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Game Boy Micro Black | 
| From: Nintendo of America
Buy New: $72.99
New (5) Used (9) from $57.99
Rating:  57 reviews
Sales Rank: 6124
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Game Boy Advance
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 6.4 x 2
MPN: oxysfbb
Model: VHNIN 045496716820
UPC: 045496716820
EAN: 0045496716820
ASIN: B000AX224Y
Release Date: September 20, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New! Factory Sealed. No extra Face Plates. Just BLACK!
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| Features:
| • | Ultra-sharp backlit screen with adjustable brightness controls for use indoors or outdoors | | • | Gleaming shoulder and start/select buttons | | • | 3 removable faceplates to personalize your Micro & protect the screen | | • | Plays all GBA games | | • | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
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Product Description
The Game Boy Micro is a leap forward in portable gaming. In this tiny, cell-phone sized body you have the same technology that powers the popular Game Boy AdvanceSP. Shorter, thinner and lighter than an SP, it plays all the SP titles on the market. No more need to buy special game cases -- just shove it in your pocket or the cell phone pocket in your backpack when you're done. If you'd like the look of your system to be as cool as thegames you play on it, the new Game Boy Micro is for you. Supports standard headphones Dimensions(WxLxD) - 4 x 2 x 7/10 Color - Black
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| Customer Reviews: Read 52 more reviews...
 Very Stylish December 1, 2005
RPrice (Pennsylvania)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
I think this is great! I have the GBA SP and I love it, but it's hard to put in my small purse. Also as a mother of two I sometimes feel foolish with the SP and so don't use it as much as I would like, but the micro is sleek and stylish. I love the ladybuf face plate. The screens picture is much brighter and sharper than the SP and I don't mind at all that the sceen size is smaller. It's just so darn cute! Now my kids want one too, althought ther not getting one. It's just for mom. I recommed it for anyone looking for something smaller and stylish. Although I would worry about durability with children, but for adult/teens it's a good buy.
Great unit for adults September 29, 2005
Steve (Dallas, TX)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
The Game Boy Micro is one of the best units that Nintendo has ever produced. For adults who enjoy playing games while they are on-the-go, this is the one to get. There are a few pros and cons, but ultimately, it's worth the small investment.
Pros:
- Good battery life (and rechargable battery can be replaced)
- Bright, sharp screen (games are playable despite its size)
- Small size fits nicely in pocket next to cell phone
- Unless you have large fingers, the controls are easy to use
- Sturdy feel (less plastic-y than earlier models)
- Interchangable faceplates
Cons:
- Limited game library for adults (if you are not into Pokemon, you will have limited choices, but if you invest in a Flash cartridge, you open up your options to emulation and home-brew)
- Currently limited faceplate selection (for adults)
- Fingerprint magnet (faceplate and L/R shoulder buttons)
I give this a 9/10. With a more adult-centered selection of games, this unit would be unstopable. A few that I recommend:
- Activision Anthology (Pitfall, etc)
- Contra Advance
- Desert Strike Advance
- Eye of the Beholder
- Classic Excitebike
- Classic Castlevania
- Classic Zelda 1
- Classic Metroid 1
- Classic Xevious
- Phantasy Star Collection
- Super Mario Brothers (1,2,3)
- Gladius Galaxies
- Hyperspace Delivery Boy
- Mech Platoon
- Mega Man Anniversary Collection
- Metal Slug (1, Advance)
- Phalanx
- Rebelstar Tactical Command (from the makers of XCOM)
- Sigma Star Saga
- SimCity 2000
 Stick with your SP November 4, 2005
N. Durham (Philadelphia, PA)
16 out of 21 found this review helpful
I never thought that Nintendo could shrink the GameBoy any more, but once again they've managed to make the most compact handheld system even more compact. The new GameBoy Micro, the sixth incarnation of the system since debuting in America, is astonishingly small and amazingly still features a sharp screen. The battery power also lasts longer than the SP, and on it's own, the Micro is a great innovation of the classic system, but it's not without it's share of faults. The biggest being that the Micro only plays current GBA games, and is not backwards compatible with old GameBoy games or even the GameBoy Color games like the SP is. For GB owners who still love playing their old GameBoy games, this is a big downside, and if you already own an SP, there's really no reason to lay down the asking price for the Micro unless you want a more compact GameBoy and don't play any old games. It's neat having a GameBoy this tiny, but if you own an SP, or even a DS (which also plays GBA games but doesn't play old GameBoy games), there's really no reason to pick this up unless you're a Nintendo fanboy.
Awesome addition to the Gameboy's legacy... May 25, 2006
Carmilla
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought this little wonder after already owning a Gameboy Advance SP and a Nintendo DS and its worth every penny.
The screen and its brightness settings are absolutely phenomonal, a ton better than the Nintendo DS's.
Plus this thing can fit into any pocket in your clothes.
This thing goes to work with me every day and gets play time every second i can spare, with its amazing 6-8 hour battery time.
But the best thing about this Gameboy is its comfort. It is so small and light that it pretty much floats in your hands when you play it. The buttons and directional pad are so smooth and intuitive and you pretty much hold the whole unit with just your finger tips. Amazing build quality.
If you need a handheld for mainly home use i would recommend a Gameboy SP or a Nintendo DS. But if you need one for the go or as a 'second' system then the Micro is what youre looking for.
Best GBA to date... November 15, 2005
F. Lukomski (NY)
14 out of 19 found this review helpful
If you dont already own a GBA SP, you own an old GBA w/o the backlight, or you dont have a GBA but want one ... get the MICRO now.
The screen is absolutely not too small to enjoy. It is very bright and has very high contrast and simply looks great.
Unless your are blind, have giant mitts for hands or just cant live without a GBA that doesnt play old krappy game boy games, this is the gba to get. its only slightly larger than my motorola v710, so it fits in any pocket and goes with me everywhere.
if size isnt a factor you can save 20 bucks and get the gba sp with the backlight screen, or spend 30 bucks more than the micro and get a DS, which is overall way better.
for my needs the micro cant be beat.
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