Nintendo - Game Boy Advance SP Console

Nintendo - Game Boy Advance SP Console Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.22 of 5 (by 36 users)



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5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
JUL
28
2007
What you do for your kids.....
A few years back, I saw the Gameboy Advanced SP on T.V., and after seeing how much my children enjoyed the Nintendo Gamecube, I thought "how cool would that be for road trips or boring shopping excursions...." and it turns out this thing is cooler than cool (mind you - we...
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2009 Contributor
big on portable fun, looking for durability

TracieFadian
Syracuse, NY
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
NOV
29
2007

Between the three of my kids we owned a total of five of these Gameboy SP (black, silver, red and 2 blue ones).  I'm big on portable games so I thought they would be a good value.  The first one purchased was when they first came out.  At that time I think the cost was around $80.   Somehow my son's screen...

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looking for durability, value conscious

Kryslovely
High Point, NC
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Nintendo - Game Boy Advance SP Console Ratings and Reviews

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not scratching the screen

JUL
30
2007

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 the system...

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5 star rating
2008 Advisor
StarSoldier1
Lake In The Hills, IL



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mom of 2 boys, big on portable fun, not a gamer, looking for durability, family traveler, avoiding noisy toys

JUL
31
2007

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 is experienced at playing...

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4 star rating
2009 Writer
roserighter
Milford, MI



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Every day computer user, mom of 4 boys and 1 girl

AUG
11
2009

The gameboy advance  sp is definitely better than the gameboy. Its great that it has a bright screen to see the games and a super volume adjuster. I like the compact size that is easy for even a preschooler to hold. It is durable and can handle some bumps and bruises from roughness. If you want a variety of colors like red,blue, gray. You can even play Gameboy color games on this system. I like the rechargeable battery for you don't have to woorry about batteries. You also can plug in the charger and use the game while it charges.

The volume isnt too loud and can be adjusted or just turned down....

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4 star rating
2009 Writer
sweetnspicytaz
Hoquiam, WA



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brand conscious, looking for durability, willing to pay for quality

AUG
26
2007
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 Arcade" game cartridge for...
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4 star rating
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AgentJ
Chattanooga, TN



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not rich, always online, loving this product, a techie, txtng dly, computer literate, willing to pay for quality, a woman

AUG
18
2009

Having owned every Game Boy version prior, the SP was the answer to my prayers.  Long had I been craving a backlit screen...I had the external light kits for the Color and the Advance, and was even considering the internal 3rd party lighting kit for the Advance at this point just so I could play when the ambient light wasn't good enough.  The second glowing feature of this system is the clamshell design.  After years of being tossed in backpacks and purses, being dropped on the floor, and other such hazards Game Boys usually face, my Advance's screen looked like it had a losing battle with a...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
Tristis
Orlando, FL



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JUL
24
2009

the game boy advance sp has a few games like but other that i wouldn't purchase it.

 

Product Description: Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

The world's most popular video game system continues to evolve to bring you the ultimate in portable fun with Game Boy Advance SP!

For gaming on the go, nothing beats Game Boy Advance. Optimized for gaming, Game Boy Advance provides powerful performance, responsive play and a beautiful display. Plus it fits in your hip pocket. Go Game Boy!

Both flavors of Game Boy...

 

The world's most popular video game system continues to evolve to bring you the ultimate...

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2 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
oharrydon
Brooklyn, NY



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not rich, Every day computer user, practical, a bargain hunter, technically challenged, Practical, mother of 5, into trying new things

DEC
20
2008

I like the gameboy advance SP console  on many levels it has a cool sleek design, that comes in different colors. It also has a very big selection of many varius different games. People of all ages can benefit from the different kinds of games they offer. The games can vary from entertainment to educational. The accessories are a good deal for the money for the quality it offers. This is a great gift to give to anyone on your list. From your techie friends, to anyone in your family ...like maybe the kid who wants to work in the video store when they get older or the person who wants to...

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5 star rating
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litehouselady-pk64
michigan city, IN



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a techie, techno Nerd

DEC
10
2008

This is a great system for on the go, and if you want to have a quick one person game. The screen is super small, but has a great resolution for the games that you will play on it. It is small enough to fit in your pocket and has a great battery life for playing games. I used the system when waiting in the doctors office, or at the movies before the movie would start. Or waiting in line, like at Disneyland.

 

There are alot great games out for the Gameboy Advance SP, and they run from gambit from older gen games like astroids, frogger and the like to next gen games. There are games for the kids,...

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4 star rating
2008 Contributor
tnk4god
Moses Lake, WA



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looking for durability, a busy person, Practical, budget conscious, big on portable fun

DEC
11
2007
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 Ebay. The only downside...
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5 star rating
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blunothing
Studio City, CA



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big on portable fun, a bargain hunter, willing to pay for quality, Every day computer user, Practical

DEC
23
2007

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 finally wearing out.  The...

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5 star rating
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Belle322
Bay City, TX



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Experienced Parent, looking for durability, family traveler, big on portable fun, budget conscious, a bargain hunter

DEC
13
2007

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 magnifier . Ha.

A newer release...

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4 star rating
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wolfy3788
Quinlan, TX



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Every day computer user, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

SEP
5
2008
What a fun and entertaining gadget! My neice recieved a  Nintendo - Game Boy Advance SP Console about 3 years ago and she has since grown up and bought herself the DS lite version so she game this one to my 4 year old son. It still works well except that the screen's light has died unless you push the screen all the way back, which makes for an uncomfortable handheld position and the charger overheats very quickly and ends up shutting down before fully charging the unit but it has been a few years so I guess that's to be expected. Overall, great gadget that has provided many many hours of fun... read full review »
4 star rating
2008 Contributor
jadess916
Oakland, CA



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Every day computer user

FEB
16
2009

   The nintendo game-boy advance is a good thing to have around to keep kids occupied, when noise is not an option: example (  doctors office).There are many kinds of games to choose from .

     The game-boy is also fun for adults . I have had a chance to play on them ,because I myself own one and I have several games that I really enjoy .

  They are very easy to use, and also easy to take care of . They also come in many colors,   


3 star rating
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silvermane2000
Etowah, TN



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