{"product_id":"micro-boy-advance™","title":"MICRO BOY ADVANCE™","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMICRO BOY ADVANCE™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight consoles. One IPS screen. Smaller than a credit card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.75″ × 1.6″ × 0.5″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4713\/9911\/files\/02_Warm_White_A_White_Background.png?v=1787888655\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tpYtContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"540\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/62W10UBa71w?loop=1\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;fs=0\u0026amp;controls=0\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"96%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first one proved a console could be this small and still work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one proves it can be this small and still be \u003ci\u003egood\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPS display. ALPS micro-switches. Thirty years of gaming history on a single card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"96%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe screen is the upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original ran a basic panel. This one runs \u003cb\u003eIPS\u003c\/b\u003e — and if you've ever tilted a cheap handheld and watched the colors invert into a washed-out mess, you already know why that word matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPS means the image holds from any angle. Blacks stay black. Colors stay saturated at the edges of the panel instead of ghosting out. You can hand it across a table for someone to see without turning it to face them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003cb\u003e240 × 160 with near-1:1 pixel mapping\u003c\/b\u003e, sprites land where the artists drew them — no stretching, no interpolation, no smeared upscale. It's the difference between a screen that displays a game and a screen that does it justice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"96%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight systems. One pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the part that makes people put their phone down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Advance doesn't just handle one console's library. It runs \u003cb\u003eeight\u003c\/b\u003e, spanning the 8-bit era, the 16-bit generation, two handheld families, and the first wave of 32-bit disc games:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGB · GBC · GBA · NES · SFC\/SNES · Game Gear · Master System · PC Engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eplus early \u003cb\u003ePS1\u003c\/b\u003e titles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's roughly three decades of gaming, in a device that hangs off a keyring. Load a single microSD card and carry the entire history of handheld and home console gaming in something smaller than the wallet it sits next to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4713\/9911\/files\/Sfafe516aebcc409893a0fc7fc41e413d9.png?v=1786530541\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"96%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ALPS micro-switches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot membrane pads. Not rubber domes. The d-pad and face buttons use genuine ALPS micro-motion switches — the same component class you'd find in a mechanical mouse. They register a real, definite actuation rather than a mushy press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built-in lithium cell, ~2.5 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA square lithium battery sized to the chassis, charging over USB. Around two and a half hours of continuous play — a full commute each way, or an entire flight delay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-source firmware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe system runs a modified build of \u003cb\u003eFunKey OS\u003c\/b\u003e, an open, community-developed handheld platform. Not locked-down mystery firmware from a factory — an actual project with actual documentation behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smaller than a credit card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.75 inches tall, 1.6 wide, half an inch thick. Shorter and narrower than the card in your wallet. It genuinely disappears into a pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ten colorways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid black, blue, purple and white — or the translucents: clear black, clear white, and two clear greens where the board and ribbon cable show straight through the shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"96%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Micro Boy Advance is \u003cb\u003emodified and finished by hand\u003c\/b\u003e. Not assembled by robot on a line — cut, fitted and polished by a person, one unit at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4713\/9911\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-12at7.54.23pm.png?v=1786530541\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"96%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.75″ × 1.6″ × 0.5″ (70 × 40 × 13 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.95 oz (28 g) including lanyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240 × 160, near-1:1 pixel mapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystems supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGB · GBC · GBA · NES · SFC\/SNES · GG · SMS · PCE · early PS1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButtons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALPS micro-motion switches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirmware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModified FunKey OS (open source)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in square lithium cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~2.5 hours continuous play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicroSD \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouchscreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo — physical controls only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-modified, polishing marks expected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 — solid and translucent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty \/ returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Micro Boy Advance · lanyard · charging cable · microSD card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"96%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro Boy or Micro Boy Advance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro Boy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro Boy Advance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2″ — true keychain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.75″ — pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard, 160 × 144\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 240 × 160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~3 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~2.5 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"it actually turns on?!\" reaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActually playing through a game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy the \u003cb\u003eMicro Boy\u003c\/b\u003e if the magic is the size. Buy the \u003cb\u003eAdvance\u003c\/b\u003e if you intend to finish something.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it really smaller than a credit card?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShorter and narrower, yes — thicker, obviously, because there's a battery and a screen in it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does IPS actually change?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewing angles and color. Cheap panels wash out the moment they're not dead-on. This one doesn't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill PS1 games run well?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hardware supports the format, and lighter titles play. Treat 8- and 16-bit as the core experience and PS1 as a bonus rather than the reason you're buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre the scratches really that noticeable?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoticeable enough that we put it in the product description rather than the fine print. Look at our photos of actual units — not renders — and decide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I load my own files?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Standard microSD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4713\/9911\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-12at7.59.23pm.png?v=1786530541\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMICRO BOY ADVANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUser Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Powering On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress the \u003cb\u003eSTART\u003c\/b\u003e button to turn on the Micro Boy Advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow a few seconds for the operating system and game list to load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"92%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Opening the System Menu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress \u003cb\u003eSELECT + START\u003c\/b\u003e together to open the system menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom this menu, you can access system functions such as mounting the device as a USB drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"92%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Shutting Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a normal shutdown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress and hold \u003cb\u003eSELECT + A\u003c\/b\u003e together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue holding both buttons for approximately \u003cb\u003e4 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease the buttons when the FunKey operating system begins shutting down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the device is frozen and does not respond, continue holding \u003cb\u003eSELECT + A\u003c\/b\u003e. The device will force itself off after approximately \u003cb\u003e8 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A forced shutdown should only be used when the device is frozen. Whenever possible, allow the operating system to shut down normally to help prevent damage to game or save files.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"96%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Adding Games Using a USB Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the easiest way to transfer games to the Micro Boy Advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the Micro Boy Advance to your computer using a compatible USB cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress \u003cb\u003eSTART\u003c\/b\u003e to turn on the device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress \u003cb\u003eSELECT + START\u003c\/b\u003e to open the system menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect \u003cb\u003eMOUNT USB\u003c\/b\u003e from the menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new USB drive will appear on your computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the USB drive and locate the folder for the corresponding game system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopy your compatible game files into the correct folder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait until all files have finished copying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafely eject the USB drive from your computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisconnect the USB cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the Micro Boy Advance while files are being transferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"92%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Adding Games Using the microSD\/TF Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGames can also be added directly to the internal microSD\/TF card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShut down the Micro Boy Advance completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisconnect the USB cable and any other accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully remove the screws securing the back cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the back cover without forcing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently remove the microSD\/TF card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsert the card into a compatible card reader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the card reader to your computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the card and locate the folder for the corresponding game system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopy compatible game files into the correct folder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait until all files have finished copying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafely eject the card from your computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinsert the microSD\/TF card into the Micro Boy Advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace the back cover and reinstall the screws. Do not overtighten them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always shut down the device before removing the microSD\/TF card. Removing the card while the system is operating may corrupt games, save files or system data.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Game File Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse file names containing standard English letters and numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Chinese characters in game file names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid unusual symbols or excessively long file names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace each game in the folder for its corresponding system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiles with unsupported characters may not appear correctly or may fail to launch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Safe File-Transfer Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly add game files that are compatible with the Micro Boy Advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not rename, move or delete system folders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways wait for a transfer to finish before disconnecting the device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafely eject the USB drive or microSD\/TF card from your computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep a backup of important game and save files whenever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Super Tiny Tech","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":48546184429809,"sku":"DNI25-001","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48546184462577,"sku":"DNI25-002","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":48546184495345,"sku":"DNI25-003","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48546184528113,"sku":"DNI25-004","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transparent (Red \u0026 Blue Buttons)","offer_id":48546184560881,"sku":"DNI25-005","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transparent (Black Buttons)","offer_id":48546184593649,"sku":"DNI25-006","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transparent Black","offer_id":48546184626417,"sku":"DNI25-007","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transparent Green (Yellow Buttons)","offer_id":48546184659185,"sku":"DNI25-008","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transparent Green (Red \u0026 Blue Buttons)","offer_id":48546184691953,"sku":"DNI25-009","price":258.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/0784\/8945\/files\/fe0268ea-67a2-4718-8842-5257f63796ef.png?v=1787888932","url":"https:\/\/retrogamingofdenver.com\/en-ca\/products\/micro-boy-advance%e2%84%a2","provider":"Retro Gaming of Denver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}