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The Game Boy Advance system is 32 bits of power in a housing that's the same length and width, but even thinner than Game Boy Color. It's just the right size for slipping into your pocket. Nintendo's Game Boy Advance has a more powerful processor, larger screen and great multiplayer features! Connect four GBA systems at once for a whole new level of multiplayer action! With some games, you can get multiplayer action by sharing only ONE Game Pak! Nintendo made the GBA screen 50% bigger than Game Boy Color! That must mean the GBA is bigger than the GBC too, right? No way. It's the same compact size, but with a screen that's bigger, higher resolution and exploding with more colors. Gameplay always comes first. With the new horizontal design and the addition of two new L and R Buttons, GBA takes gameplay to a whole new level. Maximum control means maximum fun. You can play Game Boy Advance for fifteen hours on one pair of AA batteries. That's 50% more time than the solid ten hours Game Boy Color offered. Game Paks for GBA are half the size of Game Boy Color Game Paks. When you need to bring it everywhere, the more compact the better.With the NINTENDO GAMECUBE Game Boy Advance Link Cable, players can connect their two favorite game systems for all-new ways to play. While the first games have used the cable to transfer characters between the systems, future possibilities include unlocking hidden features, special mini-game downloads, and even using the Game Boy Advance as a supplementary game screen or input device. Nintendo is launching tons of new games for GBA, but this system already has the biggest game library of any existing system! Your favorite Game Boy and Game Boy Color games can be played on GBA! In addition, Nintendo's GBA has an awesome PCM stereo sound system for the best possible background music and sound effects.To celebrate the first anniversary of America's favorite boy wonder, Nintendo released a limited edition, platinum-colored Game Boy Advance.

Product Identifiers
BrandNintendo
Product NameNintendo Game Boy Advance
MPNebay_NintendoGameBoyAdvancePlatinumHandheldSystem
UPC045496713386, 045496714642, 4902370506341
Product LineNintendo Game Boy

General
TypeHandheld System
ColorPlatinum
Release DateJune/2001
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Video Color OutputColor
LocalizationEnglish

Audio
Audio Output SupportStereo
Battery Type2 x AA Battery, AA, Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

Power & Battery
Battery UpTimeUp To 15 Hours
Depth0.94 in.

Dimensions
Height3.23 in.
Weight0.31 lb
Width5.67 in.

Display
Display TypeLCD
Display Size2.9 in.
CPUSharp ARM7TDMI

Technical Details
CPU Cache96 KB
Processor Quantity1
Ram TechnologyWRAM
Supported MediaCartridge
Ram Capacity256 KB

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Cache32 KB

eBay Product ID: EPID100237215
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CNET Editors' reviewGood

  • THE GOOD

    "Stylish, compact design; front-lit screen; removable lithium-ion battery; compatible with all current GBA games and most accessories."

  • THE BAD

    Can't swap in standard batteries in a pinch; no included headphone jack.

  • THE BOTTOM LINE

    "By including an illuminated screen, Nintendo has finally fixed the original Game Boy Advance's biggest flaw."

  • (C) 2013 CBS Interactive., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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Created: 09/02/06

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP - Handheld game system - o

I love this handheld system. It is a thousand times brighter than the regular gameboy advance. With it's neat color it looks cool for any child of yours.
With the ability to fold, it takes up less space than the game boy advance.
Go to www.amazon. com for fantastic reviews. They have a lot more information, there, than Ebay.
I woul definately reccomend this other than the regular advance. Pay a little more for this for a BIG difference.
You can only buy game boy advance and Gameboy Advance Sp games for this Nintendo Ds games DO NOT WORK. I repeat NINTENDO DS GAMES DO NOT WORK!!! Don't even try! The slot is too, big.
I also reccomend getting a Ds because you can play both kinds of games!!!
Comes in diiferent colors, so if you have a daughter who prefers pink I reccomend buying the pink one (or you can buy this one cheaper and then buying a pink face plate! MUCH CHEAPER!!!!)

Features
Dimensions (WxDxH): 8.1 cm x 8.3 cm x 2.4 cm
Audio Output: Stereo
Expansion Slots Total: 1 game cartridge slot
Processor: 1 x Sharp ARM7TDMI
Weight 140 g

Connections
1 x Game Boy Advance link connector, 1 x Game Boy Advance SP multi-access po

Thank you for reading my review. Of course read the other reviews to see their opinions!
Jlrmt

6 of 11 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Created: 11/27/05

Game Boy Advance SP - Great System & Great Games

The Game Boy Advance SP is my pick for the best handheld system on the market. Sure - the PSP is cooler. But its more expensive. The Nintendo DS is awesome - but its much bigger.

The Game Boy Advance SP represents value and great gaming - the games are affordable and there are 100s of great titles and releases. Also, the system fits in your pocket easily. Best of all - its on the Nintendo platform - meaning you can play Donkey Kong, Mario World, and others while on the subway. Additionally, this is a great time to buy the Game Boy Advance SP because its very affordable and the price is dropping as the other systems come at at lofty prices.

# Approximate Size (Closed): Height 3.33 inches, width 3.23 inches, depth 0.96 inches.
# CPU: 32-bit RISC CPU with embedded memory.
# Screen: 2.9-inch reflective TFT color LCD.
# Light Source: Front lights have been integrated with the existing reflective LCD.
# Display Size: 1.61 inches by 2.41 inches (identical to the Game Boy Advance).

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Created: 03/14/08

Gameboy Advance SP Brighter Version (Onyx Color)

This is a Gameboy Advance SP Brighter Version handheld video game system in Gray (Onyx) Color, produced and manufactured by Nintendo, this video game system is small enough to fit inside your pocket or bag for carrying anywhere to have some fun and joy playing it on, it recharges quickly and its battery holds enough energy for playing about 8 or 9 hours with screen light on and 15 hours with screen light off! This is the last Gameboy Advance SP version, with the "brighter screen" tecnology that illuminates its screen 15% more than the regular version (this game system can play with no screen illumination or with two types of screen illumination, the dimmer one and the new brighter one; you can just choose it pressing the small button under the screen), it plays cartridge games in 2D and some games in simple 3D with a simple way of playing video games, thus it has a gamepad, with 6 more buttons (a, b, l, r, start and select buttons)! Beyond playing its own Gameboy Advance games, it still plays Gameboy Color games and the Classic Gameboy games too! This video game system is available in many colors and versions like: Black, Gray (Onyx), Red, Blue (Cobalt), Pearl Blue, Pearl Pink, Silver, Black & Silver (Limited Edition), Yellow (Pokemon Pikachu Limited Edition), Lime & Orange (Swamp Limited Edition), Tribal (Special Limited Edition), Pearl White & Brown (Famicon Limited Edition), Yellow (Sponge Bob Limited Edition) Black/Silver/Red (Classic NES limited edition); this video game system is available also in two standards, such the PAL standard (for United Kingdon, Australia, New Zeland and part of Europe and Asia) and the NTSC standard (for USA, Canada, South America and the rest of America)!

Some Gameboy Advance classic and best games:

Super Mario Advance I, II, III
Mario Classic NES edition
Mario Kart Super Circuit
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Zero Mission
Metroid Classic NES edition
Final Fight
Final Fantasy I, II, III, IV and V
Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis
Sonic Sega Smashpack
Pokemon Saphire
Pokemon Esmerald
Mega Man Zero
Etc...

3 of 3 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Created: 06/01/10

GameBoy Advanced SP: an oldie but goodie

I'm not an game addicted, mostly I don't spend much time on it, even computer games does not really attract me. Anyway, I had a GB and latter a GB color which used to play from time to time, but got tired of a few annoying limitations: Size, color, lack of back-light etc.

When my son made his 4th birthday I gave my games to him, and he just love it. One day the sunlight was vanishing and I saw him holding too close to eyes. I decided to give a try on a Game Boy Advanced SP just because it had back-light, oh, well, it was cheap also. Anyway It arrived and my son just went mad. He grabbed it and played right away. I had to put up a schedule to prevent him to get his eyes too tired.

One day I was waiting him at school door and decide to play a little... guess what: it was a great console. The highlights:
- The back-light does make difference to the eyes;
- The size is perfect, it is fold-able to be even smaller;
- The sound is better and a little higher than the old GB and GB Color;
- It is back compatible with GB and GB Color;
- The GB Advanced own cartridges are better than GB and GB Color and much faster with better graphics;
- The internal rechargeable battery last a lot and if it dies, just buy a new one at ebay, its cheap, its parctical;
- One can play without battery, just plug the AC adapter;
- Can link-play with another GBAs;
- The cartridges are cheap;
- Very strong build: it's hard to see one to break. It survives my son's lack of ability and care. It's around for years and still theres a great market for used system and cartridges.
- etc

Unfortunately I had no time, but I assure it's a great system. I've already bought a second one to play with my son.

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Created: 03/22/10

Nice system

To be honest there's probably not much I can tell you about the GBA SP you don't already know. The screen is backlit, the battery life is excellent even for a backlit system(3-4 hours). The system is compatible with original game boy games, game boy color games, and game boy advance games. It plays beautifully and is nice, light and compact so its easy to carry around. Additionally, since the unit folds so the screen is not exposed when stored, the scratches done to your screen should be minimal. The design is elegant yet functional and fun to play. The GBA SP is an excellent purchase if you can get one for the right price. I also recommend this unit because they still sell for less than $60 typically, which is a good bargain for any versatile backlit hand held game system.

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