Game Boy Games Collection

The original Game Boy (GB), released in 1989, was Nintendo's groundbreaking 8-bit handheld that defined portable gaming. Despite its monochrome display and modest specs, its 4-AA battery power and durability made it wildly popular. The system's killer app Tetris (bundled in some regions) demonstrated perfect handheld gameplay synergy. Other iconic titles included Pokémon Red/Green/Blue, Super Mario Land, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. With over 118 million units sold globally (including Game Boy Pocket/Color variants), it dominated the 90s handheld market. The GB's cartridge-based system and link cable enabled both single-player adventures and multiplayer exchanges (notably Pokémon trades). Its pea-green screen became a cultural icon, proving gameplay innovation outweighed technical limitations. The Game Boy established Nintendo's philosophy of 'lateral thinking with withered technology' that influenced later handheld designs.

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Dragon Warrior Monsters: Terry's Wonderland

Series: Dragon Quest

Super Mario Bros. Deluxe

Series: Super Mario

Mario Tennis

Series: Mario Sports

Resident Evil: Gaiden

Alfred's Adventure

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Series: Harry Potter