Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP (Graphite)

• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews
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• 10 stars

  The most portable game system

  by  Brian on July 16, 2006

  Pros: Large bright screen display

  Cons: Rechargeable battery requires a screwdriver

  Summary: This game system is better than any console system I could possibly imagine.
  
  After playing with this for a few months, how could I possibly go back to a console
  
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  Summary: This game system is better than any console system I could possibly imagine.
  
  After playing with this for a few months, how could I possibly go back to a console system, restricting my fun to a chair and television set?
  
  I can take this portable anywhere (yes, including the bathroom) and it just delivers amazing gameplay, sound, etc.
  
  The volume control is very precise and you can lower it to whisper level when you are playing (I played it while waiting for my car (having an oil change) in the waiting room).
  
  This unit actually fits inside my pocket (some of the other, more advanced systems are too large).
  
  The screen size is the same as the more advanced Nintendo DS and about 1 inch larger than the Nintendo Gameboy Micro.
  
  The rechargeable battery is locked in with a tiny screw that requires a screwdriver when it's time to replace it.
  
  However, since that probably won't happen in a few years, it does not affect the performance, quality or portability of this game system.
  
  When I bought mine, I had a choice of colors (graphite -versus- metallic blue).
  
  I chose the metallic blue color.
  
  The brighter display works when you press a tiny button on the top center of the lower half of the unit.
  
  When playing in a brighter setting, keep in mind that this will drain the battery a bit faster, so I often choose when to go for the extra brightness.
  
  The power button is located on the outer right side - I turn the system on before I flip the unit open - the best design!
  
  I won't be accidently pressing the power button when in the mist of action.
  
  The weight, size and balance all feel just perfect.
  
  I can hold this unit with one hand if I need to answer the phone or something.
  
  As Nintendo continues to provide newer, more advanced game systems, I am pleased to know that they have decided to support this amazing little unit.
  
  For a more technical perspective; The Gamboy Advance SP = The Super Nintendo (without the 'X' and 'Y' buttons).
  
  This unit has a directional four way keypad, Brightness, Start, Select, B & A buttons are on the top.
  
  The left side has the volume slider.
  
  The right side has the power button.
  
  The front has the cartridge slot.
  
  The rear has the L & R buttons, power adapter, gamelink adapter & slots for the neck strap.
  
  In conclusion, I can play anywhere, store it in my pocket and simply enjoy life.
  
  In such a hectic life, it's good to know that it is possible to find some free time to enjoy video games.
  
  Recommended: Yes

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• 7 stars

  A good gaming console though the graphics are not too good.

  by rinith on December 21, 2006

  Pros: Rechargable Batteries and Back lite Screen.

  Cons: Graphics are not fantastic.

  Summary: An exceptional improvement from the game boy advance. Nintendo as always has out does itself. The rechargable batteries and back lit screen really make this a cool portable flight. Though ...

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  Summary: An exceptional improvement from the game boy advance. Nintendo as always has out does itself. The rechargable batteries and back lit screen really make this a cool portable flight. Though the graphics are very good except for some rare games. But the compact size makes up for it. On the whole this product is very good buy.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Best portable gaming system ever made!

  by radiocycle on September 12, 2008

  Pros: What's not to like about this dynamite system? The games have not been ruined by the computer animation and so the game play is still most excellet! It's not soley about the fantasic effects but how the game plays. Wide range of games out there!

  Cons: OK so the earphone plug is non-standard... buy the adaptor; bit deal! NOT

  Summary: I doubt there will ever be another game system this great! I lost interest in the home gaming machines when the 64 came along. Now we have the DS and ...

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  Summary: I doubt there will ever be another game system this great! I lost interest in the home gaming machines when the 64 came along. Now we have the DS and it's just not as fun. So many great RPG's for the SP, great looking graphics, super screen, small size, just a terrific game!

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• 6 stars

  Good for little kids

  by VAHitokiri on July 1, 2008

  Pros: Good games for its time

  Cons: Games aren't high quality, cluttered with many low quality stuff

  Summary: It's an ok handheld system, and I think it was made for little kids. The games don't have that much depth to them.

  Summary: It's an ok handheld system, and I think it was made for little kids. The games don't have that much depth to them.

• 9 stars

  Great improvement from its predecessor

  by john-leask69 on April 16, 2006

  Pros: Brighter screen than first SP; light; extremely portable

  Cons: none-none-none

  Summary: I thought that the Game Boy Advance SP was fine as it was, but then this new Graphite version was released. It is definitely better than the first one because ...

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  Summary: I thought that the Game Boy Advance SP was fine as it was, but then this new Graphite version was released. It is definitely better than the first one because of one reason: the screen is so much brighter. It is amazingly bright and is definitely worth paying a little more for.

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• 2 stars

  Yet another ninteno disappointment

  by flathead0 on December 20, 2006

  Pros: brighter, which is a good and bad thing

  Cons: smaller screen(at least it appears to be smaller), buttons are really small, fold up screen is fairly fragile, gets scratch up easy, still costs a lot of money, bad graphics, and much much more.......

  Summary: I bought this thing from my friend for 5 dallors and 2 juice boxes, and I sure got ripped! Even at this low price, it still seemed expensive! when I ...

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  Summary: I bought this thing from my friend for 5 dallors and 2 juice boxes, and I sure got ripped! Even at this low price, it still seemed expensive! when I was playing it the buttom was rounded off enough and my hands got really sore from playing it. The fold up screen almost rip right off when I was pulling it up and the screen got screwed up after a while and displayed incorrect colors. The start and select buttons were to far away from my hand and the speaker is loud enought for me to even hear! And when I try to play some of the games they don't even work! I am very disappointed in nintendo, I should hae just keeped whit my original gba!

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