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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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With a widescreen, 4.3 inch LCD screen, UMD disc drive, and Wi-Fi capability, the Sony Playstation Portable has arrived to transport handheld gaming to another level. 3D, fully featured...
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With a widescreen, 4.3 inch LCD screen, UMD disc drive, and Wi-Fi capability, the Sony Playstation Portable has arrived to transport handheld gaming to another level. 3D, fully featured games pop off the screen and Memory Stick Duo support means you can take all the pictures, music, and movies you can muster on the road. Full stereo sound, analog control, and swappable battery packs make this handheld a versatile piece of hardware you can stick in your pocket. Less
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Processor
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16.78 MHz
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333 MHz MIPS R4000
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Display
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
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Widescreen TFT LCD
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Platform
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Game Boy Advance
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PlayStation Portable (PSP)
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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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Multiplayer Gaming
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Processor Speed
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16.78 MHz
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333 MHz
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Processor type
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MIPS R4000
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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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36 MB
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Display Type
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
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Widescreen TFT LCD
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Max. Resolution
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240 x 160
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480 x 272
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Screen Size
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2.9 in.
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4.3 in.
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Max. Number Of Colors
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32,768 Colors
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17M Colors
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Graphic Card Memory
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-
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2 MB
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Fill Rate
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664 Million pixels/sec
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Optical Drive Type
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UMD (Universal Media Disc) Drive
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| Audio |
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Audio Support
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Stereo
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Stereo Speakers
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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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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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1 x USB
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Expansion Slots
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Game Cartridge Slot
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Memory Stick Duo
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Communication Type
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Serial Cable
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Proprietary
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Infrared
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USB 2.0
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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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UMD 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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Directional Pad
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L/R Buttons
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Start/Select Buttons
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| Battery |
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Battery Run Time
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15 Hours
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2.5 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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Parental Control
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-
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With Parental Control
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Brand
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Nintendo
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Sony
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| Dimensions |
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Depth
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8.1 cm
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2.3 cm
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Width
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14.5 cm
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17 cm
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Weight
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0.31 lb.
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0.62 lb.
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Height
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2.5 cm
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7.4 cm
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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45496714642
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711719770558
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Supplied Accessories
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AC Adapter
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Memory Stick Duo (32 MB)
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UMD In-pack Sampler
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Release Date
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June, 2001
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2005
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Product ID
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20246922
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22360348
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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GBADVI
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9700722
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Nintendo Game Boy Advance Gray Console
$225.00
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Sony PSP Black Console
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$209.99
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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
88% recommend this product
Pros
- Excellent Game Selection (9)
- Great Design (8)
- Excellent Gameplay (7)
- Simple Setup (7)
- Fun (6)
- Great Graphics (5)
- Good Value (3)
- Graphics (1)
Cons
- Kids (5)
- nothing (4)
- Overpriced (2)
- Lacks Features (2)
- Bulky (2)
- Need better game selection (1)
- Requires additional purchases (1)
- limited game selection (1)
- Slow (1)
- Poor Graphics (1)
Good For
- All Ages (11)
- Teenagers (7)
- Adults (6)
- Family (2)
- Multiple Players (1)
- Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews
514
Pros
Library, Sleek Cosmetics, Multi-Functional
Cons
Isn't the Greatest MP3 or Movie Player, Load Times, Price
Recommended it?
Yes
The handheld market, for as long as I've been paying attention, has always seemed to be on lockdown. Countless companies managed only abismal success, though it didn't always seem like they were prepared enough. This is until Sega hit the scene, and created the Game Gear which became the most...
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Pros
most powerful and graphically capable handheld console, great as multimedia device, solid...
Cons
short battery life, cost of PSP, cost of games, cost of accessories
Recommended it?
Yes
The Sony PSP (short for PlayStation Portable) has finally hit the store shelves after months of anticipation. The success of the Nintendo DS and the popularity of Nintendo handheld systems ensure that Nintendo will maintain the principal role in the handheld wars, although Sony will chip into...
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