Majesco GBA SP Headphones
System/accessory by Majesco
Reviewed by Philip "Pocket Squirrel" Wesley
Released: 2004
Use with: GBA SP ONLY

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Opening Snide Remarks: Here I am, about to crank out a review of $9.95
headphones designed specifically for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP. Since
the Nintendo DS does not push audio through the same port as power reception.

Considering the price point on this set of headphones, they really should be
a "no thought" purchase. However, they are not the only headphones out there
and for those willing to invest on getting an adaptor for the GBA SP, there
are definately lots of choices for headphones.

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Impressions: These are behind the head headphones and the cord is of a decent
length. There is no amplification in the headphones, but they translate sound
from the GBA very nicely. They appear to only have average range and Majesco
was kind enough to not make a fuss on what that range is. Majesco handed these
out for free at E3 2004 and considering how easy these appear to be to make,
I think the price point for them is a bit borderline. I used them with my
GBA Movie Play Version 2 and I was able to detect the defects in sound I
purposefully set into some of my custom GBS files. So, these pick up nicely.

I noticed that some of the headphone units I had seemed lower than others.
This may be just some sort of odd effect as no two headphones are truly
alike in sound depth and level, because of material differences. The device
does not have an extra port to allow for charging the device while you listen
to music via the headphones.

The system only comes in a silver and black color with the Majesco logo
branded upon it. These are intended to be purchased and used with Majesco
and Nintendo's Game Boy Movie line up of titles. The headphones only have
one cord so there is no cord clutter like many other headphones. The ear
units are comfortable and the headphones seem to be flexible enough for all
humanly normal head sizes. These are pretty durable headphones. You can
toss them around, swing them around, and do all sorts of abuse to them with
out damaging them or their performance.

Liked: Durable, easy to use (just plug them in), inexpensive, and stylishly
neat.

Hated: No way to charge and listen at the same time. No multiple colors to
choose from. No amplification.

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Improve: Add an amplification switch as well as multiple colors and the
ability to charge and listen. If none of those improvements, then lower the
price to $6.99 or less so more people can buy them without hesitation.

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Final Words: Hey, these Majesco headphones make a lousy review, but a good
purchase. Please consider buying these ones as they are the easiest, the most
sturdy, and cost effective, dedicated headphones for the SP.

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Score: 88%

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Secrets: Cool.