Gameboy Advance orAdvance SP? (1 Viewer)

[JohnE]

I've finally decided I'd like to get a handheld and I'm now trying to decide if the SP is worth the extra money.

Does anyone have a good reason why I should get the SP? Is the back light that important? Is it as comfortable as the original?

And what are some good games to get? Thanks.

 

[DonRoeber]

If you're going to use it on the road, then the SP is MUCH better than the regular GBA. I think it's great. The light makes a huge difference. I also think it's more comfortable to hold than the GBA. It's certainly easier to throw in your bag, which is sorta the whole point.

 

[MikeAlletto]

I'd say SP. I tried the original advance when it came out in an office environment and I couldn't see anything on it. Its really really bad. The SP is almost perfect.

 

[TedT]

SP is WAY worth it. I think I saw it at Target over the weekend for $70 plus a free game.

 

[JohnE]

SP is WAY worth it. I think I saw it at Target over the weekend for $70 plus a free game.

Holy crap, that's an awesome deal! The very best I've seen is $98 and no game.

Anyone else know of any good deals?

And I guess I'll be going with the SP. Thanks for the opinions.

 

[Michael St. Clair]

The original is way more comfortable, especially if you have regular adult male hands.

But the SP screen rules.

 

[JohnE]

Well I stoped by Costco and they had a SP pack including, Donkey Kong Country, the strategy guide, and a softcase for $129, soooo....I bought it.

Now I just hope it's slow at work tonight so I can play.

Oh, looking for a good racing game recommendation? Anyone?

 

[Allen_Appel]

Oh, looking for a good racing game recommendation? Anyone?

Karnaaj Rally is a fun top-down racer, and only $10.

 

[cafink]

Mario Kart rocks hard.

 

[Calvin Watts III]

This really should be in the hardware forum.

BTW - I'd say the SP all the way.

 

[Rusty Ray]

rock and roll racing.....

 

[Darren Haycock]

Glad you got the SP. It's "SPecial"...

 

[Woo Jae]

One other consideration: SP has its own (I believe NiCd) battery, and needs to be charged for a few hours before use. Lasts a while, but gotta remember to recharge it when it blinks red. This will save on batteries as well...