Game Boy Micro

Why small turns out to be much better…

This is the Game Boy Micro, Nintendo’s latest and greatest attempt to syphon cash out of my pocket. It could be working too. The thing is I already have a Game Boy Advance SP, not just any regular SP either, it’s also a ‘Special Edition’. It’s very cool, plays all the same games, has a great screen—so no reason to get another Game Boy then…

A picture of the Game Boy Micro

Photo courtesy of Nintendo

What could possibly tempt me to get the Micro? The clue is in the name. It’s very small, very, very small… And small is good, particularly for stuff you want to carry around and with you. I know because I have an extensive amount of shit that falls into that category. There, I’ve ‘justified’ it.

“…it’s very small, very, very small…”

The picture is of the “Famicom Special Edition”. It’s the one I’ve set my mind on. Not that I’ve ever owned a Famicom. I’m being nostalgic about something I never even had. Is that possible? Is it even allowed? Surely there are some rules covering the whole nostalgia thing.

Anyway, this is the one thing I really want for Christmas so if Santa could swing by Lik-Sang and hook me up I’d be much obliged… If you’re happy with the regular version you can buy it at Amazon.co.uk.

First published on the 14th November 2005 | Permanent Link
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