Nintendo's stylish Micro makes the Game Boy Advance cool for adults.
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The standard headphone jack and perfect portability along with the crystal clear screen makes this a good addition to the Game Boy line. While there's nothing here you need to trade in your SP to take advantage of, late comers to the GBA party will find a lot to like if this is their entry system. quote
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It lacks a suspend mode, the peripherals cost extra, and it's also worth noting that the sound from the built-in speaker is pretty tinny; but what it lacks there it makes up for with its elegance, convenience and robustness.
Read the full review →The standard headphone jack and perfect portability along with the crystal clear screen makes this a good addition to the Game Boy line. While there's nothing here you need to trade in your SP to take advantage of, late comers to the GBA party will find a lot to like if this is their entry system.
Read the full review →It's tiny, its screen is amazing, and it is surprisingly comfortable to hold. At a price tag of $100, it's not a no-brainer to run out and get a Micro, but it's clearly a handy game system to have in your collection.
Read the full review →For the frequent flier or gamer who's got to have it all, the Micro is an excellent fit.
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kris
I got one of these through work and it was love at first sight. The screen was bright and clear, and games looked great on it. People with larger hands complained about it, but it felt just right to me, and the spacing of the buttons is comparable to the controls on many present-day smartphones....
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redlantern2
I bought one of these used from game stop for thirty bucks,and some games I have never played.If you never had a Game Boy Advance or want a nice basic handheld,this is a pretty good time waster.It doesn't have a huge screen,thought it may be bright,and you cant play Original Game Boy games...
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jlarex
Nintendo is known for redesigning their handhelds every few years. A few years after the Game Boy Advance SP fixed most of the flaws of the original, it was time for a new redesign so the Game Boy Micro was released. Just like it's name implies, the Micro is tiny. It makes it very easy to...
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rumsey
The finest portable gaming system I own. Hard to find now but the games are great and cheap. The battery will last an entire trip across the country.
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hagridore
Nice library of games (maybe too many classic ports.) Smaller screen, but backlight and looks amazing. So damn small.
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