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*32-Bit ARM RISC 16.78MHz processor with embedded memory
*32-Bit ARM RISC 16.78MHz processor with embedded memory
*2.9" TFT reflective screen - 40.8mmx61.2mm - 240x160pixels
*2.9" TFT reflective screen - 40.8mmx61.2mm - 240x160pixels
*32,768 possible colors - 511 simultaneous colors in character mode - 32,768 colors in bitmap mode
*82mm (length) x 144.5 (width) x 24.5mm (depth)
*140g
*Uses 2AA batteries and has a battery life for 15 hours (900 minutes)
*Uses 2AA batteries and has a battery life for 15 hours (900 minutes)
*Compatible with Nintendo [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Game Boy]] games.
*Compatible with Nintendo [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Game Boy]] games.
*More below
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The original model was eventually discontinued in favor of the [[Game Boy Advance SP]] and [[Game Boy micro]], both of which function similarly.
The original model was eventually discontinued in favor of the [[Game Boy Advance SP]] and [[Game Boy micro]], both of which function similarly.


==Technical specs==
==Additional accessories==
*32-Bit ARM RISC 16.78MHz processor with embedded memory
*[[Link Cable]]
*2.9" TFT reflective screen - 40.8mmx61.2mm - 240x160pixels
*32,768 possible colors - 511 simultaneous colors in character mode - 32,768 colors in bitmap mode
*82mm(L) x 144.5(W) x 24.5mm(D)
*140g
*Uses 2AA batteries and has a battery life for 15 hours (900 minutes)
*Compatible with Nintendo [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Game Boy]] games.
 
===Additional accessories===
*Link Cable (Used to trade and battle in the RPGs.)
*[[E-Reader]]
*[[E-Reader]]
*[[Game Boy Advance Video]]
*[[Game Boy Advance Video]]
*[[GBA Wireless Adapter]]
*[[GBA Wireless Adapter]]
[[image:sapphire_cartridge.jpg|right|thumb|A GBA Cartridge]]


==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
* {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} (RPG)
Due to backward compatibility, all Pokémon games from [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] are also playable.
* {{game|Emerald}} (RPG)
{| align="left" style="-moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"
* {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} (RPG)
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; background: #EEE" | Title
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]] (Pinball game)
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]] (Dungeon crawler)
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px; background: #EEE" | Release
* Due to backward compatibility, all Pokémon games from [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] are also playable.
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2002
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Pinball
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Emerald}}
| Main series RPG
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2005
|}<br clear="left">


===Pokémon specials===
==Pokémon specials==
*Game Boy Advance: New York Poké Center's Gold version GBA. Later released nationwide in September / October 2002. $69.99, later retailed for $59.99 during the Holiday season.[http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Game-Boy-Advance-System/dp/B000EMEW2G]
*Game Boy Advance: New York Poké Center's Gold version GBA. Later released nationwide in September / October 2002. $69.99, later retailed for $59.99 during the Holiday season.[http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Game-Boy-Advance-System/dp/B000EMEW2G]
*Game Boy Advance: Suicune Edition exclusive to Pokémon Center
*Game Boy Advance: Suicune Edition exclusive to Pokémon Center
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[Image:Sapphire_cartridge.jpg|100px|left|thumb|A GBA Cartridge]]
* The Game Boy Advance, like the [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] before it, is not region-encoded. This means that a player could theoretically play a Game Boy Advance game from any region in their own locally purchased console.
* The Game Boy Advance, like the [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] before it, is not region-encoded. This means that a player could theoretically play a Game Boy Advance game from any region in their own locally purchased console.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.arm.com/markets/armpp/406.html ARM Processors]
*[http://www.arm.com/markets/armpp/406.html ARM Processors]
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{{Nintendo}}
{{Nintendo}}
[[Category:Electronic devices]]


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[[de:Game Boy]]
[[fr:Game Boy Advance]]
[[fr:Game Boy Advance]]
[[ja:ゲームボーイアドバンス]]
[[ja:ゲームボーイアドバンス]]
[[Category:Electronic devices]]

Revision as of 13:47, 16 May 2010

Game Boy Advance
ゲームボーイアドバンス Game Boy Advance
Gba.jpg
An Arctic GBA
Release dates
Japan: March 21, 2001
North America: June 11, 2001
Europe: June 22, 2001
Australia: June 22, 2001
South Korea: N/A
China: N/A
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Technical specs
  • 32-Bit ARM RISC 16.78MHz processor with embedded memory
  • 2.9" TFT reflective screen - 40.8mmx61.2mm - 240x160pixels
  • 32,768 possible colors - 511 simultaneous colors in character mode - 32,768 colors in bitmap mode
  • 82mm (length) x 144.5 (width) x 24.5mm (depth)
  • 140g
  • Uses 2AA batteries and has a battery life for 15 hours (900 minutes)
  • Compatible with Nintendo Game Boy Color and Game Boy games.
Related information
Console generation: Sixth generation
Pokémon generations: III (I and II via backwards compatibility)
Console type: Handheld
Colors:
Indigo
Arctic
Glacier*
Fuchsia*
NYC Pokémon CenterSp
Toys 'R' Us BundleSp
External links

The Game Boy Advance is Nintendo's 32-bit handheld gaming system that surpassed the Nintendo Game Boy Color. The Game Boy Advance was released in 2001. Not only did it look dramatically different (a semi trapezoidal shape compared to the rectangle shape of the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color), but it also contained a powerful processor, allowing it to display SNES-caliber graphics and even play voices. The Game Boy Advance was also capable of interaction with the Nintendo GameCube.

The original model was eventually discontinued in favor of the Game Boy Advance SP and Game Boy micro, both of which function similarly.

Additional accessories

Pokémon games

Due to backward compatibility, all Pokémon games from Game Boy and Game Boy Color are also playable.

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Main series RPG 2002
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Pinball 2003
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Main series RPG 2004
Pokémon Emerald Main series RPG 2004
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Dungeon crawler 2005


Pokémon specials

  • Game Boy Advance: New York Poké Center's Gold version GBA. Later released nationwide in September / October 2002. $69.99, later retailed for $59.99 during the Holiday season.[1]
  • Game Boy Advance: Suicune Edition exclusive to Pokémon Center
  • Game Boy Advance: Celebi Edition exclusive to Pokémon Center
  • Game Boy Advance: Venusaur Edition exclusive to Pokémon Center
  • Game Boy Advance:The Latias/Latios Edition was released in 2002 to commemorate the release of the 5th Pokémon movie, Pokémon Heroes[2]
  • Game Boy Advance Bundle: Pokémon Crystal was bundled with a black GBA in a Toys R Us exclusive[3]

Trivia

File:Sapphire cartridge.jpg
A GBA Cartridge
  • The Game Boy Advance, like the Game Boy and Game Boy Color before it, is not region-encoded. This means that a player could theoretically play a Game Boy Advance game from any region in their own locally purchased console.

External links


Game systems with Pokémon games
Nintendo handheld consoles
GB (Pocket · GBL · SGB · SGB2) • GBC • mini • GBA (SP · GBm · GBP)
DS (Lite · DSi · DSi XL) • 3DS (XL · 2DS · New 3DS · New 3DS XL · New 2DS XL)
Switch (Lite · OLED)
Nintendo home consoles
SNES (BS-X · SGB · NP · SGB2) • N64 (DD) • GCN (GBP)
Wii (Family Edition · mini) • Wii U
Switch (OLED)
Sega consoles
Pico • CoCoPad • Beena
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