Game Boy Pocket Compatibility: What Games Work?

The Game Boy Pocket plays all original Game Boy (DMG) cartridges (black/gray label). It cannot natively play Game Boy Color (GBC) exclusive games (clear/black cartridges with a notch).

Confirmed Working (DMG Library)

• Tetris, Super Mario Land, Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow, Zelda: Link's Awakening, Metroid II, Kirby's Dream Land, etc.

Playing GBC Games on Pocket

Requires a Game Boy Color → Pocket adapter (e.g., EMS "GB Converter"). Caveats:

• Games run in monochrome (4 shades of gray).
• Some GBC-only titles (e.g., Pokémon Crystal, Oracle series) may glitch or refuse to boot.
• Adapter adds bulk; not all fit in Pocket's cartridge slot cleanly.

Popular GBC Games (if using adapter)

• Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal
• Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons
• Wario Land 3, Shantae, Dragon Warrior I&II

For the best GBC experience, use a Game Boy Color, GBA, or GBA SP.