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Specifications
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| As well as the standard 'A' and 'B' buttons there are also
two 'L' and 'R' shoulder buttons - like the Playstation controller - for
added extras. The new horizontal approach makes it easier to hold, yet it is hardly any bigger than a colour Game Boy on its side. The improved colours and processing power means games will be more intense and exciting than ever before. It will be possible to link 4 Game Boy Advances together using the Link cable, some games only require one cartridge between all the Game Boys for multiplayer. |
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The Game Boy Advance may be able to link up |
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To show you exactly how much better the Game Boy Advance
is, it has been compared to the Game Boy Colour:
(Source: Nintendo) |
| Game Boy Advance | Game Boy Colour | |
| CPU | 32-Bit ARM with embedded memory | 8-bit Z80 |
| Screen | 2.9" TFT screen 240x160 Resolution 40.8mmx61.2mm Maximum of 32,768 simultaneous Colours |
2.3" LCD screen 160x140 Resolution 40mmx46mm 56 simultaneous Colours |
| Size (mm) | 82(L) x 144.5(W) x 24.5(D) | 75(W) x 133(H) x 27(D) |
| Weight | 140g | 138g |
| Power | 3V DC (2x AA/LR6) | 3V DC (2x AA/LR6) |
| Battery Life | 15 Hours | 10 Hours |
| Software | Cartridge format Game Boy and Game Boy Colour compatible |
Cartridge format Game Boy compatible |