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Game Boy Models Released in the 1990s: Original, Pocket, and Color

Three Game Boy models launched during the 1990s:

ModelRelease YearKey Features
Game Boy (DMG-01)1989 (JP/NA), 1990 (EU)Original "brick" design, 4-shade green LCD, 4 AA batteries, link cable multiplayer.
Game Boy Pocket (MGB-001)199630% smaller, true black-and-white screen, 2 AAA batteries, same cartridge slot.
Game Boy Color (CGB-001)1998 (JP), 1999 (NA/EU)Color TFT screen (56 colors on-screen), 2x CPU speed, IR port, GBC-exclusive carts (clear/black), plays GB games.

Notes

  • The original Game Boy (1989) is technically late '80s but defined the '90s handheld market.
  • Game Boy Light (1998, Japan only) – Pocket-sized with electroluminescent backlight; rare import.
  • Game Boy Advance (2001) is 2000s, not 90s.

All three 90s models share the same cartridge port (except GBC exclusives) and link cable compatibility.

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