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Devices Compatible with Game Boy Advance SP Charger

The Game Boy Advance SP charger (model AGS-002, 5.2V / 450mA, barrel jack 3.5mm OD / 1.35mm ID, center positive) is only officially compatible with:

  • Game Boy Advance SP (AGS-001)
  • Game Boy Micro (OXY-001) — via OXY-002 adapter cable (SP charger → Micro port).
  • Nintendo DS (Original "Phat", NTR-001) — same connector.
  • Nintendo DS Lite (USG-001) — same connector.

NOT Compatible

  • Nintendo DSi / DSi XL / 3DS / 2DS / 3DS XL / New 3DS: Use WAP-002 (4.6V, different barrel: 4.0mm OD / 1.7mm ID).
  • Game Boy Color / Pocket / Original GBA: Use DMG-002 / MGB-002 / AGB-002 (different voltage/connector).
  • Any non-Nintendo device: Proprietary connector. No standard USB/miniUSB/microUSB.

Identifying Your Charger

ConsoleCharger ModelVoltageBarrel Plug
GBA SP / DS / DS LiteAGS-002 / NTR-002 / USG-0025.2V3.5mm OD / 1.35mm ID
DSi / 3DS familyWAP-002 / WAP-002(US)4.6V4.0mm OD / 1.7mm ID

Warning: Plugging 5.2V SP charger into DSi/3DS (4.6V) risks overvoltage damage. Plugging 4.6V DSi charger into SP → undercharge / no charge.

Modern Replacement

  • USB-C → SP/DS/DSL Cable: $5–$8 (Amazon, eBay). Powers from any USB port. Convenient.
  • Multi-Charger: 3-in-1 (SP/DSL, DSi/3DS, USB-C) for travel.

Only GBA SP, DS, DS Lite, and Game Boy Micro (with adapter) share the SP charger.


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