Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 2002 Cobalt Blue AGS-001 w/ Charger Tested READ
Bottom line: The Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 2002 Cobalt Blue AGS-001 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
NOTE: IT NEEDS A NEW BATTERY. I was able to test the unit with another battery from a second console my son has and it worked fine.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 2002 Cobalt Blue AGS-001 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Nintendo's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| color | Cobalt Blue |
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