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The Next Demention of Gaming Lives up to it's Title

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: May 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

What can I say, the graphics, sound, and the counsle itself AMAZE me! I do not yetr own a GBA but I have played one at my local Toys'r'us and have pre-ordered one. I have played both Tony Hawk 2 and Super Mario Advance. I LOVED Tony Hawk! It has the BEST GRAPHICS I have ever seen on a handheld game. It has the familiar music from the PSX version as well as many options that we have grown to recognize. This is going to be the first game I buy because it showcases the graphics of the GBA and things like the 2 new L and R buttons. Super Mario Advance isn't the title you used to play on your SNES, this is acually TWO titles in one and the graphics have improved in as well. If your a big Mario fan then this is definately a game that you want to try out. At last I must get to the GBA itself, and man are there a lot of things to say! Some new features include 4 player link up, the addition of 2 new buttons, a 50% larger screen, and future compatability with the GameCube to name just a few. Nintendo still has much to reveal though, but if you want the inside scoop go to www.gameboy.com and explore! You can learn about all the new and exciting features. Well, I guess the date in all our minds is June 11....and definently CANNOT WAIT!!! ^_^

This is going to rock

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: May 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The game boy advance is probably the most anticipated thing of the year. The Graphics are going to be in a 3D word like mario 64. If you want any screen shots I suggest going to nintendo dot com or ebworld dot com. so for the reader have as much fun as humanly possable

got mine from japan months ago and it's kewl!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 13
Date: May 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

i imported the japanese gba (identical to the us version) and it's really awesome. although it's actually larger than the gameboy color, it feels smaller because of its sleek design. the new cartridges are much smaller too, although of course you can play the old ones on the gba (they just stick out of the top more). i have F-Zero and KuruKuruKururin, also from japan. F-Zero is very realistic, great racing gameplay, great sound, amazingly clear graphics. and best of all, you will be able to use the gba as a controller for the new Nintendo GameCube when it comes out this fall. all in all, the packages offered here are a good deal. get your "glacier" color asap, as this is the most popular color and will sell out FAST!

A vast improvement over the original Game Boy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 38 / 43
Date: May 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I got my Game Boy Advance in the mail today, and I thought I would give a review...

The screen - The screen on the GBA is much larger than the screen on previous Gsme Boys (original, Pocket, Color), and has a much better resolution than them. And you can also play your old Game Boy (and Game Boy Color) games in widescreen format by holding in the L button when you turn on the power. On a scale from 1 to 10 (10 = best, 1 = worst), I give a 10.

Sound - I think the speaker on the GBA is louder than the speaker on the Game Boy Color, and I consider that to be a great asset to the GBA. Score : 10

Control layout : I love the design of the GBA. Gone is the old vertical design. The GBA has a horizontal layout (similar to the Sega Game Gear, Atari Lynx, and Tiger game.com) which feels better in my hands than the old vertical design of previous Game Boys. The buttons and the D-pad are laid out perfectly, and I love the top trigger buttons (the L button and R button). Score : 10

Compatibility with older software : So far I have had no problems using my old software on the GBA. By the way, one of my favorite things about the GBA is that unlike home console systems, the GBA does NOT have a territory lockout. That means that Japanese games WILL work on American GBA systems, and vice versa. Back to my old software...Dragon's Lair works great, Donkey Kong works great, and Tetris DX works great. I have not tested my other software, but I am definitely pleased that I was able to upgrade to the GBA without discarding all of my old software (of course I might sell or give my Game Boy Color to somebody). Score : 10

Overall : How can the best-selling video game system of all time (I think that's right...I think there have been more Game Boy systems sold than Atari 2600 systems sold) get any better? Well, retain the color screen, make the screen bigger and widen it, and give the system a 32-bit upgrade. And the software for the GBA looks great. I expect the GBA to have a VERY long life. I am pleased with mine, and you'll be pleased with your very own as well. Overall score : 10

The best hand held game since portable tic tac toe

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: May 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is great it is small, portable, handheld, and also its in color. I love it because I can take it anywhere and its like playing the games on my Nintendo 64 and it is so easy to use at the same time it is very entertaining I love mine. Ever since I got it I couldnt put it down. It also has great graphics like when I paly Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 it feels like I am really there. I love my Game Boy Advanced and I hope you love yours too.

fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: May 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

yet i dont have one iv herd it is cool

GameBoy Advanced is the greatest thing since Pizza

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Nintendo GBA is a modern Marvel; it not only plays the latest games but also all older compatible GameBoy ones! The GBA games have vastly improved since the last generation of GameBoy, both in speed, game memory and graphics - it truly makes this machine a portable entertainment system for all ages and not just younger kids as was the case with GameBoy. Some people like to compare the machine to an older SNES, but I would rather compare the machine to above that of a PlayStation - we have only just seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to games on this machine. When we compare and add up the entire year worth of trips to the cinema, then this is truly low cost entertainment.

Aww man....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Ok this is a great little deal here...the console, powerpack ex, wormlight, 2 great games, and the holster. All for just an amazing 200. Now I went on other sites b4 this and I'm not going to say any names (cough cough ebgames cough) but on those sites they cost around the same for only 2 games, the gba, and the powerpack. Granted most of the sites are only focused on games but this is nice. I just wish i found this before I ordered on a different site...oh well.

32 Bit?! 3-D!? Tony Hawk!? Uh HUH!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: May 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I cannot wait for this puppy arrive in my hands, with Tony Hawk 2, and Super Mario Advance, both packed with great graphics(THPS2's got 3-D, nuff' said), sweet sound, and well...they are fun! I don't see why so many people are complaining about a backlit screen when it would just suck up battery power that is best spent on playing the game! My only real complaint's the size. If you have got hands like mine, you might have trouble with the GBA's size, but otherwise, this is a must buy!

Game Boy Advance- Glacier

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: May 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The Game Boy Advance-(GBA) is soon to be released here in the states and all the gaming magazines are all over it. There is 1 negative review I read on amazon.com by a gamer from Takoma, MD, USA. He must have been eating a few to many corn dogs before he went to sleep because his review stinks. I doubt he has even seen a picture of the GBA none the less play one. From what I have read In trustworthy gaming magazines and on... the new console is awesome! Also, your old games for Game Boy and Game Boy Color will play on it. This bundle pack comes with a MARIO game wich I have heard good things about, TONY HAWK 2 wich is also suppost to be good, a WORM LIGHT to play in the dark, a POWER PACK so you won't need batteries, a HOLSTER to carry the GBA and protect it, and the GBA CONSOLE itself. I recomend every serious gamer buy this system that already has a launch library of about 500 games, will you ever get tired?

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