{"title":"Used Game Boy Color Games","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Johto and beyond with Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver and Pokémon Crystal on physical cartridges. Gold and Silver introduce a day-and-night cycle, breeding and a return to Kanto. Crystal builds on that foundation with animated battle introductions, a protagonist choice and the Battle Tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardware compatibility is not identical across the three games. Gold and Silver also support original Game Boy hardware, while Crystal requires a compatible color-capable system. Save and clock battery condition must be checked on the individual cartridge. Read each listing for the stated format, condition and included items before selecting a copy. Free U.S. shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pokemon-crystal-version-game-boy-color","title":"Pokémon Crystal Version for Game Boy Color (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eReturn to Johto with animated Pokémon introductions, an expanded Suicune story, and the Battle Tower in the Game Boy Color edition of Pokémon Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are representative. Cosmetic wear may vary on pre-owned items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJohto with a stronger sense of personality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Crystal builds on Gold and Silver while making the journey feel more personal. You can choose a female or male protagonist, and Pokémon animate as they enter battle. The story gives Suicune a more prominent role, adding another thread to follow alongside the Gym challenge. Johto's time-based world still encourages returning at different hours. These changes make Crystal appealing when you want the second-generation setting with additions that affect both its presentation and the way the adventure unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMore to do after building a team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatching and training provide the foundation, but Crystal also gives a developed team a place to prove itself in the Battle Tower. The wider journey reaches beyond Johto, and different times or days can change encounters and events. Trading remains relevant to collecting and some evolutions. It is a game for players who enjoy maintaining an ongoing adventure, returning to a familiar town for one purpose and finding a reason to spend another session refining the team they brought along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrystal needs color-compatible hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Crystal is a Game Boy Color release and does not run on the original monochrome Game Boy or Game Boy Pocket. Its physical cartridge needs compatible hardware, such as a Game Boy Color or a Game Boy Advance. The save battery and clock behavior are individual-unit checks, not assumptions in this draft. This selection stays in the loose pre-owned category, with no box, manual, or link accessory included. Check the actual cartridge identity and condition before committing to a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Boy Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDeveloper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Freak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRole-playing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStory setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohto, with Kanto accessible later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdded challenge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattle Tower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOriginal Game Boy compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot compatible with monochrome Game Boy or Game Boy Pocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I play Crystal on a Game Boy Pocket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Crystal requires color-compatible hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it expand Gold and Silver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt adds features including a protagonist choice, animated battle sprites, an expanded Suicune story and the Battle Tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the save battery new?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe actual save battery and clock condition have not been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it include the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The selected format is a loose cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52404568654120,"sku":null,"price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-expansion-pokemon-crystal-version-game-boy-color-01.jpg?v=1789674459"},{"product_id":"pokemon-gold-version-game-boy-color","title":"Pokémon Gold Version for Game Boy Color (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eTravel through Johto in Pokémon Gold, where a day-and-night cycle, breeding, and a journey into Kanto expand the original Pokémon adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are representative. Cosmetic wear may vary on pre-owned items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJohto gives the clock a role\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Gold makes time part of exploration. Different Pokémon appear at different times, and scheduled events can make a return trip worthwhile. Johto's towns connect the Gym challenge to a world of towers, routes, and familiar everyday stops. The game keeps the readable, turn-based structure of the earlier releases while giving you more reasons to think about when to visit a place. It suits players who enjoy a collection that grows through regular visits rather than one uninterrupted run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA team can grow in several directions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold introduces breeding, held items, and the Dark and Steel types, giving team building more options than the first generation. After the main Johto challenge, Kanto extends the journey with recognizable locations and further opponents. Version differences encourage trading with compatible games if collecting is your goal. The result is a cartridge that can support a straightforward badge quest or a longer project built around eggs, evolutions, and finding a team you want to keep using beyond the credits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCheck saving and timekeeping on the copy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned loose selection is the original Pokémon Gold cartridge, not the Nintendo DS remake HeartGold. Gold supports the Game Boy and Game Boy Color families of compatible hardware, with color presentation on suitable systems. Its battery-backed save and real-time clock make the individual cartridge's battery condition important. No battery replacement or successful test is asserted here. The cartridge format excludes original packaging and link equipment, so those need separate consideration if you are rebuilding a complete handheld setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Boy Color; also supports original Game Boy hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohto and Kanto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTime system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay-and-night cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTeam features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreeding and held items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNew types introduced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark and Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this HeartGold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the original Pokémon Gold cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan Gold run on an original Game Boy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike Crystal, Gold supports original Game Boy hardware as well as Game Boy Color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the battery affect the game?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattery condition matters to saving and the real-time clock; this individual copy still needs checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a link cable included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This selection is the loose game cartridge only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52404568686888,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-expansion-pokemon-gold-version-game-boy-color-01.jpg?v=1789674460"},{"product_id":"pokemon-silver-version-game-boy-color","title":"Pokémon Silver Version for Game Boy Color (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eBegin a Johto journey in Pokémon Silver, then continue into Kanto with a growing team, time-based encounters, and the second generation's new battle options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are representative. Cosmetic wear may vary on pre-owned items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA familiar journey opens into something larger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Silver begins with the recognizable rhythm of choosing a starter, exploring routes, and earning Gym badges, but Johto steadily adds its own character. The day-and-night cycle changes encounters, and the story brings towers and legendary Pokémon into the journey. Reaching Kanto later gives a successful team more places to go. Silver is especially inviting for someone who likes seeing early choices develop over time, with a small starter team eventually ready for a much broader set of opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMake collecting part of your routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding, held items, and additional evolution paths expand what you can do between major battles. Silver's version-specific Pokémon also give trading a practical purpose, while the clock makes some visits more useful at particular times. You can follow the story directly or slow down to work on a collection and train alternatives for the next challenge. That flexibility helps the game fit both a first playthrough and a return visit where you already know the route but want a different team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Silver has its own hardware needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the original Pokémon Silver cartridge, separate from the Nintendo DS remake SoulSilver. It can be played on original Game Boy or Game Boy Color hardware, with the display presentation depending on the system. Progress and timekeeping depend on the individual cartridge's battery-backed functions, so actual save and clock behavior must be confirmed. The selected loose format includes the cartridge without the original box or manual. Compatible link hardware is a separate requirement for trading with another physical game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Boy Color; also supports original Game Boy hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohto and Kanto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattle style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurn-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTime system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay-and-night cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTeam features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreeding and held items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this SoulSilver for DS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color compatible Silver release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it include both Johto and Kanto?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The adventure begins in Johto and later opens Kanto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHas the save battery been checked?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividual save and clock testing is still pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the loose copy have a manual?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo original manual or box is included in this format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52404568981800,"sku":null,"price":29.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-expansion-pokemon-silver-version-game-boy-color-01.jpg?v=1789674462"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/collections\/game-boy-color-games.oembed","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}