The DS is a great system all on its own, but don’t forget that you have the option of playing Game Boy Advance games on it as well, (unless you have a DSi). There are some great games you may have missed out on, so let me remind you of them. Here are five Game Boy Advance games you should be playing:

Metroid Fusion: Metroid became my bread and butter after I first got a chance to play Metroid Fusion, (I’m still terrible at them, but I readily consume them if possible). The game is tough, especially if you want to get the best ending, (beat the game with 100% items in under 2 hours), but it is so worth it. I still pop this one in and play it every now and then. Amazon can hook you up with a copy for under $15 .

Golden Sun: RPG’s are everywhere on the Advance, but this was one of the first and still one of the best. The graphics were amazing for a handheld, (still amazing actually), and everything about Golden Sun kept me playing for hours. Overlooked, but simple to find and cheap to play. Go get it.

Advance Wars: I am bad with tactical games, but not Advance Wars. I picked this one up on a whim and it was one of the best whims I’ve ever picked a game up on. There are a handful of sequels including a DS version, but if you’re strapped for cash, you can’t go wrong with this original . It’ll keep you busy for quite a while.

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