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has now given the console a completely new
ultra stylish design to appeal to the most style conscious
consumers of handheld technology worldwide.
The Game Boy Advance SP is a truly pocket-sized
gadget, at only 84.6mm from front to back, 82mm wide, and
an incredibly svelte 24.3mm thin. Nintendo has introduced
further innovations to suit its new image, including a flip-top
screen with an integrated front screen light, plus a rechargeable
lithium battery similar to those found in mobile phones, offering
gamers over 10 hours of continuous illuminated game-play.
When the front light is turned off, the continual play increases
to approximately 18 hours.
The console will be available in 3 premium
metallic finishes, silver, black and blue, and the Game Boy
Advance SP has the same powerful capabilities which have propelled
the success of Game Boy Advance across Europe.
All current and future Game Boy Advance
games are compatible with the new system. And similarly, Game
Boy Advance SP is backwards compatible, allowing use with
virtually all games and accessories previously released in
the Game Boy line. In 2003 there will be over 60 new games
hitting the shelves including Formula One, and Rayman 3 Hoodlum
Havoc from Ubi Soft, and Super Monkey Ball jr from Infogrames,
all of which will find a perfect home on the Game Boy Advance
SP.
David Gosen, Managing Director, Nintendo
of Europe stated, "With the launch of Game Boy Advance
SP, Nintendo will be able to place their gaming expertise
into the hands of new users who value outstanding design as
highly as technology. There's an incredible range of games
already available, and an ever-increasing number designed
for players who may not have held a console since the days
of Tetris. Following the incredible success of the Game Boy
Advance, this is a very exciting time for Nintendo and an
exceptional start to 2003."
Technical specifications
for the SP:
1. New pocket size and foldable with flip-top screen that
enables an even more compact size
2. Dimension are 82mm Wx 84.6H x 24.3D and it weighs approximately
143g
3. New integrated self-contained LCD screen light
4. New built in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that enables
approximately 10 hours of continual game play with approximately
3 hours of recharging time
5. When the front light is turned off, the continual play
increases to approximately 18 hours.
6. Three premium metallic colour variants (silver, black and
blue)
7. Up to 32,000 simultaneous colours
8. Display Size 40.8mm x 61.2mm
9. Resolution 240 x 160 dot
10. 32 - bit CPU with embedded memory
11. Multiplayer mode for up to 4 players with Game Link cable
12. Compatible with virtually all existing Game Boy &
Game Boy Advance games
Game Boy Advance SP will be available across Europe from
March 28th 2003, priced at around €129 - €139.
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