--- product_id: 65233206 title: "Game Boy Advance SP: Silver" price: "€ 0.24" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/65233206-game-boy-advance-sp-silver store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Plays all GB & GBA games Built-in screen light 10-18 hrs battery life Game Boy Advance SP: Silver **Price:** € 0.24 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Level up your nostalgia with the Game Boy Advance SP—where classic meets convenience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Game Boy Advance SP: Silver - **How much does it cost?** € 0.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/65233206-game-boy-advance-sp-silver) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** 32-bit RISC CPU packs serious performance into a pocket-sized retro gaming console. - • **Game Anytime, Anywhere:** Integrated front-lit screen lets you dive into nostalgia even in low-light settings—no bulky accessories needed. - • **Sleek & Protective Design:** Iconic clamshell form factor shields your screen from scratches while fitting perfectly in your on-the-go lifestyle. - • **Ultimate Game Library Access:** Backward compatibility means your entire Game Boy and Game Boy Advance collection is ready to play. - • **Endless Playtime, Zero Downtime:** Rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers up to 18 hours of uninterrupted gaming bliss. ## Overview The Game Boy Advance SP in Silver is a compact, rechargeable handheld console featuring a 32-bit CPU and a built-in front-lit screen for optimal play in any lighting. It supports all Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles, offering 10 to 18 hours of continuous gameplay on a single charge. Its clamshell design protects the screen and enhances portability, making it a must-have for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking both style and substance. ## Description The new Game Boy Advance SP works essentially the same way previous Game Boy Advance models have, but adds a number of thoughtful features to the design. The most obvious difference you'll see is the lighting feature built into the screen so you can play in low-light situations without bulky external game lights that too often leave a hot spot on the screen or fail to reach the corners. You can shut off this internal light to squeeze more playing time out of the power source if you're in a situation with enough light to see the SP's reflective screen. Speaking of power sources, the SP comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides between 10 and 18 hours of gameplay from a three-hour charge. Also, the new clam-shell design will offer protection for the screen from scratches when it's all closed up. As well as playing all your Game Boy Advance games, the system is backward-compatible with almost all Game Boy/Game Boy Color titles. 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. Its clamshell design protects the screen from everyday scratches. Open it up and the hinge will seek out a preferred, pre-set angle (about 150 degrees), though you can open it a bit wider or narrower for your own comfort. The hinge stands up well to lateral pressure. Many decried the original GBA's reflective LCD screen and its reliance on external light sources. The Game Boy Advance SP's main feature--optional built-in lighting--fixes this complaint nicely. The quality of the backlighting is very good; it's bright and clear when looking directly at the screen, though less so from other angles. 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. Using the backlighting less often will conserve battery power. Size, power, and affordability don't come without trade offs, though. There's no headphone jack here--you'll need a separately sold adapter--and the system isn't very loud at its highest volume. The L and R shoulder buttons are a fraction of the size they were on the GBA, and thus are harder to hit, and the reduced size of the SP is slightly less comfortable for adult hands than the GBA. 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. Overall, the SP is a significant improvement on, and seems just as rugged as, its predecessor--which has proven to be very rugged indeed. --Porter B Hall Review: Definitive iteration of the Gameboy but... - This is probably the definitive iteration of the Gameboy but you should read this review. It will play all Gameboy games up from the pea-soup generation to the Advance games and it will even colour the BW games (combination of d-pad and A and B buttons during the GB logo). The clamshell design is very 00's as clamshell cellphones were all the rage. I like this as it protects the screen (a big plus in my book) and keeps the unit small. Folded up it's about as thick as my GB color. There are also plenty of vinyl skins for it and molds for you to make your own which is nice as the material these are made of isn't very scratch resistant unlike the older models. It's still ABS plastic but a different kind. The frontlit units provide decent illumination that can be turned off even if the backlit ones are better and the volume is a lot better compared to the Color version. I really like the slider as you know how loud it is before you power it on. The internal rechargeable battery actually holds up a long time even if I hate the idea as when proprietary batteries die you have a hard time getting a new one, not to mention the charger is something extra to carry with you. Not as contained as previous versions which were, partially, why they were so successful. Sadly this unit doesn't feel as solid as the older ones. The buttons are responsive but feel cheap which isn't helped by the fact they are recessed into the body. Understandable but it still feels that way which is something to bear in mind. The lack of a 3.5 audio jack is something I really don't like. There is an adapter so you can use your regular headphones but that's one more thing to lug around and lose. Having bought the unit as a donor to mod my GBC (the frontlight can be used on both) I opened it and I can say it doesn't look like it was built to last. Too many small pieces just hanging there. The more complicated they make the plumbing the easier it is to plug up the drain. The price of progress, of course. This won't last as long as previous generations but I decided to play with it, making use of it's own library of great games, until it dies off and then I'll remove the light and use it on the GBC. People looking into this are people looking for some nostalgia. If you already own a GB, GB Pocket or Color, but want newer games or some lighting solution get this and if you are looking for a cheap system, you could do worse as the games are actually more expensive than this (not too much, still acceptable). Based on the feel of it and the amount of crapped out units I've seen expect the screen and/or hinge to be the first things to give you trouble. They are still Nintendo products and they are tough but the older ones were (and still are) better suited to last. Same thing as a Gamecube in relation to a Wii, the Wii won't usually crap out but it does so more frequently than a Gamecube. Happy retro-gaming. Review: Amazing Gameboy - I am very happy with the purchase. This Gameboy is stylish and an absolute pleasure to hold in your hands. It takes all Gameboy games available and functions like new. It has a few scratches and marks on the outside but the inside is like new and the screen is clear and sharp. The battery lasts throughout a full day of work and after that before it needs to be charged again. Glad I got it for this low price as well. It came with a new battery and charger included. Thank you for this piece of art. ## Features - Handheld video game console with flip-top screen - Built-in screen light with on/off switch - Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included) offers 10-18 hours of continuous play - 32-bit RISC CPU - Backward-compatible--plays all Game Boy/Game Boy Advance games ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000087H7T | | Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) | | Best Sellers Rank | 14,985 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 5 in Game Boy Advance Consoles 2,153 in PlayStation Legacy Systems | | Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,089) | | Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | Advance SP | | Product Dimensions | 11.4 x 11.2 x 8.61 cm; 113.4 g | | Rated | Ages 3 & Over | | Release date | 24 Sept. 2004 | ## Images ![Game Boy Advance SP: Silver - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615qqcfpAyL.jpg) ![Game Boy Advance SP: Silver - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UTuEIvXqL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it region free or does it only work with games from a specific region?** A: The GBA SP is region free. It is fully compatible with all games from all regions (EUR, USA & JPN). **Q: Hi i am looking for the ags 101 version with the back lit screen can you confirm this is that model? Also is the charger included?** A: Hi no it isnt, I thought it was cos of the info given but its the 001, I decided to keep it + rehouse as a gift for fathers day...Ps hope u find the 101 version for a good price, I found out they go for around £60-100...... **Q: Does this have games in it because my old one did** A: No. These never had games built in. So yours must just have had a cartridge slotted in it. **Q: Does this work off the mains?** A: it charges with a mains adapter but no it runs off its own battery (and no those are not AA batteries either). Like a mobile or smartphone. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitive iteration of the Gameboy but... *by L***A on 2 May 2011* This is probably the definitive iteration of the Gameboy but you should read this review. It will play all Gameboy games up from the pea-soup generation to the Advance games and it will even colour the BW games (combination of d-pad and A and B buttons during the GB logo). The clamshell design is very 00's as clamshell cellphones were all the rage. I like this as it protects the screen (a big plus in my book) and keeps the unit small. Folded up it's about as thick as my GB color. There are also plenty of vinyl skins for it and molds for you to make your own which is nice as the material these are made of isn't very scratch resistant unlike the older models. It's still ABS plastic but a different kind. The frontlit units provide decent illumination that can be turned off even if the backlit ones are better and the volume is a lot better compared to the Color version. I really like the slider as you know how loud it is before you power it on. The internal rechargeable battery actually holds up a long time even if I hate the idea as when proprietary batteries die you have a hard time getting a new one, not to mention the charger is something extra to carry with you. Not as contained as previous versions which were, partially, why they were so successful. Sadly this unit doesn't feel as solid as the older ones. The buttons are responsive but feel cheap which isn't helped by the fact they are recessed into the body. Understandable but it still feels that way which is something to bear in mind. The lack of a 3.5 audio jack is something I really don't like. There is an adapter so you can use your regular headphones but that's one more thing to lug around and lose. Having bought the unit as a donor to mod my GBC (the frontlight can be used on both) I opened it and I can say it doesn't look like it was built to last. Too many small pieces just hanging there. The more complicated they make the plumbing the easier it is to plug up the drain. The price of progress, of course. This won't last as long as previous generations but I decided to play with it, making use of it's own library of great games, until it dies off and then I'll remove the light and use it on the GBC. People looking into this are people looking for some nostalgia. If you already own a GB, GB Pocket or Color, but want newer games or some lighting solution get this and if you are looking for a cheap system, you could do worse as the games are actually more expensive than this (not too much, still acceptable). Based on the feel of it and the amount of crapped out units I've seen expect the screen and/or hinge to be the first things to give you trouble. They are still Nintendo products and they are tough but the older ones were (and still are) better suited to last. Same thing as a Gamecube in relation to a Wii, the Wii won't usually crap out but it does so more frequently than a Gamecube. Happy retro-gaming. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Gameboy *by S***A on 16 November 2018* I am very happy with the purchase. This Gameboy is stylish and an absolute pleasure to hold in your hands. It takes all Gameboy games available and functions like new. It has a few scratches and marks on the outside but the inside is like new and the screen is clear and sharp. The battery lasts throughout a full day of work and after that before it needs to be charged again. Glad I got it for this low price as well. It came with a new battery and charger included. Thank you for this piece of art. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lighting Brings This Console So Close to Perfection! *by R***R on 11 August 2015* The device takes most of the best parts of its predecessors and keeps them while addressing some of their issues - very little is upgraded because there's no need to do so! As was its main selling point (at least in the name) it is indeed the smallest of the Gameboy collection. It's tiny when folded, but when opened out it still has a screen the size of a GB Advance (larger than a GB Color). One feature, which may have been minor for most of us - myself included) was that the speaker was located in the bottom-right of the console - under the thumb! The new positioning in the centre is where it really belonged the whole time. As for the lighting, this is the only console in the Gameboy family which provides lighting. If you've ever had a handheld console on a long drive, you'll have known the pains of the changing light conditions or even if you've adopted the life of the video game vampire then you'll know that you can't play it in the dark and you'll probably end up with a long, hard look at your reflection (ironically)! There are two models of SP: the AGS-001 which is frontlit and the AGS-101 which is backlit. I saw a few video reviews as I wasn't sure about the difference beforehand. They're pretty much what they say on the tin. The backlit option works sort of like a tv screen or a computer monitor - there's a picture on the screen and there is a light behind it which bightens it up by putting light through the image, shining it towards you. The frontlit option works by taking a light from just in front of the screen and illuminating it that way so that it's like bouncing the light off the screen but without the glare. Each has its upsides and downsides. The backlit option has been shown in video reviews to be much, much brighter and has clearer colours. The issue I have with it, though, is that I've heard that this can induce headaches, especially in a dark environment, and as a gamer with epilepsy, I certainly don't facy the sound of that. On the other hand, the frontlit version is said to have more faded colours. While I find this to be true, I don't find it to be that significant and it's a definite improvement over the Gameboy Color where you need to get the lighting perfect to apprectiate the colours anyway. Rather than carry on praising it, I'll move onto my only two drawbacks that I can see. Both of these I'm sure you have heard numerous times, but only the first do I consider to be a valid complaint. Altough, as I've mentioned, the sound has improved, you need to purchase a separate adaptor to use headphones. I've never heard of any console like this since the inception of the Gameboy or the Gamegear! Nintendo has been known for this nonsense before: using adaptors specific to their product like Apple do in order to ensure that you have to buy the peripherals from them. Everyone who has spent time with a handheld console will know the difference that headphones make to the immersion, so this is a low blow, but I guess that it's not too expensive. The other issue, like with the Gameboy Advance, is that cartridges from Gameboys and Gameboy Colors stick oddly out form the console - and even worse than the Gameboy Advance I might add, since they pop out at the bottom! However, thinking practically, you'd need to slots for it to work otherwise and that would compromise the selling point of the product: that it can fold up to be absolutely tiny. Just the cost of backwards compatability I suppose! Just be thankful that it plays these games at all! In summary, I see no reason not to get it if you've got up to £50 to burn. It's easily the best member of the Gameboy family. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/65233206-game-boy-advance-sp-silver](https://www.desertcart.at/products/65233206-game-boy-advance-sp-silver) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-20*