Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Black (AGS-001) Original Owner Cleaned & Tested
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Manufacturer description
Authentic Survivor - Single Owner (Late 2005 Production). Excellent structural integrity. It holds both viewing angles securely with no “sloppiness” or wobble. Includes the original battery door. The original serial label is firmly attached and perfectly legible.
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Full Specifications
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