How much is an old Game Boy worth?
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How much is an old Game Boy worth?
The original Gameboy as of today sells for $30 – $150 depending on the condition of the handheld and if you have the original box. Nintendo released the Gameboy, the Gameboy Pocket, the Gameboy Color, the Gameboy Advance, the Gameboy Advance SP and finally the Gameboy Micro.
Why did the Game Boy have a green screen?
The basic idea was that black pixels on a green background are slightly easier to see compared to black pixels on a white or grey background whenever you’re playing in an environment that doesn’t offer ideal lighting.
How much is a 1989 Nintendo Gameboy worth?
Original Gameboy System GameBoy
| Sale Date ▲ ▼ | Title ▲ ▼ | ▲ ▼ Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-17 | Nintendo Game Boy DMG-01 (1989) FACTORY SEALED Console GameBoy * NO RESERVE! | $2,850.00 |
| 2020-08-10 | Nintendo Game Boy DMG-01 Sealed W/Tetris | $2,230.00 |
| 2020-05-27 | NEW Open Box Nintendo Original Game Boy System w/8 CIB/Loose Games & Super GB | $425.00 |
What type of screen did original Game Boy have?
Liquid crystal screen (LCD)
Technical data
| Game Boy (Classic) | Game Boy Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Liquid crystal screen (LCD) | Liquid crystal screen (LCD) |
| Screen size | 4,7 x 4,3 cm | 4,8 x 4,4 cm |
| Screen resolution | 160 x 144 Pixels | 160 x 144 Pixels |
| Game Paks | Exchangeable | Exchangeable |
What resolution is Game Boy?
160×144 pixels
The screen resolution was the same as the original Game Boy, which is 160×144 pixels.
How much did the Gameboy Color cost?
US$69.99
Game Boy Color
| The Atomic Purple version | |
|---|---|
| Generation | Fifth |
| Release date | JP: October 21, 1998 NA: November 18, 1998 EU: November 23, 1998 AU: November 27, 1998 |
| Lifespan | 1998–2003 |
| Introductory price | US$69.99 |
How can you tell a fake Gameboy Advance?
If something on the cartridge is missing, and should be there, then that game is a fake. Check if your game has a battery in it. If your game has a battery inside, and it doesn’t have a real time clock feature it’s a fake.
