Pokemon Crystal Version Nintendo Game Boy Color GBC Authentic New Battery Saves
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Manufacturer description
The product is an authentic, new battery-saved copy of Pokemon Crystal Version for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. Released in 2001 by Nintendo, this role-playing game is part of the popular Pokemon Series. With an E-Everyone rating, players can enjoy the adventure of catching and training Pokemon in the Johto region. The game offers classic gameplay and nostalgia for fans of the franchise, providing hours of entertainment on the NTSC-U/C platform.
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Full Specifications
| genre | RPG |
|---|---|
| region | US |
| platform | Game Boy Color |
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