases that I picked up from Nintendo.com. It takes up more space, but they also look great with the printed cover art from the project website and are totally functional as a storage medium.

How much room do you have devoted to GBA games? Can you post a pic of your GBA games setup?

You too erehwon

[Fuzzball24]

I keep my games in the individual "hip gear" cases. But then the whole lot get's poured into a lunchbox for easy storage. I can fit like 50 games in it.

I use something like that, it really works.


Like this...





One for my GBA games and one for GB/GBC.

[c0ldb33r]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but it make more sense than starting a new one.

For those that use card holders in a 3 ring binder to hold your GBA games, I've got a few questions:

1) Do GB / GBC games fit properly or are they too big?

2) I'm afraid that the plastic card holders will somehow damage the game labels - is this something to worry about?

I'd really prefer to get a DS case for each loose GBA game (i.e. all of mine), but I really don't have the room for all those cases.

[namzep]

I will say that the case art covers look damn sexy next to the DS games:



Also, I can't see the card sheets really wearing the label down. Remember, they're made for pieces of cardboard to slide in and out of. I would guess that since they don't seem to scuff up cards they won't scuff up labels. Just a theory, though.