Game Boy Color Consoles

The Game Boy Color, launched by Nintendo in 1998, marked a crucial step in the evolution of handheld consoles. Successor to the original Game Boy, it introduced a TFT color screen capable of displaying up to 32,768 colors, with 56 simultaneous colors. Equipped with an 8 MHz Z80 processor and 32 KB of RAM, this console allowed for a significant improvement in graphics while maintaining a respectable battery life of 10 hours with two AA batteries. The Game Boy Color distinguished itself by its backward compatibility with games from its predecessor, thus offering a vast library from its launch. It welcomed several iconic titles such as Pokémon Gold and Silver and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, which contributed to its commercial success. With 70 models recorded, the Game Boy Color solidified Nintendo's dominant position in the handheld console market, paving the way for the brand's future innovations.