Afterburner (modification kit)

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The Afterburner lighting kit by Triton Labs is an aftermarket modification to the Game Boy Advance in which a frontlight is installed into the unit. [1] [2]

Afterburner was discontinued after the Game Boy Advance SP released because it had a built-in light (front light). [3] [4]

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References

  1. Powers, Rick (2002-11-14). "Afterburner Review - Review" . Retrieved 2022-10-09.
  2. Harris, Craig (2002-05-16). "Afterburner Light Kit" . Retrieved 2022-10-09.
  3. Fennec Fox, Interview: The Man Behind the GBA SP, GamePro, archived from the original on 2006-02-18
  4. Bramwell, Tom (2004-01-30). "Afterburner burns out". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2022-10-09.