Nintendo · 2001 · Worldwide
Game Boy Advance
A 32-bit handheld that delivered near-SNES fidelity in the palm of your hand.
Introduction
A 32-bit handheld that delivered near-SNES fidelity in the palm of your hand.
History
Game Boy Advance launched in 2001 from Nintendo. It became one of the defining systems of its era and laid the groundwork for future hardware from the same company.
Release Date
Released in 2001 (Worldwide).
Manufacturer
Nintendo.
Technical Specifications
- CPU
- ARM7TDMI @ 16.78 MHz
- Memory
- 32 KB+256 KB WRAM, 96 KB VRAM
- Media
- GBA cartridge
- Display
- Reflective LCD, 240x160
Best Games
- Pokemon Emerald
- Pokemon FireRed
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
- Metroid Fusion
- Advance Wars
Legacy
The GBA library remains one of the richest handhelds ever shipped and the foundation of the modern Nintendo handheld ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the GBA play Game Boy games?
Yes, backward compatible with GB and GBC titles.
Did the GBA have a backlit model?
Only the later SP model did.