Game Boy Advance SP: USB-C Kit
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Game Boy Advance SP: USB-C Kit

This product has been discontinued and replaced by the centered version.
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Description

This board allows you to charge the battery via USB-C cable or connect headphones with USB-C or a jack adapter to USB-C in your Game Boy Advance SP (Also compatible with Nintendo DS).

FEATURES

  • Plastic cap made by filament 3D printer. It fits well with the original GBA SP case. (1)
  • Charge your Game Boy Advance SP via USB-C, compatible with:
      • USB power banks
      • USB-A chargers
      • USB-C chargers (2)
      • USB-C PD chargers (normal speed, not fast) (2)
      • USB-A to USB-C cables
      • USB-C to USB-C cables (2)
  • Play sound using USB-C headphones or a USB-C to 3.5mm Jack adapter.

(1) The plastic cap is made for the original GBA SP shell. It may be compatible with other shells, but it depends on how similar they are to the original.

(2) This feature has been recently added but has a limitation. Previously, USB-C to USB-C cables were not compatible and did not charge the GBA SP. They can now be used, but they work only when connected in one orientation. This means that when you connect the USB-C cable face up, it will charge the battery correctly, and the orange LED will turn on. However, when connected face down, it will not function.
(Supporting double-sided connection disables the speaker audio. So, this is the best option to keep the audio functional while making USB-C to USB-C cables/chargers compatible. You can see a video in the “Additional content (videos)” tab.)

INCLUDED

  • 1 board (1.2 mm thickness)
  • 1 plastic cap to cover the hole

REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)

NOTES

Due to differences between monitors, the picture may not accurately reflect the actual color of the plastic cap.

The USB-C earphones or USB-C to 3.5mm Jack adapter must be without any DAC inside, meaning it must be an analog device; otherwise, it won’t work. For example, the following work perfectly:

DOCUMENTATION

Additional information

Weight 0,0014 kg
Dimensions 2 × 2 × 1 cm
Circuit color

Black
Circuit version

v1.6
Plastic color

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Additional content (videos)

Compatibility test

This another video shows the compatibility with different chargers

Test sound

I recorded two GBA SP, one with the original connector and adapter, and the another one with USB-C connector and USB-C adapter. Both sound layer are similar:

If you wish, you can download the mp3 and compare them yourself with a specialized software.

Compatibility

This board is compatible with:

  • Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-001)
  • Game Boy Advance SP Backlight (AGS-101)
  • Nintendo DS (NTR-001)

Some third party modules which people or I have tried and work well together this kit:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a USB-C to USB-C charger?

Yes, you can use it but the video console will charge only with the connector face up. (read the description for more details)

Changelog

  • 2021-04: v1.0
    • Initial version.
  • 2021-05: v1.1
    • Changed the USB-C model.
    • Changed the resistances for a smaller size.
    • Increased the PCB thickness to 1.6mm
  • 2021-06: v1.2
    • Removed the resistances. Internal speaker doesn’t sound with them.
    • Decrees the PCB thickness to 1.2mm.
  • 2021-10: v1.3
    • Modified the USB holes to solder it a bit stronger.
  • 2021-11: v1.4
    • Modified the frame to separate each board easier (It doesn’t affect to the board)
  • 2022-06: v1.4 (June)

    • Modified the frame to separate each board even easier (It doesn’t affect to the board)
  • 2022-12: v1.6

    • Added some of the new features from the centered version like the charging compatibility and board shape.

Gallery of customer's installation

If you are happy with your installation result, you can send me the photos and I can publish here, other clients will see the result!

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