Why the Nintendo Game Boy Was So Successful

Before you could be antisocial by playing on your phone, there was the Gameboy.

Den of Geek takes a fond look back at the Nintendo classic.

For millions of gamers, the Game Boy was their first platform.

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So, what is it about the Game Boy that made it so special?

The Game Boy was a significant development in Nintendos history for a number of reasons.

Firstly, the design of the console itself is basic yet effective.

Additionally, the Game Boy featured a built-in Game Link port that allowed a multiplayer option.

However, the simplistic design of the Game Boy is only one side to its success.

Another side relates to its games.

Additionally, it brought backwards compatability to Nintendo platforms.

The Game Boy broughtTetristo mainstream audiences, but it also introduced one of the companys most endearing franchises.

But you could still see the Game Boys original DNA in Nintendos most popular contemporary platform, the 3DS.