The Game Boy Micro

CoreyTheGent · 05-17-2005, 03:13 PM

Nintendo also unveiled the Game Boy Micro this morning, here’s what we know so far:

Marketing angle: “We’re making the gorgeous Game Boy Micro for image-conscious folks who love video games, the ones who want the look of their system to be as cool as the games they play on it,” according to George Harrison, Nintendo of America Sr. VP of marketing. It’s clear that they’re going after the kids who are too cool to carry around an obvious gaming device but who don’t mind carrying something that looks like the cell phone that they’re already carrying.

Launch is slated for this Fall.

Silver in color for now, expect all sorts of rainbow-flavored variations.

Dimensions: 4 inches wide by 2 inches tall and 0.7 inches thick.

Weight: 2.8 ounces (80 paper clips’ worth of weight).

Processor: Same as GBA SP.

Form factor: “Gleaming shoulder and start/select buttons that literally shine”, removable and customizable face plate.

Screen: 2-inches, backlit and the “best Game Boy screen ever” with adjustable brightness controls for use indoors or outdoors.

Accessories: built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery; supports standard headphones.

Software: the Game Boy Advance has nearly 700 titles available, all of which will be playable on the Game Boy Micro.

Engadget

**FloorMatt** · 05-17-2005, 03:16 PM

AWwwwww well isn't that so CUTE! *A PSP comes by and eats the GB Micro*

(I know.......different class of machine)

smittythepig · 05-17-2005, 03:18 PM

cool! i like small stuff. that might be something neat to own.

Jordan · 05-17-2005, 03:18 PM

why release this? It's a GBA SP! This is gay...

**FloorMatt** · 05-17-2005, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshep2k5

why release this? It's a GBA SP! This is gay...

Do you remember the Game Boy Pocket?

Ok then.

CoreyTheGent · 05-17-2005, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshep2k5

why release this? It's a GBA SP! This is gay...

Rather than take the PSP head-on ASAP, Nintendo will first go at everything the PSP isn't, using what Nintendo already has as their advantage (established fanbase, many GBA titles available and in circulation). The next Game Boy will likely be the icing on the cake.

**rlm22b** · 05-17-2005, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloorMatt

Do you remember the Game Boy Pocket?

Ok then.

I had a Ice Blue Game Boy Pocket.

Still got it as a matter of fact.

That GB micro is very appealing in appearance.

urge · 05-17-2005, 03:43 PM

i have a psp and i have owned every incarnation of the game boy....i still love my game boy and i plan on buying this little micro. to me its what the SP should have been.

**FloorMatt** · 05-17-2005, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlm22b

I had a Ice Blue Game Boy Pocket.

Still got it as a matter of fact.

That GB micro is very appealing in appearance.

I have a silver

The GB Micro is cell phone sized......I suppose!

jmthomas · 05-17-2005, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloorMatt

Do you remember the Game Boy Pocket?

Ok then.

Wasn't that the same as the regular Game Boy, just thinner (so it could fit in your pocket)?

**FloorMatt** · 05-17-2005, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmthomas

Wasn't that the same as the regular Game Boy, just thinner (so it could fit in your pocket)?

Yep. It played the regular Game Boy games, but was really thin.

CoreyTheGent · 05-17-2005, 03:49 PM

Found another picture to emphasize how small this thing truly is.

urge · 05-17-2005, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmthomas

Wasn't that the same as the regular Game Boy, just thinner (so it could fit in your pocket)?

thats limited edition ice blue.

oh and that is small. not sure if i'm going to like that screen size though. hmmmm

**FloorMatt** · 05-17-2005, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urge

thats limited edition ice blue.

oh and that is small. not sure if i'm going to like that screen size though. hmmmm

I happen to have Tetris Attack in my Game Boy Pocket

**Marlon_JB2** · 05-17-2005, 04:38 PM

I miss Game Boy!!! Eventually, one of these days, they'll make something that'll make me buy.

Last Game Boy I had for longer than 24 hours was a Clear Purple (either that or opaque purple) GB Color!

Before that, was the original brick, Game Boy...

Good times with that thing. I played that thing to the death... screen cover fell off, rubber band holding the battery cover on, buttons stuck from spills... ahh, good days. I also had Super Game Boy for the Super Nintendo console, but my cousin stole it.

If they would make something in the original shape, maybe I'd buy a new one! This wider than longer thing is what made me take back my GB Advance.

05-17-2005, 03:13 PM	#1
CoreyTheGent Digital PCS User Join Date: Nov 29, '03 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,491 Phone: RAZR Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 3,938	The Game Boy Micro Nintendo also unveiled the Game Boy Micro this morning, here’s what we know so far: Marketing angle: “We’re making the gorgeous Game Boy Micro for image-conscious folks who love video games, the ones who want the look of their system to be as cool as the games they play on it,” according to George Harrison, Nintendo of America Sr. VP of marketing. It’s clear that they’re going after the kids who are too cool to carry around an obvious gaming device but who don’t mind carrying something that looks like the cell phone that they’re already carrying. Launch is slated for this Fall. Silver in color for now, expect all sorts of rainbow-flavored variations. Dimensions: 4 inches wide by 2 inches tall and 0.7 inches thick. Weight: 2.8 ounces (80 paper clips’ worth of weight). Processor: Same as GBA SP. Form factor: “Gleaming shoulder and start/select buttons that literally shine”, removable and customizable face plate. Screen: 2-inches, backlit and the “best Game Boy screen ever” with adjustable brightness controls for use indoors or outdoors. Accessories: built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery; supports standard headphones. Software: the Game Boy Advance has nearly 700 titles available, all of which will be playable on the Game Boy Micro. Engadget

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CoreyTheGent Digital PCS User Join Date: Nov 29, '03 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,491 Phone: RAZR Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 3,938	Found another picture to emphasize how small this thing truly is.

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Marlon_JB2 How do I become a moderator on this forum? Mood: Join Date: Mar 23, '04 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 7,948 Phone: Treo Pro Trades: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post SU$: 31,090	I miss Game Boy!!! Eventually, one of these days, they'll make something that'll make me buy. Last Game Boy I had for longer than 24 hours was a Clear Purple (either that or opaque purple) GB Color! Before that, was the original brick, Game Boy... Good times with that thing. I played that thing to the death... screen cover fell off, rubber band holding the battery cover on, buttons stuck from spills... ahh, good days. I also had Super Game Boy for the Super Nintendo console, but my cousin stole it. If they would make something in the original shape, maybe I'd buy a new one! This wider than longer thing is what made me take back my GB Advance. __________________ Yummi: "ok seriously, *** is a stanky leg? and why can my 3 yr olds do it?" Me: Centro, Mom: Rumor, Sister: Curve, Father: M220 I'm sick of hearing the word device. It's almost as bad as hearing the word "swag"! It's not a device! It's A FRICKING PHONE, PEOPLE!

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