Game Boy Advance SP

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GBA SP, displaying the Game Boy logo.

The Game Boy Advance SP, also called the GBA SP, is Nintendo's 32-bit handheld gaming system that succeeded the original Game Boy Advance.

Changes

The Game Boy Advance SP has a clamshell design which helps protect the screen from scratches. When open, it is almost the same size as the Game Boy Color, but slightly thinner. The screen is a Reflective TFT Color LCD with an integrated frontlight enabling game play in dark places without the use of an external light source. The user has the option to turn the light on and off. In late 2005, Nintendo released an updated version of the GBA SP, with a backlight instead of the usual frontlight. This new lighting system allowed the user to enjoy games in better color and brightness; however, it also causes a half-pixel screen lag.

Unlike previous Game Boys, the GBA SP does not require normal batteries. Instead it uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery which can be recharged using its own AC adapter. The battery can last up to ten hours with the light on, and only takes three hours to recharge fully. The SP's charger input also is the same as that of the Nintendo DS, so the chargers can be used interchangeably.

Just like its predecessor, it is compatible with all Game Boy Advance games as well as Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.

Unlike other Game Boy models, the SP does not have a headphone jack. Instead, a special adapter converts the extension port into one. Nintendo also released headphones made specifically for the GBA SP that plug into the charging port.

Pokémon Specials

• Game Boy Advance SP: Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Limited Edition in orange featuring a Torchic[1]
• Game Boy Advance SP: Pokémon Groudon Limited Edition in red [2]
• Game Boy Advance SP: Pokémon Sapphire Limited Edition in blue[3]
• Game Boy Advance SP: Pokémon Charizard Fire Red Limited Edition[4]
• Game Boy Advance SP: Pokémon Venusaur Leaf Green Limited Edition[5]
• Game Boy Advance SP: Pikachu Edition released March 5th 2005 Exclusive to Poké Center[6]
• Game Boy Advance SP: Pokémon Emerald Limited Edition[7]

Related articles

• Game Boy Advance

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