Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP - Platinum
About this item
- Includes:
- Gameboy SP: Platinum; Gameboy SP Carrying Case; Gameboy Headphones; Multiplayer Cable;
- Gameboy Car Charger; Lanyard; Intec G1370 Radio Attachment
- Also includes 5 games:
- Spyro: Season of Ice; Brother Bear; Shrek 2; Ice Age; Nicktoons: Freeze Frame Frenzy
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Product information
ASIN | B000087H7T |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #17,926 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #7 in Game Boy Advance Consoles |
Product Dimensions | 4.49 x 4.41 x 3.39 inches; 8.8 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | Advance SP |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Star City |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Date First Available | October 5, 2006 |
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Product Description
The GBA SP is as small as a celphone and more portable than the original GBA. Take your portable gaming to the next dimension with this futuristic new game system! Color - Platinum Unit Specifications CPU: 32-Bit ARM with embedded memory Memory: 32 KB with 96 KB VRAM (in CPU), 256 KB WRAM (external of CPU) Screen: 2.9-inch reflective TFT color LCD Display Size: 1.6 by 2.4 inches (40.8 by 61.2 mm) Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels in a wide-screen aspect ratio Colors: 511 simultaneous colors from a palette of 32,768 Software: Fully compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color game paks Light Source: Front light integrated with LCD Size (closed): 3.3 by 3.23 by .96 inch Weight: Approximately 5 ounces Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Life: 10 hours continuous play with light on; 18 hours with light off; 3 hours recharging
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Customers like the quality and value of the video game console. They mention that it works wonderfully and the back light worked. Some complain about the scratches and chips on the corners. Customers disagree on charging, brightness, visibility, battery life, and durability.
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Customers like the quality of the video game console. They say it works wonderfully, plays games perfectly, and is a great little system. Some are impressed by the quality and number of games available for the console. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The console was in way better condition than I expected and works great. Highly recommend buying from them." Read more
"...Overall, I think this is a GREAT little system, I cannot believe they just left the Game Boy line of games to rot in a warehouse somewhere in Japan...." Read more
"...Works great otherwise and the color is pretty :)" Read more
"...The Game was fantastic, and it really impressed me how much game-play could be squeezed out of such a little device...." Read more
Customers like the value of the video game console. They say it's worth the money, the screen and buttons are in very good condition, and it works great. Some say it looks practically brand new.
"...It is almost in perfect condition (one tiny area where the paint is starting to wear out below the A button), and the battery lasts 6+ hours nonstop..." Read more
"...now, about 10 years after its initial release, it is much cheaper than most other systems, and it appears to be much more durable...." Read more
"...The extra money is well spent. Trust me." Read more
"...2. It came in looking pretty beat up. Honestly nothing horrible, it doesn’t hinder its playability at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the Game Boy Advance SP. Some mention that it has a rechargeable battery, while others say that it can't charge. The charger has some issues, and the device will not hold the charge. Some customers also say that the incorrect charger was sent.
"...However, the incorrect charger was sent and the battery died on me after about 3 hours of gameplay...." Read more
"...It came with a wall charger as well.Very happy with this purchase!" Read more
"...scratches on the top of the case and screen, and the charger port was slightly loose...." Read more
"...Rechargeable battery: saves batteriesCons:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the video game console. Some mention that the back-lighting is great, while others say that the screen brightness is extremely low. The back screen on the original isn't lit, and the brightness is even adjustable.
"...Pros:Frontlit Screen enables for ease of Gameplay. Huge improvement...." Read more
"...It is dark, and when dealing with trying to get the proper lighting conditions, glare on the screen can often be very distracting...." Read more
"...AGS-101 model, condition, do all the buttons work good, back-light works well, battery holds a charge. If the seller..." Read more
"...The only problem was that it was the "AGS-001" model. The 001 was not bright at all and I could barely see the screen...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the visibility of the video game console. Some mention that the screen was perfect, while others say that it was hard to see and the edges were a bit rough. Overall, the product has mixed reviews when it comes to visibility.
"...It is a HUGE improvement over the Color, and yes, I know there was something in between...." Read more
"...as described with the correct model; minor wear and the Game Boy looks cosmetically pleasing...." Read more
"...game library didn't have anything to offer, but because the screen was so hard to see...." Read more
"...perfectly, only cosmetic scratches on the outside plastic, screen is as perfect as it can be, buttons are clicky, basically no issues aside from the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the video game console. Some mention that the charge lasts long, while others say that the battery died on them after about 3 hours of gameplay. Some say that it has a 30min life span, while other say that they had to replace the rechargeable battery pack.
"...However, the incorrect charger was sent and the battery died on me after about 3 hours of gameplay...." Read more
"...and the battery lasts 6+ hours nonstop playtime with the extra screen light on from a fresh charge...." Read more
"...you could now only play with the light on and thus your battery life is a little shorter...." Read more
"...The GBA SP uses a lithium ion battery that charges in 2 hrs and can last up to 10hrs+ depending on the brightnesssetting...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the video game console. Some mention that it appears to be much more durable than other systems, while others say that the inside is in pretty solid condition. The quality build is appreciated by some, while the plastic is of cheap quality.
"...it is much cheaper than most other systems, and it appears to be much more durable.I'm going to list the Pros and Cons of this device:..." Read more
"...The product was as described with the correct model; minor wear and the Game Boy looks cosmetically pleasing...." Read more
"...The bad things... well, if you watch the video, it's all beat up and scratched...." Read more
"...the AGS-101 model. These consoles are made well and are durable, you can fit these in your pocket! There are people..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scratches and chips in the paint on the corners of the GBA SP. Some customers also mention that the screen has scratches and white spots.
"...but i was told it only had like a paint scratch and a scratch on the top half above the screen, got a gba with a broken right bumper." Read more
"...but iam not too sure if it's supposed to have scratches and white spots on the screen" Read more
"...No scratches, damages, came with a charger, and they even included a screen protector. I paid a bit more, but I am very satisfied with this purchase...." Read more
"...The GBA SP itself had a LOT of scratches on the outside. The paint was worn off ton some of the edges a bit, and the screen is anything BUT flawless...." Read more
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It came with a wall charger as well.
Very happy with this purchase!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
It came with a wall charger as well.
Very happy with this purchase!
I'm going to list the Pros and Cons of this device:
Pros:
Frontlit Screen enables for ease of Gameplay. Huge improvement. I can now play a game like Galaga, very dark background that elicited complaints from regular GBA players because they couldn't see what was on the screen
Laptop (clamshell) design: allows for easy storage, because it protects the inside from damage while shrinking it so it can fit in your pocket.
Sound system: once again, a huge plus, because it is much louder than the Game Boy Color.
Rechargeable battery: saves batteries
Cons:
Sound CONTROL: instead of a small wheel like the Game Boy Color, this has a Slide-thing. it is very small, so it really only has 3 settings: Silent, medium, and BLOW YOUR EARS OFF in comparison to the GBC.
it is a slightly slippery surface, so if your hands get sweaty, it is hard to find a comfortable way to hold the system.
Overall, I think this is a GREAT little system, I cannot believe they just left the Game Boy line of games to rot in a warehouse somewhere in Japan. I really believe this outranks the DS in every way, whichever DS is popular when you read this.
(also, I'd like to give a Tip of the Proverbial Hat to GameSturz, the seller which I bought mine from. They shipped the same day I bought it, and it arrived 2 days ahead of the estimated arrival time Amazon gave me. )
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
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Obviously guys, those won't be in mint condition at all and the batteries wont last.
You should always have a brand new shell on order and a brand new battery waiting so you can swap everything and make it look like it came right out of the box!
No point in giving sellers 2 or 3 stars because it comes with a bunch of scratches and only plays for five minutes on a full charge.
Do your homework, things 20 years old and was probably in a kids pocket for a decade, you're basically paying for the motherboard only.
Esthetics and battery life don't matter!
Thank you so much!
Happy gaming nerds!
~Phil
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2022
Obviously guys, those won't be in mint condition at all and the batteries wont last.
You should always have a brand new shell on order and a brand new battery waiting so you can swap everything and make it look like it came right out of the box!
No point in giving sellers 2 or 3 stars because it comes with a bunch of scratches and only plays for five minutes on a full charge.
Do your homework, things 20 years old and was probably in a kids pocket for a decade, you're basically paying for the motherboard only.
Esthetics and battery life don't matter!
Thank you so much!
Happy gaming nerds!
~Phil
Reviewed in Italy on December 15, 2021
Unica pecca il colore a me sgradito ma nella info era scritto che il colore poteva variare in base alla disponibilità.. nonostante tutto perfetto.