Game Boy Micro Black - Game Boy Advance
About this item
- Ultra-sharp backlit 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 information
ASIN | B000AX224Y |
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Release date | September 20, 2005 |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #94,308 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #50 in Game Boy Advance Consoles |
Product Dimensions | 8 x 6 x 2 inches; 12.6 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | VHNIN 045496716820 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 12.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Date First Available | August 22, 2005 |
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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 Advance SP. 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
From the Manufacturer
The all-new Game Boy micro sports a sleek vibe with portability and comfort, all in the palm of your hands. Switch between four faceplates to match your style and play any of the 700+ titles in the Game Boy Advance library.
Features:
- Lithium Ion rechargeable battery
- Charge lasts 6 to 10 hours; recharging takes approximately 2-1/2 hours
- 2-inch diagonal screen
- Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels
- 512 out of a maximum 32,000 colors
- TFT with adjustable backlight
- Interchangeable faceplates
- 32 KB RAM, 256 KB external
- 32-bit RISC-CPU (16.78 MHz)
- Measures 4 by 0.7 by 2 inches
- Weighs approximately 2.8 ounces Note: The Game Boy Micro can play Game Boy Advance games, but it isn't compatible with classic Game Boy cartridges or the eReader peripheral. The handheld also requires an adapter when connecting with GBA players, since it can't use the old cables.
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Customers like the quality and condition of the video game console. For example, they mention it works perfectly, is durable, and has great battery life. That said, opinions are mixed on scratch resistance, size, charger, and buttons.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the video game console. They mention that it works great, is in good condition, and is a wonderful piece of technology. Some say that the cartridge reader works and all the buttons work perfectly.
"...That leaves the machine itself. It's tiny, but still perfectly handy...." Read more
"...P.D.: the product is nice! I love it! Better condition that i was specting!" Read more
"Was so exited to get my hands on game boy micro! The game boy works perfectly and is in good condition. The seller sent it fully charged...." Read more
"...Gameboy is a little scratched and dinged up, but functions perfectly...." Read more
Customers like the condition of the video game console. They say it's very well kept, durable, and has great battery life. Some customers also mention that the L and R buttons didn't work.
"...It is beautiful. I mean, you can tell it's used, but it was very well kept. There are minimal scratches, the screen is clear...." Read more
"...The game boy works perfectly and is in good condition. The seller sent it fully charged...." Read more
"The quality wasn't nearly as good as the description said but it was still acceptable and beats waiting another 2 weeks for a different gameboy" Read more
"...Came with charger and was in good shape! Thank you for the quick service!!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the video game console. They mention that the picture is sharp and bright, with crisp colors. The resolution is amazing, and the sound is fine.
"...The screen is small, but the colors are so crisp and the screen so bright (adjustable to be dimmer if playing in a dark room) that you hardly..." Read more
"...The screens resolution is amazing, it's so colorful and crystal clear!..." Read more
"...I'm a game lover, so ok. Well it got here in record time. It is beautiful. I mean, you can tell it's used, but it was very well kept...." Read more
"...The screen is ultra sharp and the button layout is simple and superb...." Read more
Customers find the video game console portable and convenient. They say it's small enough to put in their pocket and play whenever.
"...In my opinion, there is no other option. It's tiny, highly portable, and has incredible battery life...." Read more
"...can play gameboy advance games ( not gameboy color) and it is extremely portable, not to mention the feeling of nostalgia when you blow on a..." Read more
"This has become my favorite portable gaming system: it fits easily into my pocket! Came with charger and was in good shape!..." Read more
"...~Plays GBA, Gameboy Color, and Gameboy games~Very portable~Long battery life(6-ish hours on low brightness)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the video game console. Some mention that it's small, has an awesome battery life, and is portable. However, others say that it is too small, the screen is really small, and it is harder to play on than anticipated.
"...It's tiny enough that it's still comfortable to play with and has a good sized screen...." Read more
"...The screen is small, but the colors are so crisp and the screen so bright (adjustable to be dimmer if playing in a dark room) that you hardly..." Read more
"...It's small, has an awesome battery life, head phone jack, adjustable brightness and sharp image with nice colors. Perhaps the best GBA model?" Read more
"...A little on the small side so those with big hands or bad eyes may want to stay away but it's a ton of fun." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scratch resistance of the video game console. Some mention that it has very minimal scratches, while others say that it is bent and dented.
"...The unit itself is dusty and dirty, the game slot is bent, the frame is scratched up and is missing paint in multiple places, and the power switch..." Read more
"...excitement was quickly erased when I opened the box to find a bent and dented unit, and NO CHARGER...." Read more
"...There are minimal scratches, the screen is clear. And it came charged so I could test it out as soon as I got it out. Brilliant!" Read more
"...comes with a charger but unfortunately mine came with noticeable scratches on the front and stickers on the back...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charger. Some mention that it came with a charger, while others say that it didn't work.
"...Also, this Gameboy isn't charged so I have no idea if it even works until I purchase and receive a charger." Read more
"Great price for a rare item, and comes with a charger but unfortunately mine came with noticeable scratches on the front and stickers on the back...." Read more
"...erased when I opened the box to find a bent and dented unit, and NO CHARGER...." Read more
"...When it came time to recharge the charger didn't work..had to buy one from amazon." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons of the video game console. Some mention that the buttons are fantastic, simple, and superb. Others say that the LB button was broken and the right bumper was broken when it arrived.
"...The screen is ultra sharp and the button layout is simple and superb...." Read more
"The right bumper was broken when it arrived, and it has tons of scratches and scuffs. Not worth what I paid for it." Read more
"...great physical condition with very minimal scratches and all the buttons worked wonderfully...." Read more
"Dirtier and more damaged than I thought it would be" Read more
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The modular faceplate design is especially smart, because if you get more scratches on the screen than you'd like, simply remove the faceplate and put on another one. With this ability, your screen can stay essentially perfect indefinitely. It also lets you change the look of your machine. Perhaps: silver for dressy occasions, camouflage for outdoor activities and sports, red for playing at home... or just whichever color you like most.
The Micro has a headphone jack for headphones (unlike the GBA SP), which is advisable because the tiny speaker holes can be easily covered with your thumb, and the speaker is honestly not very powerful. The on-off switch is recessed well into the bottom of the machine so as to not be hit accidentally unlike some GBA/DS iterations (I'm looking at you, original DS...) but the volume/brightness control is button-based, rather than operated with a slider, so volume/brightness can't be changed with the unit off. As for negative aspects of the Micro, the shoulder tabs are operated by buttons hidden underneath that are located closer to the middle of the unit than the corners, so one has to place their index fingers farther over the tops of the corners to reliably actuate them, unlike in units like the DSi where simply tapping on the very corners will suffice. This will often not be a problem, but it's worth noting.
Overall the Gameboy Micro is an excellent choice for a handheld console, even in an age of technically superior ones. Finally a portable unit that I can actually take everywhere. If you plan on buying a handheld to be used primarily on-the-go, this might be the best option. If you almost always play handhelds at home anyway, you may as well go for a DS Lite, DSi XL (and in a few months when mroe games come out, the 3DS) or PSP.
This gameboy is small, but NOT super tiny!.Some people exaggerate. It's tiny enough that it's still comfortable to play with and has a good sized screen. The screens resolution is amazing, it's so colorful and crystal clear!
I really think any classic gamer that is interested in this gameboy should get it, Cause It will get rarer in the future, and the sales on these classic consoles will slowly go up.
For the unit itself the price to me would have been acceptable considering the unit still turns on and can read cartridges (it had about 10 minutes of battery left upon arrival); I believe it should be the seller’s job to clean a unit, anyone can do it really so the cleanliness of the unit isn’t a huge deal. If it had come with the charger and the case was in decent shape I likely would have been fine.
Long story short, my advice is if you want to buy something from this seller contact them first to be SURE of what you’re getting.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
For the unit itself the price to me would have been acceptable considering the unit still turns on and can read cartridges (it had about 10 minutes of battery left upon arrival); I believe it should be the seller’s job to clean a unit, anyone can do it really so the cleanliness of the unit isn’t a huge deal. If it had come with the charger and the case was in decent shape I likely would have been fine.
Long story short, my advice is if you want to buy something from this seller contact them first to be SURE of what you’re getting.
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Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2021