Price range: £66.81
What is it: Handheld games console, compatible with all Game Boy Advance games
What we think: The Nintendo Game Boy Micro shrinks the Game Boy experience down to a truly pocketable size
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 October 2005
Tags: nintendo, titles, accessories, headphones
We like:
Pocket-friendly small size; bright, brilliant screen; decent battery life; standard headphone jack; huge library of games; swappable faceplates provide screen protection
We don't like:
Game Boy titles are looking old against more advanced competition; body and screen size may be just too small for some; not compatible with older GBA accessories; the more advanced DS -- which can play all of the Micro's games -- can be had for an additional £20
You might also need:
Games; headphones
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Nintendo's latest Game Boy shrinks the size without downsizing the fun
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