In the retro collecting scene I’ve often heard it said that the GameBoy Advance model AGS-101 is superior to the AGS-001 thanks to its backlit screen. The box for the system even touted the “NEW BRIGHTER SCREEN” as a prominent feature, but for whatever reason that never enticed me to upgrade. Perhaps it was because I had a GameBoy Player on GameCube by the time it came out. (GBP release date – June 24, 2003. AGS-101 release date – September 2005.)

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I decided to put it to the test though on this week’s short episode of Retro Hunting Adventures since I just picked up a SpongeBob SquarePants style GBA that has the model revision and HOLY CRAP EVERYONE WAS RIGHT. If you were thinking of spending the money to get a GBA retrofitted with a brighter screen or buying a modded GBA for a reseller, you might just want the AGS-101 instead! Subscribe to Mistah MegaManFan for new Retro Hunting Adventures every Monday at 8 PM ET, 7 Central. Your likes, shares and comments are appreciated. Thanks for watching!