COLLECTION OVERVIEW (LIST VIEW)
This incomparable collection is aimed at true Game Boy Classic enthusiasts. It represents a comprehensive assembly of original Game Boy DMG-01 hardware from around the world, with a strict focus on items in original packaging.
Beyond hardware, the collection includes a curated selection of games, publications and fan-created material that add cultural and historical depth to the archive.
COLLECTION IMPRESSIONS
COOPERATION & EXHIBITIONS
This archive is at its best in good company. Museums, exhibitions, collectors, makers and researchers are warmly welcome, whether for a joint article, an event or shared documentation. The complete catalogue is shown below.
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COLLECTION INVENTORY
GB-505K
The 3Logic cable works like Nintendo's universal link cable, joining the original Game Boy to later models such as the Pocket and Color and to other hardware.
As with the other third-party versions, it provides this natively rather than needing Nintendo's DMG-14 adapter. Several comparable cables are catalogued together in the collection.
GB-505K
The 3Logic cable works like Nintendo's universal link cable, joining the original Game Boy to later models such as the Pocket and Color and to other hardware.
As with the other third-party versions, it provides this natively rather than needing Nintendo's DMG-14 adapter. Several comparable cables are catalogued together in the collection.
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This IQL cable is another third-party take on Nintendo's universal link cable. It connects the original Game Boy to the Game Boy Pocket, Color and other hardware natively, without the DMG-14 adapter the official cable needed.
It is one of a group of similar universal cables from various makers held in the collection.
822804952008
This IQL cable is another third-party take on Nintendo's universal link cable. It connects the original Game Boy to the Game Boy Pocket, Color and other hardware natively, without the DMG-14 adapter the official cable needed.
It is one of a group of similar universal cables from various makers held in the collection.
GB-5144
The Yobo universal link cable connects the original Game Boy to a wide range of later models, including the Game Boy Pocket, Color, Advance and Advance SP, as well as other hardware.
It does this natively, without the DMG-14 adapter Nintendo's own cable required, and its broad model support sets it slightly apart from the other third-party cables in the collection.
GB-5144
The Yobo universal link cable connects the original Game Boy to a wide range of later models, including the Game Boy Pocket, Color, Advance and Advance SP, as well as other hardware.
It does this natively, without the DMG-14 adapter Nintendo's own cable required, and its broad model support sets it slightly apart from the other third-party cables in the collection.
KPC10E
This link cable is a tribute to Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, made by Kemco in 2001. The link cable (DMG-04) connects two consoles directly for trading and battling.
It is designed for the Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color; original Game Boy owners can use it with the MGB-004 adapter. It joins the other Pokemon and Pikachu items in the collection, including Pokemon Yellow itself.
KPC10E
This link cable is a tribute to Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, made by Kemco in 2001. The link cable (DMG-04) connects two consoles directly for trading and battling.
It is designed for the Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color; original Game Boy owners can use it with the MGB-004 adapter. It joins the other Pokemon and Pikachu items in the collection, including Pokemon Yellow itself.
#67006
The GameTunes Stereo FM Tuner by Beeshu turns the Game Boy into an FM radio. The receiver slots into the cartridge port and draws its power directly from the console, with two dials on the unit for tuning stations and setting volume.
It is one of two FM radio accessories in the collection. The BigBen FM Gameball did the same job through the headphone jack instead.
#67006
The GameTunes Stereo FM Tuner by Beeshu turns the Game Boy into an FM radio. The receiver slots into the cartridge port and draws its power directly from the console, with two dials on the unit for tuning stations and setting volume.
It is one of two FM radio accessories in the collection. The BigBen FM Gameball did the same job through the headphone jack instead.
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The FM Gameball turns the Game Boy into an FM radio. The small accessory has integrated headphones and plugs into the console's headphone jack. Volume is set on the Game Boy, while the stations are tuned on the Gameball itself.
It is one of two FM radio solutions in the collection. The Beeshu GameTunes tuner took a different route, drawing power from the cartridge slot rather than the headphone jack.
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The FM Gameball turns the Game Boy into an FM radio. The small accessory has integrated headphones and plugs into the console's headphone jack. Volume is set on the Game Boy, while the stations are tuned on the Gameball itself.
It is one of two FM radio solutions in the collection. The Beeshu GameTunes tuner took a different route, drawing power from the cartridge slot rather than the headphone jack.
67002
Most Game Boy lights and magnifiers look much alike, but Beeshu gave the MagniLight a completely new design. It has two light sources and can enlarge the Game Boy screen to three times its size.
Because relatively few were produced, the MagniLight is hard to find today, which makes it one of the more sought-after items in the large family of Game Boy screen accessories held in the collection.
67002
Most Game Boy lights and magnifiers look much alike, but Beeshu gave the MagniLight a completely new design. It has two light sources and can enlarge the Game Boy screen to three times its size.
Because relatively few were produced, the MagniLight is hard to find today, which makes it one of the more sought-after items in the large family of Game Boy screen accessories held in the collection.
#GC-17
The Nuby Game Light Plus (GC-17) is the combined version of Nuby's two earlier accessories, bringing the Game Light (GC-5) and the Magnifier (GC-6) together in one unit to both light and enlarge the Game Boy screen.
All three are catalogued in the collection, which shows the full evolution of Nuby's Game Boy screen line.
#GC-17
The Nuby Game Light Plus (GC-17) is the combined version of Nuby's two earlier accessories, bringing the Game Light (GC-5) and the Magnifier (GC-6) together in one unit to both light and enlarge the Game Boy screen.
All three are catalogued in the collection, which shows the full evolution of Nuby's Game Boy screen line.
LS8122
This Gamester Light Magnifier carries the model number LS8122 and is closely based on the Light Max (VLB-02), which the collection also holds.
It is another example of how widely the same light-and-magnifier design was reused across manufacturers during the Game Boy's lifetime.
LS8122
This Gamester Light Magnifier carries the model number LS8122 and is closely based on the Light Max (VLB-02), which the collection also holds.
It is another example of how widely the same light-and-magnifier design was reused across manufacturers during the Game Boy's lifetime.
S-1058
The Super Cobra Light Zoom is one of the many fold-out lights and magnifiers made for the backlight-less Game Boy. It lights the screen with built-in lamps and enlarges the display by about 1.8 times, a stronger magnification than most of its rivals, and folds flat when not in use.
It sits alongside similar devices in the collection such as the Light Master and Light Player, which used the same idea with slightly less magnification.
S-1058
The Super Cobra Light Zoom is one of the many fold-out lights and magnifiers made for the backlight-less Game Boy. It lights the screen with built-in lamps and enlarges the display by about 1.8 times, a stronger magnification than most of its rivals, and folds flat when not in use.
It sits alongside similar devices in the collection such as the Light Master and Light Player, which used the same idea with slightly less magnification.
Unknown
The Light Player is another of the many fold-out devices made to light and enlarge the Game Boy screen. It has lamps to illuminate the display and a lens that magnifies it by about 1.4 times, and folds away when not needed.
Its design is close to several others in the collection, such as the Light Master and the Super Cobra, a reminder of how many companies offered near-identical solutions to the same problem.
Unknown
The Light Player is another of the many fold-out devices made to light and enlarge the Game Boy screen. It has lamps to illuminate the display and a lens that magnifies it by about 1.4 times, and folds away when not needed.
Its design is close to several others in the collection, such as the Light Master and the Super Cobra, a reminder of how many companies offered near-identical solutions to the same problem.
Unknown
With no backlight on the original Game Boy, low-light play was a problem, and the Light Master is one of many devices made to solve it. It has lamps to light the screen and a magnifying lens that enlarges the display by about 1.4 times, and it folds flat to save space when not in use.
It is one of a dozen lights and magnifiers in the collection, several of which share this fold-out lamp-and-lens design.
Unknown
With no backlight on the original Game Boy, low-light play was a problem, and the Light Master is one of many devices made to solve it. It has lamps to light the screen and a magnifying lens that enlarges the display by about 1.4 times, and it folds flat to save space when not in use.
It is one of a dozen lights and magnifiers in the collection, several of which share this fold-out lamp-and-lens design.
#235-B
This car adapter plugs into a cigarette-lighter socket to power the Game Boy on long journeys, one of many such accessories made by third-party companies.
Distributed by Laing Marketing, it also works with the Game Boy Pocket and Sega's Game Gear. The collection holds several other car adapters, including Nintendo's own Japanese version.
#235-B
This car adapter plugs into a cigarette-lighter socket to power the Game Boy on long journeys, one of many such accessories made by third-party companies.
Distributed by Laing Marketing, it also works with the Game Boy Pocket and Sega's Game Gear. The collection holds several other car adapters, including Nintendo's own Japanese version.
#GC-13
This car adapter (GC-13) powers the Game Boy from a cigarette-lighter socket, made by Nuby, one of the best-known third-party Game Boy accessory makers of the 1990s.
It joins the collection's group of car adapters, which also includes Nintendo's own and versions from Mad Catz, Laing and others.
#GC-13
This car adapter (GC-13) powers the Game Boy from a cigarette-lighter socket, made by Nuby, one of the best-known third-party Game Boy accessory makers of the 1990s.
It joins the collection's group of car adapters, which also includes Nintendo's own and versions from Mad Catz, Laing and others.
4002
This 1998 Mad Catz car adapter powers the Game Boy from a cigarette-lighter socket, with unusually broad compatibility: it also works with the Game Boy Color, Game Boy Pocket, Sega Game Gear and the Sega Nomad.
It is one of the more versatile car adapters in the collection's power-supply group.
4002
This 1998 Mad Catz car adapter powers the Game Boy from a cigarette-lighter socket, with unusually broad compatibility: it also works with the Game Boy Color, Game Boy Pocket, Sega Game Gear and the Sega Nomad.
It is one of the more versatile car adapters in the collection's power-supply group.
P-909GB
The Handy Plug Plus by InterAct powers the Game Boy from a power socket, and unusually it works from both car and boat outlets, switching the voltage automatically.
It is also compatible with the Game Boy Pocket and Sega's Game Gear. It sits among the collection's many car and travel power adapters.
P-909GB
The Handy Plug Plus by InterAct powers the Game Boy from a power socket, and unusually it works from both car and boat outlets, switching the voltage automatically.
It is also compatible with the Game Boy Pocket and Sega's Game Gear. It sits among the collection's many car and travel power adapters.
7359
The Game Genie was a popular cheat device for the Game Boy, supplied with a large set of predefined cheats. Unlike some rivals it could not be used to find your own codes; instead owners could subscribe to a service that sent further codebooks.
The collection also holds the Datel Action Replay and the Blaze Xploder, which were compatible with Game Genie codes and went further by letting users create their own.
7359
The Game Genie was a popular cheat device for the Game Boy, supplied with a large set of predefined cheats. Unlike some rivals it could not be used to find your own codes; instead owners could subscribe to a service that sent further codebooks.
The collection also holds the Datel Action Replay and the Blaze Xploder, which were compatible with Game Genie codes and went further by letting users create their own.

Custodian-
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More than 25 years in the making, and made to continue
One day all good things come to an end...
A collection like this is only ever held in trust for a time. Built and cared for over more than 25 years, it will one day pass to a new custodian who will protect it and carry it forward.
If that is a conversation for you, now or in the future, you are welcome to reach out in confidence.





















































