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Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy
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Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy

3.5(27 ratings)

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$77.90at MercariChecked 11 h ago

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $77.90 at Mercari on Nov 14.
  • Checked at 8 stores.

Our take on the Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy

The Game Boy DMG-01 is Nintendo's original 8-bit handheld from 1989, the console that made portable gaming mainstream. It runs Game Boy cartridges on a 2.6-inch monochrome screen with a green-tinted dot-matrix display, powered by four AA batteries that last roughly 15 to 30 hours. Its brick-like shell and simple D-pad and A/B buttons are sturdy and easy to repair, which is why working units still circulate decades later. Against later Game Boy models it has the smallest, blurriest screen and no backlight, but it is the most collectible and the most repairable of the line.

Best forCollectors of original Nintendo hardwareRetro gamers who want authentic 8-bit playTinkerers who mod and restore handheldsNostalgic players revisiting childhood games
Pros
  • Runs the full original Game Boy cartridge library
  • Very long battery life on four AA cells
  • Simple, durable shell that is easy to open and repair
  • Iconic design with strong collector appeal
  • No region lock on Game Boy cartridges
Cons
  • No backlight; screen is hard to see in dim light
  • Small monochrome screen with heavy motion blur
  • Bulky and heavy compared with later handhelds
  • Aging units often need capacitor or screen work
  • No link cable or headphones included with most units

Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy prices at every store

  • MercariNew

    In stock

    $77.90Checked 11 h ago
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  • eBayPre-owned

    In stock

    $80.00+ $10.05 shippingChecked Nov 12
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  • Rock 30 GamesNew

    In stock

    $135.00Free shippingChecked 11 h ago
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  • Retro vGamesNew

    In stock

    $139.97Free shippingChecked 11 h ago
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  • WhatnotNew

    Availability unknown

    $99.00Checked 11 h ago
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  • Back MarketRefurbished

    Availability unknown

    $135.99Checked 11 h ago
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  • PoshmarkNew

    Availability unknown

    $150.00Checked 11 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by woopsshop

    $211.76Checked 11 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    Out of stockSold by SSB GamesReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $90.99Free shippingChecked 11 h ago
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Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy price history

Lowest price we've seen: $77.90 on Nov 15 at Mercari. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 15.

What reviewers say

  • 3.5 / 527 ratings

Owners treat the DMG-01 as a nostalgia piece and a restoration project rather than a daily player. They praise its sturdy build and battery life but note the unlit screen and the wear typical of decades-old units.

What people mention
  • ScreenCriticisedOwners say the unlit monochrome display is hard to read in low light and blurs with motion.
  • BuildPraisedReviewers describe the shell as tough and easy to disassemble for cleaning or repair.
  • BatteryPraisedFour AA batteries keep it running for many hours, far longer than later color models.
  • ConditionMixedBuyers of used units report scratches and wear that vary from unit to unit.
  • SizeCriticisedSome find the thick body uncomfortable to hold for long sessions compared with newer handhelds.

About the Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy

This is a Nintendo Game Boy Classic, model DMG-01, in gray. The Game Boy is an 8-bit, fourth-generation handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo.

This is a used unit in good condition with minor scratches. It has been fully disassembled for cleaning and tested for full functionality, and it is working.

Brand
Nintendo
Model
DMG-01
Color
Gray
Type
8-bit handheld game console, fourth generation
Condition
Used, good condition, minor scratches
Testing
Fully disassembled and cleaned; fully functionality tested; working
Quantity
One Game Boy system

Specifications

color
GraySource

Questions and answers

Does it play all Game Boy games?
Yes. It runs original Game Boy cartridges, including the black dual-mode carts, but not Game Boy Color-only titles.
Does the screen have a backlight?
No. The DMG-01 uses a reflective monochrome LCD, so you need decent room light to see it clearly.
What batteries does it take?
Four AA batteries. Nintendo rated roughly 15 to 30 hours of play depending on the game and volume.
Can I use headphones?
Yes, through the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the bottom edge. The built-in speaker is mono.
How does it compare with the Game Boy Pocket or Color?
Later models are smaller and the Color adds a color screen, but the original has the largest shell and the strongest collector value.
Can two units link up?
Yes, with a Game Boy link cable through the EXT port, for supported two-player games.
Where is the Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy cheapest?
At Mercari, for $77.90, 44% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy?
Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings.
Where can I buy the Original Nintendo Game Boy Console Classic GameBoy?
8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Mercari, Whatnot, Rock 30 Games, Back Market.

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