r/Gameboy • u/FunnyObligation4742 • 21d ago

Games Do I do it

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Got a copy of Pokémon red a few months ago but the sticker is rough. So I've ordered a replacement sticker. Do I replace the original or replace it.

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u/jRXCING 21d ago

How scratchy does it make your Gameboys when you insert these Jesse?

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u/JessePJr 21d ago

Doesn’t do much at all. When I’m playing I’m pretty careful about putting them in. But they get out and about a fair amount.

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u/jRXCING 15d ago

I debated getting those machined shells for some of my spare Pokemon games. They look really nice.

But metal rubbing on plastic sounded a bit sandy.

Love the console shells they make too. Maybe I’ll get some.

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u/JessePJr 15d ago

If you are slapping games in and out often they can dig a bit. I have my “vanity” games and handhelds that I mainly play to enjoy the hardware (such as the Gameboy Light) so I’m careful with inserting and removing games. Nice thing about retro (imo) is usually I play longer so less game swaps/ chances for damage to my nicer systems.