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Game Information
- Platform: Game Boy Advance
- ELSPA Minimum Age: 3
- Media: Video Game
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Product Features
- Ultra-sharp 2 screen with adjustable brightness controls for use indoors or outdoors
- Gleaming shoulder and start/select buttons
- Plays all GBA games
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
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Product Description
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The sporty, silver metal Game Boy Micro measures a mere 4 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 0.7 inches deep, allowing it to sit comfortably alongside today's hippest technological gadgets. It weighs an astonishing 2.8 ounces, or about the weight of 80 paper clips. Yet Game Boy Micro has the same processing power and plays the same games as Game Boy Advance SP models, complete with standard face controls and gleaming shoulder and Start/Select buttons that literally shine.
With Game Boy Micro, everyone plays with style. A removable face plate gives owners the option to buy replacements to customize the look of their systems again and again with new colours and designs. Most notably, its 2-inch backlit screen shines with incredible power, rendering games in startling clarity with fantastic colours on the best Game Boy screen ever. For the first time, users can adjust the brightness of the screen to adapt to indoor lights or outdoor sunshine.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
A colour 32-bit gaming console in a casing smaller than many mobile phones, the Gameboy Micro is an impressive feat of engineering.
Since the original green-and-black screened 'brick', Gameboys have been getter smaller, sexier and more powerful. The last major revamp was the cool flip-top Gameboy Advance SP, which looked more like an executive's toy than a kid's. The SP was a wonderful thing, but it wasn't perfect: using headphones required an adaptor, and the backlit screen, while a big improvement on the original Advance, still lacked that last ounce of brightness and punch.
The Micro addresses both those problems. The tiny screen is still perfectly legible, even when playing text- and stat-heavy RPGs, and is outstandingly sharp and bright. Brightness is adjustable to five settings, the lower ones tweaking a bit more life out of the battery. There's also a proper headphone socket.
Stylewise, this Gameboy wipes the floor even with the SP. It doesn't have a lid, but ships with a black felt bag that looks designed to carry diamonds. The unbelievably small casing is sleek and minimal, with just the D-pad and a and b buttons on the faceplate -- Start and Select are mounted on the lower edge. Shiny silver shoulder buttons add to the eye-candy. There's also a loop to attach a wrist or neck strap, but rather stingily neither is included.
It's not all good news, though. While the screen looks so good that you soon forget its dimensions, the horizontal shape of the console (all previous Gameboys were vertical or square) means the shoulder buttons are harder to hit (especially for the adults at whom it's surely aimed), which could become a strain after a while. Stereo sound with headphones is good, but there is clearly no room for even a half-decent speaker system, so you're left with very puny mono if you don't use headphones. Be warned also that the Micro won't play Gameboy Colour cartridges or special cartridges (rumble, motion sensor or light sensor games are out, for instance), and won't take any accessories, even link cables.
Chances are that people who buy a Micro either won't care about those limitations or already a have an Advance or SP anyway. And chances also are that you'll fall in love with this little beauty the minute you open the box. Given that you can walk around with the Micro in your jeans pocket and literally not know it's there, it's tempting to call it the only truly portable console.
Since the original green-and-black screened 'brick', Gameboys have been getter smaller, sexier and more powerful. The last major revamp was the cool flip-top Gameboy Advance SP, which looked more like an executive's toy than a kid's. The SP was a wonderful thing, but it wasn't perfect: using headphones required an adaptor, and the backlit screen, while a big improvement on the original Advance, still lacked that last ounce of brightness and punch.
The Micro addresses both those problems. The tiny screen is still perfectly legible, even when playing text- and stat-heavy RPGs, and is outstandingly sharp and bright. Brightness is adjustable to five settings, the lower ones tweaking a bit more life out of the battery. There's also a proper headphone socket.
Stylewise, this Gameboy wipes the floor even with the SP. It doesn't have a lid, but ships with a black felt bag that looks designed to carry diamonds. The unbelievably small casing is sleek and minimal, with just the D-pad and a and b buttons on the faceplate -- Start and Select are mounted on the lower edge. Shiny silver shoulder buttons add to the eye-candy. There's also a loop to attach a wrist or neck strap, but rather stingily neither is included.
It's not all good news, though. While the screen looks so good that you soon forget its dimensions, the horizontal shape of the console (all previous Gameboys were vertical or square) means the shoulder buttons are harder to hit (especially for the adults at whom it's surely aimed), which could become a strain after a while. Stereo sound with headphones is good, but there is clearly no room for even a half-decent speaker system, so you're left with very puny mono if you don't use headphones. Be warned also that the Micro won't play Gameboy Colour cartridges or special cartridges (rumble, motion sensor or light sensor games are out, for instance), and won't take any accessories, even link cables.
Chances are that people who buy a Micro either won't care about those limitations or already a have an Advance or SP anyway. And chances also are that you'll fall in love with this little beauty the minute you open the box. Given that you can walk around with the Micro in your jeans pocket and literally not know it's there, it's tempting to call it the only truly portable console.
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
First, Let me clear up a few things:
1) People complaining that the GBM doesn't play Original GB or GB colour (or color) games.....Buy an SP or a GB colour. It's been very clear from the off that the GBM only plays GBA games.
2) People saying that the GBM is just a smaller SP.
If you do not need a super small handheld, then you obviously will not see the appeal. It is the same reason people like cell phone games. They travel easily. The Micro travels easily. It fits into any pocket. If you think your SP travels just fine, then you don't need a Micro. But some of us, like me, would like something smaller and the Micro fits that bill.
The GBM screen is 10 times better than any other version of the GBA. You get a crisp, clear display with no motion blur and excellent contrast controls. You also get the interchangeable faceplates, Which is a great idea as the GBM screen is well protected and If you do get a scratch over the screen you can just replace it with a new faceplate.
All in all I'd say that the GBM is worth every penny for the market it's aimed at. Remember you do have a choice. If you want to be able to play your old GB and GBC games Then go for an SP.
If you want something super small which has the best screen of any handheld Then get a GBM.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Before I bought a Micro I wondered for a long time whether it would be worth it, since I already had an SP. Now I have both, so I can answer that question for others.
It was worth it.
For me, the size and weight have made a massive difference to the way I use it. Unlike the SP, the Micro fits in my pocket with my mobile phone comfortably. I only ever took my SP out with me if I was sure I'd play it. But now, at the start of every day I pick up my mobile and my Micro together when I leave the house. 90% of days I won't play it at all, but whenever I want it it's there. On the days I don't play it I don't actually think about it or notice it's presence.
Secondly, the Micro has reinvigorated my interest in GBA games. Every game looks better on the Micro's screen. Old GBA games now look like new technology, and I think I'm going to be buying new cartridges for a lot longer than if I just stuck with my SP.
A lot of talk praise has been made of the PSP's screen. Obviously the Micro's is much smaller, but in my opinion it's also sharper and definitely brighter. The Micro's screen doesn't get greasy and show up finger prints in the way the PSP's does.
It's because it's so much sharper that you don't need to hold your face as close to the screen as you might initially expect. Slightly closer is more comfortable though.
The Micro has a headphone socket. Enough said there I think! ;o)
The battery seems to last as long as the SP's and the buttons no better or worse or less comfortable, just different. I got used to them very quickly.
If you consider yourself a GBA fan, and if there are still GBA games that you never got round to playing but would be interested in, I would suggest you get a Micro. One random day when you're bored you may find one of those games in your pocket, and it will look and feel the best that it can.
It was worth it.
For me, the size and weight have made a massive difference to the way I use it. Unlike the SP, the Micro fits in my pocket with my mobile phone comfortably. I only ever took my SP out with me if I was sure I'd play it. But now, at the start of every day I pick up my mobile and my Micro together when I leave the house. 90% of days I won't play it at all, but whenever I want it it's there. On the days I don't play it I don't actually think about it or notice it's presence.
Secondly, the Micro has reinvigorated my interest in GBA games. Every game looks better on the Micro's screen. Old GBA games now look like new technology, and I think I'm going to be buying new cartridges for a lot longer than if I just stuck with my SP.
A lot of talk praise has been made of the PSP's screen. Obviously the Micro's is much smaller, but in my opinion it's also sharper and definitely brighter. The Micro's screen doesn't get greasy and show up finger prints in the way the PSP's does.
It's because it's so much sharper that you don't need to hold your face as close to the screen as you might initially expect. Slightly closer is more comfortable though.
The Micro has a headphone socket. Enough said there I think! ;o)
The battery seems to last as long as the SP's and the buttons no better or worse or less comfortable, just different. I got used to them very quickly.
If you consider yourself a GBA fan, and if there are still GBA games that you never got round to playing but would be interested in, I would suggest you get a Micro. One random day when you're bored you may find one of those games in your pocket, and it will look and feel the best that it can.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Oodles of funtime
If you play GBA games and don't have one of these then question marks hang over your sanity. Got two of these recently on ebay NEW for 30 quid a pop. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jimi
Wonderful little machine!
What a nice little console! Very cute size that fits perfect in my hands (though it must be said I have quite small hands).
The screen is great. It's backlit (ie. Read more
The screen is great. It's backlit (ie. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Malik Lasse Lund
Micro design, Macro fun
This must be the most under-appreciated Gameboy. I recently picked one up, it really is a lovely design. Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. Dolphin
Excellent little system
Ah the Game Boy Micro, easily one of the most overlooked and underrated systems ever released. This is a must buy for any handheld gamer. Read more
Published 22 months ago by pigeonhammer
Pocket Gaming Power
For those of you who cant be bothered to read a full review here are the pros and cons:
PROS:
-Pocket sized: take it anywhere! Read more
PROS:
-Pocket sized: take it anywhere! Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by A. Lowne
Small thing are almight fun
even though it is very small it is very fun
i played on it all the time until i got a psp and even then i still play on the micro alot
i played on it all the time until i got a psp and even then i still play on the micro alot
Published on 22 Jan 2009 by J. L. Bramwell
A Great Console
I just got a Game boy micro and I think that it is amazing value and well worth the money- the screen is brighter then the GBA and SP put together and really sharp, the buttons and... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2007 by Abi Markowe
Gameboy Micro is GR8!
This is a GREAT little piece of kit. It does exactly what it says on the tin with great clear gaming on the go. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2006 by the boogyman
TOO SMALL !!!
Playing this machine for longer than 20 minutes will make your eyes sore and give you cramps in your arms & thumbs. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2006 by pebso K
a savvy purcase
I purchased my GameBoy Advance Micro over a year ago and I maintain that it has been one of my most savvy purchases of recent years. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2006 by S. winter
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