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I am happy with the purchase. US charger seems to be a generic non-Nintendo charger knockoff that does the job. I plan on getting an adapter to use the included European charger on US electrical outlets, just because it seems to be higher quality. (Has the logo on it, built better.) The gameboy is in excellent condition no signs of use although it was not "factory sealed". I guess it would of specified that, but I am new to ebay. I don't regret the purchase and would recommend someone looking to get a new game boy micro as it was significantly cheaper than other posted gb micros that are "new". I do not have issues with the gb micro and pleased with it. Excellent product, fast shipping.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
As far as the Game Boy Advance series goes, this is probably the most stylish and best looking, and while I do love to use it more than other gameboys, it does havea few issues. Pros: -More Compact, fits easily in tight jeans -Brilliant Screen -Customization Face -Headphone port (SP did not have one) -Solid D-Pad despite size. Cons: -Shoulder buttons do not press from the corners, instead only work if pressed from the top. -Very quiet -No compatibility with non GBA games (understandably so) -Start and select being below the screen is inconvient. Overall, I believe the best selection for a GameBoy Advance is the second edition of the SP, which has the backlit screen. The first SP had a very poor frontlit screen which is why I wanted to buy this, and the Micro is now my main system for GBA games, but I still have to use my SP for older games. Still a great little system once you get used to it.Read full review
I bought the system because of its size and how easy it is to conceal. Before I had purchased it I was thinking that the smaller screen would be bad. The smaller screen actually puts out a better picture than the sp. The screen is also brighter than the sp. The only draw back to the sting of the micro is the lack of functionality. No multi-player unless with another micro or if you have a special link. The multi-player on the micro is wireless but only on select games. Multi-player on other games requires the special link. The lack of backward compatibility. I still have Original Gameboy and Gameboy color games that I love to play today. I wouldn't recommend this to someone who already has an SP unless they are a connoisseur of games. The Micro would be a great system for anyone that is interest in starting to play Gameboy Advance games. It would also be a great and affordable gift for a girlfriend too. Great to have with you in the office when things get boring.Read full review
By no means was this physically "Worth the price". But it has good collectors value and makes for a good "Kids first system" due to it's smaller size and durability. None of the games that came with mine were any good with exception of mario advance, but that's just the way the cookie crumbles. Not a bad purchase looking back.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Near the end of the Game Boy Advance's run, it was released in 2005, and only plays Game Boy Advance games. I found an unopened silver Game Boy Micro on Ebay, and got it. To my surprise it's a European model, but it's region free so that's okay. It's REALLY small, was my first reaction. I've seen pictures online, but you can't imagine it till you hold one in your hand. Despise it's size the screen is sharp, and the sound is great. The D-pad, B, and A buttons work fine. The select and start are on the bottom(and aren't hard to hit), and serve another function. They light up blue when first turned on to show a good charge, and while playing turn red to show that you need to plug in the system. The power switch and headphone jack are in the bottom corners. The L and R shoulders buttons must be hit on the big end of the button, not the edge. They're still easy to use, because I tested them on action games like Mega Man Zero. The rocker switch on the right side controls the volume, and if you hold down the L button while using the rocker switch you can adjust the brightness. It may not be for everyone, and it's hard to find one in good condition(with a charger)or brand new for a decent price. In the end this is the perfect traveling companion for high quality gaming on the go to put in your pocket or purseRead full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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. It makes a great gift for big-time gamers!
if you are looking for small but vibrant game system? this is it. the screen is simply a thing of beauty, small but bright and clear. plays GBA games flawlessly. the reason this got a good but not excellent from me is due to it's lack of backward compatibility. it plays ONLY GBA games. no gameboy, or gameboy color games. this is a serious flaw in my opinion. i understand the why of it, but still, it's annoying. now i do know it works fab with a gameboy movie player , which allows it to used as an: movie player, mp3 player, pic viewer, text/ebook reader & NES game player (nes rom cannot be more than 256kb) but, even with this, it still bugs me that i can't play my older games on it. also if you've larger hands? this might not be the best game console for you. it could lead to some serious hand-cramp-age. like i said, it's really good, looks sleek, plays the gba games perfectly. so in the end it is up to you. i have recently gotten a GBA SP, and passed this to my daughter who has smaller hands. so everyone is happy. :D good luck!Read full review
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.Read full review
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 thisRead full review
The Gameboy Advanced Micro is an amazing system. If you can conjure a list of at least 10 GBA games you would like to play then I would recommend this device to you. Aside from the fact that some sellers want to break your leg with their prices for used (usually in bad condition) systems, I was lucky enough to get a new one for the same price it cost during original release. Besides acquiring my own system, this handy little system is (Subjective) the most sophisticated portable gaming handheld out there (as my title displays). It is extremely small and as on the go as a 3DS but even more compact. If you don't need more heavier duty gaming like a PS Vita or a 3DS would provide, this could make a nice portable entertainment companion for you. PS. The battery life does not disappoint.