Current Ramblings
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Finally.
After a week of pestering GameStop employees and scouring message boards in search of information about when I might actually be allowed to purchase a Game Boy Micro (Graham's comping me most of the price as my birthday present), I have one in my hands. A friend I talked to about it last week IMed me to let me know that he found one this morning at a TRU, so I stopped by Target on the way to campus to get Friday's lab work made up, and lo and behold there was my baby. The guy who opened the case for me hadn't even noticed they had them in yet. I realize the price seems unreasonable for what it is on the surface, but handling it I can understand: it's got a metal case that's definitely a step up in durability and feel from previous GB systems, and even more than the SP it feels like an adult gadget. The faceplates are nice, I have the camo one on now, and it comes with this snazzy little tool for popping them off so they can be secure enough to toss around in your bag. Also, it comes with a little pouch to keep it in. I spent a couple hours tonight playing Riviera, which I consider a serious test of screen size with its tiny, tiny attack text, and I had no problem reading it. The second-lowest light setting is perfect for indoor play, and the colors were perfectly sharp and clear. I am in love.
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