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The Game Boy Advance SP, better than you remember.

Buy now — $299

★ 5.0 on Carousell · 200+ customers

Buy now — $299

★ 5.0 on Carousell · 200+ customers

Condition

Fully refurbished

Screen

Backlit IPS

Battery

1040 mAh

Charging

USB-C

Warranty

30 days

Why get a GBA SP

Games that fit in ten minutes, not ten hours.

Modern games ask for your whole evening. The SP asks for a train ride. Flip it open, play a little of a classic, then snap it shut. No updates, no log-ins, no fuss.

Nothing to fix

No soldering and no hunting for parts. It arrives finished, so there's no risk of damaging it yourself.

A screen you can see

The backlit IPS screen works anywhere, even in bed with the lights off.

Charges like your phone

Use the USB-C cable already on your desk. No hunting for an old proprietary charger.

Inside every set

Restored inside, not just modded.

Full refurbishment

Power switch cleaned, capacitors replaced and motherboard cleaned, fixing the parts that fail with age.

FunnyPlaying M2 IPS

The latest backlit IPS panel replaces the dim original. It's sharp and colourful, with adjustable brightness.

New Volta 1040mAh

A brand-new FunnyPlaying battery, up from the original 600mAh.

USB-C charging

Charges with either a USB-A to C or USB-C to C cable.

Free USB-C to headphone adapter

Pair your favourite headphones and get up close and intimate with crispy chiptunes.

Before it ships

Final check

Every button, the speaker, the screen, the cartridge slot and charging.

Previously sold sets

Each one finished and played before it's listed.

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Verified on Carousell

5.0

★★★★★

161 reviews. Every one five stars.

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Verified reviews

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★★★★★

“It was a pleasure meeting you. MJ’s passion for his work is truly impressive.”

jinchean · Bought a modded GBA SP with IPS and USB-C

★★★★★

“Excellent seller, very friendly and communicative. Made sure to explain the functions of the hardware upon sale. 10/10”

MK8000 · Modded GBA SP with IPS and USB-C

High quality · Great communication · Above and beyond

★★★★★

“Seller is very upfront and accommodating with all my questions about the product. Great buy and will definitely look to getting for others as a gift!”

redzadly · Custom Game Boy build

High quality · Great communication

★★★★★

“Very friendly and trustworthy seller. Have dealt a few times and it has always been a pleasant experience. Highly recommended!”

expressioned · Verified buyer

Repeat customer

★★★★★

“Communication was smooth and excellent service! Gameboy came back looking and working great. Everything was handled with care. Highly recommended!”

reubenlly · Game Boy repair and upgrade

Above and beyond · High quality

★★★★★

“Seller was quick to reply and was very friendly and answers all my question. was willing to accommodate my change of schedule suddenly”

sociohoelyn · Custom Game Boy build

High quality · Great communication · Above and beyond

★★★★★

“Seller managed to fix my gameboy. When I told him I want to learn how to fix them too, he wasn't discouraging, in fact he gave me tips on how to start. Awesome dude, will recommend!”

flightnight · Game Boy repair and upgrade

Verified buyer

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How it works

Three steps. No screwdriver.

1

Choose a set

Pick from our current ready-made colourways. Each one is already built, so what you see is what you get.

2

We test and ship it

A final check of every button, the speaker, the screen and the cartridge slot, then it's packed and sent.

3

Flip it open

It arrives ready to go. Slot in a cartridge and you're playing in under a minute.

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Questions

Before you ask

What games can I play on it?

Original Game Boy Advance cartridges, plus Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges. That's 1,500+ games, from Pokémon and Zelda to Mario Kart and Metroid. If paired with an EZFlash Omega Definitive Edition Flashcart, it can even play NES games.

How long does the battery last?

It runs on a brand-new FunnyPlaying New Volta 1040mAh battery (the original was 600mAh), good for around 4 hours per charge depending on screen brightness. Recharge it with a USB-A to C or USB-C to C cable.

How much better is the IPS screen than the original?

Night and day. The original SP screen is dim and washed out. FunnyPlaying's M2 IPS panel is backlit, sharp and colourful, and you can adjust the brightness.

I already have an old SP. Can you mod mine instead?

Yes. Our repair and upgrade service gives your own console the same refurbishment, IPS screen and USB-C treatment.

What if something goes wrong?

Every console comes with a 30 day warranty. If anything stops working because of our build, we'll repair it.

How long until it arrives?

Ready-made sets are already built and tested, so there's no build wait. We'll message you as soon as yours is on its way.

Can I choose my own colours instead?

Yes. If you'd like to pick your own shell, lens and buttons, design a custom SP here. Custom builds take 7-14 business days, subject to shipping times.

Pick your set. We'll test it and ship it.

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Tested before it ships · 30 day warranty