Nintendo · 1998 · Worldwide
Game Boy Color
A color follow-up to the Game Boy that doubled as a backward-compatible upgrade.
Introduction
A color follow-up to the Game Boy that doubled as a backward-compatible upgrade.
History
Game Boy Color launched in 1998 from Nintendo. It became one of the defining systems of its era and laid the groundwork for future hardware from the same company.
Release Date
Released in 1998 (Worldwide).
Manufacturer
Nintendo.
Technical Specifications
- CPU
- Sharp LR35902 @ 8 MHz
- Memory
- 32 KB RAM, 16 KB VRAM
- Media
- Game Boy Color cartridge
- Display
- Color reflective LCD, 160x144
Best Games
- Pokemon Gold
- Pokemon Silver
- Pokemon Crystal
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Legacy
It bridged the monochrome and 16-bit eras for handheld players and hosted two of the greatest RPGs ever made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the Game Boy Color backward compatible?
Yes, original Game Boy cartridges worked.
How many colors could it display?
Up to 56 simultaneous colors from a 32,768 palette.