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|eurelease=November 4, 2005 | |eurelease=November 4, 2005 | ||
|aurelease=November 3, 2005<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20051018181628/http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo/news/index.php Nintendo of Australia (archive)]</ref> | |aurelease=November 3, 2005<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20051018181628/http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo/news/index.php Nintendo of Australia (archive)]</ref> | ||
|cnrelease=October 1, 2005 | |||
|korelease=December 20, 2005 | |||
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*Dimensions: 50×101×17.2 millimeters (2×4×0.7 in), almost the size of an average credit card | *Dimensions: 50×101×17.2 millimeters (2×4×0.7 in), almost the size of an average credit card | ||
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The '''Game Boy micro''' (Japanese: '''ゲームボーイミクロ''' ''Game Boy micro'') is [[Nintendo]]'s second redesign of the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It was released in late 2005 and marketed towards the "image conscious" consumer, with emphasis placed on its small size and sleek design. | The '''Game Boy micro''' (Japanese: '''ゲームボーイミクロ''' ''Game Boy micro'') is [[Nintendo]]'s second redesign of the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It was released in late 2005 and marketed towards the "image conscious" consumer, with emphasis placed on its small size and sleek design. | ||
The Game Boy micro was not as successful as Nintendo hoped it would be. This is commonly attributed to the fact that the console was released after the [[Nintendo DS]], which not only included more advanced features, such as Wi-Fi and true 3D graphics, but itself contained a port to play | The Game Boy micro was not as successful as Nintendo hoped it would be. This is commonly attributed to the fact that the console was released after the [[Nintendo DS]], which not only included more advanced features, such as Wi-Fi and true 3D graphics, but itself contained a port to play Game Boy Advance games. | ||
It was available for US$99.99 in most stores, although by the end of its lifespan it could be found for only US$19.99 brand new. | It was available for US$99.99 in most stores, although by the end of its lifespan, it could be found for only US$19.99 brand new. | ||
While no games were released specifically for the Game Boy micro, it is capable of playing all Game Boy Advance games with the exception of the [[e-Reader]]. | While no games were released specifically for the Game Boy micro, it is capable of playing all Game Boy Advance games with the exception of the [[e-Reader]]. | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
[[File:Game Boy micro 20th.png|thumb|left|The twentieth anniversary edition Game Boy micro]] | [[File:Game Boy micro 20th.png|thumb|left|The twentieth anniversary edition Game Boy micro]] | ||
The Game Boy micro is available in four colors: black, blue, purple, and silver. A number of specially designed consoles were also released, including one themed for Pokémon (see [[#Pokémon | The Game Boy micro is available in four colors: black, blue, purple, and silver. A number of specially designed consoles were also released, including one themed for Pokémon (see [[#Special Pokémon editions|below]]). Among these also includes one made for the twentieth anniversary of Nintendo, which was made to look like the controller of the {{wp|Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom}}. | ||
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==Incompatibilities== | ==Incompatibilities== | ||
* The Game Boy micro lacks the processor required to play [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games. As a result, it can only play Game Boy Advance games. | * The Game Boy micro lacks the processor required to play [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games. As a result, it can only play Game Boy Advance games. | ||
* The micro's [[ | * The micro's [[Game Link Cable]] port is a different shape than that of a standard Game Link Cable. This means that an adapter is required for a micro to communicate with an older Game Boy Advance model. | ||
* The micro is | * The micro is incompatible with the original [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]. As a result, a micro-compatible version was released. | ||
* The micro cannot connect to a [[Nintendo GameCube]] using a GCN-GBA connector cable due to the required adapter and the GBA-GCN cable being unable to connect correctly. | * The micro cannot connect to a [[Nintendo GameCube]] using a GCN-GBA connector cable due to the required adapter and the GBA-GCN cable being unable to connect correctly. | ||
** However, this is purely a mechanical limitation. Using adapters (third-party or self-built), | ** However, this is purely a mechanical limitation. Using adapters (third-party or self-built), they can be connected. | ||
==Pokémon games== | ==Pokémon games== | ||
{{consolegames}} | {{consolegames}} | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} | | {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} | ||
| | | Core series RPG | ||
| 2002 | | 2002 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]] | | [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]] | ||
| Pinball | | Pinball | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} | | {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} | ||
| | | Core series RPG | ||
| 2004 | | 2004 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{game|Emerald}} | | {{game|Emerald}} | ||
| | | Core series RPG | ||
| 2004 | | 2004 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]] | | style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]] | ||
| Dungeon crawler | | Dungeon crawler | ||
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2005 | | style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2005 | ||
|}<br clear="left"> | |}<br clear="left"> | ||
===Game Boy Advance Video=== | |||
Several Pokémon titles were released on [[Game Boy Advance Video]], a series of GBA cartridges that play videos. | |||
{{consolegames}} | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Pokémon GBA Video: For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll! | |||
| Video playback | |||
| 2004 | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Pokémon GBA Video: Johto Photo Finish | |||
| Video playback | |||
| 2004 | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Pokémon GBA Video: Pokémon—I Choose You | |||
| Video playback | |||
| 2004 | |||
|- | |||
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Pokémon GBA Video: Beach Blank-Out Blastoise | |||
| style="background:#FFF" | Video playback | |||
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2004 | |||
|}{{left clear}} | |||
==Special Pokémon editions== | ==Special Pokémon editions== | ||
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File:Pikachu Game Boy micro.png|Pikachu Game Boy micro | File:Pikachu Game Boy micro.png|Pikachu Game Boy micro | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*The Game Boy micro is the only system that can only play one generation's worth of Pokémon games, specifically [[Generation III]]. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/hardware/micro/index.html Nintendo] (Japanese) | *[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/hardware/micro/index.html Nintendo] (Japanese) | ||
*[http://micro.gameboy.com/ Game Boy micro site] | *[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20120118203003/http://micro.gameboy.com/ Game Boy micro site] (archive) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[fr:Game Boy micro]] | [[fr:Game Boy micro]] | ||
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The Game Boy micro (Japanese: ゲームボーイミクロ Game Boy micro) is Nintendo's second redesign of the Game Boy Advance. It was released in late 2005 and marketed towards the "image conscious" consumer, with emphasis placed on its small size and sleek design.
The Game Boy micro was not as successful as Nintendo hoped it would be. This is commonly attributed to the fact that the console was released after the Nintendo DS, which not only included more advanced features, such as Wi-Fi and true 3D graphics, but itself contained a port to play Game Boy Advance games.
It was available for US$99.99 in most stores, although by the end of its lifespan, it could be found for only US$19.99 brand new.
While no games were released specifically for the Game Boy micro, it is capable of playing all Game Boy Advance games with the exception of the e-Reader.
Specifications
The Game Boy micro is available in four colors: black, blue, purple, and silver. A number of specially designed consoles were also released, including one themed for Pokémon (see below). Among these also includes one made for the twentieth anniversary of Nintendo, which was made to look like the controller of the Famicom.
Incompatibilities
- The Game Boy micro lacks the processor required to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. As a result, it can only play Game Boy Advance games.
- The micro's Game Link Cable port is a different shape than that of a standard Game Link Cable. This means that an adapter is required for a micro to communicate with an older Game Boy Advance model.
- The micro is incompatible with the original Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter. As a result, a micro-compatible version was released.
- The micro cannot connect to a Nintendo GameCube using a GCN-GBA connector cable due to the required adapter and the GBA-GCN cable being unable to connect correctly.
- However, this is purely a mechanical limitation. Using adapters (third-party or self-built), they can be connected.
Pokémon games
Title | Genre | Release |
---|---|---|
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Core series RPG | 2002 |
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Pinball | 2003 |
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | Core series RPG | 2004 |
Pokémon Emerald | Core series RPG | 2004 |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team | Dungeon crawler | 2005 |
Game Boy Advance Video
Several Pokémon titles were released on Game Boy Advance Video, a series of GBA cartridges that play videos.
Title | Genre | Release |
---|---|---|
Pokémon GBA Video: For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll! | Video playback | 2004 |
Pokémon GBA Video: Johto Photo Finish | Video playback | 2004 |
Pokémon GBA Video: Pokémon—I Choose You | Video playback | 2004 |
Pokémon GBA Video: Beach Blank-Out Blastoise | Video playback | 2004 |
Special Pokémon editions
- A promotional Pokémon Game Boy micro was released in Japan on November 17, 2005. It is black and red with a metallic silhouette of Pikachu above the A and B buttons.
Trivia
- The Game Boy micro is the only system that can only play one generation's worth of Pokémon games, specifically Generation III.
External links
- Nintendo (Japanese)
- Game Boy micro site (archive)
References
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