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  | released    = {{Flag|JPN}} March 21, 2001<ref name=IGN>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/08/24/game-boy-advance-its-finally-unveiled]</ref><br>{{Flag|USA}} June 11, 2001<ref name=GameSpot>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2001-nintendo-unleashes-gamecube-software-a-new-miyamoto-game-and-more/1100-2761390/]</ref><br>{{Flag|EUR}} June 22, 2001<ref name=Eurogamer>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/article_30377]</ref><br>{{Flag|AUS}} June 22, 2001<ref>[https://archive.org/details/hyper-094/mode/2up]</ref>
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  | released    = {{Flag|JPN}} March 21, 2001<ref name=IGN>{{Cite web|author=IGN Staff|date=August 23, 2000|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/08/24/game-boy-advance-its-finally-unveiled|title=Game Boy Advance: It's Finally Unveiled|site=IGN}}</ref><br>{{Flag|USA}} June 11, 2001<ref name=GameSpot>{{Cite web|author=Lauren Fielder|date=May 16, 2001|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2001-nintendo-unleashes-gamecube-software-a-new-miyamoto-game-and-more/1100-2761390/|title=E3 2001: Nintendo unleashes GameCube software, a new Miyamoto game, and more|site=GameSpot}}</ref><br>{{Flag|EUR}} June 22, 2001<ref name=Eurogamer>{{Cite web|author=Tom Bramwell|date=March 21, 2001|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/article_30377|title=GBA Day: June 22nd|site=Eurogamer}}</ref><br>{{Flag|AUS}} June 22, 2001<ref>"[https://archive.org/details/hyper-094/mode/2up Hyper #94]". ''Hyper''. pp. 9.</ref>
 
  | discontinued = {{Flag|JPN}} Q4 2006<br>{{Flag|USA}} May 15, 2010<br>{{Flag|EUR}} Q4 2008<br>{{Flag|AUS}} Q4 2008
 
  | discontinued = {{Flag|JPN}} Q4 2006<br>{{Flag|USA}} May 15, 2010<br>{{Flag|EUR}} Q4 2008<br>{{Flag|AUS}} Q4 2008
 
  | media        = Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance Game Paks
 
  | media        = Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance Game Paks
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While there are no {{SER}} games made for the Game Boy Advance, {{PG}} supports connection with the system to access features such as Advance Play with the NES, access the [[Island]], and to make patterns for free. The Game Boy Advance also supports a peripheral known as the [[e-Reader]], a device that allows the GBA to scan and import data on encrypted cards. In {{DnMe+}}, the player can also play various minigames from the [[wishing well]] with GBA connectivity, and a Game Boy Advance is not required to access the island.
 
While there are no {{SER}} games made for the Game Boy Advance, {{PG}} supports connection with the system to access features such as Advance Play with the NES, access the [[Island]], and to make patterns for free. The Game Boy Advance also supports a peripheral known as the [[e-Reader]], a device that allows the GBA to scan and import data on encrypted cards. In {{DnMe+}}, the player can also play various minigames from the [[wishing well]] with GBA connectivity, and a Game Boy Advance is not required to access the island.
  
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As of June 2010, the GBA has sold 81.51 million units, <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160427084600/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/historical_data/pdf/consolidated_sales_e1603.pdf></ref> and was considered a commercial success.
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The GBA sold a total of 81.51 million units worldwide,<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html|title=IR Information : Sales Data - Top Selling Title Sales Units|site=nintendo.co.jp|retrieved=August 24, 2021}}</ref> and was considered a commercial success.
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| Game Boy Advance || [[File:Game Boy Advance.png|180x128px]] || March 21, 2001 || June 11, 2001 || June 22, 2001 || June 22, 2001 || Original model of the Game Boy Advance.
 
| Game Boy Advance || [[File:Game Boy Advance.png|180x128px]] || March 21, 2001 || June 11, 2001 || June 22, 2001 || June 22, 2001 || Original model of the Game Boy Advance.
 
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| Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-001) || [[File:Game Boy Advance SP.png|180x128px]] || February 14, 2003 || March 23, 2003 || March 28, 2003 || March 28, 2003 || A model of the GBA that incorporates a clamshell design but removes the headphone jack.
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| Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-001) || [[File:Game Boy Advance SP.png|180x128px]] || February 14, 2003 || March 23, 2003 || March 28, 2003 || March 28, 2003 || A model of the GBA that incorporates a clamshell design and a front-lit screen but removes the headphone jack.
 
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| Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101) || [[File:Game Boy Advance SP 101.jpg|180x128px]] || ? || September, 2005 || 2006 || ? || An updated version of the original GBA SP that features a backlit screen.
 
| Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101) || [[File:Game Boy Advance SP 101.jpg|180x128px]] || ? || September, 2005 || 2006 || ? || An updated version of the original GBA SP that features a backlit screen.
 
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| Game Boy Micro || || September 13, 2005 || September 19, 2005 || November 4, 2005 || November 3, 2005 || A more affordable and compact GBA model that lacks backwards compatability with Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.
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| Game Boy Micro || || September 13, 2005 || September 19, 2005 || November 4, 2005 || November 3, 2005 || A more affordable and compact GBA model that lacks backwards compatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.
 
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Revision as of 17:55, August 24, 2021

Game Boy Advance.png
The original Game Boy Advance
Available colors:
Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Handheld
Release date(s) Japan March 21, 2001[1]
United States of America June 11, 2001[2]
Europe June 22, 2001[3]
Australia June 22, 2001[4]
Discontinued Japan Q4 2006
United States of America May 15, 2010
Europe Q4 2008
Australia Q4 2008
Media Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance Game Paks
Input D-pad, face buttons
Predecessor Game Boy Color
Successor Nintendo DS

The Game Boy Advance, often abbreviated to GBA, is a 32-bit handheld gaming system, and the predecessor to the Nintendo DS. Officially revealed on September 1, 1999, it was released on March 21, 2001 in Japan; in North America on June 11, 2001; and June 22, 2001 in Europe and Australasia. It was later released in China as the iQue Game Boy Advance on June 8, 2004.

While there are no Animal Crossing series games made for the Game Boy Advance, Animal Crossing supports connection with the system to access features such as Advance Play with the NES, access the Island, and to make patterns for free. The Game Boy Advance also supports a peripheral known as the e-Reader, a device that allows the GBA to scan and import data on encrypted cards. In Doubutsu no Mori e+, the player can also play various minigames from the wishing well with GBA connectivity, and a Game Boy Advance is not required to access the island.

The GBA sold a total of 81.51 million units worldwide,[5] and was considered a commercial success.

Models

Name Image JP release NA release EU release AUS release Notes
Game Boy Advance Game Boy Advance.png March 21, 2001 June 11, 2001 June 22, 2001 June 22, 2001 Original model of the Game Boy Advance.
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-001) Game Boy Advance SP.png February 14, 2003 March 23, 2003 March 28, 2003 March 28, 2003 A model of the GBA that incorporates a clamshell design and a front-lit screen but removes the headphone jack.
Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-101) Game Boy Advance SP 101.jpg ? September, 2005 2006 ? An updated version of the original GBA SP that features a backlit screen.
Game Boy Micro September 13, 2005 September 19, 2005 November 4, 2005 November 3, 2005 A more affordable and compact GBA model that lacks backwards compatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.

Animal Crossing-related games

Game JP release date NA release date
Animal Island 2001 2002
Doubutsu no Mori e+: Doubutsu-tachi to Asobou! 2003 N/A

Redesigns


Gallery

  • Game Boy Advance

  • Game Boy Advance SP

  • A diagram depicting Game Boy Advance connectivity with the Nintendo GameCube

See also

References

  1. ↑ IGN Staff (August 23, 2000). "Game Boy Advance: It's Finally Unveiled". IGN.
  2. ↑ Lauren Fielder (May 16, 2001). "E3 2001: Nintendo unleashes GameCube software, a new Miyamoto game, and more". GameSpot.
  3. ↑ Tom Bramwell (March 21, 2001). "GBA Day: June 22nd". Eurogamer.
  4. ↑ "Hyper #94". Hyper. pp. 9.
  5. ↑ Nintendo. [ "IR Information : Sales Data - Top Selling Title Sales Units"]. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 24, 2021.

External links

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