Nintendo Game Boy Advance Console

The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game... Read More

The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game consoles had a life expectancy of just a few years. More than a decade later, the system is still going strong. How did the Game Boy successfully compete--and in some cases bury--an onslaught of faster, more powerful handheld and home console systems? Let us count the ways: affordability, a huge library of games that consistently made the most of the hardware's limitations, smart power management that extended battery life, and uncluttered controls. But perhaps it was the system's ultraportable design that allowed devotees to play video games around their schedule, making it the must-have system for kids and adults alike. Minimize

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Manufacturer: Nintendo

Key Features
Console Type	Handheld
Platform	Game Boy Advance
Gaming Type	LAN Gaming
Processor
Processor Speed	16.78 MHz
Memory
Installed RAM	256 KB
Installed Cache Memory	32 KB
RAM technology	WRAM
Display
Display Type	LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Screen Size	2.9 in.
Max. Resolution	240 x 160
Graphics
Max. Number Of Colors	32,768 Colors
Audio
Audio Support	Stereo
Audio Out	Line Out
Technical Features
Communication Type	Serial Cable • Proprietary
Expansion Slots	Game Cartridge Slot
Main Controls	4 Way Cross Keypad • Start/Select Buttons
Input / Output Ports	1 x Game Boy Advance link connector • 1 x Serial Port
DVD Movie Playback	No DVD Movie Playback
Battery
Battary Run Time	15 Hours
Battery Type	2 x AA Battery
Dimensions
Height	2.5 cm
Width	14.5 cm
Weight	0.14 kg
Depth	8.1 cm
Miscellaneous
External Color	White • Black
UPC	045496712129
Release Date	June, 2001

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By: champshire43
Jul 2, 2009

revolutionary turning point in handheld gaming

Author's Rating:

Pros: 3d graphics

Cons: no backlight

By: jeremy1456

in Games at Epinions.com
Aug 8, 2002

Gameboy Advance: The Latest Advancement In Portable Gaming (The Nintendo Write-Off)

Author's Rating:

Pros: Great Library of Games, Top Notch Titles Coming In The Future

Cons: Screen Scratches too Easily and Is Hard To Look At, Not Enough Buttons

Bottom Line:
Introducing To You... The Ultimate Handheld Console. Read More

By: kjell1979

in Games at Epinions.com
Oct 14, 2003

The Gameboy Advance System: A Playground for Old School Gamers

Author's Rating:

Pros: Small, light, powerful, cheap, backwards compatibility, good quality game library

Cons: flimsy parts, dark screen, not pocket size (for most people), needs more buttons

Bottom Line:
The Gameboy advance great system that will stand the test of time. It's a great investment for any gamer. Read More

By: opinionated3
Nov 27, 2001

Game Boy Advance- Just what my kids wanted

Author's Rating:

Pros: New larger color screen, better sound

Cons: limited battery life

Bottom Line:
Great little gaming system, perfect for long trips as long as you bring plenty of batteries. Read More

By: rader6795
Feb 9, 2001

It looks like my little Gameboy is all grown up...

Author's Rating:

Pros: Stronger than the SNES so it could handle its library!!! I'm marking out...

Cons: Nintendo's CEO won't let Square port to GBA if they don't program for GameCube.

Bottom Line:
It takes something amazing to really peak my interest before it comes out. Just the launch games and backward compatibility warrant the purchase. Read More

By: fallenjesusboy
Jan 4, 2002

Advance your diseased hamburger anus to the store and pick one up. Now. (Lexiphiliac write-off)

Author's Rating:

Pros: Great graphics/sound for its size. Excellent library of games already, and more to come. Backwards-compatible.

Cons: Backlighting is dim, requiring either a light accessory, or that you play at a store.

Bottom Line:
If this review doesn’t sway you into purchasing a Game Boy Advance, you’re a mummified crotch-muffin. Read More

By: Freak369
Jun 28, 2006

Is That A GBA In Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy To See Me?

Author's Rating:

Pros: Nice design, easy operation, volume control, full color screen capabilities.

Cons: Can consume batteries in record numbers, light issues, surface dirt.

Bottom Line:
The GBA might not be on the cutting edge of technology but it's a well made unit that's sturdy, plays GBA and GameBoy games and...awe just read the review! Read More

By: LaughingTarget

in Games at Epinions.com
Jun 29, 2001

SNES Goes Portable...

Author's Rating:

Pros: Size, battery life, graphical power, sound, backward compatibility, price, colors.

Cons: Games sometimes dark, cart size, controls.

Bottom Line:
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By: mikegmi2
Jul 24, 2001

I want my Gameboy Advance!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Lightweight, plays all Gameboy games, long battery life, comes in many colors.

Cons: You need a good source of light to fully see what is going on.

Bottom Line:
Great machine, not many games out yet but it plays all the old ones, lightweight, links to other Gameboy Advances. Read More

By: ChromeKiller

in Games at Epinions.com
Jun 27, 2001

An advance for Nintendo's greatest hardware!

Author's Rating:

Pros: More colors, sharper images, 3D handheld style, and longer gameplay!

Cons: No backlighting for games.

Bottom Line:
It's the best GameBoy revision yet. I suggest this hardware for anyone who doesn't already own a Game Boy, and is looking for some four player fun on the go. Read More