Nintendo Gameboy Pocket

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Nintendo Gameboy Pocket
Nintendo Gameboy Pocket
Nintendo Gameboy Pocket - Playing Pokemon Blue Version


Specifications

  • Model Nintendo Gameboy Pocket
    Type Handheld Game Console
    Released 21 July 1996
    Processor Custom 8-bit Sharp LR35902 core @ 4.19 MHz
    Memory • 8KB RAM
    • 8KB VRAM
    Media ROM cartridge
    Sound 4 channel stereo
    Graphics • 160 × 144 pixels
    • 4 shades of "gray"
    Connectors • Headphone port
    • Serial port
    Power 3 V DC or 2 AAA batteries
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    Nintendo Gameboy Pocket

    In 1996, Nintendo released the Game Boy Pocket: a smaller, lighter unit that required fewer batteries. It has space for two AAA batteries, which provides approximately 10 hours of game play. Additionally the unit is also fitted with a 3 volt, 2.35mm x 0.75mm DC jack which can be used to power the system. The Pocket has a smaller link port, which requires an adapter to link with the older Game Boy. Read More