Game Boy micro: Difference between revisions

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[[Image:Gameboymicro_1.jpg|thumb|right|GB micro, displaying the Game Boy logo.]]
[[File:Game_Boy_Micro_logo.JPG|thumb|left|The logo of the Game Boy micro.]]
The '''Game Boy micro'''<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/micro/index.jsp Nintendo of America. Access date: 2009-06-29.]</ref> 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. It was available for $99.99 in most stores, although by the end of its lifespan it could be found for only $19.99 brand new.
{{Console infobox
|name=Game Boy micro
|jname=ゲームボーイミクロ
|jtrans=Game Boy Micro
|image=Gameboymicro 1.jpg
|caption=Game Boy Micro
|jprelease=September 13, 2005
|narelease=September 19, 2005
|eurelease=November 4, 2005
|aurelease=November 3, 2005
|specs=
*Dimensions: 50×101×17.2 millimeters (2×4×0.7 in), almost the size of an average credit card
*Weight: 80 grams (2.8 ounces), about the weight of 80 paper clips
*Processor: 32-bit 16.8-MHz ARM processor (ARM7TDMI)
*Screen: 51 mm / 2 inches (compared to 74 mm / 2.9 in. for the GBA), backlight with adjustable brightness.
*Resolution: 240×160 pixels
*Battery: built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, up to 5 hours of battery life with top brightness and sound or 8 hours with both features on default.
|congen=6
|pokegen={{gen|III}}
|type=Handheld
|colors={{colorswatch|D1D4CD|Silver}}{{colorswatch|000000|Black}}{{colorswatch|2053A6|Blue}}{{colorswatch|8E35EF|Purple}}{{colorswatch|00AE69|Green}}{{colorswatch|FA92B2|Pink}}{{colorswatch|FF0000|Red}}
}}
The '''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. It was available for $99.99 in most stores, although by the end of its lifespan it could be found for only $19.99 brand new.


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.
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==Specifications==
==Specifications==
[[File:Game_Boy_Micro_logo.JPG|thumb|right|The logo of the 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 specials|below]]).
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 specials|below]]).
*Dimensions: 50×101×17.2 millimeters (2×4×0.7 in), almost the size of an average credit card
*Weight: 80 grams (2.8 ounces), about the weight of 80 paper clips
*Processor: 32-bit 16.8-MHz ARM processor (ARM7TDMI)
*Screen: 51 mm / 2 inches (compared to 74 mm / 2.9 in. for the GBA), backlight with adjustable brightness.
*Resolution: 240×160 pixels
*Battery: built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, up to 5 hours of battery life with top brightness and sound or 8 hours with both features on default.


==Incompatibilities==
==Incompatibilities==
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* A promotional Pokémon Game Boy micro was released in Japan on November 17th 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 17th 2005. It is black and red with a metallic silhouette of {{p|Pikachu}} above the A and B buttons.


==References==
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[[Category:Electronic devices]]
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