Toys-Online-Store - Age Ranges - Game Boy Advance SP

Video Game (23 March, 2003)
list price: $99.99 -- our price: $99.99
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Early Adopters Pick: March 2003. As theworld's smallest video-game platform, the Game Boy Advance SP is also the first to use a built-in rechargeable battery.

Many decried the original Game Boy Advance's reflective LCD screen and its reliance on external light sources. The Game Boy Advance SP's main feature--optional backlighting--fixes this complaint nicely, but it's the wealth of other features that makes this system so surprisingly good.

At first look, you might think the SP is a sleek travel alarm clock. When closed, it's just as tall and deep as the original GBA, but only half as wide. Due to its clamshell design, the screen is always protected from everyday scratches. A small button in the center of the console turns on the backlighting element for use in low-light situations, like in a moving car.

Game Boy Advance angle diagram The SP comes with a well-designed power adapter that recharges a built-in battery; its prongs fold in for easier storage. Our informal tests found that it takes about four hours to fully charge (you can even play it while it's plugged in and charging), and the battery lasts about 11 hours with the backlighting constantly on--your results may vary. Using the backlighting less often will conserve battery power.

Withseparately soldcables, you can connect the Game Boy Advance SP to other GBAsfor multiplayer gaming (above) or to theNintendo GameCube(below) to access secret levels, exchange data, or use other specialfeatures that vary from game to game.

The quality of the backlighting is very good. It's bright and clear when looking directly at it, but degraded from other angles. This is only a problem for friends who are watching the screen from over your shoulder.

But size, power, and affordability do not come without trade offs. There's no headphone jack here, though Nintendo promises an adapter. The system isn't very loud at its highest volume, and the sound can be turned down to socially acceptable levels. The L and R shoulder buttons are a fraction of the size they were on the GBA, and thus are harder to hit. Also, the reduced size of the SP is slightly less comfortable for adult hands than the GBA, but perhaps more comfortable for smaller hands. The cartridge port placement on the lower part of the console is fine for GBA games, since they are flush with the console body, but older Game Boy Color carts will stick out in a way that takes some getting used to.

Open it up and the hinge will seek out a preferred, pre-set angle (about 150 degrees), though you can open it a bit wider or narrower for your own comfort. The hinge stands up well to lateral pressure, and over all, the SP seems just as rugged as its predecessor--which has proven to be very rugged, indeed. --Porter B. Hall

Unit Specifications

CPU: 32-Bit ARM with embedded memory
Memory: 32 KB with 96 KB VRAM (in CPU), 256 KB WRAM (external of CPU)
Screen: 2.9-inch reflective TFT color LCD
Display Size: 1.6 by 2.4 inches (40.8 by 61.2 mm)
Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels in a wide-screen aspect ratio
Colors: 511 simultaneous colors from a palette of 32,768
Software: Fully compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color game paks
Light Source: Front light integrated with LCD
Size (closed): 3.3 by 3.23 by .96 inch
Weight: Approximately 5 ounces
Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life: 10 hours continuous play with light on; 18 hours with light off; 3 hours recharging

Features

CPU: 32-bit RISC-CPU with embedded memory.
Screen: 2.9" Reflective TFT Color LCD
Display Size: 1.61" x 2.41"
Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels
Color: Simultaneously display more than 32,000 colors.

Reviews (426)

WORTH BUYING???????
The GameBoy SP has it's ups and downs. I like that the price droped to $79.95 or whatever it was. There is one thing I hate about the SP, there arnt that many good games for the thing. There are some I like, like Mario and Metrod. Another thing is that it's not that different frome the GBA. I LOVE THE LIGHT, I DON'T KNOW HOW I LIVED WITH NO LIGHT ON THE GBA. I once bought the GBA SP at GameSpot and I loved it, it kept me happy for a long time but it got boring and I sold it back to GameSpot. But if your into the GBA's and that other Nintendo stuff ye'll love the GBA SP.

Perfect Travel Buddy
Can't complain about the price since I bought the original Gameboy over 10 years ago for close to the same amount.

Pros:
Small dimensions...you can fit it anywhere (pocket, purse, etc.)
Very light weight
Folding design protects the screen from scratches/damage
Able to revive/play my original Gameboy games
Rechargable battery lets you save money on buying batteries
Rechargable battery actually lasts quite a while
Given a light on/off option to save batteries
Lots of really useful accessories in the market--best one I purchased is the AC/DC/Car Adapter
Lights indicate "fully charged" and "low battery"

PERFECT for traveling!

Cons:
Didn't come with a game
Ports in the rear are unprotected (uncovered)
A little too smooth design...makes it slippery
Games are expensive (typical...3-4 games = game console)
Headphone jack should have been a given (Why the adapter?)
Original adapter should have been dual voltage (after all, the GBA is designed for travelling, isn't it?)

Wishful thinking:
Protective rubber around it for shock-proofing and better grip
Adjustable light levels

Much Better Than Gameboy Color!
It's great that they keep improving gameboys! Last year i saved up my money and bought a gameboy, and boy have they improved! If u buy one the screen is lights up, better quality, and smaller games! I highly reccomend it! :) ... Read more

Asin: B000087H7T
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Consoles

$99.99

Game Boy Advance SP- Onyx
by Nintendo
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Early Adopters Pick: March 2003. As theworld's smallest video-game platform, the Game Boy Advance SP is also the first to use a built-in rechargeable battery.

Withseparately sold cables , you can connect the Game Boy Advance SP to other GBAsfor multiplayer gaming (above) or to theNintendo GameCube (below) to access secret levels, exchange data, or use other specialfeatures that vary from game to game.

The quality of the backlighting is very good. It's bright and clear when looking directly at it, but degraded from other angles. This is only a problem for friends who are watching the screen from over your shoulder.

Unit Specifications

CPU: 32-Bit ARM with embedded memory
Memory: 32 KB with 96 KB VRAM (in CPU), 256 KB WRAM (external of CPU)
Screen: 2.9-inch reflective TFT color LCD
Display Size: 1.6 by 2.4 inches (40.8 by 61.2 mm)
Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels in a wide-screen aspect ratio
Colors: 511 simultaneous colors from a palette of 32,768
Software: Fully compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color game paks
Light Source: Front light integrated with LCD
Size (closed): 3.3 by 3.23 by .96 inch
Weight: Approximately 5 ounces
Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life: 10 hours continuous play with light on; 18 hours with light off; 3 hours recharging

Features

32-bit RISC CPU
Backward-compatible--plays all Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games
Onyx handheld video game console
Clamshell design with built-in lighting
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers 10-18 hours of continuous play (included)

Reviews (43)

The 100% Better Version of GBA
The SP is a small step for gamers but a giant leap for Nintendo. The convience, fun, and portability of the GBA just got better. The SP is smaller, easier on the hands, and has an illuminator behind the screen so you can actually see the game you're playing. Also the SP doesn't switch games so you can still get the GBA Games for it.

Great things do come in small packages
I just purchased the GBASP, and while I have not played at great length, I must say that initially, I am blown away! I was attracted to it not only by the compact size and small screen, but the exceptional low price as well. It will be great to take my gaming habit wherever I want to go. In addition, it is not loaded with bells and whistles like it's newer brother, the DS, and is simple to use. I know of a few people whose only system is the Gameboy, so if you want something simple and portable, this is for you!
the SP is very easy and fun to operate. In addition, the endless list of games will keep you busy for a long, long time.
While everyone seems to be raving over the DS, I'm having a great time with the SP.

Tip. Be sure to get a carrying case, as if you put it in your pockets, lint, dust, etc. will get into the system.

Handheld Ecstasy
The Game Boy SP is the greatest thing I have ever held in my hands that was not distilled in Scotland.

I've never owned a Game Boy before this; my sister has had an original Game Boy for a good while, but I've had nothing in between. I hear the GBA was terrible without a light, and certainly this looks beautiful with its light; I actually like playing it in the dark, since I can see the excellent graphics so well. The rechargeable battery is sheer genius and lasts a good long time, even with the light on.

This thing is tiny and there's no problem carrying it around, but it manages to pack enough power to play some great games - Metroid Fusion is particularly pretty. The Super Mario Advance rereleases are a great idea, since those are some of the best games Nintendo has made; I bought Yoshi's Island, as it is clearly the best of the group (see my review). If you want to play the old Game Boy games, you can't get a DS, since that's only compatible with GBA games, whereas this will play anything from Super Mario Land (giggle, don't laugh) on up.

I would like to address problems people have had with this that have no merit before I get to the legitimate problems that caused me to rate this lower than five stars. The battery pack recharges five hundred times before you need to buy a new one. That's roughly five thousand hours of playing time. If wearing the battery pack out is a serious concern to you, get the following: a. a job; b. a girlfriend; c. a life. If you can play this enough hours out of the day to worry yourself that the battery might go bad, you need to step outside maybe once a month, at least to buy groceries.

It's true that older Game Boy games stick out of this since they longer than GBA games and the slot isn't designed for them, but you'd have to be a bigtime neurotic to care about this. When you're playing the game, you can't even see the cartridge, and if you're holding the system right up against your chest, you're a freak.

Real problems? As has been mentioned, the system is so small that you have to handcuff yourself to play it. Over extended periods of continuous play this can be very painful. Also, the system requires a headphone adapter, and can't simply accept standard headphones without this extra. I don't use headphones anyway, but this is certainly a disadvantage to the system.

My major beef is the control scheme, since the buttons are too close together and it's painful to play for very long, but I still give it an excellent four-star rating. For pure fun this is perfect. ... Read more

Asin: B000087PM3
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Consoles

$79.99

Game Boy Advance SP- Flame
by Nintendo
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Unit Specifications

CPU: 32-Bit ARM with embedded memory
Memory: 32 KB with 96 KB VRAM (in CPU), 256 KB WRAM (external of CPU)
Screen: 2.9-inch reflective TFT color LCD
Display Size: 1.6 by 2.4 inches (40.8 by 61.2 mm)
Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels in a wide-screen aspect ratio
Colors: 511 simultaneous colors from a palette of 32,768
Software: Fully compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color game paks
Light Source: Front light integrated with LCD
Size (closed): 3.3 by 3.23 by .96 inch
Weight: Approximately 5 ounces
Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life: 10 hours continuous play with light on; 18 hours with light off; 3 hours recharging

Features

Sleek red handheld gaming machine
Optional backlighting allows gaming anywhere, any time
Clamshell design protects from scratches
Power adapter charges batteries as you play
Easy to hook up with other gamers using connect cable

Reviews (80)

Best Portable Gaming Console to Own: maybe the only to own
I got the Nintendo DS, and let me tell you this: you would still need the Gameboy SP.In fact, I went back to buy an SP!!!

Why?First of all, the DS is much bigger (more like the old Gameboy Advance) than anticipated to be carried in your pocket: the SP when folded is really the perfect form.

Secondly, you really don't want to carry an $150 equipment with a touchscreen.Of course, there are certainly more expensive hardware out there with touchscreen such as PDA that can be carried around in your pocket, but the DS really feel fragile in comparison WITH THE FOLDING DUAL SCREEN.

Thirdly, there are a lot more games to pick on Gameboy Advance than in the DS and the newest PSP's libraries.

Lastly, Gameboy SP (and DS) use cartdridge.That means that there's no need for more load time.The data comes straight from ROM.That means that you can just turn the console on, wait for the Logo screens and some other few introductions, press Start, load previously saved game, and fire up.Few seconds here and there saved means a lot when you can only have very few time to play (e.g. during a short break).

Nevertheless, that doesn't mean that the DS is inferior.The Nintento DS is quite superior to the SP, but its superiority is only justify in hardware upgrade, not portability and practicality.For instance, I find the screen in the DS to be much better in graphic than the SP.But for longer use, the SP is much easier to the eyes, and it has the option to have the light off if needed.The DS don't have that option, and that explains to you why the colors in the DS are more vibrant: the colors come straight from the screen where you cannot turn off its brightness, whereas the SP you turn off and on a LIGHT (LED I believe)!

In practical life, the Gameboy SP is the gaming console that I use the most.The battery is integrated in the console, and is rechargeable every time that you plug in the AC adaptor (much like a mobile phone, or the Nintendo DS).Unlike the older Gameboy systems which requires alkaline battery to be inserted, this newer system, Gameboy SP and higher version, saves money and time with the integrated lithium (not sure if I got this spelled correctly) battery.

I own a PS2 and Gamecube.Graphics, sounds, and playability are of course better in those systems: no doubt about the XBOX.But quite frankly, as an adult with a family I barely find MY CHANCE to get my hand on the TV (because my wife uses it and picks her own channel to watch), and on the joystick (if my children doesn't mess them up).If I move the PS2 or Gamecube to another room with another TV, by the time I'm all set with the cables I would have been done playing with the SP already.Even if everything is all setup to go without interruption, by the time the CD loads up the game, then loads up the saved game, I would have been on the sofa playing a Gameboy Advance game with the TV on, and my drink and snack next to me.

With a compact gaming console such as the Gameboy SP, you can fold it and put it in a place where no one else can use it such as in your very own pocket, carry it with you, and have your own private time more instantly at your will anywhere (e.g. bathroom :).

When your wife complains to you that you spend too much time playing video games, that's because you are really spending a lot of time playing video games, but indeed that's because you are using the biggest TV in the house for your own entertainment.Well, with the Gameboy, you can have your wife take the biggest TV in the house, and play the game that you like instantly.

Forget about other system, you'll be amazed how small those cartdriges can be arranged.Forget about the original box of the PS2 in your library collection where you'll have to find some space to put them, or the heavy CD case that you may have.Try it, and you'll see how practical it can be.Of course, the Gameboy Advance doesn't have all the game such as Chrono Cross and etc...

The coolest toy in the world
I got this Gameboy on my birthday.And when I got it,it looked pretty dumb. But then when I got my first game for it, it was great. This was one of my first experiences with a Gameboy SP, and on the plane trip to Hawaii, I couldn't stop playing it!!
It was one of the best toys I ever got, and it should have a 5000-star rating! It was so easy to use and the keys for it were in the best position. One of the best parts about it is that there are so many games to choose from.There are future games, exciting games and fighting games.It really is the coolest toy in the world.

Overall Best
It dosent matter if you get the flame one or not. I have the Blue one and it is no different from the red one.The SP is the best handheld ever created. ... Read more

Asin: B0000A9Y11
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Consoles

$83.95

Game Boy Advance Sp- Gold
by Nintendo
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This exclusive limited-edition gold color Game Boy Advance SP comes with the Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 game and a coupon for free SP headphones with adapter.

The SP comes with a well-designed power adapter that recharges a built-in battery; its prongs fold in for easier storage. Our informal tests found that it takes about four hours to fully charge (you can even play it while it's plugged in and charging), and the battery lasts about 11 hours with the backlighting constantly on--your results may vary. Using the backlighting less often will conserve battery power.

The quality of the backlighting is very good. It's bright and clear when looking directly at it, but degraded from other angles. This is only a problem for friends who are watching the screen from over your shoulder.

Open it up and the hinge will seek out a preferred, pre-set angle (about 150 degrees), though you can open it a bit wider or narrower for your own comfort. The hinge stands up well to lateral pressure, and overall, the SP seems just as rugged as its predecessor--which has proven to be very rugged, indeed. --Porter B. Hall

Unit Specifications

CPU: 32-Bit ARM with embedded memory
Memory: 32 KB with 96 KB VRAM (in CPU), 256 KB WRAM (external of CPU)
Screen: 2.9-inch reflective TFT color LCD
Display Size: 1.6 by 2.4 inches (40.8 by 61.2 mm)
Resolution: 240 x 160 pixels in a wide-screen aspect ratio
Colors: 511 simultaneous colors from a palette of 32,768
Software: Fully compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color game paks
Light Source: Front light integrated with LCD
Size (closed): 3.3 by 3.23 by .96 inches
Weight: Approximately 5 ounces
Power Supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life: 10 hours continuous play with light on; 18 hours with light off; 3 hours recharging

Features

Exclusive gold color handheld video game console
Clamshell design with built-in lighting and 32-bit RISC CPU
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers 10-18 hours of continuous play (included)
Backward-compatible--plays all Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games
Includes Super Mario Advance 4

Reviews (2)

What The?
the GB company keeps on making so many different gameboys, it's just stupid. I own GBC/GBA and like 10 games. But they keep on making it better and when you buy the new version, the one you had before just lies there....why not make one good version & forget it. Most game companies have to make more of their games 2 be transfered into the new version. But it's just my opinion....

Great compact game boy advance
I have purchased the limited Edition gold GBA SP with Mario advance 4 SMB 3 I like it a lot.I haven't owned a game boy since the early 90's and I don't regret my purchase. for $99.99 you get the limited edition gold color GBA SP with the mario game included (a $29.99-$34.99 value by it self unless its on sale) and you also get a mail in coupon for FREE headphones not bad for the asking price if you ask me.The system comes parshally charged it takes about 3 hours give or take.It was a blast playing super mario advnce 4 smb 3 I was afraid I might have gotten rusty since I hadn't played it in over 10 years but it was a real hoot to play again.My only gripe or downside was not the size of the screen it self but the screen is dark even when played in a well lit area I find myself using the built in light (ok I haven't exactly gone outside or tried it in a diffrent area yet) but the room I'm in is pretty bright so it was a little frusrating for me.This was a Toys R us Exclusive so I don't know how many were made but I am glad I finally got one.I'd planned to get one back when it was released in March but I am glad I waited.Even with the screen issue I am giving this bundle 5 stars.Also the first mario bros game is included so that was a nice bonus too. ... Read more

Asin: B0000E5U5G
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Consoles

Super Mario Advance
by Nintendo
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Video Game (14 June, 2001)

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The world's favorite plumber makes his first appearance (alongwith playable characters Luigi, Peach, and Toad) on the Game BoyAdvance, and, for the most part, Mario's arrival is welcome indeed.

Super Mario Advance is primarily a slightly tweaked port ofSuper Mario Bros. 2, the (still) very popular side scroller fromthe days of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). So expect plenty of running,jumping, and hurling of items at many a foe.

The game's graphics and sound have been a given a nice overhaul fromthe original game, and are clear and bright enough to please old-schooland new fans alike. While Nintendo did a good job shrinking the visualsdown to handheld size, the tiny GBA screen can get very busy at times,making accidental death due to sometimes less-than-precise controlsfrustratingly frequent--at least in the beginning. Most gamers shouldovercome such mishaps with a little patience.

Also included is the still fun, if forgettable, original MarioBros. game from many eons ago. Up to four players can engage in acoin-collecting battle mode or the classic mode. Super MarioAdvance isn't the game to show off the power of the GBA, but it isa long, fun title that will satisfy today's gamers with a taste fromthe best of Mario's past. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

One of the best NES games is faithfully ported
Upgraded sound and graphics
Gameplay is easy to get into

Cons:

Somewhat loose controls
Neither fresh nor original for those who've played the NES version

Features

Side-scrolling adventure.
Play as Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Toad.
Collect items with which you can pummel your enemies.
Switch characters between levels.
Head-to-head play on up to 4 units via the separately sold communication cable.

Reviews (252)

preeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetty cool.
It's a pretty good game but I liked Super Mario Advance 2 and 3 the best but this one was pretty cool.

ONE OF THE BEST GAMES THAT EVER EXSISTED ! ! ! !
I love this game. I personaly think this is one of the best games of all nintendo platforms. I can't get tired of this game no matter what. You should buy this one aling with SUPER MARIO WORLD, the sequel to this game from the SNES platform. I suggest you buy this one immediatly. I really do. Go buy this one. Donkey Kong Country 2 is another great choice of a great SNES video game. BUY IT NOW !

The Second Mario Dream
I often have been enjoying a lot of classic video games from the 80's that have really been resurfacing over the past few years. It really is wonderful to see older games feel fresh and newly exciting again. That truly has been the case for one lucky plumber, Mario. Nintendo really has done a remarkable job of reintroducing Mario games to the Game Boy Advance audience. It has done very much wonders for a lot of people, who are now enjoying the feeling of the most groundbreaking entertainment that has ever brought games to the home. Nintendo did it originally with Super Mario Brothers, and their sequel was opposite any of the classic Mario stories that had ever been told.

Super Mario Advance: Super Mario Brothers 2, is a restored version to the classic video game from the late 80's. The game features your option of one of four characters to control, Mario or Luigi, Toad or Princess Toadstool. The game is located through seven dream world stages and 20 different levels. The gameplay focuses in on a nightmare Mario has as he and his pals stop Wart and his henchmen including Birdo, Mouser, Fryguy and many shyguys from ruining the dream world Mario is stuck in. The game doesn't feature the traditional Super Mario gameplay, where instead you dig deep to pick up items to hurl at your opponents.

Yet, with all the goodsides, there really are a few downsides to this game. The graphics do seem a little bit out of tune, unlike their original NES gameplay, or even the remastered gameplay from the 1993 Super Mario All-Stars compilation for the Super Nintendo. Another problem is the controls. They sometimes can make it very difficult for you to hurl bombs and vegetables when need ed at your foes. Sadly, that does bring unfortunate problems in gameplay at times.

All in all, Super Mario Advance: Super Mario 2 is a great exciting twist to the original Super Mario Brothers saga. For anybody who hasn't tried this Mario game, it really just is worth it for the Game Boy Advance. It really is a surprise that just is a delight.

Graphics: C+

Sound: C+

Control: B-

Gameplay: B+

Overall: B- ... Read more

Asin: B00005B8FZ
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure 6. Classic 7. Retro Arcade

Super Mario World
by Nintendo
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Video Game (14 February, 2002)
list price: $34.99
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Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo sits at or near the topof most "best video games" lists for a reason. At the time of its release, itwas a dramatic evolution of the side-scrolling Mario series of action-adventuregames, incorporating every gameplay element that worked in the older titleswhile adding a seemingly endless supply of new tricks. This new feature-completeversion of Super Mario World for the Game Boy Advance proves just howtimeless designer Shigeru Miyamoto's 1991 classic really is.

In true Miyamoto fashion, the game starts with simple running and jumping andgradually gets more complex. Soon, you're swimming, flying, tossing fireballs,and riding one of several Yoshis--cute little dinosaurs--that appear throughoutthe game. The overall level design has yet to be exceeded in a 2-D platformer,with each colorful level packed with enough secrets to keep players busy forweeks. A lot of precision jumping is required, but the controls are so tightthat directing Mario (or even Luigi, who wasn't playable in the original)becomes as natural as breathing within a few minutes of playing.

As if packing the entire original game onto the tiny cartridge wasn't enough,Nintendo also put two multiplayer versions of the original Mario Brothersin there, which are playable solo or with up to three other people usingGame Link cables to connect all your Game Boy Advance systems. Both variants are a blast, but thesingle-player adventure is what kept us coming back for more. If you missed it10 years ago when Super Mario World appeared on the Super Nintendo, don'tmake the same mistake twice. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

The game is very replayable thanks to multiple level exits
Surgically precise controls
Outstanding level designs that never get old

Cons:

Speech effects that were added for Mario and Luigi get old fast

Features

rld. When riding Yoshi, Mario or Luigi can make their dino pal slurpup enemies, regurgitate fireballs and carry special items.
Like any Mario game, Super Mario World is crawling with secrets. In addition to hidden blocks and vines within the levels, many levels feature hidden exits which take a lot of exploration to discover. Finding these hidden exits is the only way to explore all 96 levels in the game.

Reviews (251)

Polishing a classic
There's pretty much a debate on the best Super Mario game: Super Mario 3, Super Mario World or Yoshi's Island(but you control Yoshi instead). Some might say Mario 64 but the lack of gameplay moves doesn't hold a candle to the many gameplay mechanics each one of the 3 provide. So we delve into one of them: Super Mario World.

Story: What little story there is. As usual, Princess Peach gets kidnapped(I swear that b**** needs bodyguards or take up karate or something). So it's up to Mario to save the day as he traverses worlds in caves, the chocolate level, underwater and in the air.

Graphics: This is Super Nintendo graphics so granted these aren't stunning anymore. But it does have a nice vibrancy to it and the variety of the levels adds some nice changes to the scenery without being too repetitive.

Sound/Music: I often call Nintendo good support music. Besides the Mario theme, nothing is really hummable yet it doesn't feel out of place. They added some voices for Mario and Luigi which as usual get annoying.

Gameplay: I remember playing this on the SNES and I was so happy I cleared all 96 stages, got the Star Road finished, the secret areas and everything. Now I have to do it again, ugh. All the levels are here with some minor tweaks.

It was this one I believe they introduced one of Mario's famous sidekicks: Yoshi, the green dinosaur who likes to eat anything and s**t it out and makes eggs that he can fling at people(only in Yoshi's Island and maybe some others). He also turned into a different colored Yoshi depending on what he ate. So red turtles gave him abilities to shoot fireballs while one enabled him to fly and another gave a slight earthquake quality when he bounced.

Mario 3 wins in turns of transforming Mario. In 3, he had the tanooki suit(that raccoon), the frog suit, that shoe, not to mention the fire flower and the leaf, capable of making him fly. With this one he gets the fire flower and the feather, giving him a yellow Superman cape where he can fly. It's different than the leaf cause that just made him soar straight up while here you can fly across. He can glide down by just holding the button while in 3 you had to repeatedly hit it.

The Mario Advance ports are great for us old school gamers who remembers playing Chrono Trigger, Uniracers and Final Fantasy III(officially VI but that's another story). Don't forget about Mario 3 and Yoshi's Island too.

This is an old classic, but it cannot overshadow Mario Bro 3
The game is good and then some. There is so much to do, you may never do it all.
The story is that Peach is not in the witness protection program and gets kidnapped once again. You and Luigi must save her.
On the map you can alternate between Luigi and Mario just by a press of a button. All in all, it does not matter. The game is no harder or easier. Luigi has a better jump but is slower than Mario.
In the levels your goal is to get to the end without dying. The twist in this game is that any red dot on the map means there is more than one exit. And many of them are hard to find. Upon finding them, you are able to gain access to a different path on the map.
This is a must. You will see dotted lines everywhere in a certain color. What you must do is find a certain special exit and you get to go to a block palace. They will fill in the lines with blocks that match the colors. Now these blocks give you access to new places and sometimes save your life.
Running around in the levels, you get four different powerups and they vary from mushroom to stars. If you had Mario before, you know what they do. The new addition is Yoshi. He can add an extra hit to your life and eat enemies and more! Plus, by special exits, you can go to star world. Beating a level there the right way will give you access to a new yoshi. Some will turn enemies eaten into fire while others can fly when they have any enemy in their mouth. They appear at random
The bosses can be brutal. Each boss either has three or four hits. You must find the special way to beat them. This will be easy, but causes you to keep readjusting throughout the game.
You may never do everything.
You need help to do everything. So buy a strategy guide.

Best Game EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
For a gamer like me, that is, someone who likes basic yet chalenging games, this is a must.Its fun never wears away, because there's always something new to do.Play either as Mario, who is fast but a bad jumper, or Luigi who jumps far and high.I love this game!!!!!!!! ... Read more

Asin: B00005UK88
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure 6. Strategy (Strategic)

Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
by Nintendo
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Video Game (26 September, 2002)
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Editorial Review

Oh no! It looks like your granddad was right--things really were better in the old days. At least they were if you liked 2-D platform games, and Yoshi’s Island is indisputably one of the best ever made.

Yoshi’s Island goes back in time to recount the touching story of the various Yoshis' attempts to unite Baby Mario with his parents. You don’t actually control the Italian plumber-to-be but instead his dinosaur pal, who has the curious ability to eat his enemies and then immediately turn them into eggs, which he can then fling at more enemies.

Since Yoshi isn’t particularly fast and can float in midair for a few seconds after making a jump, the whole dynamics of the normal Mario gameplay have changed, but the same incredible attention to detail and endless imagination that mark all of Nintendo’s best efforts are still here in full effect. In fact they’re joined this time, after the rather plain-looking prequel, by some wonderful pastel-shaded graphics that were jaw-dropping when the game was originally released in 1995 and still manage to impress now.

As with the other Super Mario Advance titles, this game also contains a four-player version of the original Mario Bros. arcade game, making it even more of a bargain than it already was. --David Jenkins, Amazon.co.uk ... Read more

Features

Pair up with Yoshi and all his multi-colored friends to tackle Kamek and Baby Bowser in this fun-filled quest to reunite the separated twins.
Guide Yoshi over the island's perilous landscape and around the devious traps set by Kamek and his foot soldiers.
Find morph bubbles and change into unique characters with special abilities. Become a mole-machine and dig your way around the island or change into a helicopter and suddenly go places you couldn't go before.
Master Yoshi's legendary moves including jumping, stomping, pounding the ground, laying eggs, eating enemies and throwing eggs using a targeted egg-throwing system. Clearing enemies out of your way is now more fun than ever!

Reviews (109)

Mario's back...except he whines...a lot
I remember the commercial for Yoshi's Island when it was about to be released. A guy who obviously ate too much explodes and the room looks all messy. It was a weird commercial for this and even today I still don't get what the hell it meant. It just happened to advertise one of the best games ever so I'll let it slide.

Story: A stork is travelling with babies and one gets kidnapped while another one falls on Yoshi's Island right on Yoshi's back(which must've at least hurt his spine but oh well). That baby just happens to be Nintendo's resident mascot Mario, only in baby form so now Yoshi has to return him back to his parents while dealing with Baby Bowser.

Graphics: Back when this game was released, this graphics looked trippy. And they still look cool. The graphics almost seem to ooze with color as the locales look very vibrant. Much better looking than the first Mario World.

Sound/Music: My title refers to whenever Yoshi gets hit. You don't know suspense and heart pounding like when you have to rescue Mario. As soon as that whining starts, you make a mad dash for that kid. It's super annoying of course. Oh and the music's good too.

Gameplay: What really sent this game up the critical/fan favorite stratosphere was here. Whenever Yoshi eats an enemy, he makes an egg which he can throw at enemies or clear special paths in terrain. Also here is Yoshi's ability to turn into different vehicles such as the helicopter or a mole.

Taking the Dragon coins from Mario World and expanding on it, every single stage on Yoshi's Island as items that you need to find and if you find them all you get rated out of 100. Get 100 on all stages and you get a surprise. Things like coins, stars, flowers are scattered throughout and you have to find them which adds big time replay value.

See why this game is touted as one of the best games released on the SNES and one of the best available on Gameboy Advance.

Too MUCH Fun
This game is AWESOME! It was my first GBA game. BUT, there are some cons. Some levels are just too long and/or impossible. Many times I think i just get lucky. Anyway, my dad saw it and didn't put it down until he beat the game. (no, he didn't play for 24 hours straight.) A fantastic game for mario lovers (like me.) A great idea would be to BUY IT!

yoshis back
yeah, and its just as cool as it was on snes, man this game owns!!! i used to play it on the old system for almost 10 hours sraight, and now its back and better than ever! this is a must have for any gba owner! ... Read more

Asin: B00006FWTW
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure

$29.89

Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
by Nintendo
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Video Game (21 October, 2003)
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Features

Use power-ups like Warp Whistle and Frog Suits
Battle in the land, air and sea
For 1-4 players with Game Link cable
Help Mario and Luigi stop Bowser and his trouble-making kids
Run, crush and stomp over your enemies as you conquer 8 different worlds

Reviews (149)

Excellent!
My niece got this game and some other games but i think she likes it the best. so do i. She is so shellfish that she doesn't let me play. so i told my mom to buy one for me.FUN. I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IT.

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE MARIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a really good game and I strongly reccommend it for ANYBODY!!!!! I love all if the levels and they never get old!!!! This game is AWESOME!!!!

still my childhood favorite
This game is excellent!It is just like the super mario brothers games that were out when I had my first Nintendo game player.It is identical to the Super Mario Bros 3 original, but they added additional secrets and graphics that give it a more modern video game appeal. Absolutely the best game for kids, it has goals and requires strategy, which many video games today lack.This is a game I still enjoy playing as an adult. ... Read more

Asin: B00009WAUO
Sales Rank: 52
Subjects: 1. Action 2. Adventure 3. Video Games 4. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 5. GBA

$29.99

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
by Nintendo
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Video Game (12 December, 2002)
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Editorial Review

Got Game Boy Advance friends and a Game Link Cable? Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a retelling of the venerable series' first game with a quest for up to four players--all from one cartridge. The game is a mix of action and puzzles where Link must travel between the Light and Dark worlds to rescue Princess Zelda. ... Read more

Features

Talk to all sorts of people and creatures to gain information about how to move forward in his quest.
Fight enemies and battle through dangerous and complicated dungeons to recover key objects that open new areas.
Wield swords throw bombs, perform dash attacks, lift and throw, and push and pull objects; acquire items that give additional abilities.
In Four Swords, face puzzles that require the cooperation of two or more players to solve. They can exchange items, but they also will be competing to pick up as many Rupees as they can to increase their individual scores. It's a unique blend of cooperation and backstabbing.

Reviews (124)

A Great Game
I've always loved A Link To The Past.It's not too easy but not too hard.The graphics are good and it has a nice storyline to it.It's just fun!I only have one complaint about this game for the GBA (and it's a big one):
This version of the game comes with a new game, The Four Swords.The only problem is that it's a MULTIPLAYER GAME!I know multiplayer games are enjoyable for some people, but not everybody knows someone else who also has this game, so many of us are not even able to play the game, which sucks, because from pictures I've seen, it looks like a lot of fun.There should ALWAYS be a single player option!
Okay, I'm done whining now.

Jake Klingelhofer Gives this game two thumbs up!
This is a GREAT game. It takes a while to beat but is very fun and not very hard. it isn't really easy like Zelda: the Minish Cap, but not insanely hard like Zelda: the Wind Waker. A fun continous game with good music, good characters, and it's GREAT
all around. ON a scale from 1 to 10, i would give this game a 11!

Bugger Zelda, revive "Battle Of Olympus"
Zelda was a copy of Battle Of Olympus IMO. Both games very simmaler, and if you like Zelda you'd love B.O.O. ... Read more

Asin: B00006LELB
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure 6. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)

$20.95

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
by Nintendo
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Video Game (11 September, 2003)
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Features

Impartial judge decrees specific rules during every battle
Speed-based system that falls in between real-time and turn-based action
Gorgeous character illustrations and 2D sprites harken back to Square's 16-bit glory days
Players assume the role of young Marche in a world of strategic combat and conquest
3D-viewpoint battlefield offers clear view of playing characters

Reviews (170)

Fun, no complaints
This game is addicting.Like caffine addicting.Seriously, this game is fun.The story starts out rather childish with apperntly shallow charecters, but as it progress, say about, for me, twenty hours into the game, you see that it's actually closer to a story about escapeism.The battles are just sweet, though sometimes (Very begining) there appears to be too much talking.The discover new areas thing was fun too.Now off to face down the final boss who I hate because my most powerful charecter is a paladin, paladins only do holy damage, and it's immune to holy damage.

Swords, and bows, and nukes, oh my!
Okay, to be frank, this game owns. I didn't like FFT because of the permanent death thing, but in FFTA, Marche can die and die and die and not die permanently.

---Graphics-wise, this game is dumbed down from FFT, but the class sprites look good and the mugshots are far better than FFT. They are quite repetitive, but that's only a slight problem. Also the bright colors make up for the dark nature of the gameboy screen.

---Sound-wise, this game is very good, many good tracks and very few problems, but its exceptional for a handheld.

---Story-wise, I thought it leaned more to the childish side, but it was okay, it was still good. I didn't like the end and the fact that Marche was dense as all hell to Ritz's behavior towards him was kind of funny... but odd.

---Gameplay-wise, this did damage to the score. Gameplay is fun, and addicting but it gets too old after awhile and enemy hordes have very simple patterns and the only time that changes is when you get stuck in a jagd, which are lawless parts of Ivalice, so you get pwned. (Yes I put pwned on purpose.)

All in all its a good game, albeit a slightly flawed one, but its worth the price, trust me on this one.

Man I've got some love
This game is pretty fun,you must rely on me to tell you why, so I will and for no fee your so lucky.Anyways I'm glad that this game has stolen 60 hours of my life away really, but I'm mad that there is a level cap!A LEVEL CAP!How limiting is that, it almost has entirely spoiled the whole game.I mean why do they have to dehumanize me "hey f*cker you can't get past level 50 cause we're to cruel to allow you to."I'm mad, yeah I can kill everything with a mere single blow to the head with my mighty sword, but it's irrating I want to gain so many levels, and then gain some more but it doesn't allow me to.Oh the game is fun you do oh so many mission, so many in fact that I'm sure you have to be really smart to figure out how to do all of them, so so smart, like I said this game is a trip, it's a like Back to the Future part 2 cause I think that's the best BTTF and nobody would dare dissagree.I'm saying I'm standing up on my soap box and pontificating that this is a fun game that is a little time consuming but it's worth it.I can't play it in the car it makes me feel oh so sick, me so sick.OHAOHAHAHA it's kinda long and the story is lame.... so lame... oh okay I gotta go somna ... Read more

Asin: B00009WAUK
Sales Rank: 784
Subjects: 1. Action 2. Adventure 3. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs) 4. Video Games 5. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 6. GBA

$34.99

Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
by Electronic Arts
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Video Game (31 October, 2003)
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Features

The first and only way to experience complete Quidditch matches
Play as any one of four Hogwarts Houses
Play all the Quidditch positions and execute all the high-flying moves
Play as characters from the books, including Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, and more
For 1 player

Reviews (9)

Good Choice for Harry Potter fan.
I was really excited when I got this game. I love the books and don't mind playing games either. I'm not a game freak who plays constantly, just on trips and stuff. This game is really fun, it catches the Quidditch spirit in everyone. In this game you can be any of the seven players. There isn't much difference between the keeper and chasers they all just fly around and you can't tell them apart. This game is really nice and a good choice for any Harry Potter fan who has dreamed of being out there playing with the quaffle or chasing down the snitch. This game is really easy to catch on to. At low levels it is really easy. You can dominate even if you've only played a little bit. However, the firebolt level keeps even the master in check. If I were you, I would get this game.

Not a bad game, but they could have done better
i think that this is by far the best of the potter games, altho i haven't tried out the new prisoner of azkaban game. i do have to say that i love the books, and i am a very causual gamer. I play this game loads, and i really do enjoy it. in contradiction with one of the reviews i just read, i find it terribly easy to score over 150 pts in a game before the snitch chase, and the world cup games get harder as you go on. overall i think it's brilliant.

What are you all talking about?
I've been reading reviews for this game, and I had thought I had a guarenteed great game in my hand after i bought it. I guess I thought wrong. I am about 14 years old and have read the potter books and like them alot. THis game is very disapointing. SOme of you might be familiar with the scoring system in quidditch: 10 pts. for each time the quaffle (main playing ball) goes through one of the goal-like hoops, and 150 pts. for when the seeker catches that darn golden snitch. Now, I say they either change the rules of quidditch, or make a sequal to the game. I dont think they can go back and change all those books. To me, all this game is is flying around tossing the quaffle back and forth, until the time comes to try and catch the snitch before the other team does. The game works it out so that when there are enough steals, special moves and passes during a game, it automatically goes right to the catching of the snitch. I feel the quaffle part of this game is completly pointless because the way the game makes it, whoever catches the snitch wins. It almost never get to you scoring 150 points with the quaffle before the hunt for the snitch is on, so why even have the quaffle play in it. Basically, this game just comes down to the 1 minute hunt for the snitch at the end.

If you are a collector of harry potter memorabilia, Go ahead and get the game. Other than that, spend your money on a good game like Metroid Zero Mission or Super dodge ball advance ... Read more

Asin: B00009VE5M
Sales Rank: 858
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure 6. Sports (Sport) 7. Outdoors (Out Doors)

$19.99

The Hobbit
by Vivendi Universal Games
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Video Game (14 November, 2003)
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Features

Wield the power of the ring to become invisible and sneak past enemies
Face legions of enemies, from menacing orcs to the dragon Smaug
Interact with mythical figures like Gandalf and Gollum
Explore Middle-earth--battle and adventure through Tolkien's breathtaking world
Engage in hair-raising combat using weapons like the legendary sword, Sting

Reviews (21)

Awesome Game, definitely worth 30 bucks.
Great graphics, can use items like three different types of walking stick, the Ring, Sting, throwing rocks, firecrackers, and many more. Has lines straight out of the books. A good action, adventure, stealth game makes it an instant classic as fun as Return of the King for GBA.

The Resurrection of Classic RPG Gaming.
"THE HOBBIT" is what many refer to as a simplistic action/adventure game with many RPG elements, challenging bosses, unique sidequests, and a sufficient replayability value. I call it a rebirth of the classic RPG. I see all the signs: poor story-telling, with more time spent on graphics and action; quirky characters and attempted humor that often comes off as being childish or moronic; and sad dialogue that sounds like it was pulled from a children's book. Obsessive Tolkien fans might be dissapointed; RPG fans may not understand the full story, as little explanation to "whom or what" is given. This game straddles the fence of failures-- but I love it. Many people may love it. It's one of those things you either adore or abhor. It's as if the staff of Vivendi forgot that the game just might have a specific audience. Oh, well. At least give it a try. If you're a casual gamer (like myself), you might enjoy this game. Personally, I don't have enough time or money to sit around playing video games all day long, even if I am a home study student. But little Bilbo (the main character) does provide enough distraction in those tired, frustrated moments to consider renting or buying him. Personally, I'd rent it first, or wait until you see it on a bargain rack before I went out I spent a lot of money on it.

PLOT: Bilbo Baggins, the "hobbit" and title character, joins a troupe of dwarves on a mission to regain treaure from an evil dragon-- but many things go wrong.

The Best Game Ever!
This game was awsome!There was a lot of adventure.I never have gotten bored of it and I never will.I would give it a 10 star rating. I highly recomend this item. ... Read more

Asin: B00008KTM9
Sales Rank: 1373
Subjects: 1. Action 2. Adventure 3. Video Games 4. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 5. GBA

$19.99

Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring
by Vivendi Universal
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Video Game (27 September, 2002)
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This is a single-player role-playing game with a fast-paced, turn-based combat system. Players follow the storyline of the first volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's saga and control the members of the Fellowship, at times directing the actions of up to nine characters at once during battle sequences. Gameplay takes place across realistic backgrounds faithful to Tolkien's descriptions. The semilinear structure of the game allows players to experiment and explore the world of Middle-earth while staying true to Frodo's quest to keep the One Ring from the hands of the Dark Lord Sauron. ... Read more

Reviews (94)

A Good Game
This game is pretty fun, but it has quite a few problems also. The directions are really hard to understand. You do a whole lot of message taking and little favors for your Hobbit-freinds in the game. The battles are very tedious-even if your guys can hit thier target. There are about three guys on the game that can hit a target consistently. You can't use the Bows in batlle mode.

The game glitches up in the Old Forest when you try to help a lady with spiders in her house. The game also glitches up in Moria quite a few times, but you can go to the game's website and it'll tell you how to get around the glitches.

But, the game follows the books very well. It skips some of the more monotonous areas of the book, but then it makes the areas you play VERY TEDIOUS!

I liked the game a lot though. The plot is engaging, and I found it very hard to put the game down. It is definitly a strategy game. I liked the fact that there is always some kind of mission you're on. The ending SUCKS!

Even after all of the bad things, it is a fun game. One strategy I use is to save very often, since it gets boring when you get stuck and have to beat it again from where you saved an hour ago.

A Slow Game with Terrible Glitches
This game is more based on the book then any other lotr game. But the battles are terribly slow, some items don't work, things that the game promised are taken out, the graphics are awful, and there are some terrible glitches in the game, especially the Moria Glitch which made me go out buy another one (I thought the first one was a defect) and go through the same glitch again. Even if you are a huge lotr fan you should probably stay away from this game.

This game really sucks
I wish I could give this game negative five stars!Whoever gives this game five stars is a complete loser who doesn't have any good games.This game is not really fun and it has major glitches in it.Why get this game when there are games like Super Mario World, Metroid Fusion, Advance Wars 2, or a Pokemon game!And I am not biased against Lord of the Rings games or anything like that because I enjoyed playing the Two Towers and Return of the King for the Gamecube.This game is fun for the first 15-30 minutes though.My final words are DON'T GET THIS GAME!!!!!!! ... Read more

Asin: B00006IKBL
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure 6. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)

$19.99

The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers
by Electronic Arts
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Video Game (15 November, 2002)
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This handheld version of The Two Towers will allow players to take control of five characters: Aragorn, Legolas, Frodo, Eowyn, and Gandalf the Wizard. Over 30 levels per character will challenge each member of the Fellowship, bringing the grand total to over 150 levels in the entire game. Linked two-player actionis possible via the GBA link cable. ... Read more

Features

Platform: Game Boy Advance
ESRB Rating: Teen
Genre: Action/Adventure

Reviews (90)

kick asssssssssss
this game rocks; i liked the ps2 version alot and i liked this almost; as much its really addicting; it kicks ass even if youre not a lotr fan; buy this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Patience
This game is okay. If you are a fan of Lord of the Rings and/or Action-RPG games then you might like it. Otherwise skip this game. The features, such as 5 characters and 100 levels sounds cool, but the game gets monotonous and very boring if played more than 15 minutes.

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Sorry...couldn't help myself... Get Shining Soul II instead. It's much better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good, but the character selsction sucks
This is a fun game, but why Eowyn? Why not Sam, or Gimli. This game would be awsome if the character selection was more like the ps2 version. ... Read more

Asin: B00006JLQ0
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure

$24.99

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
by Electronic Arts
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Video Game (06 November, 2003)
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Features

Team up with a companion in all-new co-op Multiplayer mode
Access bonus content by connecting The Return of the King to your Nintendo GameCube
For 1 or 2 players
Third-person action/adventure gameplay
Eight playable characters, including Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Sam, and Frodo

Reviews (43)

The Best Action Game EVER for GBA!!!!!
The other reviews I've read really don't do this game justice. I don't know about you, but I'm a complete LOTR fanatic, and it annoys me no end to see 'ogsgilioth' instead of Osgiliath or 'shilob's lair' instead of Shelob's lair. And what about "Erowyn"'s part at the Battle of "Pleanor" Fields? Oh brother. Take it from a LOTR and video game expert, this game is AWESOME. The best RPG handheld experience out there, this game features completely customizable stats, skill trees, and quite literally millions of item combinations.

There are 6 characters to choose from, each with their own pros and cons. I like Legolas for long range, "Arogorn" for hand-to-hand combat and Eowyn for speed. "gimly" is a new addition to the single-player mode, being available only in TTT's multiplayer. ROTK has hundreds of short levels based on locations from the movie, each brimming with baddies varying from "olks" and goblins to trolls and Nazgul. And don't forget the "elephants" that one reviewer found so intimidating.

This game is an improvement over The Two Towers in that there are bonus levels you can play single-player to up your character's level, and also the Ranger Hollow, which allows you to move an item from one of your characters to another, which could only be accomplished through multiplayer in TTT. A bit more reality is introduced, healing being brought about through athelas {kingsfoil-you can carry up to 2o at a time} and other such items, Legolas's special arrows being found in numbered sets instead of infinite supplies {drat!}, and a 5-point limit to skills instead of a 20-point one {drat again}. Also, items have minimum levels, meaning a level 3 Frodo couldn't use a level 6 knife. The gameplay is superior to any other action/adventure GBA game I've ever played, a straightforward go-get-'em kind of fighting. Plus, after you beat the game once, you can go through it again with your character at their present level, collect more items, and learn more skills.

What with the DS and all, I'm not sure if anyone buys this game anymore-the other reviews don't seem to have been read much. I, for one, have a DS but also have all 3 movie-based LOTR GBA games. I am waiting impatiently for a LOTR game to come out for DS......

Bottom line? This is an awesome game for any LOTR-loving gamer, whether you have a GBA, GBA SP, or DS. Infinite replay value, voiceovers from the original actors, movie soundtrack exerpts, pure LOTR action.....what more can anyone possibly want {besides the aforesaid LOTR DS game}?????

THIS GAME IS DANDY
This game is the funnest game I have, and I love it!You get to choose from Arogorn,Legolas,Gimli,Gandalf, Eowyn,and Frodo.The graphics are good for a GBA product and the gameplay is well done. Get it, it is worth the money.

JaredBob

BUY THIS GAME IT IS COOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
buy this game it is the coolist game EVER it kept me and my friend busy for a lot of months you can pick different charactors and do different levels I myself have got to level 23 and beat the game of course there are more places but i am getting a new game.YES I HAVE PLAYED THE GAME. i am Aragon he is cool you allso get new powers when you get a level up you can allso do multiplayer if you have a link cord.well that is my revew just remember 1 thing GET THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

Asin: B00009VE6C
Sales Rank: 1087
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure

$19.88

Tony Hawk's Underground
by Activision
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Video Game (31 October, 2003)
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Features

Customize and name your own tricks
Create parks with Skate Park Editor
For 1 player
You are an unknown local skate punk trying to make it big
Get off your board and explore 9 expansive levels

Reviews (13)

Tony hawks underground
This game is ok. Some tricks are to easy and some are impossible. I plated it in my cousins house. I refused to by it.It is stupid. I will never play it again, not even at my cousins.

good for a while
it was a fun game in the beginning but aafter a while it started to suck. DONT BUY IT. it was worth about 10$ and thats it.if u liked tony hawk games then u would definetly like this buit otherwise dont buy it.

if you're a veteran gamer looking for a fun game on the go..
Dont buy this game!!!

I have to admit...when i first started it up, i was thinking: wow, pretty cool. Pretty basic graphics, but alright. And then i was like: hey, the controls are pretty intuitive. Theyre pretty much like the console versions. That's a bonus. And then: oh cool, i can make a custom skater and a custom board with wording on it and stuff.

Then the novetly wore off.
1) The music is beyond horrible and annoying. Honestly, im never one to really care about video game music, but this is really really bad. You'll play the game with the music off more often that with it on, trust me. It is unbearable. Even the sound effects are really rough and annoying.
2) The gameplay is just plain bad. All you ever do are the same goals over and over and over again. And the worst part is trying to unlock different parts of each level. And the money system is boring...all you can buy are pads and drinks. I will admit, the first level was cool...i enjoyed it very much. But when you start moving on the other levels you start to see a pattern -- the levels are all the same, but actually get worse somehow.
3) the graphics are really really sub-par compared to other GBA games...you can barely see the difference between one skater and another. And the skate parks are just really plain, bland, nothing cool.

If you can get this game for $5, go ahead. It'll give you about that much enjoyable gameplay. Otherwise, dont even think about it. I thought it would be cool, considering i've loved all of the console tony hawks. I knew it wasnt going to be the same at all, but i was still expecting it to be fun. It isnt fun after the first level. Just the same old levels and goals recycled over and over.

Do yourself a favor and get Advance Wars 2 or Yoshi's Island or Metroid: Zero Mission. ... Read more

Asin: B0000A082Q
Sales Rank: 4168
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Sports (Sport) 5. Outdoors (Out Doors)

$19.95

Game Boy Advance SP Pro Gamers Kit- Platinum
by Intec
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Video Game
list price: $39.99 -- our price: $39.99
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Features

Car adaptor cable
Carrying case and goodies for GBA SP
Durable with room for games and accessories
Includes screen lens and game cases
Multiplayer link cable and earphone

Reviews (20)

I Can Do Without The Accessories
I should of just bought the $20 case that Amazon offers. Because I never touch the accessories. That was $20 wasted. I thought I would use the car adapter. But, I don't because I get sick playing the GBA SP in the car. I guess it's because I am not a kid.

The only way I would use the adapter for the car would be just to charge my GBA SP. Like, if I am going somewhere to spend the night & don't want to charge the GBA SP when I get there I can charge it in the car to save gaming time.

Overall, I would give the case it self five stars & I would give the accessories one star.

Help Me Out?
Could You Guys Help Me Out I Need To Know If I Should Get This Or Not Please Tell me A Yes Or No Staement And When You Answer Could You Please Tell Me Why.Thanks,
Mr.Mario

Some Ups and Some Downs...
At first glimpse, one might jump to the conclusion that this is a storage case for your Game Boy Advance SP system. However, this is not the case at all.

It consists of two levels. The bottom row contains the link cable, SP space, SP cord, Headphone adapter,2 "2-game holders," 2 screen protectors, headphones, and FM radio accessory. The upper level has two mesh pockets for the car adapter and magnifier.

The case itself is wonderful. Beautifully crafted, sturdy, as if it could plow through 18 brick walls and then some.

The magnifier is made of a cheap, lightweight plastic which has a "McDonalds Happy Meal Toy" feel. The screen lid doesn't stay up very well. Also, I find it more difficult to use the magnifier than to play without it. Although, for people with sight-problems, this is a blessing.

The relatively long car adapter does what it promises. Although, I bought a much better adapter that doesn't feel like it was given away for free at some party.

The game link cable delivers what it promises as well. Though not my top choice looks-wise, it is still an average-looking cable that is well built and doesn't have the cheap feel of the rest of the items.

The Game Boy Advance SP cord doesn't seem like it would be of much use to me... but wearing things around your neck seems to be very popular in japan. That must be the reason behind ths carrying cord, as I don't think I would be caught dead wearing a Game Boy around my neck.

The game cases come in two colors: Platinum and Cobalt. They both carry only two games, which doesn't seem like much... however, they are the only way of storing games in this little case, so choose your favorite four carefully.

The set comes with two, clear screen protectors. Above both protectors is a cheesy, obviously perforated card that has a picture of football players, and the words: "Protects Game Screen!" ...it's as if the makers thought that if they didn't put the corny little card above the protectors, we would assume we should stick them to our feet. As for the screen protectors, my first one hasn't come off yet, which is good. I just pray that the adhesive on the corners doesn't work TOO hard. ;)

The Headphone jack is what really compelled me to buy this. I've been wanting a headphone jack (since the SP is without one) since I got the actual console. It would work well with better headphones, but it's not junky like the other things in this.

The FM accessory clips on the top of the gameboy, and operates when the game boy is on. So, you can listen to your favorite tunes while playing Mario. My advice: Listen to your iPod or whatever it is that plays music for you. You can't see what station you are listening to. All there is is this little scan button that you push every time you want to find a station. In other words, you spend more time scanning than listening.

The headphones are okay... they aren't as bad as some I've seen, but they are definitely not the greatest known to man.

The most dissappointing thing about this Kit is that there is no space for other games other than the four you can store in the cases. Think of it as an at-home storage center. You can barely travel with it and who needs to travel with a game boy, four games, and a whole bunch of stuff you could do without?

Buy it for the headphone jack and screen protectors. Otherwise, it's pretty average. ... Read more

Asin: B00008XL2H
Sales Rank: 1025
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Cables (Cable) 5. Adapters (Adapter) 6. Cases 7. Protectors

$39.99

GBA SP 10 Hour Battery: Platinum
by Intec
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Video Game
list price: $19.99 -- our price: $14.88
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Features

Battery pak for GameBoy Advance
Twice the playing time of a standard battery
Easy to recharge
Eliminates need for constant battery purchases

Reviews (5)

Good battery but...
Do yourself a favor and order a set of precision screwdrivers (a set of stanley's can be had on Amzaon for ~5 bucks).)

bad value
you can buy an official battery at the nintendo store online of the same quality for $15 dont find yourself buying ths and oh yea it is the right picture.

The displayed picture is not the real thing!!!
This picture of the rechargeable battery is not the real thing this picture is for the rechargeable batteries for the gameboy advance not the gameboy advance SP!!! So I suggest that [amazon.com] or toysrus or whatever should find the real picture of the rechargeable batteries for the gameboy advance SP and replace this picture with the real thing!!! Although I really do think this is a good idea to have a spare battery to play with. Now i can play with my GBA SP foe 36 hours with the light off and 20 hours with the light on! :) ... Read more

Asin: B00008VU7A
Sales Rank: 2990
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Batteries (Battery) 5. Cables (Cable) 6. Adapters (Adapter) 7. Cases 8. Protectors

$14.88