Nintendo Game Boy Color Clear CGB-001 Handheld Console Tested Working
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Nintendo Game Boy Color Clear CGB-001 Handheld Console Tested Working. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.
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Full Specifications
| color | Clear |
|---|---|
| screen_type | Reflective LCD |
| battery_type | 2x AA |
Hardware benchmark data
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