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Gameboy Advance SP Reviewed & Disassembled

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the lets-get-in-there dept.

lotech writes "lik-sang has a review with full photos of the new Nintendo Ganeboy Advance SP. Not just supplying heaps of photos they have even beaten the pack on voiding the warranty and include heaps of internal photos. The handheld market is heating up with new releases from Nokia too and also the feature packed GP32. Oh and maybe then there maybe some Sony competition soon?"

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  1. This is the TiBook of handheld consoles... by Max+Romantschuk · · Score: 5, Insightful

    No, seriously... I really think it looks much cooler than the stuff Nintendo has done so far. Anyone else think it's all or partially Apples "fault"? And I mean that as a good thing.

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  2. With the size of a mini CD I don't see why Sony .. by adzoox · · Score: 5, Interesting
    With the size of a mini CD I don't see why Sony ... could make something with a 3 inch screen and mini DVD and integrated controls. No expnsion slot needed just USB for ethernet, memory, etc.

    Make it capable of using Mini DVD Videos like the Hitachi Camcorders. Other features: TV out, USB, Mp3 capability. I think this would be a popular convergence.

    They could even release 5 game PS1 packs on one mini DVD. Most of those games were 100 - 300 MB.

    I believe battery technology is where it would need to be for a unit like this as well.

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  3. Nintendo Finally Does it Right by antinous57 · · Score: 5, Informative

    After fumbling around trying to find the best source for light, whether it be my lamp in the living room or the ever annoying 'Worm Light' attachment, the Gameboy will come with a backlit screen. Not only that, but a rechargeable battery that comes standard, and a price tag (albeit you don't import it before the US release date) that will be less than $100. It will make it worth my time to give games like Castlevania a second look considering the first time I played the game I couldn't even see the game b/c the screen was so dark.

  4. DMCA Timer by OffTheRack · · Score: 5, Insightful

    It's nice to see inside of these devices without having the crack open one yourself. How long before DMCA is used by a company to prosecute anyone that shares such photos? Does anyone know if that has already happened?

  5. Re:Cynical Nintendo marketing or just bad design? by SkreamNet · · Score: 5, Insightful

    One big selling point of the GameBoy has always been long battery life. Lighted screens eat battery life. Therefore Nintendo tried to make a screen that made the most of ambient light rather than to backlight it. I know of a lot of folks that appreciated that, and had no problems with the screen. My palm has a backlight, but I never turn the thing on... same with my TV's remote control. I'm not willing to lose the battery life.

  6. Americans get screwed by Nakanai_de · · Score: 5, Informative

    I just thought I'd point out that, here in Japan, the GBA-SP comes in 3 colors: silver, cobalt, and black. The U.S. version will only come in the first two. (IMO, this sucks, as black is the coolest.)

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