Nintendo's Game Boy first came out 17 years ago. It was big, clunky and only gamers had them. Now the Game Boy is a sleek, stylish Beastie Boys. Check out the rise of the Game Boy, from its awkward early years to today's cool gaming gadget!
1989 - The Nintendo Game Boy 4v4720
1995 - The Game Boy Gets Color 4o5k6v
In 1995, Nintendo's Play it Loud! special event brought a splash of color to the Game Boy with black, clear, green, red and yellow cases. The Game Boy didn't change, but it got a sudden dose of style!
1996 - The Game Boy Pocket 2i5l3b
In '96, Nintendo lightened the load for Game Boy fans by releasing the smaller, lighter Game Boy Pocket. It also upgraded the black and white screen to make it crisper, cleaner and easier to see.
1998 - The Game Boy Color 166w
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