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 The Wormlight Advance--Giving a greatly needed boost. July 30, 2001
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
When I first got my Game Boy Advance, I was very disappointed to find that especially on the older Game Boy Color games, the games appeared dark on the screen even when played in a good light source. Donkey Kong Country for GBC is a good example of this problem. So naturally, I went online to find a solution to the problem. After reading a great review at [a website], which has a review on lights for the GBA, I decided that the Worm Light Advance was worth a go. After I received it, I plugged it into my GBA. At first, I was angry to see a spot of glare always shining on the screen, and it bothered me, but I got used to it and now it does not even affect my gameplay. In fact, although some people say the light is not distributed evenly, which is true, it still does the job lighting the entire, wide GBA screen. In fact, I found it easier to play in the dark when the worm light was shining on it, than playing it with a mediocre source of light! The worm light advance is not the perfect solution for the GBA lighting problem, but it does the job, greatly enhancing gameplay and making it MUCH easier to see the screen. One note about the worm light: it receives power from the GBA's battery source. Therefore, battery life is cut down by about 1/3 once it is plugged in. Therefore, you should have an AC Adapter or Battery Pack when using the worm light. Until a better solution for the lighting problem arrives, however, I recommend the worm light advance to greatly help the GBA's light problem. Although the glare can get in the way, it is minimal and unnoticeable when you are immersed in the gameplay.
 Not only the cheapest, but the BEST alternative. July 16, 2002
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
**ADDITION TO REVIEW** [After using the wormlight for a while until the batteries died a couple times, my estimate is that the batteries drain approximately twice as fast with this light on...this is about ten instead of twenty hours.)My girlfriend and I each got a Game Boy Advance this week: hers being Fuchsia, mine Glacier. To be honest, I was a little afraid of the Wormlight, as some of the reviews I have read mentioned inadequate lighting/glare/other problems. However, all the light peripheral reviews for the Game Boy Advance have negative aspects, and I definitely feel an add-on light is a necessity with this system, so it was a matter of weighing the good and bad to come up with some choices. After much research, I narrowed it down to three choices: the Flood Light (made by Gamestar), the UFO light, or the Wormlight (both made by Nyko). The Flood Light supposedly provides the best light out there, but has drawbacks (keep in mind I haven't tested it out myself, so some of this is going on various others' reviews): it is kind of bulky/heavy, requires extra batteries, requires a screwdriver to open the battery compartment (I plan on playing this on airplanes, and apparently you cannot bring even small pointy tools onboard anymore...foolish), eats batteries very quickly, and does not allow for multiplayer games do to blockage of the link port. Also, not that it's a big deal, but it costs about five dollars more than the Nyko lights. The UFO Light and Wormlight are very similar in design. Neither requires extra batteries, as they draw power from the link port on top of the system, and they both include a pass-through so that you can use the light and the actual link cable simultaneously...ingenious. I am impressed that they offer this feature at such a price; these are the most inexpensive GBA lights available. Sure, the system's batteries will drain a little quicker with either of these lights on, but it is much more convenient to change two batteries in the back than it is to unscrew a compartment and put THREE AA batteries in. Plus, I don't think these lights are quite as bright as the Flood Light, so they should not use energy as quickly. I can't comment on how long a GBA/Nyko light combination will run on two new AA's, as I just got them yesterday, and my GBA battery light hasn't gone into the red yet. The reasons I got the Wormlights as opposed to the UFO Lights are as follows: the Wormlight is adjustable, so you can center it where you want (i.e. out of the way of the screen, but in a place that still provides excellent light), and it stays there (the UFO Light seems to be in a fixed position), and the Wormlights come in colors that perfectly match the systems. The UFO lights' undersides do as well, but the problem here is that they are not being made anymore (further testament that the Wormlight is superior), so I could not find any Fuchsia ones. As I said before, I don't think the Nyko lights are as bright as the Flood Light, so I figured I'd buy one and try it out in the store instead of buying TWO on blind faith. I found a dark spot under a large counter, and I was very pleasantly surprised. I got another one, and have since then tried them out in all light conditions, from pitch black to well-lit (where the light didn't really help at all). The Wormlight performs excellently in all conditions. Yes, there can be a reflection of the light in the GBA screen, as other reviews have mentioned, but it does not hinder gameplay at all. As a hard-core gamer who always does extensive product research before purchase, I recommend the Nyko Wormlight.
Good enough Light for a decent price September 23, 2001
13 out of 24 found this review helpful
I think that most people are unhappy with their new WormLights. Well listen, I don't see much of a problem. With most of the better GBA lights impossible to find, I bought the WormLight Plus thinking it would be ok. I have found it to be above average, but not by much. As far as durability goes, this is pretty good. The pass-thru port works fine (although my link cable was a little difficult to jam in the first few times). The light itself works very well, providing good lighting in the dark or shaded areas, or good enough to give the screen a much needed visibility boost on a cloudy day. The two biggest complaints I have seen about this though, are the facts that the WormLight is slightly to the right of the screen (where the port is to put the light in, I don't get it why it wasn't put in the center or why Nyko designed it to go to the center, oh well) and there is a glare on the screen of the GBA when it is on. I noticed a glare and reflection of myself in the screen without the WormLight so the glare is just something you get used to. The fact that it is to the right though, come on, how stupid can some of these customers get (oh wait, this is primarily a Nintendo audience so the average GBA gamer is usually below middle school intelligence and thrives on Pokemon as a life source) but it is ADJUSTABLE. Say it with me, A-D-J-U-S-T-A-B-L-E. Can you do that? Can you? Good, now this is what it means. In about 10 seconds or less you can bend the light above the center and for you kiddies (80% of the Nintendo audience) get your parents to do it while you suck on your Pokemon game paks for life. I found no problem with it but the bottom line is........Get this if you can't find a better light. This is the one most gamers will buy and most will not be that angry with the results.
Not perfect but Good enought October 15, 2001
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
If you have a Gameboy Advance like me, you probably realized early that you need some kind of Light to play... even during daytime. Especially if you play darker game like Castlevania and Tony Hawk.Well, I tried 2 lights , the Shark Light and the Worm Light and the Worm Light is clearly the best, by a good margin. It's lighter, smaller and does a much better job. Finally, it doesnt require extra batteries. I was pretty disapointed with the sharklight to tell you the truth.
 Get InterAct GlowGuard instead July 22, 2001
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have had the original Wormlight for the GBC, and adjusting the light is a pain and you still get quite a bit of glare from it. And the plastic attached to the plug broke and the light doesn't stick up all the way any more. I saw the GlowGuard on the InterAct web site and thought that it was pretty cool, so I got that. It has a bright white LED, and when positioned correctly there is virtually no glare and the light is sufficient in any light. Also, it folds down to protect the screen when not in use, and the pass-through port works without any problems. I suggest getting the GlowGuard instead of the Wormlight, as it is a great product.I saw the Light Shield from Pelican, and it had some features the GlowGuard doesn't like a power switch. But it also uses a light bulb instead of an LED, which could burn out on you any time in the future, and uses up more energy. It also isn't a pure white, when the batteries start to die or you use the dimmer, it will fade and turn an orange color. An LED can last virtually forever and not use up as much energy, and is a purer white than a light bulb.
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