The Nintendo Game Boy turns 30 this Sunday, and to celebrate this amazing occasion we'll be running a series of related features this week, right up to the big day.
As the humble Game Boy's 30th anniversary approaches, Nintendo's classic handheld has never been cooler. If you want to make a statement about your love for all things Game Boy, then we have rounded up some of our favourite Game Boy related merchandise for your consideration.
Whether you are after a Game Boy themed t-shirt, keyring or alarm clock, fear not – we've got you covered.
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Of course, any self-respecting Game Boy fan needs an actual Game Boy console. Bonus points if you pick up an original DMG-01 model, but we won't judge you too harshly if you opt for a Game Boy Pocket to cut down on the cost of AA batteries.
Once you have a Game Boy console in hand, you just need some related clothing to go with it. A t-shirt, a hoodie, a baby romper suit. Anything will do.
If you want something more subtle to show off your Game Boy love, we've got lots more ideas for you here.
Which Game Boy themed item from our list took your fancy?
@Medic_alert Back is the way forward.
I'm disappointed there aren't merch based on Gameboy games as that was the big draw of the system.
I still hold that I want Analogue's next clone system to be based around the Game Boy and GBA. I would want them to do a GBA that supports all Game Boy games, rather than a Game Boy, but it would be amazing to have Analogue give us a clone of the same amazing quality as they did with their NES, SNES and Mega Drive clones.
I got a gameboy thermos mug from nintendo NY last year
I have that same coin bank! I also have a similar heat-changing coffee mug that's square-shaped.
Got the heat changing mug for Christmas from my sister last year
@Medic_alert I bring out my non backlit systems in the summer. The gameboy color, but also something like the Neo geo pocket color are perfect for playing outside!
I keep meaning to get a biverted OG GameBoy, I can’t decide whether to get one with a funky coloured transparent case or just go for an original looking one. There are a few GameBoy Pockets around that have been biverted too which are interesting.
Baby number 3 is due in June so I may have accidentally bought the baby vest 🤩🤩🤩
Honestly, I'd either go for a custom backlit pocket with some rechargeable AAA batteries on Etsy Like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/573189493/custom-frontlit-nintendo-gameboy-color?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=gameboy&ref=sr_gallery-1-17&organic_search_click=1
Or for a gameboy micro with a flashcart, and a device to dump all of your old gameboy cartridges to it. My Micro is pretty much the perfect system, minus the battery life...but has a usb charger than I can connect to an external battery. Backlit, plays GB/GBC/GBA/NES/GG titles pretty well.
Arduino-Based Cartridge Dumper Project, to backup your old carts: https://www.insidegadgets.com/2011/03/19/gbcartread-arduino-based-gameboy-cart-reader-–-part-1-read-the-rom/
I have a TON of gameboy games at my parents house from when I was a kid, not all of which have made it over to the 3DS VC yet (often due to licensing issues). Back those up before they start dying off.
You'll easily go thru 6 AAAs for every 4 AAs. Get the Pocket for the improved scene, not the battery life. The Pocket is more difficult to mod, though, if one plans on adding a backlight.
I still have the gameboy bumbag.
I just grabbed a Gameboy Pocket to fill that hole of nostalgia and the screen is awful!
I’m going to backlight / bivert it now. Id certainly recommend a modded classic system if that’s where your heart lies.
Otherwise also owning a GBA SP covers the ability to play the original games in colour with a backlit screen.
Nothing says hardcore Game Boy enthusiast more than an officially licensed Game Boy bum bag!
Obviously a very important piece of gaming history what with destroying both the Game Gear and the Atari Lynx- but I can go back to those 2 and play em. But I just can’t however, go back to black and white video games!! No matter how good the gameplay was!
No way I can get away with that watch, but Im grabbing the wallet. Shoot. All this talk makes me want a new Gameboy too. My modded one, and all my carts were stolen long ago. Never replaced any of the stuff taken. Might start again once my medical crap is over with.
Has anybody found out when Retroflag are regarding the GPi case yet? As much as I'd love a proper game boy pocket, I think that would get more use from me!
My daughter loves the teether!
@ReaderRagfish Honestly sidelight on GBA I found awesome because even if the sun is directly shining into it I have no sight problems while anywhere else I have problems seing what now happen on Screen.
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