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Game Boy (Platform)

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Release dates:
1989-7-31 (NA)
1989-4-21 (JP)
1994-4-14 (BR)
1990-9-28 (EU)
Generation:
Fourth generation
PLATFORM TYPE:
Portable console
PRODUCT FAMILY:
Nintendo
Introduction price:
89
ALTERNATIVE NAME:
GB
Operating SystemCPUSharp LR35902 @ 4,19 MHz
Memory8 KB S-RAMStorage8 MB
Graphics160x144 pixels, 66 mm (2.6 in) diagonal screen with 2-bit (4 shades of "gray" {light to very dark olive green})Sound2 pulse wave generators, 1 PCM 4-bit wave sample (64 4-bit samples played in 1×64 bank or 2×32 bank) channel, 1 noise generator, and one audio input from the cartridge
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Supported ResolutionsConnectivity2 Game Boys can be linked together via built-in serial ports, up to 4 with a DMG-07 4-player adapter. And 16 in maximum.

Other versions

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Game Boy Light

"The Game Boy Light is a backlit and updated version of the Game Boy Pocket exclusively released in Japan" Has a larger battery compartment because it requires two AA batteries instead of AAA...
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Game Boy Pocket

A smaller, lighter unit that required fewer batteries. The Game Boy Pocket has a smaller link port, which requires an adapter to link with the older Game Boy. Takes two AAA batteries.

Games released on Game Boy