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Comparison of Game Boy Advance SP AGS-001 and AGS-101 screens

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The fundamental difference between GBA SP AGS-001 and GBA SP AGS-101 lies only in the screen. That is, they have the same processors and batteries. Even externally, they are almost indistinguishable. Often, they even have identical labels, with the only difference being the model number 001/101.

Game Boy Advance SP AGS-101 vs AGS-001

The base colors of the consoles also differ. However, it should be noted that the base colors of the Game Boy Advance SP may vary in different regions.

The main difference is the screen backlight. The 001 model has a poor front light, while the 101 model has an excellent backlight. The only downside of the backlight is that it consumes more power. With a new battery and the backlight on, the battery life is 9-10 hours.

Light On and Backlight On:

Left AGS-001 (backlight on) and right AGS-101 (brighter mode)
Left AGS-001 (backlight on) and right AGS-101 (brighter mode).


Light Off and Backlight On:

Left AGS-001 (backlight on) and right AGS-101 (brighter mode)
Left AGS-001 (backlight on) and right AGS-101 (brighter mode).


Light Off and Backlight Off:

Left AGS-001 (backlight off) and right AGS-101 (less bright mode)
Left AGS-001 (backlight off) and right AGS-101 (less bright mode).

As you can see, the AGS-101 version has a very bright screen, while the AGS-001 version is convenient to play only at night.


By the way, this is how the backlight will look on AGB and all old Game Boys (Original, Pocket, and Color).
Remember that in any Game Boy Advance (except Micro), you can install a new screen. You can buy it on AliExpress.