The Game Boy Advance was Nintendo's third handheld console, releasing on March 21, 2001 in Japan. Unlike the Game Boy Color, the Game Boy Advance featured a noticeable leap in hardware. This allowed it to play titles comparable (though still downgraded) to Nintendo's home console the SNES.

A combination of strong first and third-party game support lead to continued success, though its higher price meant that it could not outsell the previous generation Game Boys. Two main revisions followed over the years, including the clamshell Game Boy Advance SP — some SPs included a much needed backlight — and the Game Boy Micro.

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Artwork of the main characters in Golden Sun, which is coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week
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Two Golden Sun Games Are Heading to Nintendo Switch Online Next Week

Nintendo has announced that Golden Sun and its sequel, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, are heading to Nintendo Switch Online next week. Golden Sun was first revealed to be heading to Switch Online when…

January 12, 2024 | 04:15 EST

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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced that another Kirby game is making its way to Nintendo Switch Online in the form of Kirby & the Amazing Mirror next week. The Game Boy Advance platformer will arrive for…

September 22, 2023 | 03:40 EDT

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Fire Emblem Hits Nintendo Switch Online GBA Lineup

If more recent Fire Emblem games haven't been scratching that pure strategy itch, Nintendo has some good news for you. 2003's Fire Emblem is now available as part of Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy…

June 23, 2023 | 10:49 EDT

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Cult Tactics RPG Yggdra Union Comes To Steam Next Month

Sting Entertainment's cult classic RPG Yggdra Union is getting a Steam release. The game, which features an innovative tactical combat system allowing characters to team up for attacks against…

January 24, 2023 | 04:00 EST

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Wolfenstein 3D Available In Germany After 30 Years

Wolfenstein 3D has been classified in Germany for the very first time, finally allowing German gamers to officially experience this influential old-school FPS. Due to its Nazi imagery, the game had…

September 16, 2022 | 11:18 EDT

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Kao the Kangaroo

Kao the Kangaroo is a 3-D Platforming adventure by developer X-Ray Interactive. Originally released in Europe in 2000, Kao the Kangaroo has you play the titular Kao, who dons a pair of boxing gloves…

April 16, 2022 | 10:15 EDT

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance PC Version is Here

It's finally time: the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance PC version has arrived, bringing classic Dungeons & Dragons action RPG to Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance…

December 17, 2021 | 09:00 EST

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Nintendo Switch Release Date Delayed

The Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Nintendo Switch release date has been unexpectedly delayed, pushing back the surprising revival of this classic console game. If you've never played Baldur's Gate:…

May 7, 2021 | 02:08 EDT

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New Pokemon Glitch was Discovered by a Fish

A pet fish in Japan was able to discover a glitch in Pokemon Sapphire that no one has ever seen since the games launch 18 years ago. No, you did read that correctly, it was a fish who found it. In…

October 9, 2020 | 10:31 EDT

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This Street Fighter II Arcade Machine Is A Knockout Punch

Like most people who grew up in the 90s and early millennium, the dream of having an arcade at home isn’t an uncommon one. While modern consoles, smartphones, and practically anything with a screen…

November 7, 2019 | 12:00 EST

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Street Fighter II

Street Fighter II is one of the series most prolific titles in which you travel the world beating up caricatures of various people from a diverse set of backgrounds, ethnicities, and martial arts…

September 5, 2020 | 10:03 EDT

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

Follow the adventure of three heroes as they embark on a quest to discover the conspiracy plaguing the city of Baldur's Gate, and the resurrection of an ancient evil from the mysterious place known…

October 27, 2019 | 05:42 EDT

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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Return to Kanto with Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, remakes of the franchise's first games. Relive the classic journey across Kanto with all new surprises, including the brand new Sevii Islands, old…

October 6, 2019 | 07:56 EDT

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Pokémon Emerald

The enhanced version of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the game follows the footsteps of its predecessor, only involving the legendary Rayquaza as the only force to stop the cataclysmic fate of the Hoenn…

October 6, 2019 | 07:48 EDT

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Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Pokémon grows up in the advanced generation, with a brand new setting, to Hoenn Region! Featuring over 130 new Pokémon in full color, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire take you on another journey to become a…

October 6, 2019 | 07:25 EDT

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Kao The Kangaroo: Round 2 Is Free To Keep On Steam Today

Do you love 3D platformers? Wanna play one for free? Nobody's going to answer "no" to that question, right? You're in luck: Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is currently free to keep on Steam. If you wanna…

June 1, 2019 | 10:20 EDT

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Kao The Kangaroo: Round 2 Bounces Onto Steam June 1st

The wave of 3D platforming revival continues. Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 is coming to PC via Steam on June 1st. If you don't know who Kao is, you're not alone. Kao the Kangaroo was a Dreamcast…

May 23, 2019 | 10:00 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Is Free (Again!) For 4 Days Only!

If you missed the last time Nintendo was giving The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition away for free during Zelda's 25th anniversary, you'll be pleased to know the game is once again…

January 30, 2014 | 05:19 EST