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The '''Game Boy Advance''' was [[Nintendo]]'s third handheld console, following the Game Boy and Game Boy Color. Two {{se|Mother}} games are playable on it, both only released in Japan. The Game Boy Advance featured smaller cartridges than that of the older Game Boys, and was able to play the games of its predecessor on it.
[[File:Gba.png|thumb|right|Game Boy Advance]]
==Redesigns==
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A redesign for the Game Boy Advance was made, known as the Game Boy Advance SP, which had a more similar look to the old Game Boy, except for the fact that it had a crease in the middle and could be folded up.
The '''Game Boy Advance''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ゲームボーイアドバンス|Gēmu Bōi Adobansu}}''' ''Game Boy Advance'') is [[Nintendo]]'s fifth handheld console, and the successor to the [[Game Boy Color]]. Two {{se|Mother}} titles ([[Mother 1+2]] and [[Mother 3]]) were released for this system exclusively in Japan.


Another redesign for the Game Boy Advance was released, called the Game Boy Micro. It is much more compact than the first two versions, and features a slightly smaller screen. A limited edition Mother 3-themed version of the Game Boy Micro was available if one preordered [[Mother 3]], colored bright red and having a pattern of the [[Nowhere Islands]] on it.
==Hardware==
==Hardware==
The Game Boy Advance, like its predecessor, could connect with others through a link cable. This, however, was not utilized in any Mother games.  
The Game Boy Advance is a 32-bit system, and, like its predecessor, could connect with others through a link cable. This, however, was not utilized in any Mother games. The Game Boy Advance supported backwards compatibility, and was capable of playing games for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
 
==Revisions==
The Game Boy Advance SP, released in 2003, was the first revision of the Game Boy Advance, and made several adjustments to its design and hardware, including a clamshell design to protect its screen from scratches, a rechargeable battery (as opposed to the AA batteries on which the Game Boy Advance ran), and a screen with an integrated frontlight that, when turned on, allows the system to be played without an external light source.  In 2005, systems were released that replaced the frontlight with a backlight, allowing for brighter colors.
 
Another revision for the Game Boy Advance was released in 2005, called the Game Boy Micro. It is much more compact than the first two versions, and features a slightly smaller screen. It removed the processor that allowed the Game Boy Advance to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.  A limited-edition Mother 3-themed version of the Game Boy Micro was given to those who pre-ordered ''Mother 3''; it is colored bright red and features a pattern of the [[Nowhere Islands]].
 
==Mother games on the Game Boy Advance==
==Mother games on the Game Boy Advance==
*[[Mother 1+2]]
*''Mother 1+2''
*[[Mother 3]]
*''Mother 3''
 
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Game Boy Advance is the only system where all Mother games can be played, though the first two only through a remake.
* The Game Boy Advance is one of two systems where all Mother games can be played, though the first two only through a port. The other being the [[Wii U]].
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==Gallery==
[[File:Mother 3 Game Boy Micro.jpg|thumb|left|Mother 3 Game Boy Micro]]
 
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Latest revision as of 07:54, 13 November 2023

Game Boy Advance
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The Game Boy Advance (Japanese: ゲームボーイアドバンス Game Boy Advance) is Nintendo's fifth handheld console, and the successor to the Game Boy Color. Two Mother titles (Mother 1+2 and Mother 3) were released for this system exclusively in Japan.

Hardware

The Game Boy Advance is a 32-bit system, and, like its predecessor, could connect with others through a link cable. This, however, was not utilized in any Mother games. The Game Boy Advance supported backwards compatibility, and was capable of playing games for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color.

Revisions

The Game Boy Advance SP, released in 2003, was the first revision of the Game Boy Advance, and made several adjustments to its design and hardware, including a clamshell design to protect its screen from scratches, a rechargeable battery (as opposed to the AA batteries on which the Game Boy Advance ran), and a screen with an integrated frontlight that, when turned on, allows the system to be played without an external light source. In 2005, systems were released that replaced the frontlight with a backlight, allowing for brighter colors.

Another revision for the Game Boy Advance was released in 2005, called the Game Boy Micro. It is much more compact than the first two versions, and features a slightly smaller screen. It removed the processor that allowed the Game Boy Advance to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. A limited-edition Mother 3-themed version of the Game Boy Micro was given to those who pre-ordered Mother 3; it is colored bright red and features a pattern of the Nowhere Islands.

Mother games on the Game Boy Advance

  • Mother 1+2
  • Mother 3

Trivia

  • The Game Boy Advance is one of two systems where all Mother games can be played, though the first two only through a port. The other being the Wii U.

Gallery

Mother 3 Game Boy Micro


Systems with EarthBound and Super Smash Bros. games.
Home consoles
NES • SNES • N64 • GCN • Wii • Wii U • Nintendo Switch
Handheld consoles
GBA • DS • 3DS • Nintendo Switch
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