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| name = Game Boy Advance SP
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| jpkana = ゲームボーイアドバンスSP
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| jpname = Gēmu Bōi Adobansu Essu Pī
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| media = [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Game Pak]]
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| memory = 32 kilobyte+96 kilobyte VRAM (internal CPU), 256 kilobyte DRAM (external CPU)
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| cpu = 32-bit 16.78 MHz ARM7TDMI, 8 or 4 MHz Z80 coprocessor
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| model = AGS-001 (original)<br>AGS-101 (later release)
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| connects = [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Nintendo GameCube]]
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| input = D-pad, face buttons, shoulder buttons
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| backwards = [[Game Boy]], [[Game Boy Color]]
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| forwards = [[Nintendo DS]] / [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]]
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| services = N/A
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| launch = '''NA:''' March 23, 2003<br>'''JP:''' February 14, 2003<br>'''PAL:''' March 28, 2003
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| span = 2003-2007
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| discontinue = 2007
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| sold = '''Total (WW):''' 43.57 million<ref name="IR">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/historical_data/pdf/consolidated_sales_e1512.pdf Consolidated Sales Transition By Region]. Nintendo (February 13, 2016). Retrieved April 15, 2016.</ref><br>'''NA:''' 24 million<ref name="IR"/><br>'''JP:''' 6.51 million<ref name="IR"/><br>'''Other:''' 13.05 million<ref name="IR"/>
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The '''Game Boy Advance SP''' ("special") is the first redesign of the [[Game Boy Advance]], and the fifth system to be released as part of the [[Game Boy]] line. The Released in 2003, the system features a different form factor and makes several changes to cut the price.
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==Features==
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The Game Boy Advance SP is notable for being a complete redesign of the hardware. Rather than using a similar form factor to the original, the SP instead uses a more condensed "clamshell" design, calling back to the dual-screen [[Game & Watch]] units, meaning that the system can be closed to make transporting it easier. The top half is dedicated to the screen, while the bottom half features the buttons and speaker.
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The Game Boy Advance SP is the first Nintendo handheld console to use a rechargeable battery rather than requiring separate batteries; it can be charged using an included AC Adapter wall plug (AGS-002). It is also the first Nintendo handheld to make use of built-in screen lighting; the Game Boy Advance SP has a frontlit screen, which can be turned on or off using the top center button on the system (later models would use a backlit screen). The external [[Game Link Cable]] port remains on the back of the system, along with an added "Port 2" for the charger, while the Game Pak slot has been added to the bottom of the system.
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==Games==
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{{main|:Category:Game Boy Advance games}}
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The Game Boy Advance SP uses similar internal hardware to the Game Boy Advance, and as such is compatible with all games released for the system, including backwards compatibility for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.
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==Accessories==
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The Game Boy Advance SP is compatible with most accessories released for the Game Boy Advance.
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===Game Boy Advance SP Headphone Adapter===
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{{main|Game Boy Advance SP Headphone Adapter}}
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The '''Game Boy Advance SP Headpohne Adapter''' is an adapter cable that allows compatibility with any 3.5mm audio jack when using a Game Boy Advance, as the hardware on its own does not have a port. The adapter plugs into Port 2 on the back of the SP, meaning that headphones and the AC Adapter cannot be used at the same time.
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===Play-Yan===
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{{main|Play-Yan}}
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'''Play-Yan''' is a multimedia cartridge capable of playing audio and video files on a Game Boy Advance. While compatible with the original Game Boy Advance, it is not recommended.
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==AGS-101==
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Released in September 2005 in North America and in 2006 in Europe, the Game Boy Advance SP model AGS-101 is a re-release of the hardware. The most notable difference between the original model and this version is the inclusion of a backlit screen, similar to that seen on the [[Game Boy micro]]. In addition, the function of the lighting button has been adjusted to be a "Brightness Switch", which selects between two levels of brightness rather than turning the backlight on or off.
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==External links==
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*{{wp|Game Boy Advance SP|Game Boy Advance SP on Wikipedia}}
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==References==
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Revision as of 02:04, 17 April 2016

Game Boy Advance SP
ゲームボーイアドバンスSP Gēmu Bōi Adobansu Essu Pī

Technical Details
Media Game Boy Advance Game Pak
Storage capacity 32 kilobyte+96 kilobyte VRAM (internal CPU), 256 kilobyte DRAM (external CPU)
CPU 32-bit 16.78 MHz ARM7TDMI, 8 or 4 MHz Z80 coprocessor
Model no. AGS-001 (original)
AGS-101 (later release)
Compatibility & Connectivity
Connectible with Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube
Input D-pad, face buttons, shoulder buttons
Backwards compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color
Forward compatible with Nintendo DS / DS Lite
Services provided N/A
Time
Launch date NA: March 23, 2003
JP: February 14, 2003
PAL: March 28, 2003
Lifetime 2003-2007
Discontinue date 2007
Units sold Total (WW): 43.57 million[1]
NA: 24 million[1]
JP: 6.51 million[1]
Other: 13.05 million[1]

The Game Boy Advance SP ("special") is the first redesign of the Game Boy Advance, and the fifth system to be released as part of the Game Boy line. The Released in 2003, the system features a different form factor and makes several changes to cut the price.

Features

The Game Boy Advance SP is notable for being a complete redesign of the hardware. Rather than using a similar form factor to the original, the SP instead uses a more condensed "clamshell" design, calling back to the dual-screen Game & Watch units, meaning that the system can be closed to make transporting it easier. The top half is dedicated to the screen, while the bottom half features the buttons and speaker.

The Game Boy Advance SP is the first Nintendo handheld console to use a rechargeable battery rather than requiring separate batteries; it can be charged using an included AC Adapter wall plug (AGS-002). It is also the first Nintendo handheld to make use of built-in screen lighting; the Game Boy Advance SP has a frontlit screen, which can be turned on or off using the top center button on the system (later models would use a backlit screen). The external Game Link Cable port remains on the back of the system, along with an added "Port 2" for the charger, while the Game Pak slot has been added to the bottom of the system.

Games

NintendoWiki logo.png  Main article: Category:Game Boy Advance games 

The Game Boy Advance SP uses similar internal hardware to the Game Boy Advance, and as such is compatible with all games released for the system, including backwards compatibility for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.

Accessories

The Game Boy Advance SP is compatible with most accessories released for the Game Boy Advance.

Game Boy Advance SP Headphone Adapter

NintendoWiki logo.png  Main article: Game Boy Advance SP Headphone Adapter 

The Game Boy Advance SP Headpohne Adapter is an adapter cable that allows compatibility with any 3.5mm audio jack when using a Game Boy Advance, as the hardware on its own does not have a port. The adapter plugs into Port 2 on the back of the SP, meaning that headphones and the AC Adapter cannot be used at the same time.

Play-Yan

NintendoWiki logo.png  Main article: Play-Yan 

Play-Yan is a multimedia cartridge capable of playing audio and video files on a Game Boy Advance. While compatible with the original Game Boy Advance, it is not recommended.

AGS-101

Released in September 2005 in North America and in 2006 in Europe, the Game Boy Advance SP model AGS-101 is a re-release of the hardware. The most notable difference between the original model and this version is the inclusion of a backlit screen, similar to that seen on the Game Boy micro. In addition, the function of the lighting button has been adjusted to be a "Brightness Switch", which selects between two levels of brightness rather than turning the backlight on or off.

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Consolidated Sales Transition By Region. Nintendo (February 13, 2016). Retrieved April 15, 2016.


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