Game Boy Micro: In 2005 Nintendo released their smallest and lightest handheld gaming system, focusing more on the hip look and compactness of the model rather than the gameplay factor. Now you can carry around your Game Boy Micro (Micro) in your pocket, keychain or wear it around your neck like a hip hop star. But will you actually use it to play games?
Design: Opting for fashion over functionality the Micro has a hip, sexy look, interchangeable face plates and it’s the first gaming system that doubles as an accessory to your outfit. Although it mimics the comfortable control layout of the original GBA, it’s so small and thin that unless you are only playing in short bursts you're guaranteed to get hand cramps after just a few minutes.
Size: Measuring 2" tall, 4" wide, 0.7" thing and weighing only 2.8 ounces this is the smallest and lightest gaming system on the market. Since the screen is exposed at all times it's most likely to get scratched.
Screen: This model also features a backlit screen and the same resolution as other GBA incarnations. Unfortunately the screen is a bit too small and at 2" (diagonal) it just screams “eyestrain”.
Headphone Jack / Batteries: Going back to the more practical 1/8" headphone jack you don’t have to run out and pick up a special set, just use the ones you already have for your other electronics.
Features a slimmer rechargeable battery that provides 6 to 10 hours of gameplay.
Games: This li’l guy only plays Game Boy Advance games and is not compatible with titles from the Game Boy Classic and Color.
Price: The most expensive of the GBA incarnations, the price ranges from $89.99 for the regular model to $99.99 for special editions. Since it just came out last year the used price will be slightly less than retail. As with the original GBA, most used units will have scratched screens.
Linking: This model is incompatible with the previous multiplayer cables so you’ll need to purchase a special cable and an additional adaptor if you want to link to a previous GBA model. It also requires a specially designed wireless adaptor. Unlike its predecessors it cannot link to the GameCube console.
Colors: Due to the removable face plate there are countless colors and designs that you can choose for your Micro.
