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1998–2003 · The Color era

CGB-001 · Atomic Purple

Game Boy Color

The color generation keeps a compact handheld shape and brings a reflective color TFT display to a bright, candy-toned family of shells.

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Translucent Atomic Purple Game Boy Color handheld.
Atomic Purple · Photo shown

Key specifications

Introduced1998 · Japan
DisplayReflective color TFT
Screen lightNo built-in backlight
Power2 × AA · up to 10 hours

Choose a shell

Launch colors

Berry, Grape, Kiwi, Dandelion, Teal, and translucent Atomic Purple form the launch palette. Three colors have photos here; the remaining swatches still retheme the page.

6 color and version swatches

Collector notes

How to identify
& what to watch for

Start with the visible hardware and display cues. The details below stay with documented traits rather than guesswork.

How to identify

Spot the core model

Look for the original upright form and a color TFT display. The screen is reflective and has no built-in backlight; the source describes a colored “COLOR” mark on the unit.

What to watch for

Check the details

A powered-on screen should show color, but it still relies on ambient light. The launch palette included Berry, Grape, Kiwi, Dandelion, Teal, and translucent Atomic Purple.

From the library

Top 10 games

Ranked by the reported sales figures in the cited best-selling list. Select a title for its collector guide.

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Rank · title · year · reported sales · marketplace search
  1. 01
    Pokémon Gold and SilverOriginal + Color1999
    23,700,000reported copies
    eBay
  2. 02
    Pokémon CrystalColor only2000
    6,300,000reported copies
    eBay
  3. 03
    Pokémon PinballOriginal + Color1999
    5,310,000reported copies
    eBay
  4. 04
    Super Mario Bros. DeluxeColor only1999
    5,070,000reported copies
    eBay
  5. 05
    The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages2001
    3,990,000reported copies
    eBay
  6. 06
    Pokémon Trading Card GameOriginal + Color1998
    3,720,000reported copies
    eBay
  7. 07
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great DuelistsColor only2000
    2,500,000reported copies
    eBay
  8. 08
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel StoriesColor only2000
    2,396,518reported copies
    eBay
  9. 09
    Dragon Warrior MonstersOriginal + Color1998
    2,350,000reported copies
    eBay
  10. 10
    The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DXOriginal + Color1998
    2,220,000reported copies
    eBay
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