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This page has investigated the model number of the GAME BOY COLOR(GBC) hardware which Nintendo released.
and, the model number is CGB-??? by consecutive numbers. Probably, CGB is "Color Game Boy". Please refer to these official pages about each peripherals. because, this page wrote based on the information in Japanese shop and on network. but I think that "probably, there is no difference, except a power supply (AC Adapter)". |
Model No. | Model Name | Comments |
CGB-001 | Game Boy Color |
The color version of Game Boy.
A screen is legible at TFT.
The inside is also upgraded.
Two AA batteries supply power to the Game Boy Color for approximately up to 20 hours of use. A body color is "Red", "Purple", "Yellow", "Blue", "Clear-Purple", "Clear". (In Japan ,and Not Includeing Limited Edition). This mark is printed by the package of Infrared Link compatible software in Japan.
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CGB-002 | Game Pak (Cartridge) | Game Pak (Cartridge) for GameBoyColor. Game software capacity is 16Mbit?-32Mbit(2MB?-4MB). |
CGB-003 | Game Link Cable |
It can connect Two Game Boy, and battle or data-link can be performed.
It is black color. This mark is printed by the package of Game Link Cable compatible software in Japan. |
CGB-004 Unidentified. | ||
CGB-005 | Mobile Adapter GB |
The data can link on a network using a cellular phone or PHS. Blue adapter can be used by the digital cellular phone terminal PDC. (MAX 9600bps) Yellow adapter can be used by the cdmaone portable telephone. (MAX 14.4kbps) Red adapter can be used by the DDI Pocket Telephone. (MAX 36.6kbps) It was released only in Japan. January 27, 2001 for ¥5800. Price reduced July 19, 2001 to ¥3800. Service of the mobile system GB was ended on December 14, 2002. However, PIA-to-PIA is possible. This mark is printed by the package of Mobile Adapter GB compatible software in Japan. This mark is printed by the package of Mobile Adapter GB required software in Japan. |
Unidentified after CGB-006 |
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This page has investigated the model number of the Game Boy Pocket(GBP) hardware which Nintendo released.
and, the model number is MGB-??? by consecutive numbers. Probably, MGB is "Mini-GameBoy". Please refer to these official pages about each peripherals. because, this page wrote based on the information in Japanese shop and on network. but I think that "probably, there is no difference, except a power supply (AC Adapter)". |
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MGB-001 | Game Boy Pocket |
Game Boy was miniaturized.
and, The liquid crystal display became legible than Game Boy (DMG-01).
It can be used by Two AAA batteries only for about 8 hours, and is the shortest in the Game Boy series.
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MGB-002 | Battery Pack |
The Rechargeable Battery which can be used in the Game Boy Color(CGB-001) or Game Boy Pocket(MGB-001) or Game Boy LIGHT(MGB-101).
The battery life is about 10 hours in Game Boy Color(CGB-001) or Game Boy LIGHT(MGB-101).
The battery life is about 8 hours in Game Boy Pocket(MGB-001).
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MGB-003 | Charger |
It is the charger which charges a battery pack(MGB-002).
The battery charge time is about 12 hours(when The battery is empty).
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MGB-004 | Game Link Cable Adapter |
It is conversion apparatus required to connect a Game Link Cable(DMG-04) to the Game Boy series(except DMG-01).
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MGB-005 | AC Adapter |
AC adapter for Game Boy Color(CGB-001) or Game Boy Pocket(MGB-001) or Game Boy LIGHT(MGB-101).
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MGB-006 | Game Boy Camera |
It is the digital camera of monochrome 4 gradation.
A body color is "Red", "Yellow", "Green", "Clear-Purple" (In Japan).
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MGB-007 | Game Boy Printer |
It is the thermal paper printer of monochrome 4 gradation. This mark is printed by the package of Game Boy Printer compatible software in Japan.
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MGB-008 | Game Link Cable |
It can connect Two Game Boy, and battle or data-link can be performed.
It is white color. This mark is printed by the package of Game Link Cable compatible software in Japan.
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MGB-009 | Game Boy Printer Paper |
It is the thermal paper for Game Boy Printer(MGB-007).
There are paper of 3 type.
Yellow can be printed by Black (MGB-009-1).
Blue can be printed by Black (MGB-009-2).
White can be printed by Sepia (MGB-009-3).
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MGB-010 | Universal Game Link Cable | It is bundled with the Game Boy Printer(MGB-007) on U.S. or Europe (Limited?). It have the newer connector (for after Game Boy Pocket). The other end has a "splitter" on it that has two different cables coming out of it, the newer connector and the older(for Game Boy). | ||||||||||
Unidentified after MGB-011 ~ MGB-100 | ||||||||||||
MGB-101 | Game Boy LIGHT |
The Game Boy Pocket with a Back Light screen.
It can be used by Two AA batteries only for about 12 hours(Back Light Screen is turned on) / about 20 hours(Back Light Screen is turned off).
System Color is "Gold" or "Silver".
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Unidentified after MGB-102 |
MGB-010 (@October 7, 2004) was offered information by Uncle Bob-san. Thanks!
This page has investigated the model number of the Game Boy(GB) hardware which Nintendo released.
and, the model number is DMG-?? by consecutive numbers. DMG is "Dot Matrix Game". The form of the liquid crystal display of Game Boy is "the STN type dot matrix LCD". Please refer to these official pages about each peripherals. because, this page wrote based on the information in Japanese shop and on network. but I think that "probably, there is no difference, except a power supply (AC Adapter)". |
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DMG-01 | Game Boy |
It is original Game Boy.
It can be used by four AA batteries only for about 35 hours, and is the longest in the Game Boy series.
but, In the Game Boy series, body size is biggest, and the display is worst.
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DMG-02 | Stereo Headphones | It is Nintendo Official stereo headphones. but, It is a very ordinary stereo headphones. ¥1,000. | |||||||
DMG-03 | Rechargeable Battery Pack | The Rechargeable Battery which can be used in the Game Boy(DMG-01). It can use also as an AC adapter. The battery life is about 10 hours. ¥3,800. | |||||||
DMG-04 | Game Link Cable |
It can connect Two Game Boy, and battle or data-link can be performed.
In order to connect except Game Boy(DMG-01), Game Link Cable Adapter is required.
¥1,500. This mark is printed by the package of Game Link Cable compatible software in Japan. This mark is old. |
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DMG-05 | Battery Case | It is the extra-battery for Game Boy(DMG-01). It can be used by four C batteries only for about 40 hours. | |||||||
DMG-06 | Soft Case |
The pouch for GameBoy and Game Pak (Cartridge).
It's made of the material that doesn't attach dirt.
¥800(tax in). |
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DMG-07 | Four Player Adapter | It is apparatus which connects four Game Boy and can play compatible software. | |||||||
DMG-08 | Cleaning Kit | It is the kit which cleans the cartridge connector of Game Boy. | |||||||
DMG-09 | Game Pak (Cartridge) | On The Nintendo official site, DMG-09 are in one of the model numbers of the game pak. I do not know existence of other sources. | |||||||
Unidentified after DMG-10 ~ DMG-12 | |||||||||
DMG-13 | Rumble Game Pak | The Game Pak with the vibration motor. Game Boy can be vibrated. It's used by "Pokémon Pinball" etc.. | |||||||
DMG-14 | Universal Game Link Adapter | It is conversion apparatus required to connect a Game Link Cable(MGB-008) to the Game Boy(DMG-01). | |||||||
Unidentified after DMG-15 ~ DMG-19 | |||||||||
DMG-20 | Tilt Sensor Game Pak | The Game Pak with the acceleration sensor. Game Boy can sense inclination etc.. It's used by "KOROKORO KIRBY" etc.. | |||||||
Unidentified after DMG-21 |
DMG-06 (@June 23, 2006) was offered information by karasime-san. Thanks!
DMG-14 (@June 23, 2004) was offered information by Jason Brown-san. Thanks!