Nintendo GBA Micro: Party in your pocket

It's going to have a tough time against the other gaming handhelds this Christmas, but we've been trying out the new Game Boy Micro. It's so small and light that its arrival was impressively discrete, landing stealthily on our doormat without the ugly thud that usually greets us when new gear arrives. It's so small that extended play may result in mild arthritis, rendering you useless to your employer and driving you to a Special Brew-fuelled life on the streets. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Fact is though, the GBA has a catalogue of games that the PSP may ever reach. There are some 500 games including Mario Kart, Advance Wars and Metroid Fusion, all available for a machine that's smaller than an iPod Mini. Playing Mario Kart on the system will melt the coldest of hearts and, while the screen is small, it's by far the best of any Game Boy yet.

Despite is obvious svelte charms, the GB Micro has been a source of discord at Crave. One member of the Crave team says he'd rather have Nintendo's console than a PlayStation Portable, while another is simply bored of Nintendo constantly re-releasing the same technology and games. It's a strong-feelings kidney whichever way you slice it -- Nintendo is responsible for the best games ever made, but the company also relies on proven titles as much as Electronic Arts does on sports licences.

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Motocross Maniacs Advance (Game Boy Micro)

Description
If your fascination with motocross borders on unhealthy, you might just be a motocross maniac. Choose one of six racers each of which is graced with their own special abilities to take through the rigors of the competition. The tracks are packed with jumps, hills, and other stunt fodder, and there are four unique modes of play: Race, Time Attack, Action, and the infamous Link Battle. Link Battle supports up to four players (you provide the link cables and extra cartridges), challenging gamers to duke it out for bragging rights. Try to collect nitro power throughout the competition, boosting your bike to top speeds, planting bombs, and firing missiles all the while. Mixing top-notch racing with combative elements, the game is packed with hidden tracks and power-ups to keep the stakes high, and the graphics will make you forget you’re playing on a handheld console. The long-running MOTOCROSS MANIACS series has had its share of great games, but this is the best of them.
Special Features
Four modes; six racers; cool graphics; awesome tricks; four-player action via link cables
Warnings
Mild Animated Violence
Details
Players:	1-4 Players
Controller:	Gamepad
Memory Card:	No

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