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| − | The '''''Game Boy Advance''''' is the fourth game system in the Game Boy line, and is the succesor to the [[Game Boy Color]]. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001, in North America on June 11, 2001, in Europe and Australia on June 22, 2001, and was discontinued in 2008. |
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+ | |image = [[File:Game Boy Advance - Transparent Purple Model.png|250px]] |
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| + | |manufacturer = [[Nintendo]] |
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| + | |released = '''Game Boy Advance:'''<br>[[File:JP.png|15px]] March 21, 2001<br>[[File:NA.png|15px]] June 11, 2001<br>[[File:AU.png|15px]] June 20, 2001<br>[[File:EU.png|15px]] June 22, 2001<br>[[File:KO.png|15px]] April 7, 2004<br>[[File:CH.png|15px]] June 8, 2004<br>'''Game Boy Advance SP:'''<br>[[File:JP.png|15px]] February 14, 2003<br>[[File:EU.png|15px]] March 23, 2003<br>[[File:NA.png|15px]] March 28, 2003<br>[[File:AU.png|15px]] April 10, 2003<br>'''Backlit:'''<br>[[File:CH.png|15px]] 2003<br>[[File:JP.png|15px]] September 19, 2005<br>[[File:NA.png|15px]] March 27, 2006<br>'''Game Boy Micro:'''<br>[[File:JP.png|15px]] September 13, 2005<br>[[File:NA.png|15px]] September 19, 2005<br>[[File:AU.png|15px]] November 3, 2005<br>[[File:EU.png|15px]] November 4, 2005<br>[[File:CH.png|15px]] March 23, 2006 |
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| + | |discontinued = [[File:JP.png|15px]] November 2008 (all three models)<br>[[File:EU.png|15px]] October 16, 2009 (all three models<br>[[File:NA.png|15px]] December 9, 2009 (all three models)<br>[[File:KO.png|15px]] 2009 (all three models) |
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| − | The '''''Game Boy Micro''''' is the third design of the GBA. At a size of only four inches wide, two inches tall, less than an inch deep, and a weight of 2.8 ounces, it is smaller than any other system in the Game Boy line. It's screen is slightly smaller than that of the GBA and SP, but it maintains the same resolution. It is not backwards compatible. It comes with a backlight for playing in the dark. |
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| + | |predecessor = [[Game Boy Color]] (1998) |
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| − | ==Mario Games released for the GBA== |
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| + | |successor = [[Nintendo DS]] (2004-2014) |
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| − | *Classic NES Series:[[Dr. Mario]] |
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| + | The '''[[wikipedia:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]]''' is the fourth system in the [[Game Boy]] line and is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It is the [[wikipedia:Sixth generation of video game consoles|sixth generation]] of handheld consoles. As a 32-bit [[wikipedia:handheld|handheld]], it features more processing power than the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. |
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| + | ==Variations== |
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| + | ===Game Boy Advance SP=== |
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| + | [[File:Game Boy Advance SP - Cyan Model.png|thumb|left|150px|A silver '''Game Boy Advance SP'''.]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Game Boy Advance SP''' is an upgrade to the Game Boy Advance. It had a new design, with a clamshell style, and had a front-and-back-lit screen. It also came with a rechargeable battery, instead of having to put in double AAs. It is also backwards compatible, able to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. |
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| + | [[File:Game Boy Micro - Grey Model.png|thumb|150px|A grey '''Game Boy Micro'''.]] |
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| + | '''Game Boy Micro''' is the Game Boy Advance's third design and the last model in the Game Boy family. Surprisingly, it was made nearly an year after the original Nintendo DS (which along with the [[Nintendo DS#Nintendo DS Lite|Nintendo DS Lite]] is backwards compatible with ''GBA''), but was also discontinued before that model. Key differences include: |
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| + | *A rectangular-shaped body that resembles an NES controller. Just like the controller, it features a D-pad on the left side and two circular buttons on the right side. |
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| + | *A backlight for low-light and night-time play |
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| + | *The smallest screen size in the lineup |
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| + | *Not backwards compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles |
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| + | Until the dimensions and masses can be officially confirmed for the [[Game & Watch]] product line, the Game Boy Micro remains as Nintendo's''' smallest''' and '''second lightest''' handheld system ever produced. (In fact, the <span>Pokémon Minis product line features only one entry that has a lighter handheld system). </span>The measurements are: |
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| + | *'''Length''': 101 mm (3.98 in.) |
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| + | *'''Width''': 50 mm (1.97 in.) |
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| + | *'''Height''': 17.2 mm (0.68 in.) |
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| + | *'''Volume''': 86.86 cm<sup>3</sup> (5.30 in.<sup>3</sup>) |
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| + | *'''Mass''': 80 g (2.82 oz.) |
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| + | *'''Density''': 0.921 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
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| + | Since no official dimensions and masses are given for ''Pokémon Pikachu'', ''Pokémon Pikachu 2: GS'', and ''Pokéwalker'', these handhelds cannot be compared with the Game Boy Micro to receive the title of Nintendo's smallest and lightest handheld system ever produced. The only exception is Pokémon Mini, for which sufficient information exists, officially making it Nintendo's '''second smallest''' and '''lightest''' handheld system ever produced. The measurements are: |
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| + | *'''Length''': 74 mm (2.91 in.) |
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| + | *'''Width''': 58 mm (2.28 in.) |
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| + | *'''Height''': 23 mm (0.91 in.) |
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| + | *'''Volume''': 98.72 <span>cm</span><sup>3</sup><span> (6.02 in.</span><sup>3</sup><span>)</span> |
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| + | *'''Mass''': 70 g (2.47 oz.) (with a Game Pak and AAA batteries inside) |
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| + | *'''Density''': 0.709 g/<span>cm</span><sup>3</sup> |
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Revision as of 16:13, 10 December 2019
The Game Boy Advance is the fourth system in the Game Boy line and is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It is the sixth generation of handheld consoles. As a 32-bit handheld, it features more processing power than the SNES.
Variations
Game Boy Advance SP
A silver Game Boy Advance SP.
Game Boy Advance SP is an upgrade to the Game Boy Advance. It had a new design, with a clamshell style, and had a front-and-back-lit screen. It also came with a rechargeable battery, instead of having to put in double AAs. It is also backwards compatible, able to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.
Game Boy Micro
A grey Game Boy Micro.
Game Boy Micro is the Game Boy Advance's third design and the last model in the Game Boy family. Surprisingly, it was made nearly an year after the original Nintendo DS (which along with the Nintendo DS Lite is backwards compatible with GBA), but was also discontinued before that model. Key differences include:
- A rectangular-shaped body that resembles an NES controller. Just like the controller, it features a D-pad on the left side and two circular buttons on the right side.
- A backlight for low-light and night-time play
- The smallest screen size in the lineup
- Not backwards compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles
Until the dimensions and masses can be officially confirmed for the Game & Watch product line, the Game Boy Micro remains as Nintendo's smallest and second lightest handheld system ever produced. (In fact, the Pokémon Minis product line features only one entry that has a lighter handheld system). The measurements are:
- Length: 101 mm (3.98 in.)
- Width: 50 mm (1.97 in.)
- Height: 17.2 mm (0.68 in.)
- Volume: 86.86 cm3 (5.30 in.3)
- Mass: 80 g (2.82 oz.)
- Density: 0.921 g/cm3
Pokémon Minis
Since no official dimensions and masses are given for Pokémon Pikachu, Pokémon Pikachu 2: GS, and Pokéwalker, these handhelds cannot be compared with the Game Boy Micro to receive the title of Nintendo's smallest and lightest handheld system ever produced. The only exception is Pokémon Mini, for which sufficient information exists, officially making it Nintendo's second smallest and lightest handheld system ever produced. The measurements are:
- Length: 74 mm (2.91 in.)
- Width: 58 mm (2.28 in.)
- Height: 23 mm (0.91 in.)
- Volume: 98.72 cm3 (6.02 in.3)
- Mass: 70 g (2.47 oz.) (with a Game Pak and AAA batteries inside)
- Density: 0.709 g/cm3
Mario-Based Game Boy Advance Games
- Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros. (1985)
- Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong (1981)
- Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario (1990)
- DK: King of Swing (2005)
- Donkey Kong Country (1994)
- Donkey Kong Country 2 (1995)
- Donkey Kong Country 3 (1996)
- Dr. Mario and Puzzle League (2005)
- Game & Watch Gallery (1995)
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (2003)
- Mario Golf: Advanced Tour (2004)
- Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)
- Mario Party Advance (2007)
- Mario Pinball Land (2004)
- Mario Tennis: Power Tour (2005)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004)
- Super Mario Advance (2001)
- Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World (2001)
- Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3 (2003)
- Wario Land 4 (2001)
- WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (2003)
- WarioWare: Twisted! (2005)
- Yoshi Topsy Turvy (2004)
- Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (2002)