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Blu3Flame
21-09-2005, 15:48
http://www.nintendogal.com/index.php?/archives/108-Backlit-GBA-SPs.html

Another new Gameboy from Nintendo :)
Johnr
21-09-2005, 16:03
"Now with a bigger price tag to make you think the Micro is a bargain"

:|
Blu3Flame
21-09-2005, 16:17
Nope, no price increase :)
MetalGearAl
21-09-2005, 16:32
Find my current SP bright enough for me :thumbs:
cat
21-09-2005, 16:36
totally agree, the initial GBA was awful but the SP is pretty spot on I'ld have thought. Sounds like they are determined to squeeze every last ounce of profit out of the GBA....
Blu3Flame
21-09-2005, 16:44
cat: I doubt it, its probably cheaper for them to use backlit screens over the frontlit ones. As they are already buying them in bulk for the GB Micro they probably got a good deal for the SP size screens.
Mr Spew
21-09-2005, 17:01
It's nice, the screen is a lot sharper and doesn't feel washed out at all - comes with AstroBoy free in Japan.
Blu3Flame
21-09-2005, 17:05
Mr Spew: Are you not getting confused with the GB Micro there ? Which I believe comes with a free copy of AstroBoy from certain retailers.
Mr Spew
21-09-2005, 17:16
D'oh! I thought you were all talking about the Micro! Just presumed you were without looking at the link, haha.
Samiad
22-09-2005, 07:43
Well I don't see any problem with Nintendo updating their hardware with better components in this way? What's not to like!
MetalGearAl
22-09-2005, 09:01
It's not a bad thing really, as they're not pushing it as the all new SP: Bright Edition with a marked up RRP. If anything it's something better for no extra cost for those who don't have an SP yet.

All I'm saying is it certainly wouldn't be something to trade in your current SP to get!
agsalex
30-09-2005, 19:41
I just placed an order for the SP2 at DVD Box Office (http://www.dvdboxoffice.com/start.asp?description.asp?z=1&qs=1&class=gme&pid=90143799). The description still says 'frontlit' but when I contacted them they said it is the new backlit version.
I contacted Nintendo Netherlands and they said it won't be released there until next year.

All user reports say that the difference in screen brightness is quite significant.

http://img287.imageshack.us/img287/5238/sp3gc.jpg