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The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game consoles had a life expectancy of just a few years....
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The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game consoles had a life expectancy of just a few years. More than a decade later, the system is still going strong. How did the Game Boy successfully compete--and in some cases bury--an onslaught of faster, more powerful handheld and home console systems? Let us count the ways: affordability, a huge library of games that consistently made the most of the hardware's limitations, smart power management that extended battery life, and uncluttered controls. But perhaps it was the system's ultraportable design that allowed devotees to play video games around their schedule, making it the must-have system for kids and adults alike. Less
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The Nintendo DS proclaims that touching is good for gaming, and with the fashionable DS Lite now on the scene, we’re inclined to agree. The DS Lite has improved in every way over the...
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The Nintendo DS proclaims that touching is good for gaming, and with the fashionable DS Lite now on the scene, we’re inclined to agree. The DS Lite has improved in every way over the original DS model. The screens are brighter, the case is more durable, and power consumption is more efficient. A full three hour charge will have you in portable gaming heaven for up to 19 hours of continuous operation! A whole roster of colors and styles complement the sleek new accents of the DS Lite meaning you can play better and look better than ever before. Less
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Processor
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16.78 MHz
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Display
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
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Platform
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Game Boy Advance
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Nintendo DS
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Console Type
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Handheld
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Handheld
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Gaming Type
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LAN Gaming
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Online Gaming
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Processor Speed
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16.78 MHz
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RAM technology
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WRAM
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Installed Cache Memory
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32 KB
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Installed RAM
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256 KB
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2nd Screen Size
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3 In.
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2nd Screen Type
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix) With Touchscreen
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Display Type
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
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Max. Resolution
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240 x 160
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256 x 192
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2nd Screen Resolution (Display)
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256 x 192
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Screen Size
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2.9 in.
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3 in.
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Max. Number Of Colors
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32,768 Colors
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260,000 Colors
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| Audio |
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Audio Support
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Stereo
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Stereo
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Audio In
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Mic In
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Audio Out
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Line Out
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| Technical Features |
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Input / Output Ports
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1 x Game Boy Advance link connector
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1 x Serial Port
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Expansion Slots
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Game Cartridge Slot
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Communication Type
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Serial Cable
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Proprietary
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Wi-Fi
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DVD Movie Playback
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No DVD Movie Playback
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Main Controls
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4 Way Cross Keypad
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Start/Select Buttons
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A/B/X/Y Buttons
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L/R Buttons
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Start/Select Buttons
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Touch Panel
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| Battery |
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Battery Run Time
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15 Hours
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19 Hours
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Battery Type
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2 x AA Battery
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion
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| Other Features |
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Other Features
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Dual Screen
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Brand
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
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| Dimensions |
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Depth
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8.1 cm
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7.4 cm
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Width
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14.5 cm
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13.2 cm
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Weight
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0.31 lb.
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0.48 lb.
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Height
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2.5 cm
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2.2 cm
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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45496714642
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812820026531
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Supported Languages
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English
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French
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German
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Japanese
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Spanish
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Italian
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Release Date
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June, 2001
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June, 2006
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Product ID
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20246922
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34164904
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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GBADVI
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USGSZPB
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Nintendo Game Boy Advance Gray Console
$225.00
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Nintendo DS Lite Blue Console
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$129.95
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Product Review Summary
88% recommend this product
Pros
- Excellent Gameplay (2)
- Good Value (2)
- Fun (2)
- Simple Setup (1)
- Great Graphics (1)
- Excellent Game Selection (1)
- Great Design (1)
- Kid Appropriate (1)
- Great Sound (1)
- Fast (1)
Cons
- limited game selection (1)
- No Multiplayer Mode (1)
- Poor Graphics (1)
Good For
- All Ages (3)
- Adults (1)
- Kids (1)
- Teenagers (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Great graphics and games! Smaller unit, very powerful
Cons
Poor lighting, no backlight
Recommended it?
Yes
Normally, hand held games aren?t my thing, as I find that games simply don?t translate well to a small screen. However, I can honestly say that the Nintendo (and it?s no secret that I am not too crazy about this company), has really outdone themselves with the Game Boy Advance creating yet another...
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Pros
Advanced color, sound and play.
Cons
I haven't found any yet.
Recommended it?
Yes
I decided to let my boys ADVANCE- The Nintendo Game Boy Advance
I first would like to add a thanks to Rick (32_Footsteps) for helping me rewrite my article. Hopefully I covered all the information needed in this article that will be considered helpful to people from ALL walks of life in...
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Product Review Summary
97% recommend this product
Pros
- Great Design (9)
- Excellent Game Selection (9)
- Fun (7)
- Simple Setup (6)
- Good Value (6)
- Excellent Gameplay (6)
- Easy to Use (1)
- Fun To Play (1)
- Kid Appropriate (1)
- Fun for the whole family (1)
Cons
- nothing (4)
- Kids (3)
- Expensive (1)
- Lacks Features (1)
- Overpriced (1)
- Slow (1)
- small screen (1)
- Poor Graphics (1)
Good For
- All Ages (10)
- Multiple Players (7)
- Teenagers (5)
- Family (5)
- Adults (5)
- Gifts (4)
- Kids (1)
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Consumer Reviews
514
Pros
Brilliantly Lit Screens, Great Line-up of Games, Compelling Software on the Way, Dual...
Cons
Lame Friend Codes Online Interface, Speakers are not Loud Enough
Recommended it?
Yes
How the DS Lite Came to Be...
When the orignal Nintendo DS launched in 2004 it was met with more than a little skepticism. This was mainly due to the unorthodox features of the little handheld; it featured two screens, one of them being a touch screen. The system turned out to be a...
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333
Pros
decent selection of games, low price, wifi multiplayer, no need for lots of accessories
Cons
lack of multiplayer games, slow hardware, some genres not well represented
Recommended it?
Yes
I swear. I did own an original Nintendo DS. Despite its innovation and the games that were on the way, I had to give it up. I had won it in a contest, but was out of work at the time. I really needed the money and couldn't afford to start putting in money for games. Since I became reemployed, the...
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