Summer 2025

The Game Boy

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From July to Sept our Community Cabinet features a quirky display celebrating the Game Boy. 

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The Game Boy, the first portable handheld game system with interchangeable game cartridges, was introduced in Japan and North America in 1989 by the Japanese Company Nintendo.

   

Technology improved rapidly during the 1990s and by 2000, the Nintendo Game Boy became the best selling handheld games console and second best console. Consoles changed in size, functions, colour and screen features on a regular basis, to appeal to gamers of all ages.

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Up to 2025, the Game Boy and Game Boy Color combined have sold 118.69 million units. This includes sales in Japan, the Americas, and other regions. The Pokémon and Super Mario franchises continue to be a worldwide phenomenon.

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Some of the most popular games played on a Game Boy are: Pokemon Emerald Version, Mario Kart 8, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Fall Guys, Rocket League, Super Mario Party Jamboree, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Stardew Valley, Fortnite and Minecraft.

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If you have a collection which you think would look good in our community cabinet, please contact our collections manager.