Gameboy Color Grape Purple Nintendo Game Boy Color
Bottom line: The Gameboy Color Grape Purple Nintendo Game Boy Color is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles 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
Console is in ok cosmetic condition. Has some marks in the lower left hand corner but are purely cosmetic and do not affect functionality. Missing the battery door cover but console is tested and working perfectly for all functionality. Speakers sound great!
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SpecPicks scored Gameboy Color Grape Purple Nintendo Game Boy Color using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Nintendo's retro 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.
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Full Specifications
| cpu | Sharp LR35902 |
|---|---|
| ram_kb | 32 |
| display_type | Color LCD |
| color_variants | Grape Purple |
Hardware benchmark data
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