Game Boy Advance SP, Onyx
by Nintendo of America
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Video Game Reviews of Game Boy Advance SP, Onyx
Customer Review: Great things do come in small packages
Summary: 5 Stars
I just purchased the GBASP, and while I have not played at great length, I must say that initially, I am blown away! I was attracted to it not only by the compact size and small screen, but the exceptional low price as well. It will be great to take my gaming habit wherever I want to go. In addition, it is not loaded with bells and whistles like it's newer brother, the DS, and is simple to use. I know of a few people whose only system is the Gameboy, so if you want something simple and portable, this is for you!
the SP is very easy and fun to operate. In addition, the endless list of games will keep you busy for a long, long time.
While everyone seems to be raving over the DS, I'm having a great time with the SP.
Tip. Be sure to get a carrying case, as if you put it in your pockets, lint, dust, etc. will get into the system.
Customer Review: Handheld Ecstasy
Summary: 4 Stars
The Game Boy SP is the greatest thing I have ever held in my hands that was not distilled in Scotland.
I've never owned a Game Boy before this; my sister has had an original Game Boy for a good while, but I've had nothing in between. I hear the GBA was terrible without a light, and certainly this looks beautiful with its light; I actually like playing it in the dark, since I can see the excellent graphics so well. The rechargeable battery is sheer genius and lasts a good long time, even with the light on.
This thing is tiny and there's no problem carrying it around, but it manages to pack enough power to play some great games - Metroid Fusion is particularly pretty. The Super Mario Advance rereleases are a great idea, since those are some of the best games Nintendo has made; I bought Yoshi's Island, as it is clearly the best of the group (see my review). If you want to play the old Game Boy games, you can't get a DS, since that's only compatible with GBA games, whereas this will play anything from Super Mario Land (giggle, don't laugh) on up.
I would like to address problems people have had with this that have no merit before I get to the legitimate problems that caused me to rate this lower than five stars. The battery pack recharges five hundred times before you need to buy a new one. That's roughly five thousand hours of playing time. If wearing the battery pack out is a serious concern to you, get the following: a. a job; b. a girlfriend; c. a life. If you can play this enough hours out of the day to worry yourself that the battery might go bad, you need to step outside maybe once a month, at least to buy groceries.
It's true that older Game Boy games stick out of this since they longer than GBA games and the slot isn't designed for them, but you'd have to be a bigtime neurotic to care about this. When you're playing the game, you can't even see the cartridge, and if you're holding the system right up against your chest, you're a freak.
Real problems? As has been mentioned, the system is so small that you have to handcuff yourself to play it. Over extended periods of continuous play this can be very painful. Also, the system requires a headphone adapter, and can't simply accept standard headphones without this extra. I don't use headphones anyway, but this is certainly a disadvantage to the system.
My major beef is the control scheme, since the buttons are too close together and it's painful to play for very long, but I still give it an excellent four-star rating. For pure fun this is perfect.
Customer Review: Gameboy Advance sp rocks!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Gameboy SP rocks!
The first time I saw the SP, I thought it was pretty much the same Thing as The Gameboy Advance except it was shaped like a Laptop. But when I saw my Friend's Gameboy Advance Sp, I realized it had two BIG improvements, a Built in Light and a rechargeable Battery. Then, I decided to ask for one for Christmas. It was my best Christmas Gift ever! I also got some Games(Pokemon Leafgreen, Sonic Advance, and Classic NES series Pacman). If you ever get a Gameboy Advance SP, You should get a Case because they're delicate. The Gameboy Advance SP rocks!!!
Customer Review: Great portable system
Summary: 5 Stars
I just got my GBA SP Onyx from Toysrus, I totally recommend this to people, who haven't bought a GBA yet. But if you enjoy having a better system, Buy it.
PROS:
- Rechargable Battery Adapter
- More Portable than the last one. (Flip Screen)
- Built-in Light (has button to turn off)
- Charge Indicator (LED)
CONS:
- No headphone slot
- Must buy a new rechargable battery pack (after approx 500 recharges)
- This is for kid hands, it has a small body system, So I recommend adults buy GBA
It fits in my pocket greatly, better than the old GBA, too big. Get it now!
Customer Review: It'll be mine soon
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm getting a GameBoy Advance SP Onyx for christmas! I was thinking about getting the DS but I realize it's not worth the 150 bucks. Besides I don't even own a GBA yet. but i will soon get it. I'm also planing to get Yu-Gi-Oh! reshef of destruction. I recommend it for any Yu-Gi-Oh! fan. Let me tell you an advice: IF YOU DON'T OWN A GBA SP YET AND YOU'RE PLANNIG TO GET THE DS, DO NOT! I'D RECOMMEND YOU GET THE GBA SP FIRST. THE DS ISN' WORTH THE 150 BUCKS! I hope this helped you made your desicion