Racketboy

Today at E3, Nintendo announced the newest entry in the Gameboy line, the Micro.
It’s geared toward people that want a more stylish gaming machine with Nintendo’s game library (lots of retro goodies!).

This is perfect for me.
Just the other day I was thinking that my normal Platinum GBA was a little lackluster. It’s just a tad on the bulky side and I really longed for a good backlit screen.

I was seriously considering picking up a GBA SP, but I really don’t like the cramped controls. The regular GBA makes my hands cramp up enough as it is.

I also haven’t fallen in love with the DS because of the size and I’m not ready for the touchscreen.

So in walks the GB Micro — it answers all of my needs and more!
It’s small, stylish, and has an even better screen than the SP.
Plus, it looks like my fear of the GBA library dying off have to wait since this is a breath of fresh are in the GBA line.

Here’s the info from Engadget:

• Launch is slated for this Fall.
• Silver in color for now, expect all sorts of rainbow-flavored variations.
• Dimensions: 4 inches wide by 2 inches tall and 0.7 inches thick.
• Weight: 2.8 ounces (80 paper clips’ worth of weight).
• Processor: Same as GBA SP.
• Form factor: “Gleaming shoulder and start/select buttons that literally shine”, removable and customizable face plate.
• Screen: 2-inches, backlit and the “best Game Boy screen ever” with adjustable brightness controls for use indoors or outdoors.
• Marketing angle: “We’re making the gorgeous Game Boy Micro for image-conscious folks who love video games, the ones who want the look of their system to be as cool as the games they play on it” according to George Harrison, Nintendo of America Sr. VP of marketing. It’s clear that they’re going after the kids who are too cool to carry around an obvious gaming device but who don’t mind carrying something that looks like the cell phone that they’re already carrying.
• Accessories: built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery; supports standard headphones.
• Software: the Game Boy Advance has nearly 700 titles available, all of which will be playable on the Game Boy Micro.

(More info from NintendoXtreme)

A lot of people think this product is a waste, but they don’t have to buy it.
It’s not the best thing for everyone, but as for me, it feels like Nintendo read my mind.