The Game Boy Advance SP AGS-101 (2005-2008) was the second revision of the clamshell GBA SP, with a true backlit TFT screen replacing the original frontlit reflective screen. Plays GBA, GBC, and original Game Boy cartridges. The AGS-101 is the GBA most retro gamers actually want.
Pricing in 2026: EUR 130-260 depending on colour and condition. Tribal Editions, Famicom Editions, and limited-run colours command premium.
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Verify it is the AGS-101 (backlit) and not the AGS-001 (frontlit, dimmer) - check the model number printed on the back. Or power on and check screen brightness against ambient light: AGS-101 is clearly bright in any condition.
Battery health: original NiMH packs degrade. Replacement third-party packs are cheap and easy to swap.