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Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld game console

Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld game console

3.6(40 ratings)

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$129.95at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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  • Last seen at $129.95 at Walmart on Nov 12.

Our take on the Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld game console

The Game Boy Color is Nintendo's 8-bit handheld from 1998, the successor to the original Game Boy. It plays the entire Game Boy library and adds a color screen, a faster processor and infrared linking for games that support it. It suits collectors, retro players and anyone who wants a simple, durable handheld with a huge back catalog. Against later handhelds it has no backlight and no rechargeable battery, but its library and battery life remain its strengths.

Best forRetro and Game Boy collectorsPlayers of classic 8-bit gamesLong trips where battery life mattersKids' first handheld
Pros
  • Plays the full Game Boy and Game Boy Color library
  • Very long battery life on two AA batteries
  • Small, light and built to survive drops
  • Color screen for games made for it
  • Infrared link for trading and multiplayer in supported games
Cons
  • Screen is not backlit and is hard to see in dim light
  • No rechargeable battery; needs AA cells
  • No headphone-free speaker quality to speak of
  • Older black-and-white games show limited color palettes

Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld game console prices at every store

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    In stockSold by Console ReplayReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $129.95Checked Nov 12
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What reviewers say

  • 3.6 / 540 ratings

Owners rate it as a sturdy, nostalgic handheld with a strong library, but many mention the unlit screen as the main drawback.

What people mention
  • ScreenCriticisedOwners say the unlit screen is difficult to see in low light and needs a lamp or daylight.
  • BuildPraisedOwners describe it as tough and pocketable, surviving years of use.
  • BatteryPraisedTwo AA batteries last a long time, which owners like for travel.
  • LibraryPraisedOwners value that it plays both Game Boy Color games and older Game Boy cartridges.

About the Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld game console

Nintendo Game Boy Color - handheld game console - red

Specifications

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RedSource

Questions and answers

Does it play original Game Boy games?
Yes. It runs Game Boy Color cartridges and the older black-and-white Game Boy cartridges, which appear in limited color palettes.
Is the screen backlit?
No. The screen has no backlight, so you need decent room light or daylight to see it clearly.
What batteries does it use?
It runs on two AA batteries and does not have a built-in rechargeable pack.
Can it link with another Game Boy?
Yes. It has a link port for the link cable and an infrared port for games that support infrared trading or play.
Is it worth buying over a Game Boy Advance?
The Game Boy Advance plays the same cartridges and has a larger screen, but the Color is smaller and runs longer on AA cells. Choose the Color for its size and battery life, the Advance for its screen.
Where is the Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld game console cheapest?
At Walmart, for $129.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld game console?
Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings.

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