Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Console

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.

I am one of the few who does not gain much by owning this device as...

Pros: small, folds up, backlit, built in rechargable battery
Cons: no built-in earphone jack, no batteries, battery life is less than old GBA
I was a little hesitant to pick up a Gameboy Advance SP unit. I knew what the new features were and I didn ' t think that they appealed much to me. After my daughter was born and with and with my son on the way; many new factors played into my decision to...

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These days, there are just so many different companies that are just competeing into the handheld console video game wars. Nevertheless, with companies that've fizzled like Sega, and Sony's recent debut with the PSP, there is just so much to look out for, especially from Nintendo. Since the late 80's, their Game Boy has been the main trademark as one of the most successful, and the highest-selling video gam e system of all time. Yet, it also has gotten better with so many different improvements. Yet, while Nintendo is equally conjuring status with their DS handheld, the Game Boy still is a favorite.