Game Boy Advance SP
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A Cobalt Blue front-lit version of the Game Boy Advance SP.
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| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
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| Product family | Game Boy line |
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Sixth generation era |
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| Introductory price |
US$99.99 ¥12,500 €129.99 CA$149.95 A$199.99 |
| Discontinued | May 15, 2010 |
| Units shipped | Total (Worldwide): 81.51 million GBA and Micro: 37.94 million GBA SP: 43.57 million (as of December 31, 2015[update]) GBA Micro: 2.42 million (as of March 31, 2007[update]) |
| Media | ROM cartridges |
| CPU | 32-bit 16.78 MHz ARM7TDMI 8 or 4 MHz Z80 coprocessor |
| Best-selling game |
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, 13 million combined (as of November 25, 2004) Pokémon Emerald, 6.32 million (as of March 31, 2007) |
| Backward compatibility |
Game Boy, Game Boy Color (GBA & GBA SP only) |
| Predecessor | Game Boy Advance (concurrent) |
| Successor |
Game Boy Micro (redesign) Nintendo DS (successor) |
The Game Boy Advance SP (ゲームボーイアドバンスSP Gēmu Bōi Adobansu Essu Pī?), released in February 2003, is an upgraded version of Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. The "SP" in the name stands for "Special". The SP is accompanied by the Nintendo DS (released in November 2004) and the Game Boy Micro (released in September 2005).
The GBA SP that stands for Special Power is slightly more than half the size of the GBA when closed and roughly the height of Nintendo's Game Boy Color when open. This model of the Game Boy can play any Game Boy cartridge such as the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The clamshell or laptop design protects the screen from scratches and dust, reminiscent of two-screen Game & Watch units. However, the casing is made from a different material, making it more prone to scratches than previous Game Boy systems. The slot for cartridges has been moved to the front of the system, facing towards the user.
The GBA SP AC adapter comes with the package to recharge its lithium ion battery, something previous Game Boys did not have. The software library and general hardware specifications are identical to those of the Game Boy Advance. This adapter is also compatible with the original version of the DS.
In Japan it was released in a variety of standard colors and special packages. In most other regions it was released in Platinum Silver and Charcoal Black. Later, a Flame Red version was released. Six special editions have also been released: a NES Classics model with the same color scheme as a classic NES controller (and designed to resemble a NES deck when closed), a SpongeBob SquarePants model, a Pikachu model, and a silver model with a tattoo design engraved on it, called the 'Tribal Edition'. In other regions, such as Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, additional colors have been released, such as Pearl Green and Starlight Gold. Additionally, two new special versions have been released in Asia exclusive to that region.
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