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The gaming landscape in terms of portable consoles is quite fascinating.
Yet back in 1989, it seemed an incredibly bright future with theGame Boy.
Let’s find out.
How Many Games Were Released On The Game Boy?
To this day, the Game Boy is often remembered as the greatest handheld console there ever was.
When Was The Last Game Released For The Game Boy?
From its initial release in 1989 to its official discontinuation in 2003, the Game Boy remained well-supported.
Having been superseded by the Game Boy Advance however,support did cut off all but immediatelyfollowing its discontinuation.
OnMarch 30th 2001, the very last game that was supported on the original Game Boy was released.
This was theJapan-exclusive Shikakui Atama o Maruku Suru: Kanji no Tatsujin.
That marks 12 years from beginning to end.
For the Game Boy Color, it’s final exclusive game released onJuly 18th, 2003.
Also exclusive to Japan, this last game wasDoraemon no Study Boy: Kanji Yomikaki Master.
This marked its final game only five years on from its initial launch.
What Were The Launch Titles For The Game Boy?
The Game Boy wasthe successor of the Game & Watch systems, which were shipped with one built-in game.
In fact, it is impressive after such a lacklustre launch that the Game Boy made such a splash.
It’saffordability and support compared to competitorsis likely a big reason for that.
Super Mario Land was the real system-seller here, being one of the few games shared across every market.
