GBA SP Gets Brighter Executive Summary About Nintendo SP By Craig Harris
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September 21, 2005 – The Game Boy Micro isn’t the only handheld system Nintendo’s launching to retailers this week. Though Nintendo’s putting all its marketing effort into promoting the sleeker, sexier, and smaller Game Boy Micro system, the company is simultaneously shipping updated versions of the Game Boy Advance SP systems with a newer, brighter backlit LCD screen.
The classic Game Boy Advance SP system was a godsend to GBA owners because it was the first time in the US where Nintendo released a Game Boy system with a built-in light. Unlike the Game Gear and Atari Lynx’s use of a backlit LCD screen, the Nintendo solution was a front light to cast illumination over the existing TFT screen. The updated SP systems are hitting retailers this week in two new colors: Graphite and Pearl Blue.
Though all that’s changed between the classic GBA SP system and the updated ones is the screen technology, the difference is night and day. Like the Game Boy Micro system, there’s no way to turn off the LCD light short of powering down the entire unit.
The updated GBA SP’s screen is now on par with the Game Boy Micro, at least in brightness and clarity. The SP still plays classic Game Boy Color and Game Boy games, and has a much larger LCD screen than the Micro.
The updated version of the Game Boy Advance SP is available now for $79.99
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