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Is GBC backwards compatible?

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The Game Boy Micro is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It was first released in Japan on September 13, 2005 as a smaller, lighter redesign of the Game Boy Advance. The system is the last Game Boy handheld, alongside the AGS-101 model of the Game Boy Advance SP.
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maintain the backwards compatibility function introduced with the classic Game Boy Advance
. Backwards compatibility, through the inclusion of Game Boy Color hardware, allows Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to be played on the GBA.
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Are GBC games backwards compatible?

Black cartridges are backwards compatible, playable on the original Game Boy.
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What is GBC compatible with?

Game Boy Color Games will work on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems. They will not work on the DS, DS Lite, or DSi. Game Boy Advance Games will work on Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, DS, and DS Lite Systems. They will not work on the DSi, DSi XL, or the 3DS.
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Can you play GBC on switch?

Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games will all be available, but the GBA titles will be exclusive to people who pay for the more expensive Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier — the same one you previously paid for if you wanted N64 and Sega Genesis titles.
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Can you play GBC games on original Game Boy?

Yes, you can! The "why" is a bit hard to explain without getting technical, but it involves the GameBoy Color having many of the same components as the original GameBoy, with some extra power to support for bigger and better games.
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Why can't the DS play GBC games?

The system is designed for wireless play and lacks a link cable port. Because older games aren't designed to use the wireless features, they can't communicate for multiplayer games. The Nintendo DS and DS Lite systems lack the special processor that is required to play these games.
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What is the oldest Game Boy?

The Game Boy first launched in Japan on April 21, 1989, with Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Baseball and Yakuman. For the North American launches, Tetris and Tennis were also featured, while Yakuman was never released outside of Japan.
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How do I play old Game Boy games on my Switch?

The Short Version
  1. Go to the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Scroll down to Nintendo Switch Online.
  3. Press Game Boy.
  4. Press Free Download.
  5. Press Free Download again.
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Are old Game Boy games available on Switch?

Revealed as part of the recent Nintendo Direct event, Nintendo has made classic Game Boy games available as part of the basic Nintendo Switch Online subscription, while Game Boy Advance games are now a part of the premium Expansion Pack upgrade for Switch Online.
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Can 3DS play GBC games?

No, this is not possible.
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What does GBC mean in Game Boy?

Game Boy Color (GBC) Game Boy Advance (GBA)
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Can you trade GBC to GBA?

Yes, it is possible to trade Pokémons between GEN 1 and 2. For that, you need a GBC link cable. Yes, it is possible to link a DMG and a GBA.
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Can you play GBC on GameCube?

The Game Boy Player (ゲームボーイプレーヤー, Gēmu Bōi Purēyā) (DOL-017) is a GameCube peripheral developed by Nintendo which enables it to play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges, allowing those games to be played on a television.
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Can you play GBC games on GameCube?

Almost all GBA, GBC and GB games can be played, massively opening up the range of games available to Gamecube owners. You can also link up with a GBA for 2 player action (follows the same procedure as linking 2 or more GBA's).
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How do you know if a game is backwards compatible?

To find out if the games you own are backward compatible, check your game library. Go to My games & apps > See all > Full library, select the Filter button, and change the All console types filter to either Xbox 360 & Xbox or Xbox One.
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How do you play old arcade games on Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. On your console, open the Nintendo eShop and select a user with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.
  2. Scroll down on the left-hand side and select Nintendo Switch Online.
  3. In the "Special Offers" section, select the classic game library you would like to download. ...
  4. Select Free Download twice.
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Why did Nintendo discontinue the Game Boy?

The Game Boy was the dominant handheld console on the market for almost two decades, selling millions of examples. But the console died a quiet death in 2008 after the company had shifted its focus to the Nintendo DS. At the time, there seemed to be room in the market for the Game Boy.
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Is Game Boy coming to Switch Online?

The Game Boy titles will be available on the base version of Switch Online. You'll need to plump for the Switch Online + Expansion Pack to access the GBA ones. More titles for both platforms will be added later, including several Zelda titles, Pokémon Trading Card Game, Metroid Fusion and Fire Emblem.
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How do I access mature games on Switch?

Tap “Console Settings.” Select “Play-Time Limits.”
...
Via the console you can select several parental control options, such as:
  1. “Restriction Level” based on the following parameters: Teen, Pre-Teen, Child, Custom. ...
  2. “Restricted Software” – allows you to restrict titles based on the age of your children up to 18+.
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Is Game Boy on Switch free?

Enjoy a curated library of classic Game Boy titles as well as more than 100 total NES™ and Super NES™ classic games—including Super Mario Bros.™, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda™, Donkey Kong™, and more—all at no extra charge.
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What is the rarest Game Boy game?

1 Spud's Adventure

Spud's Adventure is the rarest and most expensive game on the Game Boy. This adventure game was released in Japan and North America in 1991 by publisher Atlus. This game featured a cast of vegetables and the player controls Spud, a potato that is tasked with saving Princess Mato.
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What replaced Game Boy?

September 19, 2005: The Game Boy Micro

Released a year after the Nintendo DS, the successful portable system that replaced the Game Boy brand, this was the last iteration of the Game Boy Nintendo would release.
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