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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 [[Game Boy Advance]] games. | 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]]. | 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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==Pokémon | ==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 {{p|Pikachu}} above the A and B buttons. | * A promotional Pokémon Game Boy micro was released in Japan on November 17, 2005. It is black and red with a metallic silhouette of {{p|Pikachu}} above the A and B buttons. | ||
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File:Pikachu Game Boy micro.jpg|Pikachu Game Boy micro | |||
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==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 | *[http://micro.gameboy.com/ Game Boy micro site] | ||
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