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{{Infobox System
{{system
|image= [[File:GBA Logo.png|250px]]<br/>[[File:GBA.png|250px]]
| image= [[File:GBA Logo.png|250px]]<br>[[File:GBA.png|250px]]
|caption= The original Game Boy Advance model
| caption = The original Game Boy Advance model
|pronunciation=
| type= Handheld console
|type= Handheld console
| released= {{release|na= June 11, 2001|jp= March 21, 2001|eu= June 22, 2001|aus= June 22, 2001}}<br>'''Game Boy Advance SP:'''<br>{{release|na= March 23, 2003|jp= February 14, 2003|eu= March 28, 2003|aus= March 28, 2003}}<br>'''Game Boy Micro:'''<br>{{release|na= September 19, 2005|jp= September 13, 2005|eu= November 4, 2005|aus= November 3, 2005}}
|media= {{List|Game Boy Advance cartridges, [[Game Boy]] cartridges, Game Boy Color cartridges}}
| media= Game Boy Advance cartridges<br>[[Game Boy]] cartridges<br>Game Boy Color cartridges
|released=
| predecessor= [[Game Boy Color]]
'''Original:'''
| successor= [[Nintendo DS]]
{{Release
|US= June 11, 2001
|JP= March 21, 2001
|UK= June 22, 2001
|AU= June 22, 2001
}}
'''Game Boy Advance SP:'''
{{Release
|US= March 23, 2003
|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]]
}}
}}
The '''Game Boy Advance''' (ゲームボーイアドバンス, ''Gēmu Bōi Adobansu''), often shortened to '''GBA''', is a [[Nintendo]] handheld console and the successor to the [[Game Boy Color]].
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==
==Models==
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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 '''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==
=={{TLoZ|-}} Games==
*{{TLoZ}} (Classic NES Series)
===Main===
*{{TAoL}} (Classic NES Series)
*{{TMC}}
 
===Remakes===
*{{ALttP&FS}}
*{{ALttP&FS}}
*{{TMC}}


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]]. Due to the backwards compatibility, the console is also able to play {{LA}}, {{LADX}}, {{OoA}}, and {{OoS}}.
===Classic NES Series===
*{{TLoZ}}
*{{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 ''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.
*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 ''The Minish Cap''. These consoles could be claimed by finding a winning card inside the ''Zelda''-themed Game Boy Advance SP pak.
*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==
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File:GBA SP Minish Cap 2.png|The ''Zelda''-themed Game Boy Advance SP interior
File:GBA SP Minish Cap 2.png|The ''Zelda''-themed Game Boy Advance SP interior
File:Game Boy Micro.png|The Game Boy Micro
File:Game Boy Micro.png|The Game Boy Micro
</gallery>
===Box Art===
<gallery>
File:GBA SP Zelda Edition Box.jpg|Limited edition Game Boy Advance SP box art
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
File:Gold GBA SP Promotional.jpg|Promotional image of the Game Boy Advance SP made of gold
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Systems]]
===Logos===
[[Category:Nintendo systems]]
<gallery>
File:Gbasp logo.png|Logo of the Game Boy Advance SP
</gallery>
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{Categories
|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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