Gameboy Micro Unveiled

With the new Game Boy Micro, Nintendo has shrunk the Game Boy again. The new mobile-phone-size game console, has just launched in Japan on September 13 and in the US on September 19 for US$99. At 4 inches wide by 2 inches long by 0.7 inches tall, it's just a bit larger than an iPod mini and lighter than a Motorola Razr phone.

Nintendo hopes that the Micro's exchangeable faceplates will attract the fashion conscious crowd. The Micro comes in two flavors: black and silver with a very retro feel. Flashier gamers can opt for the camouflage faceplate or one of the other interchangeable flaceplates that come with the device. The Micro plays every game in the Game Boy Advance library — roughly 700 games. The Micro features a 2-inch crystal-clear screen that appears sharper and more colorful than the Gameboy SP's larger screen. Unlike the SP, which requires a separate adapter for headphones, the Micro has a built-in jack.

Oh, and did I mention that this sleek stylish console is already flying off the shelves!