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Nintendo Game Boy Advance GBA SP Handheld Console

Nintendo Game Boy Advance GBA SP Handheld Console

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  • Last seen at $191.00 at The Video Game Company on Nov 12.

Our take on the Nintendo Game Boy Advance GBA SP Handheld Console

The Game Boy Advance SP is Nintendo's clamshell revision of the Game Boy Advance, with a folding body, a rechargeable battery and a front-lit screen on the original model. It plays the full Game Boy Advance library and, through its backward-compatible slot, Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges. It suits retro players who want the GBA catalog in a pocketable form. Against the original GBA it adds a built-in battery and a protected screen, but its headphone jack needs a separately sold adapter and the early front-lit screen is dimmer than the later backlit AGS-101 version.

Best forRetro players revisiting the GBA libraryCommuters who want a pocketable handheldCollectors of Nintendo handheldsPlayers with existing Game Boy cartridges
Pros
  • Folds shut to protect the screen
  • Built-in rechargeable battery, no AAs
  • Plays GBA, Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges
  • Small enough for a pocket
  • Comfortable shoulder buttons and D-pad
Cons
  • Original front-lit screen is dim and washed out
  • Headphone jack needs a proprietary adapter
  • No link cable port without an adapter
  • Later backlit model is the better screen

Nintendo Game Boy Advance GBA SP Handheld Console prices at every store

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    $191.00Checked Nov 12
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What reviewers say

Owners rate the SP as one of the best ways to play GBA games, praising the folding design and rechargeable battery. Many complain that the original front-lit screen is dim, and that the headphone and link ports need adapters.

What people mention
  • ScreenCriticisedOwners say the front-lit screen is dim and washed out next to the later backlit version.
  • BatteryPraisedThe built-in rechargeable battery is seen as a big step up from the original GBA's AA batteries.
  • BuildPraisedThe folding clamshell body is described as sturdy and easy to carry.
  • Headphone jackCriticisedPlayers note the headphone jack is a proprietary port that needs an adapter.
  • CompatibilityPraisedOwners like that it runs Game Boy Advance, Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges.

About the Nintendo Game Boy Advance GBA SP Handheld Console

This is the Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP, a compact handheld game console. It plays classic Nintendo games.

Brand
Nintendo
Type
Handheld game console

Questions and answers

Does the SP play original Game Boy games?
Yes. The cartridge slot takes Game Boy and Game Boy Color games as well as Game Boy Advance games.
What is the difference between this and the backlit model?
The original SP has a front-lit screen that is dimmer. The later AGS-101 model has a brighter backlit screen.
Does it have a headphone jack?
It has a proprietary headphone port, so standard headphones need an adapter.
How do you charge it?
It charges through Nintendo's own power adapter for the SP; the battery is built in and rechargeable.
Can it link with other consoles?
Yes, but the link port is smaller than the original GBA's, so a link cable adapter is needed.
Where is the Nintendo Game Boy Advance GBA SP Handheld Console cheapest?
At The Video Game Company, for $191.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Nintendo Game Boy Advance GBA SP Handheld Console?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

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