That said, the original Game Boy Advance had some issues. It required replaceable batteries, and the flat design means that the screen is always exposed. This leaves it vulnerable to scratching. In February, 2003, Nintendo released the Game Boy Advance SP, which fixed these issues. The overall profile is smaller, with a clamshell-style design that protects the screen when it’s not in use. There’s also a rechargeable battery, so you don’t have to carry around a set of spare AAs at all times. Even so, the Game Boy Advance SP remains compatible with older Game Boy games. So there’s no reason to own an original Game Boy Advance other than for nostalgia’s sake. Replacing the Game Boy Advance SP Battery

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