Pokemon Crystal Version (Game Boy Color) Authentic With Case Tested Works
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Manufacturer description
The product is an authentic copy of Pokemon Crystal Version for the Nintendo Game Boy Color, released in 2001 by Nintendo Games. Pokemon: Crystal Version (Game Boy Color, 2001) Authentic, Tested, Saves *** Please check out all pictures because that will be the exact item you will receive. COD 0008/20
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Full Specifications
| genre | RPG |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U |
| platform | Game Boy Color |
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