Gameboy Pocket System

by Nintendo

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00002ST35
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,490 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Color: Green

Nintendo's refinement of the original Game Boy design. All the functionality & style of the classic Game Boy in a slightly slimmer, more compact casing. Additionally, Nintendo improved upon the original display with better contrast. Awesome Green color scheme, a part of a series of a few different colors. Collect all of them!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of the Pocket, April 11, 2005

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A. Hsieh "I try" (La Jolla, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GameBoy Pocket - Green (Game Cartridge)

Relatively speaking, the Game Boy Pocket is an extremely old handheld system. It's outdated and quite ancient. However, when I owned a Game Boy Pocket (actually, I lost mine just a little over two weeks ago), I had a great deal of amusement with it. Why? Simply because I felt that regardless of the lack of color or high-tech gadgets that many systems had nowadays, my trusty Game Boy Pocket was still "fun". In fact, I hear the new Nintendo DS has no Game Boy functionality - only a Game Boy Advance port (which I own not). That's another reason why I may not get that particular system.

The Game Boy Pocket is small. It's very small. Yet, this does not detract from the functionality. Another plus is that this system has a CONTRAST SLIDER -- unlike the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance, you can alter the brightness or darkness of the screen -- perfect for when you're trying to see something that's just too bright to see (fans of the Pokemon series will remember the Fuchsia City Gym's infamous invisible walls, for example). The contrast slider and its black and white (not green and white like that of the Game Boy) screen alone warranted a buy for me back in the day.

I admit that now, many people believe the Game Boy Pocket seems to be obsolete. That's absurd. Those who wish to save money can get one and still have fun. Those who wish to put in a bit more can have the Game Boy Color (which unfortunately I still do not own, but realize the fun of). Those who want to "blow off", if you will, too much money -- can get some expensive, fancy system.

If you're a parent, though, don't get your kids a Game Boy Pocket. Tantrums will explode all over the place.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Something for the New, July 9, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: GameBoy Pocket - Green (Game Cartridge)

I got this some time ago, and I suppose I was thrilled with it since it was my first handheld, and it didn't seem a waste of time. You can change the color to change the darkness and lighting. It helps.

But after a few years and I got the new generation handhelds: GBC and GBA, the fun wore off. Whenever I stared at the dull screen and I didn't have as much fun as I did playing the GBA. The induced graphics on the GBA were pretty much superior. But this system is great for new gamers who just want to try the handhelds. The games are compatible with the other GB generation systems. I recommend this to gamers who would like to have a little something of the past.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Cool, January 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: GameBoy Pocket - Green (Game Cartridge)

I think game-boy pocket is a very great toy. It has very good quallity. I have dropped it on the floor 100,000 times and it never broke. The only problem is that is takes AAA battries and it does not take long to use up the battery. I have a solution for that problem. If you have an adapter plug it into the wall. It's great for travel. And has lots of good games. Sure there is a game-boy color but there's 1 thing better with b&w. You dont have to be in the right amount of light to see it. Great gift lots of fun. Addictive. I would recommend it for any age.

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