When was the Game Boy Color released in Japan?
The Game Boy Color was released in Japan on the 21st of October 1998. It launched in international markets the following month.
Questions about Game Boy Color
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the Game Boy Color after Gunpei Yokoi died?
Satoru Okada designed the Game Boy Color after Gunpei Yokoi died in 1997. Okada had previously led the team behind the original Game Boy and chose to prioritize backward compatibility over raw processing power.
What processor does the Game Boy Color use?
The Game Boy Color uses the Sharp SM83 processor manufactured by the Sharp Corporation. This hybrid chip derived from the Intel 8080 and Zilog Z80 operates at 8.388608 MHz in dual-speed mode.
Which games sold the most on the Game Boy Color?
Pokémon Gold and Silver shipped 23 million units worldwide and were the best-selling games on the system. Pokémon Crystal was the best-selling Game Boy Color exclusive title.
When did the Game Boy Color stop being sold?
The last Game Boy Color units were reportedly sold by March 2003. The final game released for the system was Doraemon no Study Boy: Kanji Yomikaki Master on the 18th of July 2003.