If they're using the same ARM7 CPU that powers the GBA, backwards compatability with the rest of the GameBoy line would be almost certain, since (from what I understand) the Z-80 and GameBoy Color chipset is embedded on the GBA's CPU.
Of course, they may just be doing the whole thing in emulation, so who knows?
I bought a refurb'd Powerbook 12" 1Ghz recently, and have had zero problems with it. It was in flawless physical condition (no scratches on the aluminum or anything), and other than the fact that the box has "APPLE REFURBISHED UNIT" stamped on it, you'd be hard-pressed to tell this was refurbished. It also came with all the same software upgrades that the new PowerBooks have, too (Panther, iLife 4).
Plus, the warranty is identical to a new unit (1 year), the extended warranty costs the same as the extended warranty on a new one, and you don't need to buy the extended warranty until yours is up.
If you can somehow luck into finding an in-stock refurbished PowerBook or iBook, I recommend buying one. The $350 I saved over a new one allowed me to pick up a new iPod and a refurbished Airport Extreme card at the same time.
A friend of mine and I went to Best Buy to try these out when they had the demo models there. They looked very nice...the display was easy to see, the colors were clear and crisp, and the lack of a backlight hardly seemed to be a problem.
My friend ended up picking one up right away when they came out, and we were both sorely disappointed...the display was as bad as the original gameboy color, and you literally had to hold it under a 100 watt lamp at an uncomfortable angle to be able to see clearly at all.
The solution seems obvious...everybody needs to purchase a warehouse-style halogen based industrial lighting system!
What's next, using the photos to see if I'm extending 1/4" into the lot line of my neighbor? If my home and roof are up to local covenants?
Big Brother indeed....
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If they're using the same ARM7 CPU that powers the GBA, backwards compatability with the rest of the GameBoy line would be almost certain, since (from what I understand) the Z-80 and GameBoy Color chipset is embedded on the GBA's CPU.
Of course, they may just be doing the whole thing in emulation, so who knows?
Errr, yes it did:
"DS has separate slots for current Game Boy Advance cartridges and new, smaller DS game cards."
RTFA, always RTFA.
I bought a refurb'd Powerbook 12" 1Ghz recently, and have had zero problems with it. It was in flawless physical condition (no scratches on the aluminum or anything), and other than the fact that the box has "APPLE REFURBISHED UNIT" stamped on it, you'd be hard-pressed to tell this was refurbished. It also came with all the same software upgrades that the new PowerBooks have, too (Panther, iLife 4).
Plus, the warranty is identical to a new unit (1 year), the extended warranty costs the same as the extended warranty on a new one, and you don't need to buy the extended warranty until yours is up.
If you can somehow luck into finding an in-stock refurbished PowerBook or iBook, I recommend buying one. The $350 I saved over a new one allowed me to pick up a new iPod and a refurbished Airport Extreme card at the same time.
A friend of mine and I went to Best Buy to try these out when they had the demo models there. They looked very nice...the display was easy to see, the colors were clear and crisp, and the lack of a backlight hardly seemed to be a problem.
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My friend ended up picking one up right away when they came out, and we were both sorely disappointed...the display was as bad as the original gameboy color, and you literally had to hold it under a 100 watt lamp at an uncomfortable angle to be able to see clearly at all.
The solution seems obvious...everybody needs to purchase a warehouse-style halogen based industrial lighting system!
(I'm not cool enough to have a
What's next, using the photos to see if I'm extending 1/4" into the lot line of my neighbor? If my home and roof are up to local covenants? Big Brother indeed.... (I'm not cool enough to have a .sig)