Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Flame Red Handheld System

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.

The Nintendo Gameboy series has been around since the end of the 1980's and its arguably one of the most revolutionizing families in gaming. Before the Gameboy stepped in there really was no such thing as portable gaming, and certainly nothing that could play multiple games as well!

But to the point. The Gameboy Advance SP is one of the final systems to receive the Gameboy name (only the Gameboy micro came after it. The DS is NOT a gameboy even though it can play Gameboy Advance games) and in many ways its the best system in the line. Featuring a backlight (or frontlight), a folding screen-protecting design, full backwards compatibility, a by now massive game library, solid and simple design, and perhaps most importantly for us who played the original, it went back to the original button layout the original Advance so blatantly violated.

There are some cons to this system however. If you have big hands you may not be comfortable playing on the SP. Because the screen is on a hinge it is possible to break the screen off the system. The buttons are not the rubber-dome type used traditionally in Gameboys, but rather 'clicky' type buttons (personally, i prefer this, but some dont).

All that being said, the Gameboy Advance SP is in my opinion one of the best Gameboys to play your favorite games on, whether they are games like the original Pokemon or new games such as Fire Emblem, if you want a Gameboy you need a SP.

This is a great handheld game system. They are inexpensive(used) and very simple to use. It folds in half and easily fits in a pocket. However, some might find it too small for their hands, but it still beats playing games on a cell phone. The GBA SP also comes with an internal rechargeable battery. No more buying batteries for this one. One great thing is it also plays original gameboy and gameboy color games! That means you have 3 libraries of nintendo games that can be played with this. All together it is a great handheld.

The product that I purchased is a perfect piece of technology and it comes in handy. The backlight on this product is gnious and I give a lot of credit to Nintendo for that. That was the main reaso why i bought this product because of the fact that it had a light on it. This product is also a perfect size and fits just about anywhere and it is very easy to use.

it's a great small duty handheld. it's very portable and has a pretty good selection of games. great for trips and keeping kids entertained.