This is a tribute on Game Boy's 20th Anniversary.
In 1989, after it was released in Japan, the Game Boy conquered the United States. Having just dot matrix graphics, in that time, I already found it very interesting. I was playing it for hours especially the Super Mario Land. With that kind of indigenous graphics, Super Mario Land as well as the Tetris can still be considered classics.
The, Pokemon Red/Blue came into the picture as well as the Gameboy Pocket. Its CPU is just like the original Game Boy and the only difference is its smaller size and LCD screen. Pokemon Red/Blue is the first RPG I've ever played and one of may favorite game of all time. People can trade Pokemons using the link cable. There are other Pokemon which are released compatible to the system which are Pokemon Yellow (story is similar to Red/Blue) and the 2nd Generation Pokemon Gold/Silver.
After that, Game Boy Light is released in Japan but not released in the US. It graphics is just the same and the only difference is the back light wherein playing is already possible even in the dark. Unfortunately, I was not able to acquire it because aside from it being a Japan-only release, Nintendo only made a few copies of that model because of the upcoming release of the Game Boy Color.
Speaking of Game Boy Color, of course, its more prominent feature added is the colored graphics as well the enhanced CPU. Games like Tomb Raider and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe were released in that era but the most popular game on that time is the Pokemon Crystal, a revised version of Pokemon Gold/Silver. Super Mario Bros. Deluxe is the remake of the original Super Mario Bros. in NES of Famicom.
After a long time of Game Boy Color's dominance, a very different Game Boy was released which is called the Game Boy Advance. It has now a wider screen and a more powerful CPU which can also play all the games of the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color. The position of the buttons also changes putting it on the side of the screen. Remakes of Super Mario Games (Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros. 3) are also released with better graphics. The 3rd Generation Pokemons are born in the released of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire.
After few years, a more sleek Game Boy Advance was released called the Game Boy Advance SP. Having a flip style, its CPU is just like the original Game Boy Advance in addition of a back light. In this era, the Pokemon Emerald, also belonging to the third generation, was also released. Remakes of Final Fantasy Games (1, 2, 4, 5 and 6) and Pokemon Red/Blue (Titled as Pokemon Leaf Green/Fire Red) was also released.
The Last Game Boy called the Game Boy Micro is the smallest Game Boy ever made. Comparable to the size of a mobile phone, it has brighter back light and sharper graphics. It can play all Game Boy Advance games, but now, can not play the Original Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. This is the end of the Game Boy line.
In 2006, Nintendo released a brand new handheld console called the DS. It has more powerful CPU comparable to Nintendo 64. The most prominent feature of this one is the Dual Screen wherein the lower screen is a touch screen. It made interactive gaming possible. The most popular game of this system is the New Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart DS. Lawyering games like Phoenix Wright series were also released. Remake of Super Mario 64 was released as well as Final Fantasy III and IV in 3D graphics. Good Castlevania games were also released. DS is the rival of the PSP.
With the release of the 4th Generation Pokemon (Pokemon Diamond/Pearl), a new design of DS was released called the DS lite. Its CPU is just like a original DS with new design, lighter in wieght, and brighter screen. The Legend of Zelda the Phantom Hour Glass, The World Ends With You, and Rhythm Heaven are the most popular games in the Era.
After the Release of the latest Pokemon game, Pokemon Platinum, DSi was released. It is a more enhanced version of DS with much brigher screen and louder sound. It has camera with various features and music player with music editor. It has also built-in internet feature and downloading games called the DSiware is also possible. It is also called the PSP killer. Next year, the remake of Pokemon Gold/Silver will be released called the Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver.
Now, that I've completed the US-released Nintendo handheld consoles, in this time I'm wondering if what will be next for Nintendo. A Nintendo DS phone? A Wider Screen? A More Powerful CPU like the PSP? I'm really excited for the next Nintendo Console and I hope that I'm already lawyer in that time so I can easily afford to buy it. :)
In 1989, after it was released in Japan, the Game Boy conquered the United States. Having just dot matrix graphics, in that time, I already found it very interesting. I was playing it for hours especially the Super Mario Land. With that kind of indigenous graphics, Super Mario Land as well as the Tetris can still be considered classics.
The, Pokemon Red/Blue came into the picture as well as the Gameboy Pocket. Its CPU is just like the original Game Boy and the only difference is its smaller size and LCD screen. Pokemon Red/Blue is the first RPG I've ever played and one of may favorite game of all time. People can trade Pokemons using the link cable. There are other Pokemon which are released compatible to the system which are Pokemon Yellow (story is similar to Red/Blue) and the 2nd Generation Pokemon Gold/Silver.
After that, Game Boy Light is released in Japan but not released in the US. It graphics is just the same and the only difference is the back light wherein playing is already possible even in the dark. Unfortunately, I was not able to acquire it because aside from it being a Japan-only release, Nintendo only made a few copies of that model because of the upcoming release of the Game Boy Color.
Speaking of Game Boy Color, of course, its more prominent feature added is the colored graphics as well the enhanced CPU. Games like Tomb Raider and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe were released in that era but the most popular game on that time is the Pokemon Crystal, a revised version of Pokemon Gold/Silver. Super Mario Bros. Deluxe is the remake of the original Super Mario Bros. in NES of Famicom.
After a long time of Game Boy Color's dominance, a very different Game Boy was released which is called the Game Boy Advance. It has now a wider screen and a more powerful CPU which can also play all the games of the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color. The position of the buttons also changes putting it on the side of the screen. Remakes of Super Mario Games (Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros. 3) are also released with better graphics. The 3rd Generation Pokemons are born in the released of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire.
After few years, a more sleek Game Boy Advance was released called the Game Boy Advance SP. Having a flip style, its CPU is just like the original Game Boy Advance in addition of a back light. In this era, the Pokemon Emerald, also belonging to the third generation, was also released. Remakes of Final Fantasy Games (1, 2, 4, 5 and 6) and Pokemon Red/Blue (Titled as Pokemon Leaf Green/Fire Red) was also released.
The Last Game Boy called the Game Boy Micro is the smallest Game Boy ever made. Comparable to the size of a mobile phone, it has brighter back light and sharper graphics. It can play all Game Boy Advance games, but now, can not play the Original Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. This is the end of the Game Boy line.
In 2006, Nintendo released a brand new handheld console called the DS. It has more powerful CPU comparable to Nintendo 64. The most prominent feature of this one is the Dual Screen wherein the lower screen is a touch screen. It made interactive gaming possible. The most popular game of this system is the New Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart DS. Lawyering games like Phoenix Wright series were also released. Remake of Super Mario 64 was released as well as Final Fantasy III and IV in 3D graphics. Good Castlevania games were also released. DS is the rival of the PSP.
With the release of the 4th Generation Pokemon (Pokemon Diamond/Pearl), a new design of DS was released called the DS lite. Its CPU is just like a original DS with new design, lighter in wieght, and brighter screen. The Legend of Zelda the Phantom Hour Glass, The World Ends With You, and Rhythm Heaven are the most popular games in the Era.
After the Release of the latest Pokemon game, Pokemon Platinum, DSi was released. It is a more enhanced version of DS with much brigher screen and louder sound. It has camera with various features and music player with music editor. It has also built-in internet feature and downloading games called the DSiware is also possible. It is also called the PSP killer. Next year, the remake of Pokemon Gold/Silver will be released called the Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver.
Now, that I've completed the US-released Nintendo handheld consoles, in this time I'm wondering if what will be next for Nintendo. A Nintendo DS phone? A Wider Screen? A More Powerful CPU like the PSP? I'm really excited for the next Nintendo Console and I hope that I'm already lawyer in that time so I can easily afford to buy it. :)
