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Game Boy Advance

4(28 ratings)

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  • Last seen at $129.78 at Walmart on Nov 12.

Our take on the Game Boy Advance

The Game Boy Advance is Nintendo's 32-bit handheld, a horizontal successor to the Game Boy Color with shoulder buttons, a wider screen and a library that spans Pokémon, Mario, Metroid and Zelda. It plays every original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridge as well as its own, which makes it a single machine for three generations of games. Its screen has no backlight, so it needs decent light to see, and it lacks the headphone jack and rechargeable battery of later models. Collectors still rate it for the library and the comfortable grip; the frontlit SP and the DS are the usual alternatives.

Best forPlayers who want one handheld for Game Boy, Color and Advance cartridgesFans of 16-bit style platformers, RPGs and PokémonCollectors building a Game Boy shelfRetro players who prefer AA batteries to charging
Pros
  • Plays Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges
  • Horizontal shape with shoulder buttons suits action games
  • Two AA batteries give long play sessions
  • Wide library of first-party Nintendo games
  • Light and pocketable
Cons
  • Screen is not backlit and is hard to see in dim light
  • No built-in headphone jack; audio comes from a small speaker
  • No rechargeable battery; needs AA cells
  • Original shells and screens show scratches and wear on used units

Game Boy Advance prices at every store

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    In stockSold by Console ReplayReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $129.78Free shippingChecked Nov 12
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What reviewers say

  • 4 / 528 ratings

Owners rate it around 4 out of 5, praising the game library and comfortable shape while complaining about the unlit screen and the missing headphone jack.

What people mention
  • ScreenCriticisedOwners say the unlit screen is hard to read in low light and shows glare outdoors.
  • Game libraryPraisedPlayers value one system that runs Game Boy, Color and Advance cartridges.
  • Battery lifePraisedTwo AA batteries last a long time, and spares are easy to carry.
  • Headphone jackCriticisedThere is no headphone socket, so quiet play needs a separate adapter.
  • BuildMixedThe grip is comfortable, but used shells and screens often arrive scuffed.

About the Game Boy Advance

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Specifications

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Questions and answers

Does it play original Game Boy games?
Yes. It runs Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges as well as Game Boy Advance games.
Is the screen backlit?
No. The original Game Boy Advance screen is not lit, so you need good light to play. The later Game Boy Advance SP added a frontlit screen.
What batteries does it take?
Two AA batteries. It does not have a rechargeable pack.
Can I use headphones?
Not directly. There is no headphone jack; a headphone adapter that plugs into the link port is the usual workaround.
How does it compare with the Game Boy Advance SP?
The SP folds shut, has a lit screen and a rechargeable battery. The original model has a wider grip and takes AA batteries.
What comes in the box?
A used unit typically ships as the console alone. Check the listing for whether a charger, batteries or games are included.
Where is the Game Boy Advance cheapest?
At Walmart, for $129.78, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Game Boy Advance?
Rated 4 out of 5 from 28 ratings.

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