A defining detail
A tiny Game Boy Advance model with a backlit color display, removable faceplates, and its own rechargeable battery.
Released 2005 · Compact Game Boy Advance
Smallest Game Boy · dedicated GBA platform
Game Boy Micro
The Game Boy Micro reduced the Game Boy Advance to a very small handheld with a bright, backlit color screen and a rechargeable battery. It plays Game Boy Advance games, not older Game Boy or Game Boy Color titles.
Key specifications
Introduced2005
Screen2-inch backlit TFT · 240 × 160
PowerRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Compatible gamesGame Boy Advance Game Paks only
Hardware guide
What makes the Game Boy Micro different?
A tiny Game Boy Advance model with a backlit color display, removable faceplates, and its own rechargeable battery.
What you see
The Micro has a 2-inch backlit TFT color display with 240 × 160 resolution.
Supported games
The Micro plays Game Boy Advance Game Paks. It does not support original Game Boy or Game Boy Color games.
Collector notes
What to check on a used Game Boy Micro
These checks focus on the hardware that is specific to this model.
Confirm the rechargeable battery holds a charge, test the buttons and shoulder controls, and inspect the screen and faceplate for damage.
The Micro plays Game Boy Advance Game Paks. It does not support original Game Boy or Game Boy Color games.