New Game Boy ?!?

[Chatakinns]

I am a little puzzled by this article. Nintendo's redesigned GameBoy

 

I feel like I am watching the beginning of the $6 Million Dollar GameBoy here.

" We can rebuild him, he will be smaller, brighter, and we will rake in money hand over fist. "

 

I have a GBA, a GBASP, and a DS. There is nothing wrong with my GBASP, and I would like more games for the DS to come out before they release a new system. Animal Crossing, Nintendogs, Harvest MoonDS. Get with it Nintendo. I gave you my faith by plunking down my money on a promise of good games coming up. Let's get them out there.

 

As far as the article saying the PSP is not a big hit.... BS. I have more people comment on mine while I play at work than I ever have on the DS. A lot of people think the DS is newer than the PSP because they don't know anything about it at all. It's like it's some portable secret or something. :eh

 

Would you feel compelled to buy this to complete your collection of hand helds ? Or pass it on by ?

[JoeyN]

Its only a Mini version of the GBA . Plays the same GBA games. Nothing is specially made for it

 

capt

[Ksolo12]

I'm kind of puzzled by this move too. I understand that Nintendo will make plenty of money on this new system. However, like Chatakinns mentioned in his post, I have a (2)GBA's, (2)GBASP's, and a DS and they are all working fine. I wish Nintendo would focus on releasing some quality games for the DS because mine is starting to collect dust.

 

I can easily say that I will pass on this system, but I would probably be lying. I have such a weak spot when it comes to buying anything that involves video games. Luckily I have a good job because my wife thinks that I am already "crazy" when it comes to video games. I even bought a slim PS2 and a crystal xbox for a backup.

 

Come on Nintendo, give us more quality games for the Nintendo DS.

[Covak]

I passed on the SP. Just have an original GBA and a DS. I consider the original GBA virtually useless now, and the DS isn't something you can just slip into a pocket and take with you anywhere, so the Micro is looking pretty good to me.

 

But I'm worried about the screen, exposed as it is. How "micro" will it be in a protective case?

 

EDIT: If I had an SP I'd be tempted but wouldn't seriously consider buying a Micro. I think that's the whole point: it's not for people who are already happy with their SP or DS. It's just another option for everyone else.

[Camp]

I have a (2)GBA's, (2)GBASP's, and a DS and they are all working fine.

 

Are you kidding me? With a collection like that I don't see how you can resist the Micro. You're Nintendo's wet dream

[rustyjaw]

I haven't seen anything detailed about the Micro. I'm curious if the screen is any better, I got very tired (literally) of the lousy screen and sold my SP a few months ago.

[merlot]

I haven't seen anything detailed about the Micro. I'm curious if the screen is any better, I got very tired (literally) of the lousy screen and sold my SP a few months ago.

 

From IGN:

 

The LCD screen is far, far more bright and vibrant than the GBA SP system, more in line with the backlight technology of the Nintendo DS system. GBA games are definitely much more vivid in light and color on the device, and text is completely legible even at the slightly smaller size.

 

Having compared the DS screen directly to the SP, it's a huge difference.

 

I'm going to pass on this. Since I got my DS, I rarely play GBA games, and when I do, I play them on the DS.

[rustyjaw]

Mike,

 

Thanks, that's good to hear. The SP was really starting to look very last century with that screen. Good for Nintendo for not just keeping the same parts and making it smaller.

[PoisonJam]

I don't know, this seems silly to me. I can see releasing the SP because it fixed some major issues with the original GBA (namely not being able to see the screen unless you were under a helicopter spotlight). But what flaws of the SP does the Micro fix? Too big? No, the SP fits in my pocket just fine. Bad screen? Sounds like some of you think so, but I have had zero problems with the SP screen. I think they are fixing problems that just don't exist.

[rustyjaw]

I don't know, this seems silly to me. I can see releasing the SP because it fixed some major issues with the original GBA (namely not being able to see the screen unless you were under a helicopter spotlight). But what flaws of the SP does the Micro fix? Too big? No, the SP fits in my pocket just fine. Bad screen? Sounds like some of you think so, but I have had zero problems with the SP screen. I think they are fixing problems that just don't exist.

 

I have to say after seeing it on IGN, that in some ways it's a step backward. The one big advantage of the SP was the clamshell, which worked to protect the screen. Now it's back to an unprotected screen.

 

Maybe I got spoiled by my Palm machine's screen, but my eyes grew increasingly weary of the poorly and unevenly lit SP screen over time. I all but stopped playing it 6 months ago and decided it wasn't worth keeping.

 

Other than that, I think this is just a way to reuse most of the GBA parts to get a refresh in sales.

[iainl]

I think the real point is that it's absolutely bloody minute. Like about the size of my mobile phone, rather than the SP. As someone who is really glad I bought the iPod Mini rather than the big one, because I don't have room in my pocket for a full size device, I'd be tempted.

 

But I can't justify one when I don't even own a DS or PSP yet. It's also a real pity that the cart slot is on the bottom, not the top. I'd happily buy one for a sensible price (as in a touch less than an SP currently costs) if it would solve the one really annoying problem with my SP - I can't play Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble on it.

[PoisonJam]

I'd happily buy one for a sensible price (as in a touch less than an SP currently costs)...

 

I think this is going to be key. If this releases for $50-60 (American) dollars, it could bill itself as the "cheaper, smaller, better-looking version" of the GBA that still plays the same great games. If it releases at the same price or higher, though, I just don't know. But Nintendo proves me wrong all the time, so I'm willing to wait and see what they have in mind for this unit.

[GreenMonkey]

The smaller screen makes this a no-sale for me unless it is dirt cheap (like $40-50).

 

I mean, most of my GBA time at work lately has been Shining Force Resurrection of the Dark Dragon...or Dragon Warrior IV on the NES emulator (aside from the occasional Adventure Island or Ninja Gaiden fix)...RPGs on small screens = bad.

 

I mean it is really tiny, some people said it looked/felt more like a keychain than anything...but still. I have cargo pants with big pockets for a reason (keys, damn evil cellphone, etc). The SP is small enough.

[Chatakinns]

. However' date=' like Chatakinns mentioned in his post, I have a (2)GBA's, (2)GBASP's, and a DS and they are all working fine. I wish Nintendo would focus on releasing some quality games for the DS because mine is starting to collect dust.

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**** Covak says : ****

I passed on the SP. Just have an original GBA and a DS. I consider the original GBA virtually useless now, and the DS isn't something you can just slip into a pocket and take with you anywhere, so the Micro is looking pretty good to me.

 

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I don't think of the original GBA as useless. I use mine to transfer data between my games I play on my SP. While it does not have lighting of any kind enclosed in the unit itself, it is still useful when I want to play a 2 player game with someone who does not own a GBA (SP ) but we have enough cartridges. As for slipping my DS into my pocket, I carry my DS, my SP, my PSP in my pockets, purse, backpack, it fits in a waist pack, the only drawback is I can't carry anything else in my pockets when I have one of them.

 

If you don't use your GBA anymore, trade it in for credit towards the new micro, or credit on a game ? Getting a new SP does not seem like a great move since you can play GBA games on the DS. But I don't think you can connect with anyone else on them.

[Covak]

Getting a new SP does not seem like a great move since you can play GBA games on the DS. But I don't think you can connect with anyone else on them.

 

Actually, that's the one thing I'm still holding on to my original GBA for (the connectivity), so I guess it's not completely useless. My friends and I still might play that 4-player Zelda game, some day...

 

They all have SPs and made fun of my original GBA when we played Crystal Chronicals. The tides will turn if the Micro comes out before we get around to Zelda!

 

If there's some easy way to protect the screen, anyway... here's hoping there's some slim, clip-on screen guard or something.

[Graeme]

I still don't have a GBA at all, so this kind of intrigues me. The SP was a good size, and I could've imagined that I might have carried it around with me a fair amount. This is even more portable, so the likihood is even greater.

 

I probably still won't end up getting it though. I just don't know how often I'd actually play a portable system anymore.... especially that there's no more Star Wars lines to sit in.

[MastaRedSnappa]

I saw the Gameboy Micro firsthand at E3. It is very tiny however, the screen is noticeably smaller than the SP screen. The screen is of a better quality than the SP for sure but I had trouble reading text on it.

 

The way they were showing the Micro at E3 made me immediately think of the iPod and the way Apple seems to market it less for it's music capabilities and more as a fashion accessory/symbol of coolness. This quote from a Gamespot article seems to reinforce this theory:

 

Speaking to GameSpot, Nintendo vice president of marketing and communications George Harrison said Nintendo was considering releasing a version of the Play-Yan video and music GBA player in the US when the Micro is released this fall.

 

As an owner of a GBA, SP, DS, and PSP, I feel no urge to get a Micro.

[Solitice]

But its so Cuuuuutttteee...

[OddJobPrime]

I don't think Nintendo would have gone into this without some firm market studies to back it. We may not see the need, but I'm convinced there is a demand beyond us. Also, I think this as an attempt to pick the PSP's pocket this Christmas season. They mentioned that they were directly targeting the 10-15 year-old crowd. If these people want a PSP and they (or their parents) can't afford it, the Micro will be next on the list.

[Graeme]

Wouldn't the DS be next on the list?

[OddJobPrime]

Wouldn't the DS be next on the list?

Probably not for that age group, but that's just a guess. It very well could be.

[Angry the Clown]

Here's the GB Micro with one of the optional face plates. How cute!

 

http://eurogamer.net/view_screenshot.php?image=assets/articles/a60599/4.jpg

 

Curse them for making me want yet another configuration of something I already own in numerous guises.

 

Daniel

[MrJames]

How many people will consider it cute at $100?

[Angry the Clown]

How many people will consider it cute at $100?

 

It'll be very interesting to see. Honestly I think it'll be somewhat buried under the DS and ultimately become the standard in place of the SP.

 

I can't say I'd consider one unless they were about ?40 here (they will retail for ?69 at launch in the UK). The glossy black version and the blue coloured models are also very nice looking. You can see those here. Eurogamer picked up on the note that the website shows the GBA/SP wireless adapters and link cables to be incompatible with the Micro leaving users having to purchase dedicated ones if they want to make use of such functions.

 

Daniel

[Romier S]

Report from Reuters on the sales of the Micro in Japan:

 

Micro Sales

 

Local retailers, including Japan's biggest discount home electronics retailer, Yamada Denki Co., said the Micro was enjoying solid orders.

 

"The orders have been going well," said a Yamada Denki spokesman. "Especially, the Famicon colour version is really popular."

 

The Micro is available in Japan in silver, purple, black and blue, with a fifth "limited edition" design in the colour of the once-popular Famicon game console aimed at attracting adults who played with the Famicon as children in the 1980s.

 

An electronics store clerk in Tokyo said it received advance orders for 70 percent of its Micro stock, mostly for the limited edition.