{"product_id":"nintendo-game-boy-pocket","title":"Nintendo Game Boy Pocket (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eThe Game Boy Pocket shrinks the original Game Boy into a slim handheld that runs on two AAA batteries and has a clearer black-and-white screen. It plays the whole original Game Boy library, from Tetris and Pokemon Red and Blue to The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rgm-condition-note\"\u003eImages are representative. Cosmetic wear and included accessories vary on pre-owned items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA smaller Game Boy with a clearer screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNintendo released the Game Boy Pocket in North America in 1996. It is noticeably smaller and lighter than the original Game Boy, runs on two AAA batteries instead of four AA, and replaced the green-tinted display with a true black-and-white screen that blurs less in motion. The screen is not backlit, so it needs good room light, just like the original. It uses the same cartridges, the same D-pad and A and B buttons, and has a headphone jack for stereo sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich cartridges fit the Pocket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery original gray Game Boy cartridge works, including Super Mario Land, Metroid II: Return of Samus, Kirby's Dream Land and Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow. Black Game Boy Color cartridges, which were made to run on both systems, also play in black and white. Clear Game Boy Color-only cartridges and Game Boy Advance games do not work. The link port is the smaller style also used by the Game Boy Color, so trading Pokemon with an original Game Boy needs a link cable made for both connector sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuying a pre-owned Game Boy Pocket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Game Boy Pocket is now about three decades old. On any used unit, the screen lens, the battery compartment contacts and the cartridge slot are the areas worth a look, and well-used screens can show faded or missing pixel lines. This listing covers the handheld itself, so batteries, an AC adapter, a link cable and games come only if the title names them. The photo shows a representative Game Boy Pocket, and colors vary by unit.\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\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNintendo Game Boy Pocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Boy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld console\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlays\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Boy cartridges and black Game Boy Color dual-mode cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuns on two AAA batteries or an optional AC adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUS launch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this item\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Game Boy Pocket play Game Boy Color games?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the black dual-mode cartridges, which run in black and white. Clear Game Boy Color-only cartridges will not start, and Game Boy Advance games do not work. Original Game Boy cartridges from any region play, because Game Boy games are not region-locked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat comes with the Game Boy Pocket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listing is for the Game Boy Pocket handheld itself. Batteries, an AC adapter, a link cable, games and the box vary by unit and are included only if the listing title says so. It runs on two standard AAA batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the screen backlit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Like the original Game Boy, the Pocket has a reflective screen with no backlight, so it is best played in good light. Its black-and-white display is easier to read than the green screen of the original model and handles motion better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-shipping\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree U.S. Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo minimum order. No shipping fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67610474053928,"sku":"R118-085","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/R118-085-1.jpg?v=1790512231","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/nintendo-game-boy-pocket","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}