Support GBAtemp

Help support GBAtemp.net by becoming a patron and unlock exclusive perks such as enhanced profile customization and more! Also consider making a one-off donation and get your name on the donation leaderboards. We accept PayPal and card payments via Stripe.
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Support GBAtemp

Since 2002 we have been running GBAtemp as an independent gaming community as a labour of love for our ever growing userbase. However, maintaining a community of this size comes with significant costs.

If you would like to give back, perhaps consider making a one-time donation or upgrade your account to unlock exclusive perks such as enhanced profile and post customization, early access to new features, entry into special giveaways and a completely ad-free browsing experience!

How to Support GBAtemp

Take a look below at the ways you can support GBAtemp by either becoming a patron or making a one-off donation. By becoming a GBAtemp patron you will unlock exclusive perks as detailed below including ad-free access on our highest membership tier. Alternatively, consider making a one-off donation and help support your favorite independent gaming community!

GBAtemp Patron

Support GBAtemp and unlock all our exclusive patron perks. You can choose monthly or yearly billing.

  1. Avatar frames and effects
  2. Custom profile color palette
  3. Add custom content blocks to your profile
  4. Custom blog color palette
  5. Customize your username
  6. Custom user title styling
  7. Customizable Patron user banner
  8. Unlock the Patron trophy
  9. Get your username shout outs in community focused news threads
  10. Early access to new site features*
  11. Early access to future site styles*
Monthly
Yearly

$2 / month $21.60 / year

GBAtemp Patron + Ad-Free

Support GBAtemp and unlock all our exclusive patron perks including completely ad-free access. You can choose monthly or yearly billing.

  1. Ad-free access on desktop and mobile
  2. Avatar frames and effects
  3. Custom profile color palette
  4. Add custom content blocks to your profile
  5. Custom blog color palette
  6. Customize your username
  7. Custom user title styling
  8. Customizable Patron user banner
  9. Unlock the Patron trophy
  10. Get your username shout outs in community focused news threads
  11. Early access to new site features*
  12. Early access to future site styles*
Monthly
Yearly

$5 / month $54.00 / year

One-Off Donation

You can make a one-off donation to GBAtemp at any time!

Your donation will help cover server costs, giveaways, competitions and general administration and server costs involved in running a website of our size. Your donation will be visible on the donation leaderboard as well as your profile unless you choose to donate anonymously.

Any donation big or small is welcome! We do not receive or store credit card or payment information as this is handled by our third party payment portals PayPal and Stripe who handle the transaction and then forward the donation directly to us.

Thank you for your consideration and support!

  1. Unlock the Donation trophy**
Donate to GBAtemp

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Give the Gift of GBAtemp!

Made a friend here? Want to show someone you truly care? Want to burden someone with yet another unnecessary subscription?

How about gifting a friend GBAtemp Patron status? You can gift either 3 months or 1 years worth of Patron status to any registered member! Head over to the Accounts Upgrade page to find the "giftable" upgrades.

Gift GBAtemp Patron status

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly do I get?
By upgrading your account, you unlock exclusive perks such as ad-free access on desktop and mobile (for the $5/month tier), customizable profile and blog colors, avatar frames and effects, a Patron trophy, early access to new site styles* and features**, shout-outs in community news threads, and access to a Patron-exclusive chat room. Your support also contributes to the upkeep and development of the GBAtemp community.
How do account upgrades work exactly?
Account upgrades are processed through GBAtemp's built-in Account Upgrades system. You can choose to pay monthly or yearly through various payment options, including PayPal and payments via Stripe. Once you upgrade, you gain immediate access to the perks associated with your chosen tier.
Do you accept X payment type?
We accept various payment methods via PayPal and Stripe, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, VISA, and more. You can also use GBAtemp XP at a conversion rate of 1000XP = $1USD to pay for upgrades.
I'm worried about the safety of my personal details!
That's not technically a question! But I can tell you that GBAtemp does not receive or store any of your credit card or payment information (besides that already attached to your GBAtemp account). Payments are securely handled through trusted third-party solutions like PayPal and Stripe, which manage the transaction and then forward the donation directly to us.
How can I cancel?
When subscribed you will see a link on your Account Upgrades page with relevant links to cancel your subscription at any time. Alternatively you can go to your payment provider such as PayPal to cancel your recurring subscription.
I need additional help or have questions not answered here!
Please contact a member of staff who will be able to provide help.

* = When possible
** = Registered members only, must disclose amount publicly

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