Nintendo - Game Boy Advance SP Console Reviews

To silence the critics Nintendo finally gives us a new flip top Gameboy with an optional light feature so you can finally see those games in dark situations plus it also comes with its battery charger so you don't need to buy loads of batteries any more. The system is called the Gameboy Advance SP. — The SP is no different, technically, then the GBA, lets get that right off the bat. It is still a 32-bit machine that will play all the older Gameboy titles as well as the more advanced GBA games. What has changed however is the design itself is totally different. You can now open and close… read full review »

The Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Console is good for mediocre players. It is a mid-priced portable game unit with easy controls. It is all black, small, has a flip open cover and you can purchase a charger separately to plug it in and avoid the whole dead battery scenario. — The Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Console is a step up from the original game-boy. The games are a different size, but the older games work on it too. This console isn't obsolete just yet, but it isn't the latest version either. — The Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Console is a good choice for the gamer who… read full review »

I received a Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP for christmas about 5 years ago.  At the time, I didn't think I would use it much, but it was a nice toy to have; I was in college, and sometimes time between classes drags (and time in class was even worse somtimes), so I started carrying my lime green GBA SP in my backpack. — — Before long I realized how much I enjoyed having it with me for a quick time killer; I don't get dedicated to a particular game the way a lot of my gamer friends will, but the SP is perfect; one of my favorite games for it is Ms. Pac-Man, part of the "Namco… read full review »

I had a first generation Gameboy back in the day and played Kirby on it while my parents forced me into the car for long roadtrips to the grandparent's house. This is so much better. I pack it whenever I have to fly anywhere and prefer using it over my iPod. The screen and colors and so vibrant and clear and it is easy to use. Most of the graphics are rather basic but it is a portable gaming device and I like the graphics better than those of the PSP. — — I've also found the games that go with it to be fairly priced, also you can find many used games for under $10 at Gamestop or… read full review »

I have three kids, two of which are boys.  Almost 4 years ago they just had to have one for Christmas so I ended up buying two of them.  Well my daughter was so fascinated with it that she wanted one too so I bought a third one in March for her birthday.  My eight year old uses his almost daily but definately 5 times a week.  He has dropped his and dished out every imaginable abuse to it he could and it is still going.  I am getting him a Nintendo DS this year for Christmas because it takes the game boy games and because he has used the game boy so much I think its… read full review »

The system is reported as having cracking issues , I have never seen a cracked one . My older friends and I have had the system since it first came out and never seen any problems like it . — For preteens it is a wonderful time passer (ie. in the car ) The game titles available stem from very young to the young at heart , so just about everyone can find a game they can enjoy . They even have some adaptions of older games for it . — I would say the only con I've found is it is difficult to read some writing on the screen because of the size , but that is cured by a screen… read full review »

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… read full review »

We started out with one of these to share between 5 kids - It wasn't long before we had 5 of them ! They are very durable, even with the youngest users. We have had ourts for years and have never had to replace one - the first one we purchased is finally beginning to show signs of the battery not charging as well.  There are many games available, for both boys and girls and for preschool to high school and beyond.… read full review »

Great that about sums it up. My son who is only 5 1/2 I thougt was way to young to enjoy anything that he had to stay still at. So when someone in the family gave him a gameboy advance I thougt waste of money. Not so. He loves it plays it only a little bit everyday and thinks it's great keeps him busy in the car and he just completed 2 new levels. I also actually enjoy it mayself so we must get new games… read full review »

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… read full review »

Both of my kids own one.  No fighting over the Playstation, now they can be on their gameboys and I can play the Playstation (lol).  Lots of great deals on the games online too. — Because they come in different colors, our kids don't have to argue over who owns what, either. —… read full review »

this keeps my kids entertained while we are on the go. We have even used it in public setting when my 5 year old needed to be quite. We just turned down the volume. I have no idea what we would do without it. Very durable and comes in all different colors. —… read full review »

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… read full review »