Game Boy Advance
🏭 Nintendo📅 2001
The Game Boy Advance became a beloved handheld with an impressive library of RPGs, platformers, and strategy games. Its compact form and link cable support encouraged multiplayer gaming on the go. The GBA revitalized classic franchises like Zelda and Metroid, while Pokémon continued its worldwide domination. Players also appreciated backwards compatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.
📊 Market Data
Units Sold
Global: 81.51M (China ~1.5M)
Best Selling Game
Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire (23M+)
Lifespan
2001-2008 (7 years)
⚙️ Technical Specifications
cpu
ARM7TDMI (32-bit, 16.78 MHz)
memory
32 KB RAM + 256 KB VRAM
graphics
240x160 resolution, 32,768-color palette
sound
Digital stereo (8-bit DAC) with PSG compatibility
media
Cartridge (up to 32MB)
🎮 Usage Characteristics
🔤 Local Terms
GBALink CableFlash Cart386 VersionEarly Leak
✨ Unique Practices
- •Reinforcing cartridges with tape
- •Handmade Fire Emblem growth charts
- •Exchanging Phoenix Wright court notes
