Nintendo Game Boy Color Green Handheld System Console With 3 Games
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Manufacturer description
The product is a Nintendo Game Boy Color handheld system console in a green color. It comes with three games and features a headphone jack for connectivity. The model is the Game Boy Color by Nintendo, known for its retro gaming experience and iconic handheld console design. Perfect for gamers looking to enjoy classic Nintendo titles on-the-go. Includes three games that are all working and tested. See pictures for condition. DT-161
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Game Boy Color Green Handheld System Console With 3 Games 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
| color | Green |
|---|---|
| power | 2x AA batteries |
| display_type | Reflective TFT LCD |
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