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Product Description
The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game consoles had a life expectancy of just a few years.... More
The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game consoles had a life expectancy of just a few years. More than a decade later, the system is still going strong. How did the Game Boy successfully compete--and in some cases bury--an onslaught of faster, more powerful handheld and home console systems? Let us count the ways: affordability, a huge library of games that consistently made the most of the hardware's limitations, smart power management that extended battery life, and uncluttered controls. But perhaps it was the system's ultraportable design that allowed devotees to play video games around their schedule, making it the must-have system for kids and adults alike. Less
A completely redesigned version of the popular Game Boy Advance, this system has a new illumination feature and a sleek, flip-screen design -- making it the most distinctively stylish,... More
A completely redesigned version of the popular Game Boy Advance, this system has a new illumination feature and a sleek, flip-screen design -- making it the most distinctively stylish, compact and portable Game Boy system ever. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery takes just 3 hours to fully recharge, and its good for 10 hours of continuous play with the light on and 18 hours of play with the light turned off. Game Boy Advance SP is backward compatible, allowing you to use virtually all games previously released for the Game Boy® line. Less
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Key Features   
Processor 16.78 MHz 16.78 MHz Sharp ARM7TDMI
Display LCD TFT (Active Matrix) LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Platform   Game Boy Advance Game Boy Advance SP
Console Type   Handheld Handheld
Gaming Type   LAN Gaming LAN Gaming
Processor   
Processor Speed 16.78 MHz 16.78 MHz
Processor type - Sharp ARM7TDMI
Memory   
RAM technology WRAM WRAM
Installed Cache Memory 32 KB 32 KB
Installed RAM 256 KB 256 KB
Display   
Display Type LCD TFT (Active Matrix) LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Max. Resolution 240 x 160 240 x 160
Screen Size 2.9 in. 2.9 in.
Graphics   
Max. Number Of Colors 32,768 Colors 32,768 Colors
Audio   
Audio Support Stereo Stereo
Audio Out Line Out -
Technical Features   
Input / Output Ports 1 x Game Boy Advance link connector • 1 x Serial Port 1 x Game Boy Advance link connector • 1 x Game Boy Advance SP multi-access port
Expansion Slots Game Cartridge Slot Game Cartridge Slot
Communication Type Serial Cable • Proprietary Serial Cable • Proprietary
DVD Movie Playback   No DVD Movie Playback -
Main Controls 4 Way Cross Keypad • Start/Select Buttons 4 Way Cross Keypad • A/B/X/Y Buttons
Battery   
Battery Run Time 15 Hours 18 Hours
Battery Type 2 x AA Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Other Features   
Brand Nintendo Nintendo
Dimensions   
Depth 8.1 cm 2.5 cm
Width 14.5 cm 14.5 cm
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.31 lb.
Height 2.5 cm 8.1 cm
Miscellaneous   
UPC 0045496712112 45496713850
Supplied Accessories - AC Adapter
Release Date June, 2001 March, 2004
Product ID 54098708 54098716
Product MPN   
MPN 1502046 045496713850
 
Consumer Reviews
Nintendo Game Boy Advance Purple Purple, White
Nintendo Game Boy Advance Purple Console
From $197.90
Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Purple, Silver
Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Purple Console
From $74.95

Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 6 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
4
4 stars
2
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Fun (1)
  • Excellent Game Selection (1)
Cons
  • Poor Graphics (1)
  • Lacks Features (1)
Good For
  • All Ages (1)

Consumer Reviews

40

This lasts....

byjennyf2 Apr 13, 2010
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Compact
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

My son has upgraded from this but we decided to keep it around the house & it still works as good as day 1.  I think it would be more for younger kids (10 & under) due to the games that are available. Read full review »

102

Wish it was backlit.

byaihley Apr 20, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None submitted
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? No

I like the configuration of this Game Boy the best out of all of them.  Unfortunately, the non-backlit screen is a real downer for me.  We'd take these on long car trips and they'd be useless unless you had one of those light accessories and even then they were difficult to see. ... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
5 stars
3
4 stars
2
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Great Design (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Fun (2)
  • Excellent Gameplay (1)
  • Excellent Game Selection (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Kid Appropriate (1)
Cons
  • Poor Graphics (3)
  • Lacks Features (2)
  • Freezes Up (1)
  • limited game selection (1)
  • nothing (1)
  • Poor Gameplay (1)
  • Need better game selection (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • All Ages (3)
  • Teenagers (1)
  • Family (1)
  • Multiple Players (1)
  • Adults (1)
  • Gifts (1)
  • kids (1)
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Consumer Reviews

102

Great screen! Super battery life!

byaihley Apr 20, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None submitted
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

I love my pink pearl GBA!  My husband got it for me for Christmas.  The screen really is brighter than on other GBASPs because it's completely back lit instead of having a light kinda shine in from the top creating this tent of light.  It's super bright and really enhances the... Read full review »

4

Obslete device

byChengD Apr 18, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fun, Simple Setup, Easy to Use
Cons Poor Graphics, Lacks Features, Overpriced
Recommended it? No

Gameboy sp, this is not new or high tech, its obslete now that the ds is out. There is absoloutly no reason to get this product since the ds is out.  This WAS fun and great a few years back, but now theres just no point in getting a sp. The only thing this can do is play games in horrid... Read full review »

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