During the Nintendo Pre-e3 conference, Reggie Fils-ame revealed the newest member of the GameBoy family, GameBoy Micro. Measuring 4 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 0.7 inches deep; and weighing just 2.8 ounces, the silver-clad Micro is probably the slickest -- or at the very least, most portable -- Game Boy hardware yet. Better yet, the Micro will play all traditional GBA games for GBA and GBA:SP.

The new unit sports a 2-inch backlit screen, anounuced to be one of the brightest and sharpest (its being made by Sharp too.. ahem). As it is already stylish, you can add to it's chic with custom swappable face plates. These qualities aside, it will resemble the GBA:SP with a rechargable Lithium Ion batery and brightness adjustment as well. On the unit, you will find the traditional GameBoy button layout, you have your A, B, L , R, Start, and Select buttons. The start and select button's text glow when turned on, adding to its coolness factor.

Recent interviews with Nintendo reps reveal that the GameBoy Micro aims for a price wedged between the Nintendo DS ($150) and the current GBA:SP (79.99). Rumors have also surfaced that a possible bundle pack with the Nintendo Play-an, a accessory allowing media playback on GBA/DS; is in the works. Certainly, this would justify the price for the unit, as Nintendo really need to give consumers a reason to purchase other than good looks. Expect to see this sexy gaming machine on store shelves this fall.

-MikeMania