Nintendo Game Boy (DMG-01) originele console met Tetris-spel, NTSC-J (Japanse import), geproduceerd in 1989, in zeer goede staat, getest en werkend, verpakking zonder originele doos.



Lot DetailsManufacturer: NintendoModel: Game Boy (DMG-01)Color: Original GreyRegion: NTSC-J (Japan) - Note: Game Boy consoles are region-free and will play games from any region.Serial Number: G13879714Included in this Lot:1x Nintendo Game Boy (DMG-01) Console1x Original Battery Cover1x Original EXT. Connector Port Cover1x Tetris Game Cartridge (Japanese Release, DMG-TRA) with clear plastic protective case(Note: The Super Mario Land 2 gameplay shown in the gallery is for screen demonstration purposes; only Tetris is included in this lot as per the description.)Condition ReportThis console has been tested and is in working condition, retaining its authentic vintage appeal.Functional Status: The console powers on correctly. Both video output (contrast dial) and audio output (volume dial/speaker) are fully functional. The buttons (D-pad, A, B, Select, Start) are highly responsive. Important Note: As is common with vintage electronics, the cartridge reader occasionally requires the game to be inserted and removed a few times to read correctly, but it plays flawlessly once loaded.Exterior Condition: The outer shell is in good used condition. It exhibits minor surface scratches, slight scuffing, and typical signs of age, but no severe yellowing or cracks. Notably, the original EXT connector cover on the side is still present, a piece that is frequently lost on these models.Screen Condition: The original dot-matrix LCD screen is intact. The plastic screen lens shows minor superficial scratches visible under direct light, but no cracks. There is no dead-pixel "screen cancer" visible in the center display area.Battery Compartment: The battery contacts are remarkably clean with no visible signs of acid leakage, corrosion, or swelling. (Requires 4x AA batteries, which are not included due to shipping regulations).Historical Context & Collector's NoteReleased in Japan in April 1989, the DMG-01 is the console that pioneered the modern handheld gaming industry. Designed by the legendary Gunpei Yokoi and Nintendo's R&D1 team, it prioritized battery life and durability over color graphics—a masterstroke that allowed it to absolutely dominate its technically superior rivals. This specific lot is highly desirable not only because it retains its original port covers and clean battery contacts, but also because it is paired with Tetris. The bundling of Tetris with the Game Boy is widely considered one of the most brilliant marketing decisions in video game history, directly responsible for cementing the console's global legacy.Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.


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