Nintendo Game Boy Micro - Silver

This is a great little gaming system. The smaller screen actually increases the graphic and color. It's good for carrying wherever you'd like stick it in your pocket and go. It doesn't get anymore convenient than this. The price is affordable so it won't be so it won't burn a hole in your pocket if you're disappointed. It's a cute accessory to have when you're bored. I don't recommend it for gamers, they will complain about the size for sure. But if you like convenience and something to cure your boredom with a sleek look and feel this is it.

Folks, I'm actually who Nintendo meant to sell the Micro to. Who am I? A PORTABLE gamer. Nintendo came to the calling for true portable gamers. Years ago, I had a 16-bit Atari Lynx for my portable gaming. The Lynx was cool, but HUGE. NOT for the pocket. In fact, it's so big, you need a case almost the size of a laptop to carry the Lynx, extra games and a few accessories. Plus, it needed six AA batteries which only lasted for four hours!

Now, you are probably wondering why I just didn't go out and get a Gameboy back then. For those that don't remember; the Gameboy of the past had a SMALLER screen than the Micro, wasn't even color, and didn't light up at all. I couldn't play it, or for that matter. . . see the screen without getting a headache. The Lynx on the other hand, while a huge system, had a color, backlit screen which was awsome back then. There were other systems like the Sega GameGear but were also huge in size and very expensive. I stuck it out with my Lynx for years until I got tired of carrying it around.

Years went by with me waiting for a great portable gaming system to come out. Then Nintendo released the 32-bit Gameboy Advance in 2001. I was ecstatic and raced down to my local Target to take a look. Talk about DISAPPOINTED!! The screen didn't light up. The one and only deal breaker for me.

Then in 2003 the Gameboy Advance SP was released. I was "beside myself." A friend thought I was having a heart attack. The big "N" finally released a Gameboy with a light up screen. But I was disappointed when I discovered that the SP didn't have a backlit screen, but a weird "front light" built inside. I bought it anyway thinking I could work around this. Unfortunatly, I soon discovered that the lighting sceme wasn't my big conern. The controls are too close together. You'll get sore wrists after a short gameplay.

Then, Sony caught me off guard with the announcment of the PSP. I once again raced down to check it out. Overall, I was impressed. . .but it was too much of a flashback of the Atari Lynx; cool system, but too big for the pocket. Plus, Sony had to mess it up with the whole "UMD" format crap; just another Beta vs. VHS all over again.

Then, finally, the Micro was released. I was one of the first to grab it and have never let go. For those that are worried that it is too small to play. . . just try one. Not only is it designed to play with either small or big hands, the screen is brilliant and clear. It has 5 brightness settings, different faceplates, and is built to last. The casing is actually a metal/plastic combination. The "start" and "select" buttons serve two purposes: besides being what they are, they also serve as a battery indicator. The buttons are backlit (a first on ANY gaming console) and light up blue (full charge) and red (needs charge). The Micro was not intended to replace the SP which is why it only plays Gameboy Advance games and not the older games. Being made for us older gamers it's a dream come true at work. Most people think it's a cell phone. . . including my supervisor. :)

IMPORTANT!! If you are considering a Micro for yourself or for a gift. . .don't wait any longer. The Micro is a limited release. It is simply the "iPod Nano" of Gameboys and was released from November of '05 to November of '06. Also, remember that the "silver" and "black" colors refer to the body NOT the faceplate. Unfortunatly, folks are selling them here on eBay not knowing this

it's great. tiny as heck, the screen is wonderful, and the battery lasts FOREVER. i went 4 days straight with moderate playing every day before she died. it's aluminum so it's super tough, and the buttons are much better quality than the original or SP or even the DS fat. they're also really cheap [[about 50 bucks]] on ebay so if you're stuck trying to decide between this or the SP definitely choose the micro.

But I am satisfied with it. If your just looking for a GBA its really not that much better then the old fat one. I mean yes the screen is brighter and the system is smaller but, if you want the system for gaming on I suggest just getting the original one, its half the price. But if you are a collector with nintendo like me this is a great item to put in the collection box.

I understand yes its small, they named it the micro, thats not the point. The fact of the matter is that you can have great games like original games from NES and SNES right at your fingers. They managed to make a game system smaller than a original NES controller with an amazing picture, good sound and great games. You will hear "oo thats tiny its dumb" but when you can pull that out anywhere and play, its not dumb. The battery last a good time, and the headphones slot is something the GBA doesn't have. The ONLY downfall, is the battery doesn't warn you when it is low, so be careful if playing RPG's because it will shut right off. Also a cool attribute is that you can change the faceplate also with whatever you feel. So don't listen to people saying its too small because this is one awesome GB!!!

The Game Boy Micro is much smaller than other handheld game systems, including the PlayStation Portable. The Micro has a two-inch screen and weighs less than three ounces. However, some owners say it's too small -- the screen and controls are too small for adult hands. But if you want a sleek, less expensive handheld game system, the Game Boy Micro is the best choice. The Micro plays games from the Game Boy Advance library of over 700 titles.

The item came in a short period of time and in excellent condition.Looking forward to during future business.

I have a 4 yea old boy and a 5 year old girl they never get along we decided to get them each one. I finally have sanity at the grocery store, post office, out to lunch with a freind or driving. They use gameboy advance games so they are easily found everywhere.

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I got this because I wanted to play my old GBA games again without the clunkiness of the Nintendo DS. It is really great. Super small and portable, good resolution, and sleek design. Best design of the GBA

the gameboy micro was in excellent condition as describe by the seller...it was as the pictures showed and as described..i would recommend buying other items from this seller..thanks

The micro works perfectly and came in a timely manner. Good seller! The packaging was good. Everything was great!

We really like this product due to we have children and they can play them anywhere. It is nice to be able to drive down the road and not hear the children yelling in the back.

My initial reactions to the Nintendo GameBoy Advance Micro was, "Why did they bother?" I felt the system was redundant and the smaller screen was too tiny to be that good for gaming. I was wrong.
After having had a chance to play on it, I'm blown away by the crisp clear colors and the fine resolution of the screen. I do notice it is smaller, but it's not an issue on most games. The backlight is comparable to the new style GBA-SP screens, with multiple levels of adjustability. The unit while small feels great in the hands, and the buttons are well placed. One thing to keep in mind however is the placement of the actual switches activated by the shoulder buttons. While the buttons go all the way to the edges, for best and most responsive function, you need to press them closer to the inside edge of the button. Other than that, it's pretty much the same as any GBA, only tons smaller! I love the portability.
There are a few drawbacks, the most pronounced is the serious lack of 3rd party accessory support for the system, or for that matter, Nintendo support. The game link/charger port on the top is different than the GBA, so you will need to buy a different cable or use the Nintendo Micro wireless connection they sell at the Nintendo online store. I haven't purchased one, but they're supposed to be compatible with the regular GBA version, so you can link with any wireless equipped GBA or Micro. No official Micro to GCN cable exists, but plans are available online to hack together a couple of cables to create one. I intend on attempting this with an official GBA to GCN cable, splicing in half of an official Micro to Micro link cable, giving me the ability to connect either a GBA (or GBA-SP) or a GBA Micro.
Another big issue for me is the lack of 3rd party faceplates. The Micro has the ability to swap faceplates at a moments notice, a really cool feature, allowing you to quickly swap out an old scratched up faceplate for a new pristine one in a matter of seconds. The only problem is that the only ones available seem to be from Nintendo, and at $4.95 a pop plus shipping, they're not exactly inexpensive, and you can have any color so long as it's black, silver or Famicom red and gold. It would have been cool to see special promo faceplates come out with new games, but alas that never did happen, and with Nintendo pulling the plug on the Advance system in general, it never will.

I sometimes have some down time at work and this unit is perfect for that. The screen is small but lit well. Sound is good. Battery life is incredible! A great buy!

I want one of these looks cool. I wonder if the screen is backlite.........................................................

This is a joke. First you make a GBA so small its buttons break when you press them. Than you make it so only GBA games can be played on a screen you can barely see. You have the Game Boy Micro. The SP could already fit in your pocket and play Game Boy and Game Boy Colour games. You don't need an extremely fragile system that only plays one type of game on an impossobly small screen.

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This is an amazing and neat little product I was very happy to get my hands on!

The product came with an AC adapter, the GBA wire to connect one to a normal (or other Micro) system for games, interchangeable face plates and a cute little pouch!

Though, I'd have to say the face plates weren't too great. They're more for girls, per say. One plate was Camo, and the other was a flarey-kind-of-pink.

I bought this product as a gift for a friend, and he loved it. He can carry it anywhere in his pocket instead of the bulky GBA! He holds it dearly considered the production of this item has ceased awhile back, as they no longer make them.

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Nice bright and easy to use. The only bad part is that it only plays Gameboy advance games and not gameboy games.

Just what my son wanted. Works like a charm. Bright screen, long play time, and wide variety of games to play