Game Boy Micro - 20th Anniversary Edition
The special Game Boy Micro 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of Nintendo, with an American version of the classic Japanese portable system, the Famicom Micro. The Game Boy Micro is small enough to fit just about anywhere, and its rechargeable battery lets you enjoy gaming easily on the go. NOTE: Plays GBA games only; does not accept Game Boy Classic cartridges or the e-Reader. Also requires a special adapter for connecting with GBA multi-player.
Game Boy Micro - 20th Anniversary Edition Accessories
 Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3
Game Boy Micro 12 in 1 Essential Starter Kit
Gameboy Micro 21 in 1 Accessory Starter kit
Game Boy Micro Black
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
Super Mario Advance
Game Boy Micro Starter Kit 21 in 1
Cars
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Includes Four Swords)
Game Boy Micro - 20th Anniversary Edition Reviews
Either here, or on ebay. I prefer side-scrolling or overhead view games to 3D games. As I mentioned earlier, I'm an old-school gamer. Fast forward a while. The original, big chunky one.
The original was just amazing. I have put off buying a DS for a long time now. Oh my god is this ever nice. All other proper portable game systems are just too big to carry in a pocket, unless it is a dedicated pocket. I got the last Famicom edition. The Micro swims in a typical pocket.
It even hids well in dress pants pockets without making me look like a big dork. Yep, I'm old school. My latest thing is taking it with me when my wife drags me out shopping. I did a mod to install a "backlight." in it. It is about the little system. They just tend to be more fun. The GB Color, I never bought; didn't have enough colors or size advantage to be worth the trouble.
I saw the micro in the store. Think of it as something that was never appreciated when it was new, and something that they haven't made anything like it since then. All I need is a place to sit down. I will admit that after playing for a couple hours, when I finally look up, it takes a few seconds for my eyes to start re-focusing on everything that is further away than a foot, hehehe. No one can ever tell I'm packin'. I have had Game Boys since the first one came out in '89.
It was the first one to have a dot matrix LCD. After the original Playstation, I got away from console games and went 100% portable. I don't believe they are even selling these new any more. I had the NES Limited Edition. Then, came the Game Boy Advance. My favorite GBA game is Bionic Commando. But as an old school gamer, I'm not impressed with modern games' graphics. The screen is smaller, but is also higher resolution, so you don't lose anything.
It was great. Ignore that. Portable games can be enjoyed while waiting in lines, while riding as passenger in the car, on lunch and bathroom breaks at work. If that is the case with you too, snap up one of these Micros while they are still available. Some meat-head put a picture of something other than the GBA Micro for the top of this review. I was willing to take it apart & clean it, except that Nintendo, in its infinite wisdom, decided to use proprietary three-point screws that made it very hard. I'm going to finally get one for Christmas 2008 since they finally have a good selection of good games for it.
In a word: Liberating. Sure, they look great. It turned out to be a "front light" and was 100% worthless. Yep, I'm an old man of gaming. It is small enough that I *always* have it with me. That one bit the dust when I put it in my motorcycle trunk with some chinese food and it got a good bath in Sweet & Sour. Then, came the SP.
However, the brightness is good, the controls are good, and the quality is great. Buy your favorite GBA games for it while you're at it. Time to open my mind a bit and buy a DS Lite, but you won't catch me selling my Micro. But the games ceased to be fun. It is so small & light, it is great. Don't think of this as old technology. I can burn as much time as I need to.
Both the GBA and GBA SP are backward compliant with GB and GBC games. Not true with the Micro. So don't waste your money on this thing, get an SP. They both have a lit screen and rechargeable battery, but the SP has the added benefit of playing ANY gameboy title.
I still remember getting this 2 years ago for christmas. When your in an area, and you have nothing to do, you could just slip it out of your pocket and play. I instantly fell in love with it. Its great for travel purposes as well. Its small, compact, the screen is bright, and the sound is nice.
It works well. They just don't make any new games for it any more.
I'm a single mom and wasn't really sure what to purchase that would be age appropriate. Finding games is easy and the thing will hold a charge forever. All his cousins have games, so his fasination comes honest. If you're thinking about a simple game system for a simple person/child this is a good choice. I purchased this product for a 4.5 year old who is very interested in game systems. Not only was he impressed, but his cousins thought this little system was awesome.
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