Game Boy Micro
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<div class="IPBDescription">w.t.f. Nintendo Loses?</div> Source: <a href='http://gba.gamespy.com/articles/617/617791p1.html' target='_blank'>http://gba.gamespy.com/articles/617/617791p1.html</a>
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The Game Boy Micro. Super-Small, by being 4x2 inch, and .17 of an inch thick. Weighs 2.8 ounces(80 paperclips, as Nintendo said). The screen size is comparable to that of a cell phone, but super bright.
Tech wise, it has the power of the GBA. So basically, were gonna spend $100+ for something we already have, when better is coming? Comon Nintendo.
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The Game Boy Micro. Super-Small, by being 4x2 inch, and .17 of an inch thick. Weighs 2.8 ounces(80 paperclips, as Nintendo said). The screen size is comparable to that of a cell phone, but super bright.
Tech wise, it has the power of the GBA. So basically, were gonna spend $100+ for something we already have, when better is coming? Comon Nintendo.
Edit: Fixed Image.
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It's like holding the incarnation of style. Most times, I don't even turn it on - I just clasp it to my bosom, cooing softly. Don't ever leave me, PSP. <i>Don't ever leave me.</i>
and this is coming from a nintendo fanboy
As was said, it isn't the next thing, it is just a cool way to play your old games.
Reminds me of the NES controllers.
If I were to buy a gameboy advance, this would be it.
Reminds me of the NES controllers.
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But it isn't even a GBA, is it? It's just an ordinary GB... which I wouldn't buy, because it's tiny. Unlike the original GB.
Reminds me of the NES controllers.
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But it isn't even a GBA, is it? It's just an ordinary GB... which I wouldn't buy, because it's tiny. Unlike the original GB. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
GBA.
You're forgetting that the market was entirely different back then. You see, in today's world videogames are 'cool', and attract a braoder spectrum of age groups then they did in previous generations. Nintendo still makes stuff just as super great as they used to, and probably have a similar amount of sales, but some key audiances buy into the hype of other systems and the anti-N propoganda that tells them nintendo only makes games for kids. Which, BTW, I'm sick of hearing. Anyone who says that is a complete retard, just because a game isn't filled with gore and sex doesn't mean its for kids.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Then they started to go downhill and created the Gamecube, which didn't go over too well.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, it didn't beat the PS2, which was the system that opened up those new markets I was talking about. Except in the US, where I suspect people are more suceptable to hype and propoganda then elsewhere, the Gamecub was the #2 sales wise. Also, it recently came to my attention that unlike MS and Sony, Nintendo didn't sell its console at a loss. So even without massive sales they were still making a profit.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->At least they still had the Gameboy. Until now. The Gameboy was the staple of pocket gaming for many years and pretty much still is. However, with this new GBA Micro, I'm afraid that it will suffer the same fate of the GC. Why would I pay another $100 for something I already have?<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I don't think thats Nintendo's plan at all. I don't think they made this as a replacement to any currently existing GBAs, but rather as just a new form of GBA. Like the SP. The micro size and stylish design will appeal to those who care about such things enough that they didn't get one of the other GBAs.
Why is it Nintendo seems to be receeding back into the wood? Is it because when I think of Playstation/Sony, I think Tekken, MGS, Tony Hawks Skateboarding, Gran Turismo, Halflife, all kinds of games really. Then for the XBox/Microsoft I think PC games, X-Box only games, and 'all purpose' games (meaning games which are released over many systems). Then for the Gamecube/Nintendo I think...er...Mario. Zelda. And...more Mario...can I play Halflife now? NO! You must play Mario or he gets angry and murders younglings.
Okay maybe that's just my personal view; I don't own any consoles and have had more exposure to the PS2 and X-Box than the Gamecube so my opinion is rather biased, but that's the impression I get from Nintendo.
Only if it stayed really small though.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->You're forgetting that the market was entirely different back then. You see, in today's world videogames are 'cool', and attract a braoder spectrum of age groups then they did in previous generations. Nintendo still makes stuff just as super great as they used to, and probably have a similar amount of sales, but some key audiances buy into the hype of other systems and the anti-N propoganda that tells them nintendo only makes games for kids. Which, BTW, I'm sick of hearing. Anyone who says that is a complete retard, just because a game isn't filled with gore and sex doesn't mean its for kids.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
He's right. Nintendo hasn't been doing anything bad or different from what they've always done. Their console is #2 in the world, they still own the portable gaming market, and they still make great games. Zelda, Mario, Metroid, and other Nintendo titles are at least as good as they've ever been (with the possible exception of Mario Sunshine, which is still an excellent game, but not up to Mario 64 standards). Zelda won the award for best game of E3. Their press conference was the best, in my opinion. They have strong Gamecube games coming out (unlike the Xbox and PS2), strong DS titles coming out, and the little that we know about the Revolution is very nice (free online play, NES/SNES/N64 titles, Smash Bros. Launch title, Zelda/Metroid/Mario titles in development, FF:CC port).
And yes, the N64 was catered to little kids. The marketing, the characters, the level designs were kid-oriented. I tried playing a few of the games, and honestly was confused what exactly the demographic was for the games. They were so sugar-coated sweet, they looked like they were designed for ages ten and younger. However, the level designs difficulty was designed for older audiences, and I was left wondering why they made this kid game so hard for the 10 and younger group: they'd never sell this thing with such difficult gameplay! I'm serious: I couldn't believe many top games from Nintendo were intended for older audiences.
I do agree with the earlier user: Nintendo's heyday was the NES and SNES. Since then, they've only disappointed.