About Game Boy games
The original Game Boy launched in North America in 1989 with Tetris in the box. It started Pokémon, Kirby and the handheld Zelda and Mario series, and its grey cartridges are still some of the easiest retro games to pick up and play.
Game Boy games: common questions
What systems play Game Boy games?
The original Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP. The Nintendo DS cannot play Game Boy cartridges.
Are Game Boy games region locked?
No. Game Boy games are region-free.
Do old Game Boy games still save?
Games that save use a small battery inside the cartridge. Some original batteries have run out after 30+ years: the game still plays, but can’t save until the battery is replaced.
Are your Game Boy games tested?
Yes. Every item is cleaned and tested on real hardware before it ships, and it’s covered by our 180-day warranty and 30-day returns.

























