This was and is a great handheld console to have on the go. I used to bring this thing everywhere that I went and played it just as much until I could see the A and B buttons imprinted in my thumb. It is more rectangular than it's predecessor and comes with it's own backlight which was the main selling point for it in my opinion because now you didn't have to buy an extra light to plug into your charger port. The only downside for me is that there isn't a headphone jack anywhere to be found. If you want headphones, you will have to buy an adapter that plugs into your charger port. Graphics Quality Now for the time that this console came out, the graphics were awesome. Majority of these games were in 2D (sometimes pre-rendered 3D). Very rarely would you find 3D being utilized in these games but since it's 3D capabilities were low, it was to be expected. Now that doesn't mean that the graphics are horrible by any means. That couldn't be farther from the truth. The art of some of these games can be outstanding and sometimes overwhelming. It really reminds you of the hard work that a lot of developers put into these games. Game Variety Some of the games for this console were among the best that I've ever played such as "Gunstar Super Heroes" and "Metroid Fusion". There were a lot of games out there compatible with this console. Racers, platformers, shooters you name it. The Game boy advance had it all. There were probably more platformers on this console than any other handheld console before it. It also has backwards compatibility with not Game boy color games, but the older Game boy games as well, increasing it's value dramatically. I'm still looking for games for this console today. Controller Comfort For the most part it's still comfortable to hold. However as an adult it isn't as comfortable as when I was a kid. I was however geared towards children so it is to be expected. Ease of Use Put the game in and play. It can't get anymore easier than that. This handheld was made before everything needed to have menus and an interface. I just had one simple function: to play video games. There were times where the game wouldn't start, but that was usually due to dust within the cartridge slot. Blow into it and your good to go. Durability It is very durable and much more portable than the original GBA. With its ability to fold it easily becomes even more durable. Mine still works today as well as my brothers and I'm never going to let mine go anytime soon.

Electron62

USA

This is amazing, I love everything about it, it contours to your hand so nice, has an awesome library of games. And nintendo just did everything right Graphics Quality Although graphics may not have been spectacular, they definitely weren't bad and had no problem with it (although I'm fine with Atari 2600 graphics). Game Variety Nintendo you made this game library amazing, first of all you have pitfall, pokemon ruby,sapphire,emerald, you have pokemon mystery dungeon, and many more games that changed my childhood like zelda. Controller Comfort This contours your hand so nice, even if you have big meaty hands it feels so nice! I love everything about it. Ease of Use So simple to use, while off shove a game into the game cartridge, turn it on, and presto your game is loading. Durability This thing was a brick I got mine when I was 7 and lasted for 4 years of it continually falling down the steps, and ground. The plastic case is also really nice for protecting the insides.

Gillanator

USA

I love this console as a kid and still love it today. My siblings and I grew up with this and the Nintendo DS. To bad it is discontinued. Graphics Quality It is very good for a small, portable game console. I remember where you can play movies with the games available. Game Variety There were a variety of games available. You could even watch movies with the console. I usually played Pokemon though. Controller Comfort The buttons are all there and right near the fingers, so it's comfortable and easy to use. All in a little square box to unfold and play with. Ease of Use It was fun and easy to use. There were nothing difficult to understand. You just put the game chip in and turn on the console. The rest is understandable. Durability I had several and each one took quite a few damage. From falling off the high table, falling off the pocket, and accidentally throwing them away. However, they all manage to keep working, with the exception of one whose screen cracked.

LingN

USA

I remember when this first came out and everyone went crazy over it. This product showed us that Nintendo is always looking for new ideas and that they are always innovating new things to please its fans. The concept was very simple. It was basically a fold-able Game Boy Advanced that made it more portable. I also remember the built in light that came with this console. This was a big thing that came to the Game Boy because before you had too buy a external light to plug into the Game Boy. This console will always go down in history as one of the best portable consoles in history. Graphics Quality For its time I believe that this was the best quality graphics you could get. I still am impressed with some of the games graphics compared to what is around today. Games like Mega-man for example. Game Variety Nintendo always gives us a wide variety of games with any of its consoles. Controller Comfort Fit perfectly in my hands when I was a kid and still fits perfectly in my hands today as an adult. Ease of Use Extremely easy to use. Durability I still play mine today and it works perfectly. Compared to my PSP that I had to get replaced multiple time.

ayapp

USA

I haven't seen one of these in FOREVER. I remember when I first got one. The larger games stick out and can get in the way and be annoying, but other than that it's a nice little gameboy. The graphics are kinda bad but considering this was made awhile ago, it's acceptable. It's also durable. I would recommend this to a younger kid. Rather than giving them extra expensive electronics.

amd2013

USA

The Game Boy Advance SP was and still is a great handheld console. This handheld is great for younger kids who aren't ready for the newer handheld consoles. The lighting, picture quality, and durability of the GBA SP is perfect. The SP is equipped with a backlight that you can turn on or off, depending on the lighting you are using it in. The lighting illuminate perfectly, and covers the screen uniformly. The SP can also be charged, when its battery runs out. You don't have to waste money on batteries every time the console dies. The SP also has a great library of games. Games such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, and Sonic, are just a few great titles.

GsmWeb

USA

THe game boy advance is a neat item to play around with so you should really really but it cause it is good with aall ages so it is a very very very nice product you should really try this stuff cause it is really really cool and it has great graphics and compatible for all ages and very very very very very very very very very very fun

carlbrown

morro bay, CA

The only thing that I have to say is that the Nintendo Gameboy SP is wonderful for trips.  My son will sit and play for hours.  He is learning hand - eye coordination with it. This is one gift that all children should receive for Christmas (especially if they have a mommy who is busy... but come on, show me a Mommy that isn't busy and I'll show you a child who doesn't like Christmas).

bpallone

La Fayette, NY

My kids love them even with other game systems like ds, psp2 they still love playing there gameboy advanced sp. I do wish screen was a little bigger but it plays great. These also charge very quickly so if you run out of charge will not take long to recharge.

hotrodrjb

Louisville, KY

I've had my nitendo gameboy advance sp for about a year. I like this product alot. It's not the best thing in the world but it is pretty cool. The game quality is better on different games. Good on some and bad on others. It has no slot for headphones which is a BIG con for me because I want to hear the game but normally where I'm using the gameboy I'm in a place where the sounds would be disturbing. Other than that it's great!

blackhole89

Hot Springs National Park, AR