Pokemon Crystal Version Gameboy Color | AUTHENTIC | Tested | Dry Battery |
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Manufacturer description
The product is an authentic Pokemon Crystal Version game for the Gameboy Color, published by Nintendo. It is a role-playing and action-adventure game from the Pokemon series, rated E for Everyone. The game was originally released in Japan and features the Super Game Boy capability. This NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) version has been tested and is now available with a dry battery, ready for gameplay enjoyment on the Nintendo Game Boy platform.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Pokemon Crystal Version Gameboy Color 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/C |
|---|---|
| platform | Game Boy Color |
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