<< why is GBA so cheap now? it came out less than a year ago and it was twice this much. i hope it's not a dying system already? >>
Mostly because it killed off the GBC and replaced it. If you were to add the GBA in the console war (salewise and tie-in ratio).. the GBA would be so far in first place, it'll laughable. BTW, the GBA came out at $89.99 ($99.99 at some retailers) and is now $69.99
The lower prices you see are used GBA's or from coupon deals.
And there is no way this thing can die. Nintendo is killing in the portable market. And with their renewed relationship with Squaresoft, this thing is gonna be HOT HOT HOT! Good rpg's (finally!), here I come!