Is 1st generation GBA bright enough for indoor use?

I am considering buying a Game Boy Advance. I like the 1st generation model, but I don't know if the screen is bright enough for normal indoor use or not.

Is screen brightness likely to be an issue, and if so, what can I do to help with the problem?

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Best Answer

I can't recommend the SP enough if you're going to play any version of the Game Boy Advance. Slickest design, more durable than it looks too, and of course the backlit screen is a must. I can't envision liking the 1st generation model enough to offset the annoyance by not having a backlit screen. It is playable indoors if you turn on some lighting, however -- I used to use a desk lamp as a kid. That kind of limits the whole portability part to some extent though.

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Did the original GBA have a backlight?

The original model does not have an illuminated screen; Nintendo addressed that with the release of a redesigned model with a frontlit screen, the Game Boy Advance SP, in 2003. A newer revision of the redesign was released in 2005, with a backlit screen.

Why is Game Boy Advance screen so dark?

Apparently, the Game Boy Advance has, hidden away, a contrast adjustment potentiometer that can be turned to brighten or darken the Game Boy Advance's LCD screen. The Game Boy Color and NeoGeo Pocket Color systems also had this feature, and it was just as well hidden as the GBA's.

How do I increase my GBA brightness?

To get maximum picture brightness on your Game Boy Advance, play in a well-lit area. Natural sunlight near a window or outdoors works great, too, as does playing near a lamp, etc... A light source that is above or behind the player will maximize the brightness of the game.

Can you adjust brightness on GBA?

The GBA has hidden away, a contrast adjustment potentiometer that allows you to turn on brightness or darken the screen.

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