Future Gamer Issue 43

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• Molyneux Sounds PSX2 Warning
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• It's Official: The Next Generation Game Boy
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Issue 43 - September 2, 1999

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It's Official: The Next Generation Game Boy page 2 of 2

No price has been set yet, but the company have stated that the system will be released in August 2000 in Japan, and is tentatively set to release before the end of 2000 in the US and Europe. The release of the system is dependent on the release of the Dolphin console.

Here are the official specifications of the Game Boy Advance system, issued by Nintendo of America:

CPU: Memory embedded 32-bit RISC CPU (CPU core design by ARM)

LCD: Reflective TFT Color LCD

Display Size: 40.8mm x 61.2mm

Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels

Maximum colours to be displayed simultaneously: 65,000

Size: (approximately) Height 80mm / Width 135mm / Depth 25mm

Weight: Approximately 140g

Power Supply: 2 AA Alkaline batteries

Battery life: 20 hours continuous play

Launch date: August 2000 in Japan, Christmas 2000 in North America and Europe

Suggested Retail Price: To be announced

We'll have more information on Game Boy Advance when it surfaces. Keep checking back for up-to-date news on this future system from Nintendo.

Courtesy of IGN.com

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