Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld - Teal With Case And Tetris
Bottom line: The Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld 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
(IN WORKING CONDITION) with Tetris displayed. JPN model Cosmetic Flaws to be expected, Discoloring— lightening on barcodes but still there. — Minor Dings but still in good condition.— Battery cover area in rough shape but does come with cover— no issues with reading games— NO SOUND from speaker. Scratched screen Comes with carrying Case and Tetris. Cleaned Case— no ripping or missing parts. Would be great for a game boy enthusiast and added case is a great touch. (Planned to mod with IPSv5 never got around to it)
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Game Boy Color Handheld 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles 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
| cpu | Sharp LR35902 |
|---|---|
| color | Teal Blue |
| notes | JPN region unit; bundle includes case and Tetris cartridge |
| cpu_mhz | 8 |
| screen_size_in | 2.32 |
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