Authentic Pokemon Crystal Version (Game Boy Color) Clean, needs save battery
Bottom line: The Nintendo Authentic Pokemon Crystal Version Clean is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the games & cartridges category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
This Pokémon Crystal Version will require a new battery to save gameplay....otherwise it plays great. Game will be carefully packed in a kraft bubble mailer and shipped within 24 hours of payment, same day if paid by 3:00 CST(M-F). Thank you for looking and have a great day!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Authentic Pokemon Crystal Version Clean using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Nintendo's games & cartridges 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 games & cartridges 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.
Full Specifications
| region | NTSC-U |
|---|---|
| platform | Game Boy Color |
| generation | 2 |
| complete_in_box | false |
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Authentic Pokemon Crystal Version (Game Boy Color) Clean, needs save battery is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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