Unfortunately, GBA support is growing thin. The focus has now shifted to the Nintendo DS. This is a unique console, complete with two screens. The bottom screen is actually used for touching, which makes for some unique gameplay experiences (like in Sega's Feel the Magic). It features decent if somewhat under-whelming 3-D graphics, but at $150, it's not a bad deal. Software support has been slow, though this is a new system. Another problem is that developers are not being very creative with the touch screen, practically ignoring it except for selecting options in the menus.

A great feature of this new system is the ability to play GBA games thanks to an additional cartridge slot on the bottom of the system. Note that these titles can only be played in single player mode. There's no way to link up two DSs and play multi-player games. Instead, you can play DS games wirelessly without a single cable. All you need is a friend with another DS and you're set. Nintendo has also announced plans to take this system online in the near future.

Be aware that even after all of that, do not let this article be your stopping point. Research each of theses systems, figure out where the games that you want most are, and go with that system. That's the most important factor when buying a video game console. You'll never regret looking around the Internet or asking questions. You'll regret it if you don't.