Game Boy Color - Berry (Renewed) [video game]
Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Game Boy Color: Genuine Nintendo Game Boy Color hardware, Amazon Renewed refurbished; main trade-off: renewed unit, so cosmetic wear and screen condition vary by copy.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Genuine Nintendo Game Boy Color hardware, Amazon Renewed refurbished
- ✓ Color screen upgrade over the original 8-bit Game Boy
- ✓ Runs on 2 AA batteries, no proprietary charger to source
- ✓ Berry translucent shell is a sought-after original GBC colorway
Cons
- ✗ Renewed unit, so cosmetic wear and screen condition vary by copy
- ✗ No backlight, so play needs a well-lit room or a bright lamp
- ✗ Uses disposable AA batteries rather than a rechargeable pack
- ✗ Listing does not state whether a game cartridge is included
Manufacturer description
The Game Boy Color, is a handheld game console from Nintendo. It is the successor of the Game Boy. The Game Boy Color, as suggested by the name, features a color screen. It is slightly thicker and taller than the Game Boy Light, which is a redesigned Game Boy released in 1998. As with the original Game Boy, it has an 8-bit processor and the custom Zilog Z80 central processing unit.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Game Boy Color using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the handheld consoles category. Amazon Renewed's handheld consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for handheld consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Requires 2 AA Batteries
Full Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Renewed |
|---|---|
| Color | berry |
| Platform | Game Boy Color |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Input Device | Gamepad |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
| Manufacturer Part Number | gbc_00026_4-cr |
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