Go Play AV: Portable Audio, Video, Media and Game Players

Pocket-lint alert us to this interesting tidbit:

Nintendo has announced a Retro edition of its new Game Boy Micro in America.

The new mini handheld console will be available from the 28 November and is being launched to honour the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System home console.

The new Game Boy Micro base unit will be maroon with a gold NES-inspired faceplate, and will cost $99.99 in the US. It also will come packed with a $10 coupon that can be used toward the purchase of select Nintendo-published Game Boy Advance games.

“The Special 20th Anniversary Edition Game Boy Micro is an anniversary present to millions of Nintendo fans, who 20 years ago single-handedly built this entire industry,” says George Harrison, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications.

Read source article: Pocket-lint.co.uk Nintendo launch Retro edition Game Boy Micro news story

If you want a more tradition Game Boy Micro, lookup on Amazon:

“GBA Micro Black” (Nintendo)

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Gizmodo report that the Gameboy Micro can now, with an add-on, play movies.

Nintendo fans: Tired of your PSP-totin’ buddies giving you grief for not having multimedia on your gaming handheld of choice? Well fret no more, because Nintendo has rebranded their Play-Yan multimedia device for the Gameboy Micro.

Read more: TiVo ToGo on the Gameboy Micro - Gizmodo

“GBA Micro Silver” (Nintendo)

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