Product ReviewsNintendo Game Boy Grey Handheld System - Grey

THE portable gaming console that started all.

This is it, the one that started all. Think of this as the equivalent of a Walkman, it is a device that changed the way people can use a gaming console, and take their games everywhere. As a testament of how the mentality of Nintendo (as Japanese manufacturers) envisioned a durable and child-proof product, this Gameboy still works perfectly fine, despite of the years that have passed. This particular one includes original packaging brochures and manuals, and all of them in perfect conditions. The Gameboy is a landmark, THE portable gaming device that in its day was the most ambicious and state-of-the-art gizmo ever made, and its impact was not only in the gaming industry, as this gadget also uses technology that later on was incorporated in cellphones and other portable systems. The game cartridges allowed to vary the games you could play (being the previous games LCD single ones as the games manufactured by Nintendo like the Game & Watch consoles), and be able later on to play them in the Gameboy Color.
Bottom line, the Gameboy may be old, but its entertaining capabilities are intact. Old-school games have gaming dynamics completely different from those you can play today, but its charm and nostalgia cannot be compared. Simple, yet challenging mechanics, and monochrome but awesome graphics, wrapped in a grey brick that may outlast your fancy Iphone, is a offer you cannot refuse.Read full review...

A great old console, definitely worth a buy if you enjoy retro gaming

I bought the original Game Boy to play my old Game Boy games, and although there are newer systems out there that can do the job better like the Game Boy Advance SP with backlit screens and recharge capabilities, nothing quite compares to using this classic console.

There is a wide range of surprisingly high quality games for the console, including Mario games, Zelda games, Pokemon Red, and of course the Game Boy classic, Tetris. The games, like the console itself are very cheap to buy now in most places.

Although the console requires four AA batteries to run, a decent set of Batteries can last up to 15 hours. If this still isn't good enough for you, there are recharge packs available to fit the Game Boy, or you can buy a Game Boy adapter and play using power from the mains.

The consoles biggest flaw is probably the lack of a back-light, but the screen can be clearly seen in daylight, and in the light of a lamp.

Despite it's limitations, it is brilliant fun to play and if you've even considered buying one for a second, i'd recommend you buy one.Read full review...

Perfect item. Good communication. Really well packed and super fast delivery. Thankyou. A+++

Perfect item. Good communication. Really well packed and super fast delivery. Thankyou. A+++

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: fusion_plc

Thanks a lot for this product. Cheers!

Thanks a lot for this product. Cheers!

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: jasome7446

Very well wrapped, in excellent condition, very happy indeed.

Very well wrapped, in excellent condition, very happy indeed.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: thatgameboyguy

Works great

Just recieved it and tried it out with a couple of games. Everything works great and as described!

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: puzo159

A Superb purchase LOADS of time Gamming and worth Every penny

Bought the Nintendo game-boy to add to my collection of Retro consoles and just to have the original as Emulation is only so good. but Not only that there was a Back-light available to mod for the game-boy so i Modded this ORIGINAL DMG Game-boy to have a BRIGHT back-light so that i can even play with it in the dark. so i would deff recommend buying one of these as there still 100% addictive to play have longer battery life than all the new portable consoles and just brilliant.Read full review...

Nice screens.

Great and easy exchange.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: keywacat

Fixed screen within 5 mins, thanks !

Fixed screen within 5 mins, thanks !

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: russellcook87

Brilliant for the money would use the seller again

i bought this present for my other half for christmas, as this was something he was looking for. I remember havign one of these when i was growing up so it brought back fond memories. its in brilliant working order for the age and really have nothing that i can say i dislike about it.Read full review...