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Rumour: Target to discontinue the GBA

Kotaku have recieved a tip from a Target insider that "all GameBoy Advance stock is being listed as discontinued and that all backstock in storage rooms is to be sent to the floor and sold."

So is this the beginning of the end for the GBA?

omansteveo6195d ago

I wouldnt be surprised Nintendo is going to move full steam ahead with the DS

nobizlikesnowbiz6195d ago

i might go to the store and pick up a cheap GBA.i doubt i will though as im not much of a handheld gamer. i own a psp and rarely touch it.

TheExodus6195d ago

But it's outselling the PS3 & takes up a helluva lot less shelf space.

ItsDubC6195d ago

Actually, the latest NPD data indicates that the PS3 is slightly outselling the GBA.

Antan6195d ago

Ive made music for many GBA games and this is a shame, but DS is the new kiddy on the block and will be for a good number of years.

BlackIceJoe6195d ago

I have to say I think this is a smart move. The DS has proven that people want that system over GB. Plus the DS can play GB games so if you really want them you can still play them. So why would target want to sell a system that they know if they take out of the store will push more DS sales and at the same time bring them more money. So I think this is a smart move.

Also on another note over the past couple of weeks I have seen less shipments of GB systems at Ebgames/Gamestop. So may be this is not just Target but a plan for every where. To me I really do not see the down side of taking out GB systems. Because why would any one want a Gameboy micro when for only 20 more dollars you can get a DS that can do more. At least I think that way.

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Ridge Racer DS - A Brave but Flawed Racing Revolution

Ridge Racer DS was part of a campaign to have the Nintendo DS' touchscreen redefine input, with mixed results.

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LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Available for Free on Prime Gaming

Discover how to get LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars for free through Prime Gaming. Enjoy this classic adventure in the Star Wars universe today!

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Nintendo Issues DMCA Notice to Remove 8,500 Yuzu Clones

Nintendo made a significant move by issuing a DMCA notice to take down more than 8,500 clones of the popular Switch emulator, Yuzu.

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gold_drake19d ago

thats so crazy haha.

it will never disappear.

darksky18d ago

The more they try to stop it, the more publicity it gets. The fact is that Yuzu will forever live on torrent and other sites. Nintendo is fighting an uphill battle.

Inverno18d ago

Another 8,500 will take their place. Smh

PRIMORDUS18d ago

There is nothing stopping these people from working on Yuzu clones and sharing them on torrent sites. Nintendo or anyone else cannot do shit about torrents or usenet.

lucasnooker18d ago

lol Nintendo keep fighting this but it never ends. Why do they feel the need to persist? I guess they are in too deep now they have to

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