Pokemon: Crystal Version for Nintendo GameBoy Color - Authentic w/ New Battery!
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Manufacturer description
Pokemon: Crystal Version for Nintendo GameBoy Color is a classic role-playing video game released by Nintendo in 2001. This authentic version includes a new battery, ensuring endless hours of gameplay. Set in the Pokemon series, players embark on an adventure to catch and train various Pokemon creatures while exploring the Johto region. With an E rating for everyone, this game is perfect for fans of the Pokemon franchise looking to revisit a beloved classic on their GameBoy Color console. - Brand New Battery - Saved Game - Works well ( See picture) - Used condition but looks really clean If…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Pokemon: Crystal Version for Nintendo 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 | USA |
|---|---|
| battery | new |
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