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	IGN: Hands-on with the Game Boy Advance SP
		When folded, it's nearly the same thickness as the original Game Boy Advance, and it's as "tall" as a GBA as well...but its width is nearly cut in half, making the thing way more portable than its older brother.
		The Game Boy Advance SP's screen is very similar, if not darn near exactly the same as the LCD screen used in the original Game Boy Advance system.
		To link the Game Boy Advance SP with e-Reader to the GameCube or another Game Boy Advance, players simply plug their cable into the link port at the top of the SP system...the link port built onto the e-Reader is not used.
	gameboy.ign.com /articles/382/382062p1.html (1452 words)

	Game Boy Advance SP Review
		Unlike the original Advance, the SP does not come with a headphone jack.
		Now, considering that the SP manages to be a little smaller than the original Advance, I wouldn't have minded had they made it a little bigger in order to get the jack in there, but I guess when you design handheld devices, size is very important, especially with the circuitry.
		Along with the Wavebird Wireless Controller, the Game Boy Advance SP is further proof that Nintendo is a formidable designer of difficult gadgets, taking tough problems such as wireless control and LCD lighting, problems that a world full of companies are trying to solve, and curing them with unspeakable ease.
	www.gamenationtv.com /hardware/gbadvancesp.shtml (1052 words)

	Nintendo Unveils Game Boy Advance SP
		Game Boy Advance's hard-to-see screen has been the number one complaint of GBA owners since the handheld's release in 2001.
		Game Boy Advance SP is set to release in North America on March 23rd in metallic cobalt and platinum.
		The Game Boy Advance SP marks a significant departure from the status-quo for Nintendo.
	www.gamecubicle.com /news-nintendo_game_boy_advance_sp.htm (519 words)

	Nintendo GBA SP - Game Revolution
		The SP is also rechargeable, with a lithium ion battery that will last 10-18 hours on a single 3-hour charge.
		The Game Boy Advance SP will become an instant "must-have" gadget when it launches in North America March 23, 2003, for an estimated retail price of $99.95.
		And, similarly, Game Boy Advance SP is backward compatible, allowing use with virtually all games and accessories previously released in the Game Boy line.
	www.gamerevolution.com /articles/gba_sp/gba_sp.htm (802 words)

	GameSpy.com - Preview
		Game Boy Advance can run for a maximum of 12 hours on two AAs.
		Except for the lit screen and vertical format, the gaming experience was indistinguishable from the experience of playing Game Boy Advance.
		Players will plug their earphones into the power jack, meaning that they will not be able to listen to games via headphones and recharge the system's batteries at the same time.
	archive.gamespy.com /previews/january03/gbasp (525 words)

	GamesPaper Review: Game Boy Advance SP
		Game Boy Advance SP Nintendo's Game Boy has been one of the biggest gaming successes ever, and the company have released several models over the years, from the basic Gameboy, to the Gameboy Colour, Gameboy Pocket, and more recently the Game Boy Advance.
		One of the biggest criticisms levelled at the Game Boy Advance was the fact that the screen was nearly impossible to see properly in all but the best of lighting conditions, making playing GBA games not only uncomfortable, but simply not as enjoyable as it should have been.
		The SP operates off a built-in battery, which is said to provide up to 18 hours (10 hours with the screen light switched on) play before needing a recharge which takes three hours, and offers much better performance than typical disposable AA batteries.
	www.gamespaper.com /reviews/GameBoyAdvanceSP.shtml (762 words)

	Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP (Graphite) Reviews. Video Game Consoles Reviews by CNET.
		It introduced the Game Boy Micro and the DS Lite to offer smaller, slicker alternatives to the SP and the original DS, respectively.
		And the SP retains the expansion port and compatibility with all the accessories of its predecessor, including link cables and wireless adapters for head-to-head play in certain games.
		The tiny shoulder buttons are a little small and a bit awkward to use, and most annoying, the GBA SP still requires an adapter (such as this $10 Nintendo version) to use headphones.
	reviews.cnet.com /Nintendo_Game_Boy_Advance_SP_Graphite/4505-6464_7-31590658.html (720 words)

	IGN: Game Boy Advance SP
		The unit, called the Game Boy Advance SP, will be a foldable version of the GBA that, most importantly, features a front-lit LCD screen that can be turned on and off during play.
		The GBA SP will be released in Japan on February 14th for 12,500 yen.
		The Game Boy Advance SP system will feature a rechargeable, replaceable battery pack that gives the GBA SP system approximately 10 hours playtime with the light on, 18 hours with the light off.
	gameboy.ign.com /articles/381/381613p1.html (320 words)

	The Gadgeteer - Game Boy Advance SP Review
		The original Game Boy unit was first introduced in Japan in 1988 (1989 in the USA).
		Unfortunately, to use the Game Boy Advance SP with headphones, you're going to have to purchase an adapter separately (less than $5).
		One cool feature that I discovered when using the SP with old original Game Boy games is that pressing these buttons changes the display from regular to wide screen format.
	www.the-gadgeteer.com /review/game_boy_advance_sp_review (2193 words)

	Game Changer SP :: Game Boy Advance :: Review :: DreamStation.cc
		The Game Changer for Game Boy Advance SP from Gamester is a device that attaches to the bottom of the Game Boy Advance SP by plugging into the cartridge slot.
		The Game Changer's on/off switch that turns the GBA SP on, since the GBA SP's on/off switch is covered once it is attached to the Game Changer, works well and I had no problems turning the system on and off.
		Gamester has also designed the Game Changer to allow access to the volume control, power plug/headphone jack, and communications port even when the Game Boy Advance SP is inserted into the Game Changer.
	www.dreamstation.cc /reviews/game_boy_advance/game_changer_sp (1207 words)

	Amazon.ca: Game Boy Advance SP - Platinum: Computer and Video Games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		As the world's smallest video-game platform, the Game Boy Advance SP is also the first to use a built-in rechargeable battery.
		The cartridge port placement on the lower part of the console is fine for GBA games, since they are flush with the console body, but older Game Boy Color carts will stick out in a way that takes some getting used to.
		The new Game Boy Advance SP works essentially the same way previous Game Boy Advance models have--and plays the same selection of games--but adds a number of thoughtful features to the design.
	www.amazon.ca /Game-Boy-Advance-SP-Platinum/dp/B00008KU9W (1573 words)

	Geek.com Game Review: Game Boy Advance SP
		I never really had a lot of interest in the original Game Boy--it wasn't in color, and that just plain annoyed me. So instead I picked up a bulky Sega Game Gear, which was color and had the added bonus of serving as a color TV with an add-on.
		Another huge complaint GBA fans have always had of the Game Boy is the fact you need to play the games outside or directly under a lamp to see what the heck is going on.
		The D-pad and A and B buttons are configured much like the original Game Boy, and the shoulder buttons are much tinier (located on the back of the case), but still manage to feel natural during play.
	www.geek.com /hwswrev/hardware/gbasp/index.htm (945 words)

	Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP (Platinum) Reviews. Video Game Consoles Reviews by CNET.
		One can't argue with the success of the original Game Boy Advance, which has sold millions of units around the world.
		The GameBoy Advance SP is available in several colors, including silvery Platinum, metallic blue Cobalt, Flame, and Onyx.
		Since the SP is much narrower than the original model at 3.23 inches wide, the unit feels a little cramped at first.
	reviews.cnet.com /Nintendo_Game_Boy_Advance_SP_Platinum/4505-6464_7-21059766.html (1057 words)

	UGO.com Games - Game Boy Advance SP review of Nintendo's newest Game Boy unit
		The Game Boy Advance SP (buy now) (the SP stands for "special") is here, and if you weren't into pocket gaming before, there's never been a better time to get on board.
		The Game Boy SP runs old Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles flawlessly, though the unit is clearly meant for the GBA titles and above.
		On the audio front, the SP unfortunately doesn't have a standard headphone jack, so players will have to make do with the small speaker until an adapter is released that will allow players to listen to their games through the AC outlet.
	www.ugo.com /channels/games/features/gba_sp (914 words)

	Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Console Reviews at Shopping.com
		Despite being technically inferior to most of the competition (the Atari Lynx and Sega Game Gear were both more advanced, color handheld consoles), the Game Boy and the numerous variations in the past 14 years have held their grounds with huge titles and that nice and cozy Nintendo name on the hardware.
		Thanks to the inclusion of additions that have been begged for by Game Boy fans for years, the GBA SP is a dream piece of hardware, albeit one that should have come out 2 years ago when the GBA first saw release.
		As with the Game Boy Advance classic, the GBA SP plays almost all (there are some very small exceptions that are more about unique cartridge design) Game Boy cartridges, from the original fl and white GB games (many of which are colorized), to the Game Boy Color titles.
	www.shopping.com /xPR-Nintendo_Gameboy_Advance_SP~RD-93768748676 (1635 words)

	Boston.com / Business / Personal Tech / Video Game Consoles / Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP (Platinum) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Around the SP's back, you'll find the same Game Boy Game Link jack that came on the original, which means that you can go head-to-head with up to three other GBA users regardless of what model they're using, though an optional cable is required.
		However, in all situations except for when we were using the device outside in direct sunlight, the front light made a big difference; the screen was brighter and much easier to view for long periods, reducing eyestrain.
		However, the SP's battery doesn't endure for as long as those of its predecessor; Nintendo says that you can get up to 10 hours with illumination and 18 hours without before you have to recharge, and our tests confirmed those numbers.
	cnet.boston.com /Nintendo_Game_Boy_Advance_SP_Platinum/4505-6464_7-21059766.html (1054 words)

	GameSpy: Backlit Game Boy Advance SP Hands-On
		The SP's light button, that previously turned the system's screen lights on and off, now toggles between two different brightness levels for the backlit screen.
		The default "low light" setting is noticeably brighter than the old SP screen, and when you turn the brightest level up, you'll be stunned at just how dark the original SP appears.
		Not to mention that the clamshell design of the SP helps protect the screen and the fact that the SP is $20 less than the Micro.
	gba.gamespy.com /articles/654/654407p1.html (602 words)

	Vidgame.net: Nintendo Game Boy Special SP
		It is more of a revamp to the Game Boy Advance rather than a new console.
		Although, this is not the first time the Game Boy has officially gotten a lit screen; the Japanese only Game Boy Pocket Light had a lit screen also.
		The GB SP is going to be compatible with nearly all peripherals and games, including the E-Reader, but supposedly not Kirby's Tilt N Tumble.
	www.vidgame.net /NINTENDO/sp_gba.htm (806 words)

	NINTENDO
		The built-in screen light makes Game Boy Advance SP the system that refuses to stop when the sun goes down.
		Folded up, Game Boy Advance SP is just 82mm wide and 84.6mm high - and a truly tiny 24.3mm in depth - which means no more unsightly bulges when you want to carry console-quality gaming around with you.
		Alongside the redesigned button layout and flip-top screen come redesigned L and R buttons on the back of the Game Boy Advance SP's 'base', smaller in size and carefully positioned to make your fingers think all their birthdays have come at once.
	www.nintendo-europe.com /NOE/en/GB/system/gbasp_topic1.jsp (349 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Game Boy Advance SP: Silver: PC & Video Games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		At first look, you might think the Game Boy Advance SP is a sleek travel alarm clock; when closed, it's just as tall and deep as the original GBA, but only half as wide.
		The SP comes with a power adapter that recharges a built-in lithium battery; our informal tests found that it takes about four hours to fully charge (you can play it while it's plugged in and charging), and the battery lasts about 11 hours with the backlighting constantly on.
		It is strange to say that the GBA SP is seen as the kiddiest of game machines when it possibly has the most sopisticated games of the lot.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B000087H7T (1793 words)

	Movie Licenses, Game Boy Advance SP, Loading Times and Gaming psychology
		Another game, Championship Manager 4, has also been delayed considerably, but again, fans of this series are content to wait for this eagerly anticipated game.
		By now, the Game Boy Advance SP will have been out for a short while in Japan but the rest of the world must wait for the official release on March 28th.
		Ten years ago, it was PC games developers who would constantly waste development resources by increasing, in crazy amounts, the amount of hard disk space required or the speed of processor required.
	www.gameinfowire.com /review.asp?nid=1953 (1666 words)

	\| Nintendo - Customer Service \| Game Boy Advance Sp - Troubleshooting - Power - Disconnect \|
		If your Game Boy Advance SP will work when plugged in with the A/ Adapter, but will lose power after the AC Adapter is unplugged, please use the following troubleshooting steps.
		Note: If the problem happens with only Game Boy Color or original Game Boy games (these games are more square-shaped and taller than Game Boy Advance games) when the light is red, this is due to these games requiring more power.
		There is a chance that a malfunctioning AC adapter could supply power to the Game Boy Advance SP, allowing you to play it while it's plugged in, but not charge the battery.
	forums.zelda.com /consumer/systems/gameboyadvance_sp/trouble_power_disconnect.jsp (388 words)

	Game Boy Advance Games: Video-Games-Arcade.com
		I originally purchased this game for my 4 year old for his birthday to go along with his new...
		We purchased this game for my son(who is 10) and he really likes it.
		Game Boy Advance SP Power Max AC Adaptor
	game-boy-advance.video-games-arcade.com (953 words)

	GameSpy: Game Boy Advance SP Price Drop Confirmed
		"This new price point makes Game Boy Advance SP affordable for the vast majority of the mass market, and gives people a 'gotta-have' gift to automatically put at the top of their holiday gift lists," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications.
		In its latest redesign, the Game Boy Advance SP has sold a whopping 20 million units worldwide, and with a ton of titles due before the end of the year, there is no slowing down in sight.
		Game Boy Advance SP continues to expand its range, with the Game Boy Wireless Adapter that comes bundled with Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, as well as Game Boy Advance Video, novel video paks that let users watch cartoons right on their Game Boy Advance units.
	gba.gamespy.com /gameboy-advance/pokemon-fire-red/543732p1.html (399 words)

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