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Platforms: Game Boy Advance

If you were looking for a character to associate with Ninte ... Read more

If you were looking for a character to associate with Nintendo and the Game Boy, the likelihood is that today you'd say Pokémon--but that hasn't always been the case, and in Super Mario Advance Mario, the once king of Nintendo, is making a comeback on the next-generation Game Boy Advance. Based on the age-old formula of the Super Mario Brothers series, you play the usual host of characters from Mario himself to Princess Peach and even the little mushroom guy. The basic premise is fairly simple: run along the simple platforms, kill the bugs and monsters in your path, and get to the end. It's a game that's very easy to understand, yet not one that's easy to complete, and, like so many games before it, makes you want to come back for more every time. And with over 30 odd levels, it's sure to keep you busy for that time. A great title for all ages, Mario will please grown-ups and children alike as they enjoy the cute graphics and the catchy soundtrack. Probably one of the biggest titles of the Game Boy Advance launch, Mario is one of those games that you just have to have in your collection. --Jason Denwood Minimize

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, ESRB Rating: Everyone

Platforms: Game Boy Advance

Oh no! It looks like your grandad was right--things really ... Read more

Oh no! It looks like your grandad was right--things really were better in the old days. Well, they were if you liked 2-D platform games, anyway, and Yoshi's Island is indisputably one of the best ever made. In a laudable attempt not to rehash its immediate forebear Yoshi's Island goes back in time to recount the touching story of the various yoshis' attempts to unite Baby Mario with his parents. For the first time ever in a Mario game you don't actually control the Italian plumber-to-be but instead his dinosaur pal, who has the curious ability to eat his enemies and then immediately turn them into eggs which he can then fling at more enemies and/or politicians. Since Yoshi isn't particularly fast and can float in mid-air for a few seconds after making a jump, the whole dynamics of the normal Mario gameplay have changed, but the same incredible attention to detail and endless imagination that mark all of Nintendo's best efforts are still here in full effect. In fact they're joined this time, after the rather plain looking prequel, by some wonderful pastel-shaded graphics that were jaw-dropping when the game was originally released in 1995 and still manage to impress now. As with the other Super Mario Advance titles this game also contains a four-player version of the original Mario Bros. arcade game, making it even more of a bargain than it already was. --David Jenkins Minimize

The best-selling game of all time, Super Mario Bros. 3, mak ... Read more

The best-selling game of all time, Super Mario Bros. 3, makes its portable debut with all-new features! Bowser and his troublemaking kids have forced the land into complete chaos by transforming all the local kings into animals, and it`s up to Mario and Luigi to stop them. In what many consider to be the best Mario game ever, players have to run, jump and stomp on enemies through eight enormous worlds, as they use new and classic power-ups. Dash past danger, swim treacherous seas and even take to the air, speeding toward a collision course with Bowser. Jump bottomless pits, stomp familiar foes and use awesome power-ups like the Warp Whistle and the Frog and Tanooki Suit, as you take the flight to Bowser and his kids. Open up new levels and game features when you scan special cards through the e-Reader attachment. Complete increasingly difficult levels, beating one of Bowser`s kids at the end of each level on your way to the final battle with Bowser. Discover multiplayer Mario madness when you link up with any of the other three Super Mario Advance games for frantic fun in the original Mario Bros. game. Minimize

Following a strong introduction sequence, it's quickly down ... Read more

Following a strong introduction sequence, it's quickly down to the action in the Game Boy Advance version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. For unlike the Game Boy Color version, the game kicks off with Harry already at Hogwarts, and with some fast learning to do. You step into Harry's shoes, initially moving from classroom to classroom learning new skills and spells, before indulging in activities such as sneaking out of your dormitory at night, fighting off trolls and having a quick game of Quidditch too. You certainly can't accuse the developers of trying to short-change the fans, as it seems they've tried to cram as much of the film into the game. Unfortunately, that's also at the root of the game's main problem. While it tries to cover all angles of the plot, it does mean that some segments of the game lack a little polish, and aren't always that enjoyable. Sure, there's some great fun to be had with the game, and the quality of the graphics means players will instantly relate it to the film. It's just that perhaps a little more development time could have paid dividends. Nonetheless, fans of both the film and books are likely to get some enjoyment out of the game, even if arguably it's inferior to the Game Boy Color version. And if you're not overwhelmed by Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, you can wager on one certainty--this isn't the last we've seen of Mr Potter on the Game Boy Advance... --Simon Brew Minimize

Nintendo consoles use specially shaped screws to deter open ... Read more

Nintendo consoles use specially shaped screws to deter opening them. This Tri-wing screwdriver can be used to open DS, DS Lite, Wii and Gameboy Advance/SP consoles. This is extremely useful if you need to open your console to modify or repair it. Minimize

As games get ever more realistic and violent it's nice to c ... Read more

As games get ever more realistic and violent it's nice to come across one like Mario & Luigi that values gameplay, originality and gentle humour above other more gratuitous gimmicks. A quasi-sequel to the N64's superb Paper Mario (itself a sequel to the never-released-in-this-country Super Mario RPG on the SNES), Mario & Luigi is essentially an action role-playing game, although it has enough action sequences and mini-games to evade easy pigeonholing. The game's preposterous storyline involves Prince Peach's voice being stolen (and replaced with exploding speech bubbles) and both Mario and Luigi going off in pursuit of those responsible. One of the main conceits of the game is that you control both brothers at the same time, with the actions of one controlled via the A button and the other by the B button. This results in a lot of jumping on each other's heads and some genuinely inventive cooperative puzzles. Combat in the game is turn-based and again you control both brothers at the same time, with special "Bros. Attacks" taking the place of magic. This aspect of the game is particularly close to Paper Mario, with both attack and defence being aided by a press of the character's button at the appropriate time. In these cynical times it's something of a relief to see games like Mario & Luigi still being released: it manages to amuse and entertain without upsetting anyone and is one of the very best games to be released in 2003. --David Jenkins Minimize

TriWing Tri Wing Screwdriver for Nintendo DS and DS Lite an ... Read more

TriWing Tri Wing Screwdriver for Nintendo DS and DS Lite and WIITri-Wing Screwdriver for Nintendo DS and DS Lite and WIINintendo Head Screwdriver for DS and DS Lite and WIIThis screwdriver will remove the three pronged screws used by Nintendo on the Dual Screen (DS) and NDS Lite. This screwdriver is approx 11cm long.Tri-wing screws are found in various versions of the following: Gameboy Color Gameboy Advance SP Gameboy Advance Gameboy Micro Nintendo Dual Screen (DS) (NDS) Nintendo Dual Screen (DS) Lite (NDS Lite) Gamecube console Gamecube control Nintendo WII console Nintendo WII control Minimize

Platforms: Game Boy Advance

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire's updated graphics, with weather ... Read more

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire's updated graphics, with weather effects, amazing sound and more than 200 Pokémon, also has over 100 new species and makes for a welcome evolution in the series. The game has a lot in common with previous Pokémon games Silver, Gold and Crystal. For example, players can choose to be a boy or a girl trainer, an internal clock sets events at certain times and the game's handy-dandy Pokédex helps players keep track of the many stats. Your main goal is still to beat all the Gym Trainers and become the Pokémon Master, and as before you can trade Pokémon via the Link Cable--both Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire include exclusive Pokémon, and you'll find that some species are common in one game and rare in the other. So if you've played the old games, you'll be right at home. But not all is the same. The most obvious change is in the battles themselves. Now that two Pokémon can fight on your side at the same time, you can tag-team them against an enemy by taking advantage of the strengths of your Pokémons while covering their weaknesses. For example, you can now have a water Pokémon watch your fire Pokémon's back. You can also attack more than one Pokémon at a time. A whole new element to the games focuses on how berries are used in battle. And if you collect enough berries, you can take them to a Berry Blender and make a PokéBlock, which is a little super-charged sweet that raises your Pokémon's "Condition" attributes. You can then groom your Pokémon for regional contests and compete for ribbons like "Best of Show", which will unlock additional contests. There's even strategy in how to best use your berries: pick too many and the berry tree will disappear; plant berries, though, and a tree will grow. You can also build a Secret Base in special areas of the game, which you can decorate just like you can your room. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire have a great multi-player system, too; you can link up to four players for incredible battles. The only downside is that you can't link up with the old Game Boy Color games. --Bryan Karsh Minimize

Pokemon: Red plays as a Pokemon edition of Chunsoft`s popul ... Read more

Pokemon: Red plays as a Pokemon edition of Chunsoft`s popular Fushigi no Dungeon RPG series. What would happen if one day you woke up to find out you`ve been turned into a Pokemon? Interact with many different Pokemon on various missions while trying to uncover your true purpose and destiny in this engrossing story of adventure, redemption and, most of all, friendship. Players can choose a Pokemon, and then choose another Pokemon to be their partner. Numerous Pokemon can become friends with the player and can be called upon to join his or her rescue teams. Assuming the role of a Pokemon, the player converses with other Pokemon for the first time using engaging graphics with various Pokemon expressions. For the first time ever, the player is a Pokemon, speaking and interacting with other characters in a world populated only by Pokemon. A deep, involving and dramatic story brings the player into a world of Pok mon not seen or experienced before. Strategic battles enhance the adventure. Randomly generated dungeons make every mission unique. Minimize

Platforms: Game Boy Advance

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, ESRB Rating: Everyone

Platforms: Game Boy Advance

DS original cartridge size, Slot1 interface; Plug 'n Play, ... Read more

DS original cartridge size, Slot1 interface; Plug 'n Play, easy to use, just Drag 'n Drop file from PC to flash memory card; No FlashMe, built-in NoPass, and the GBA cards in slot2 can be started directly; Supports CleanROM, No covert; 100% SDHC TF and standard TF compatibility up to 4TB(4096GB) flash memory card; High speed SDHC. Supports any TF card speed with no lag in game; Save directly to TF card, not to onboard chip, Never lose your saves; Automatically detect and generate save type; Supports Moonshell and homebrew; Supports FAT/FAT32, works on any OS; Supports Action Replay cheat and edit the code base; Built-in energy-saving design; User friendly skinnable interface; Touchscreen or button operation; Supports Skin DIY; Supports the WiFi game, DS Rumble Pak, DS Browser; Supports Download play; Supports 4-scale-lightness; Free SDHC high-speed reader, Ultimate copy documents. Minimize

DS original cartridge size, Slot1 interface; Plug 'n Play, ... Read more

DS original cartridge size, Slot1 interface; Plug 'n Play, easy to use, just Drag 'n Drop file from PC to flash memory card; No FlashMe, built-in NoPass, and the GBA cards in slot2 can be started directly; Supports CleanROM, No covert; 100% SDHC TF and standard TF compatibility up to 4TB(4096GB) flash memory card; High speed SDHC. Supports any TF card speed with no lag in game; Save directly to TF card, not to onboard chip, Never lose your saves; Automatically detect and generate save type; Supports Moonshell and homebrew; Supports FAT/FAT32, works on any OS; Supports Action Replay cheat and edit the code base; Built-in energy-saving design; User friendly skinnable interface; Touchscreen or button operation; Supports Skin DIY; Supports the WiFi game, DS Rumble Pak, DS Browser; Supports Download play; Supports 4-scale-lightness; Free SDHC high-speed reader, Ultimate copy documents. Minimize

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, ESRB Rating: Everyone

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, ESRB Rating: Everyone

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, ESRB Rating: Everyone

Eurolite LED Bar 2 RGBA 252/10 Black 40° - operable in stan ... Read more

Eurolite LED Bar 2 RGBA 252/10 Black 40° - operable in stand-alone mode or DMX512 via any commercial DMX controller (occupies max19 channels). 4, 6 or 19 DMX channels selectable for numerous applications. Sound-control via built-in microphone. Easy addressing and setting via control panel with LCD display and four operating buttons. Functions: Static colours, RGBA colour blend, internal programs, dimmer and strobe settings via DMX, master/slave. Equipped with 252x 10mm LEDs. Locking possibility via mounting bracket. Includes power cable and safety plug. Also available in 20° beam angle. Lighting / Light Effects Minimize

Platforms: Game Boy Advance