The , often shortened to
GBA, is a 32-bit
handheld video game console developed, manufactured and marketed by
Nintendo. It is the successor to the
Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China on June 8, 2004 (excluding Hong Kong).