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Nintendo Gameboy Advance

The Game Boy Advance (ゲームボーイアドバンス, Gēmu Bōi Adobansu, often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the popular Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia on June 22, 2001, in Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China on June 8, 2004 (excluding Hong Kong).

In 1996, magazines including issues 53 and 54 of Total! and the July 1996 issue of Game Informer featured reports of a new Game Boy, codenamed Project Atlantis. Although the expected release date of "early 1997" would make this machine seem to be the Game Boy Color, it was described as having "a 32-bit RISC processor" and "allowing similar to SNES standard games-playing to be played in the palm of your hand"—a description that more closely matches the Game Boy Advance.

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On December 1, 2006, Nintendo of America released launch-to-date information indicating that the Game Boy Advance series had sold 33.63 million units in the United States. As of September 30, 2007, the Game Boy Advance series has sold 80.48 million units worldwide, of which 42.82 million are Game Boy Advance SP units.

The Game Boy Advance has become the modern flagship of sprite-based games. With hardware superior to the Super NES it has proven that sprite-based technology could improve and live side by side with the 3D games of today's consoles. The Game Boy Advance not only has one's typical platformers, but also a huge collection of SNES-style RPGs. It has also become a popular system for old-school gamers due to the increasing amount of games ported from various 8-bit and 16-bit systems of the previous era.

Through the use of flash cartridges and emulators the Game Boy Advance can even play NES and TurboGrafx-16 games, as well as AGI-based Sierra On-Line PC adventure games. Backward compatibility for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games is provided by an 8.4 MHz Z80 co-processor, while a link port at the top of the unit allows it to be connected to other devices via use of a Nintendo Game Link cable or GameCube cable.

Many people have developed their own software to run on the Game Boy Advance. This is typically tested using emulators, and later written to flash cartridges to run on real consoles. Most such developers use a version of the GNU Compiler Collection (gcc) and program in either C or C++, though recently some developers have started using Free Pascal.

In early 2003, Nintendo upgraded the Gameboy Advance to the Gameboy Advance SPgiving it an internal front-light that can be turned on or off, a rechargeable lithium ion battery, as well as a folding case approximately half the original size. It was designed to address some common complaints with the original Game Boy Advance which was criticized for being very uncomfortable. The Game Boy Advance SP also came with a new and much brighter LCD screen for improved playability.

Around the same time as the release of the Game Boy Micro, Nintendo released a new backlit version of the SP in North America (commonly referred to as the "GBA SP+"). The switch that controls the light now toggles between "normal" (which itself is already brighter than the original Game Boy Advance SP's screen), and "bright," an intense brightness level similar to an LCD television set.

In September 2005, Nintendo released a second redesign of the Game Boy Advance. This model, dubbed the Game Boy Micro, is similar in style to the original Game Boy Advance's horizontal orientation, but is much smaller and sleeker. The Game Boy Micro also allows the user an ability to switch between several colored faceplates to allow customization, a feature which Nintendo advertised heavily around the Game Boy Micro's launch. Nintendo also hoped that this "fashion" feature will help target audiences outside of typical video game players, much like its new Wii. Unlike the previous Game Boy Advance models, Game Boy Micro is unable to support Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.

Nintendo's competitors in the handheld market were the Neo Geo Pocket Color, Bandai Swan Crystal, Game Park 32, Tapwave Zodiac and the Nokia N-Gage. Despite the competitors' best efforts, Nintendo maintained its majority market share with the Game Boy Advance.

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Super Mario Advance 2 - Super Mario World

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One of Mario's greatest adventures is in your hands! Bowser has taken over Dinosaur Land, so guide either Mario or Luigi astride Yoshi through the 96 exists of the Super NES original powered up with all-new features for the Game Boy Advance! The Mario Bros arcade game is also included - so link with up to 4 players using a single Game Pak and play the timeless classic! Or connect with Super Mario Advance Game Paks for Multi-Pak madness!

Space Invaders

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Beware - those relentless alien invaders are once again on the attack! Now, it's up to you to blast them to the far reaches of the universe. Remain calm - only a steady hand can dominate this space invasion.

Spyro - Season of Ice

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Discover more than 20 majestic levels with all new characters and all new worlds. Help Spyro to save 100 fairies that a careless wizard captured to cure himself of a big headache. Test your skills in cool new Mini Games.

Scrabble

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Have fun and stretch your mind whilst on the move with Scrabble! Play an absorbing full game of Scrabble or a quick Anagram or a Conundrum round. Extensive word list based on the official Scrabble Word List. 1 to 4 players. Play against friends, the Computer or any other combination of these. Move from beginner to expert using the 10 ability levels. Customise the game to suit your own preferences: create your profile, tile theme, keep track of your best scores and more!

Sonic Advance

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The evil scientist Dr Eggman has hatched a dastardly plot to build an empire with unimaginable powers. You can't just stand around and watch this happen! Command Sonic and friends as they dash into action on a thrilling mission through challenging environments to rid the world of Dr Eggman for good.

Gauntlet and Rampart

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Two great games on one cart. As you slay hordes of evil minions and hideous creatures, remember to solve the many mysteries of the Guntlet as you go and defend your land at all costs as the enemy lords of nearby castles fire cannons at your Rampart!

Pacman Collection

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What better way to bring Pac-Man to the Game Boy Advance than to feature him in four of his all time classic titles. Enjoy the original Pac-Man arcade legend, the fast and furious Pac-Attack and the addictive and challenging Pac-Mania. And now, available for the first time outside of the arcade, the special Pac-Man Arrangement with new 3-D levels, special moves, power-ups and Big Ghosts.

NES Classics - Castlevania

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Defeat the Count and his bloodthirsty minions in this Classic NES adventure for the Game Boy Advance! Castlevania’s setting and cast of characters made it an all time favourite! Now you can play this eerie NES classic on your Game Boy Advance! You’re in for a long night! Before you battle the Count, you must overcome his army of fearsome creatures! Watch your neck! When you finally meet the Count, he’ll be going for the jugular!

Dragon Ball Z - The Legacy of Goku 2

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A youthful yet mighty force arrives from the future to warn the Z-Warriors about a looming threat. Now it’s up to you to lead Goku and his team against this deadly power. Playing as Trunks, Vegeta, Piccole, Gohan or Goku, battle ruthless Android creations before facing the ultimate evil – Cell. Do you have what it takes to repel the power of these new enemies and save the world?

Sonic Advance 3

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Join the quest to defeat the evil Dr Eggman! Team up with any one of 5 different character. Pull off different combinations of attack moves. Experience changes in game play depending on a player’s partner selection. Multiplayer option allows up to 4 players.

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