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Entered CNET Catalog: 05/06/2003
SKU: 0045496713843
Manufacturer: Nintendo of America
Manufacturer description
The Game Boy Advance SP is a redesigned version of the wildly popular Game Boy Advance. The system has a new illumination feature and sleek flip-screen design making it the most distinctively stylish, compact and portable Game Boy system ever. Building on the significant improvements and refinements already introduced in the current Game Boy Advance, the Game Boy Advance SP features a revolutionary Front Light Screen making game play easy in any lighting condition. The system is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery good for about 10 hours of game play and takes only three hours to recharge. Amazingly, the battery life increases to approximately 18 hours of continuous play when the Front Light Screen is turned off. All current and future Game Boy Advance games are compatible with the new system. And, similarly, Game Boy Advance SP is backward compatible, allowing use with virtually all games and accessories previously released in the Game Boy line.Product summary
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.
User opinions
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7/10
At this time... Probably not.
Pros: Plays Original GB games, Lighted Screens
Cons: There's DS and PSP now, Lack of Headphone jack
The graphics back in its hayday were terrific, 32-bit and the large amount of colors were great. The upgrade to SP was definately a smart move on Nintendo's part as the screen was a flaw in the original. However, the one downside was the lack of a headphone jack and to some people this may have been important.
Now though, with the release of DS(Lite), PSP, and the Micro, the SP shouldn't really be bought unless you're saving your budget or thinking about Micro. Since Micro's screen size is too small for the intended 2.9" screen of SP, go with SP.
In closing, SP doesn't compare with the new portable systems, but makes up for being more portable than DS(Lite) or PSP, as well as more affordable.
User Rating: 
10/10
Omg Its PERFECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pros: good i even flips like a cell phone it is so cool
Cons: gooooooooooooood Everthing nothing bad about this handheld
User Rating: 
4/10
Why does this have an 8.3?
Pros: Durable, cute.
Cons: Nothing special anymore.
User Rating: 
9/10
This system is almost perfect
Pros: flip-top,backlit,very small,no batteries required
Cons: CANT put batteries in, GBA & GBA SP dont have a good selection of games
The PSP is just about the best system now, but with a lack of good games {GBA doesnt have good many games either wich is its only real downside) and Sony trying to gouge people for money I sure wont get 1 for a while.
User Rating: 9/10
The game boy andvance sp rocks!!
Pros: Its good and fun.
Cons: It should have longer hours for playing.
User Rating: 9/10
One of the best 2D systems of all time
Pros: Lightweight, but big on 2D power
Cons: Not good for the large handed
User Rating: 
8/10
Very good for the price.
Pros: A good handheld for the money, can be made a video player.
Cons: The DS is better. Out of date.
User Rating: 8/10
Good, but go for DS or PSP
Pros: Nice backlit color screen, solid & good feeling buttons, rechargeable, loud sound, long battery life.
Cons: Not really any.
User Rating: 8/10
fun comes in small packages
Pros: Fun game selection, easy to use, and all for a good price. A multitude of accessories are made for the sp from cameras to controller grips to extra speakers, making it highly upgradeable. The folding design protects screen, backlight is neat.
Cons: The graphics are mediocre, I'd rather spend a little more for the Nintendo DS, but if you are a non-frequent player like me, then you don't need all of the high-end gadgets.
User Rating: 10/10
One step backward, two steps foward
Pros: Great little system (Read the review which says one step foward, two steps backward, who is that idiot?)
Cons: None
User Rating: 8/10
I love the product!
Pros: The built in light is the bomb! You don't have to pay for neew batteries constantly!
Cons: There is no place for headphones. Takes a while to charge.
User Rating: 9/10
Best Gameboy yet!
Pros: I bought my SP yesterday and I must say I am surprised. The fact that it has a backlight should be the buying factor, since the gameboy was lacking that one feature. The SP's sleek look and feel will appeal to everyone and make gaming more easier, since
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User Rating: 8/10
Great little system
Pros: It's pretty obvious the negative reviewers don't even own one of these. I've hade mine for a week now and it's been great. The picture is crisp, even in brightly light rooms and outside. The battery charge lasts at least 10 hours, and you can play it wh
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User Rating: 8/10
Finnaly!! backlit and rechargable
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5/10
A good attempt, but still lacking
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User Rating: 7/10
One step forward, two steps backward
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