Nintendo Game Boy Color Atomic Purple Handheld Console Tested No Battery Cover
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Manufacturer description
Console has been tested and is fully working. • Color: Atomic Purple / Transparent Purple. • Portable handheld gaming system. • Missing battery cover. We want to have a chance to make things right. We will always do our best to resolve these issues.
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Full Specifications
| color | Atomic Purple |
|---|---|
| screen_type | Reflective LCD |
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