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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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Tang Tang

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The Associated Nexus of Galaxies (TANG) has been threatened by hordes of invaders bent on destroying the planet's Energy Crystals. As a last hope, the TANG calls upon four super dimensional cyborg soldiers known as the Tangibles, who have the ability to conjure up solid blocks out of thin air. These brave heroes will need to use their cunning, quick reflexes and Power Bolts to retrieve the Energy Crystals and push back the advancing armada. Do you have what it takes to conquer the evil alien nemesis?

Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo Revival

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Experience the ultimate arcade action in your home. Super Move! If you're not addicted to Super Move after playing Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, you will definitely not be excited by whatever game you play! By using the regular special moves, charge up the Super Move gauge. Input the Super Move Command, then let it soar! Experience the ultimate power!

Star Wars Episode 2 Attack of the Clones

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Grab your lightsaber, the clone war has begun! Relive the exciting Jedi adventures seen in the Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones Movie! Combat villains like Jango Fett and Count Dooku. Control Republic Gunships, Speeders and Jedi Starfighters. Play as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu. Eleven level stake you to Tatooine, Coruscant, asteroid fields and Geonosis.

Steven Gerrards Total Soccer 2002

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Take your team to the dizzy heights of the 2002 club and international football season: Test your ball control: tackle, head, dribble, pass and score with amazing realism. Compete in all major European league competitions with real players: English League, Italian League, Spanish League, German League, Dutch League and 38 national teams. Play in European Cup, Club World Cup, World Cup or customise your own League, Cup or friendly matches. Two-player Versus mode lets you challenge your friends via the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable.

Super Bust-A-Move

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Now take the addicting Super Bust-A-Move everywhere you go with your Game Boy Advance. Shoot through the walls of bubbles by matching up the colours in threes - sounds easy? Think again. A funky fly cast of characters, Special Bubbles that dramatically affect gameplay and strategy! Cable Game Boy Advance Game Link Support (Two-player battle mode). Bubble bustin' fun times four with four funny modes.

Spongebob Squarepants Supersponge

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SpongeBob wants to give his friend Patrick Star autographs from their favourite Superheroes, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. But first, SpongeBob must succeed at some increasingly zany challenges. See if SpongeBob can fulfil the Superheroes' requests to win their autograph.

Shrek Hassle at the Castle

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The greatest fairly tale never told comes to life in an ogre-the-top, action-packed adventure to rid Shrek's home-sweet-swamp of those pesky little fairy tale characters. Get ready - it's going to be a knock-down, drag-out, fairy tale journey of twists and turns, flips and throws, with all the zany fun you've come to expect from the not-so-lean, green fighting machine!

Spiderman - The Movie

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Bitten by a genetically engineered spider, high school student Peter Parker is suddenly empowered with supernatural abilities, including spider-sense, web-slinging and wall crawling. Assume the role of Parker as he adapts to his new powers and becomes Spiderman. But beware - the city's villains won't be pleased to see a new hero on the scene.

Rugrats Castle Capers

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Join the Rugrats for some magical mischief! Climb the giant beanstalk. Slide through icyland. Explore Sure World Forest. Search a giant clock. Dive into Dessert Island. Fly a magic carpet.

Salt Lake 2002

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Your quest for Olympic greatness begins here - compete in 6 intense events from the Salt Lake 2002 Games. But only the best can become an Olympic hero. Only the best can capture the Gold. The official video game of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Compete head-to-head against 16 countries in real events from the Games: Snowboarding, Ski Jumping, Skiing Downhill, Skiing Slalom, Bobsleigh and Curling. Challenge friends to a single-elimination tournament for intense 4-player Olympic action.

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