I just discovered the ultra-cool GP32 (“GamePark 32”) handheld gaming console that beats the Game Boy Advance hands down in performance and supported features and is much friendlier to developers. It also has a growing developer community and supporting freeware tools (including an emulator). The only problem is that at $160 (plus shipping charges), it is a tad too much of an indulgence even for yours truly!
The GBA is just fine for me, thank you!
Well, for the moment at least...