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The '''Game Boy Advance''' (often shortened to '''GBA''') (ゲームボーイアドバンス, ''Gēmu Bōi Adobansu'') is the successor of the [[Game Boy Color]]. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' was remade for the Game Boy Advance and came with a small, [[multiplayer]] [[The Legend of Zelda  (Series)|''Zelda'' game]] called ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''. Later, an all-new ''Zelda'' title was released: ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. Three kinds of Game Boy Advance systems were produced:
'''Game Boy Advance SP:'''
* The classic Game Boy Advance
{{Release
* The folding, backlit [[Game Boy Advance SP]]
|US= March 23, 2003
* The tiny [[Game Boy micro]]
|JP= February 14, 2003
|UK= March 28, 2003
|AU= March 28, 2003
}}
'''Game Boy Micro:'''
{{Release
|US= September 19, 2005
|JP= September 13, 2005
|UK= November 4, 2005
|AU= November 3, 2005
}}
|cost=
|predecessor= [[Game Boy Color]]
|successor= [[Nintendo DS]]
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The '''Game Boy Advance''' (ゲームボーイアドバンス, ''Gēmu Bōi Adobansu''), often shortened to '''GBA''',<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TMC |publisher= Nintendo |page= 6}}</ref> is a [[Nintendo]] handheld console and the successor to the [[Game Boy Color]].
 
==Models==
===Game Boy Advance===
The original model features a wider screen than its predecessors, shoulder buttons, and processing power comparable to the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. The Game Boy Advance is backwards compatible with both the original [[Game Boy]] and the [[Game Boy Color]].
 
===Game Boy Advance SP===
The '''Game Boy Advance SP''' features a foldable design, a rechargeable battery, and a frontlit screen. On September 2005, an improved version with a backlit screen was released in North America. A limited edition ''Zelda''-themed Game Boy Advance SP bundle was also released. Limited to 25,000 copies, it featured a golden console with the [[Triforce]] outside and the [[Wingcrest]] inside. It also included a copy of {{TMC}} (without box). It was available for sale only in Europe and Australia.
 
===Game Boy Micro===
The '''Game Boy Micro''' features a smaller design, a backlit screen, and removable face plate. It is also no longer backwards compatible with the previous Game Boy consoles.
 
=={{TLoZ|-}} Games==
===Main===
*{{TMC}}


==''The Legend of Zelda'' Games==
===Remakes===
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords|A Link to the Past & Four Swords]]''
*{{ALttP&FS}}
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''


===''Zelda'' Games playable via connecting Game Boy Advance to the GameCube===
===Classic NES Series===
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
*{{TLoZ}}
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
*{{TAoL}}
 
===Backwards Compatible===
====Main====
*{{LA}}
*{{OoS}}
*{{OoA}}
 
====Remakes====
*{{LA|DX}}
 
==GameCube Connectivity==
The Game Boy Advance can also be conected to a [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] to play {{FSA}} with up to four players, and {{TWW}} in order to use the [[Tingle Tuner]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*If the games ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' or ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' were played on on a Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Advance SP instead of a [[Game Boy Color]], a special GBA shop would open up in the main town containing a unique ring.
*If the ''Oracle'' games are played on any Game Boy Advance instead of a Game Boy Color, the [[Advance Shop]] can be found, where the GBA Time and GBA Nature [[Magic Ring|Rings]] can be bought.
*Seven Game Boy Advance SP consoles made of real gold were given away as a promotion during the release of {{TMC|-}}. Six of these could be claimed by finding a winning card inside the ''Zelda''-themed Game Boy Advance SP bundle.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:GBA SP Minish Cap 1.png|The ''Zelda''-themed Game Boy Advance SP exterior
File:GBA SP Minish Cap 2.png|The ''Zelda''-themed Game Boy Advance SP interior
File:Game Boy Micro.png|The Game Boy Micro
</gallery>


[[Category:Systems]]
===Box Art===
[[Category:Nintendo systems]]
<gallery>
File:GBA SP Zelda Edition Box.jpg|Limited edition Game Boy Advance SP box art
File:Gold GBA SP Promotional.jpg|Promotional image of the Game Boy Advance SP made of gold
</gallery>
 
===Logos===
<gallery>
File:Gbasp logo.png|Logo of the Game Boy Advance SP
</gallery>
 
{{Ref}}
 
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|Nintendo Systems, Systems
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The Game Boy Advance (ゲームボーイアドバンス, Gēmu Bōi Adobansu), often shortened to GBA,[1] is a Nintendo handheld console and the successor to the Game Boy Color.

Models

Game Boy Advance

The original model features a wider screen than its predecessors, shoulder buttons, and processing power comparable to the SNES. The Game Boy Advance is backwards compatible with both the original Game Boy and the Game Boy Color.

Game Boy Advance SP

The Game Boy Advance SP features a foldable design, a rechargeable battery, and a frontlit screen. On September 2005, an improved version with a backlit screen was released in North America. A limited edition Zelda-themed Game Boy Advance SP bundle was also released. Limited to 25,000 copies, it featured a golden console with the Triforce outside and the Wingcrest inside. It also included a copy of The Minish Cap (without box). It was available for sale only in Europe and Australia.

Game Boy Micro

The Game Boy Micro features a smaller design, a backlit screen, and removable face plate. It is also no longer backwards compatible with the previous Game Boy consoles.

The Legend of Zelda Games

Main

Remakes

Classic NES Series

Backwards Compatible

Main

Remakes

GameCube Connectivity

The Game Boy Advance can also be conected to a GameCube to play Four Swords Adventures with up to four players, and The Wind Waker in order to use the Tingle Tuner.

Trivia

  • If the Oracle games are played on any Game Boy Advance instead of a Game Boy Color, the Advance Shop can be found, where the GBA Time and GBA Nature Rings can be bought.
  • Seven Game Boy Advance SP consoles made of real gold were given away as a promotion during the release of The Minish Cap. Six of these could be claimed by finding a winning card inside the Zelda-themed Game Boy Advance SP bundle.

Gallery

  • The Zelda-themed Game Boy Advance SP exterior

    The Zelda-themed Game Boy Advance SP exterior

  • The Zelda-themed Game Boy Advance SP interior

    The Zelda-themed Game Boy Advance SP interior

  • The Game Boy Micro

    The Game Boy Micro

Box Art

  • Limited edition Game Boy Advance SP box art

    Limited edition Game Boy Advance SP box art

  • Promotional image of the Game Boy Advance SP made of gold

    Promotional image of the Game Boy Advance SP made of gold

Logos

  • Logo of the Game Boy Advance SP

    Logo of the Game Boy Advance SP

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 6
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