Gameboy Pocket

The Nintendo Game Boy Pocket, unveiled in 1996, shrunk the original Game Boy’s brick‑shaped body by about a third while keeping the same 2.3‑inch, high‑contrast monochrome screen—now with a sharper image thanks to a new LCD. It runs on two AAA batteries, offering roughly 10 hours of play, and retains full compatibility with the original Game Boy cartridge library, including the later Game Boy Color titles in black‑and‑white. Its sleek, lightweight design, bright green‑ish backlit screen (in later revisions), and lower price point made it a popular upgrade for players who wanted a more portable, pocket‑friendly experience without sacrificing the classic library.