Express Checkout with PayPhrase
What's this? | Create PayPhrase
To Buy with PayPhrase,
choose from options to the left
Sorry!
29 used & new from $12.49

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
Game Boy Color

Other products by Nintendo
Platform:   Game Boy Color
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (192 customer reviews)

Select

Color
 

Available from these sellers.


Sign up to be notified when this item becomes available.


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Pokemon - Blue Version

Pokemon - Blue Version

Pokemon - Red Version

Pokemon - Red Version

Pokemon, Silver Version

Pokemon, Silver Version

Pokemon, Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

Pokemon, Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

Pokemon Gold

Pokemon Gold

4.6 out of 5 stars (157)  $140.99
Explore similar items

Product Details

  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • ASIN: B0000296ZM
  • Media: Video Game
  • Release Date: May 3, 1999
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (192 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,319 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

Product Description

Color: Teal

Product Description

The Game Boy is that small, colorful handheld video game system clutched by folks playing it everywhere. Popular among a wide age group, including a good number of airport-lounging power executives, the Game Boy has a true hard-core fan base comprised of millions (and millions) of kids around the globe.

Nintendo's Game Boy debuted in the late '80s and has since sold over 60 million units worldwide, far outpacing other hand-held game systems. With a catalog of over 1,000 games and dozens of add-on peripherals, Game Boy is a monster of a hand-held game system, and a remarkably affordable one at that. Early March 1998 brought the release of the Game Boy Color system, an upgraded version of the original. It is equipped with an 8-bit CPU, doubling the original Game Boy's computing power. The small LCD screen can display up to 56 colors simultaneously (out of a 32,000-color palette), delivered via boosted video processing memory that provides remarkably sharp and vibrant graphics.

The hundreds of available games vary from tremendously compelling to instantly forgettable. Quality or not, the entire library of games designed for the original system is playable on Game Boy Color, but buyers should note that not all Game Boy Color games will work on the original Game Boy system.

The Game Boy Color system is available in an exotic array of colors and special editions. Accessories and add-on peripherals abound, enhancing the playing experience with vibrating feedback to in-game bumps and crashes, extra battery power, and even a clever camera package that allows players to capture, tweak, and print images.


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Color: Teal
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(3)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

 

Customer Reviews

Color: Teal
192 Reviews
5 star:
 (130)
4 star:
 (32)
3 star:
 (11)
2 star:
 (10)
1 star:
 (9)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.4 out of 5 stars (192 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
162 of 170 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good value overall, but expect to squint, December 15, 1999
By A Customer
Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 
I had the original GameBoy when it came out 10 years ago, and I liked it a lot. The new color version is definitely a long-needed upgrade, but unfortunately Nintendo did this one on the cheap and skimped on the most important aspect of the system - the color screen. Not only is the screen tiny, but the colors are rarely as vibrant as they look on the advertisements. The screen can be very difficult to see under most lighting conditions. (I have actually found florescent lighting to be best.) That flaw aside, the games make this system... and there are hundreds of them, and many of them are very good. Even though I practically am blind after playing for more than a few minutes, I use my GameBoy color more than any other game system. It's easy to take with you, and even if you are over 12 (like me) there are games that you will enjoy during the daily bus commute or whatever.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?    Yes No (Report this)



 
92 of 95 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Hey, it's blue!, September 8, 2000
By Elliot Spendhermoney (Connecticut USA) - See all my reviews
I bought a Gameboy to entertain my children and me when we are traveling. I'm not sure why reviews of the "dandelion" Gameboy are different from the "teal" Gameboy, but I bought the teal. First, my 7-year-old loves this game! I bought Super Mario Deluxe to go with this and she had never seen it before. I enjoy this game, too. The small size of the Gameboy is amazing. This is the 8-bit gaming that used to require a TV and a large plastic box. Now, the Gameboy Color will easily fit in your pocket. And, the picture quality is comparable to what you used to see on TV. However, it's not all a paradise. In low light conditions, the screen is invisible without a supplemental light. I read about this in other reviews and I bought the worm light to go with it. These work and come in matching colors, but there is a definite drawback. They don't illuminate the whole screen and there is a definite glare on the screen. You must move the Gameboy around to create the best light condition at the spot on the screen you want to see. There are other lights available and I would like to try them to see if there is an improvement in quality. Still, this is a fun game. This console is relatively cheap and very portable. This will be perfect on long, boring plane and car trips. So, I recommend you buy this console. It doesn't come with any games, so be sure to buy a game at the same time. It does come with batteries, though. And, you will need a light to see the screen unless you only want to play outside on sunny days.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?    Yes No (Report this)



 
133 of 140 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You may want to look for a 3rd time..., November 5, 2000
By A Customer
Okay so the Game Boy is based on 10-year old hardware, has tiny sound, no light, blah blah blah.... now just wait a minute! There's a very good reason for all of that. First off, the 10-year old hardware: It works. Just look at how many games there are for this puppy. Plenty to choose from. Now the sound: that will be improved upon on the next rendition named "Game Boy ADVANCE" which will sport Dolby Surround sound (if used in games) and in STEREO BABY! Oh and most peoples biggest gripe is the lack of a backlight for the screen. The reason for this is cuz it sucks too much battery life from the system. Know this: GBA uses 2 AA batteries and lasts for 20 hours. Sega GameGear uses 8 AA batteries and lasted only 6 hours! Remember how big and clunky the Sega GameGear was? Try fitting THAT in your pocket! Oh and what if the light burns out? Might as well buy a new one cuz it's gonna cost just as much as having the light repaired. Just get a cheap NYKO Wormlight. It's well worth the purchase and it works 100% better than those other lame light/magnifiers I've played with. The GAMES make the SYSTEM, and you'll be happy to know that there are TONS of grade A+ games to choose from. You won't be disappointed. Just be sure to read some good reviews of games before you buy them. .... Just be sure to save some cash for Nintendo's next portable, the Game Boy ADVANCE. It will own you.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?    Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I bought this as a gift for my brother in law that loves mario brothers etc...he loved it! the product worked and it was like new!!! great price
Published 7 days ago by Nicole M. Davi

3.0 out of 5 stars Could be better.
This is the first hand held color system but it has many things wrong with it. The screen is way to small to use, even though the color came out on it they made the graphics... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. King

5.0 out of 5 stars Game Boy Color
This was purchased for my son who is 10 years old. He LOVES this game unit, even though he has all the other systems and this doesn't even have a back lite. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Night Quilting Mom

4.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loves her Game Boy Color- still plays it today!
I bought this for my daughter and she LOVES THIS THING!!!!! Thank you, Nintendo! The only complaint I have about it is the dark screen. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Donald P. Moriarty

5.0 out of 5 stars GBC- FYI-( Game Boy Color)
This is the best system that they did come out with beside's the GBA and GBA SP and technically the original game boy advance really wasn't all that great it was just a spin off... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Goku

5.0 out of 5 stars Game Boy Color
I had the teal game boy color for the longest time and loved it to peices but I gave it to my cousins so oh well I'm getting a new game boy color in purple this time either way... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Goku

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than an SP
This is the origanal Gameboy Color its not some crappy SP this was amazing due to all the colors on the screen and the size was better than a gamegear for sure. Read more
Published on September 26, 2007 by DONKEY KONG

1.0 out of 5 stars Pathetic, Prefer original GameBoy
The gameboy color was good but i really like the 1989 gameboy the grey one that takes 4 batteries
Published on September 21, 2007 by Ds Lite Miser

5.0 out of 5 stars what can i say?
Game Boy Color was the first hand held game I got back when it was still available at wal-mart. Though I got the teal version, it came bright in color and with the two pokemon... Read more
Published on January 17, 2007 by April Teed

5.0 out of 5 stars Gameboy Color is Awesome!
The Gameboy Color is awesome! They are very small, so it'll easily fit inside a pocket. It has a huge library of games, like Mario, Zelda, Kirby, and Pokémon. Read more
Published on January 17, 2007 by Video Gamer

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Color: Teal
See all 2 discussions...  
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
   


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)

So You'd Like to...

Color: Teal


Look for Similar Items by Category

Color: Teal
 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.



Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.