Definition

A handheld video game console released by Nintendo in 1989 that featured a monochrome green screen and simple but addictive games. It became the best-selling handheld system of all time, dominating the portable gaming market for over a decade.

Example Usage

The Game Boy and Tetris were the perfect pair—I played it everywhere: in the car, at school, before bed.

Origin

The name combines 'game' and 'boy,' reflecting Nintendo's target demographic at the time, though it became popular across all ages.

Fun Fact

Despite its low-resolution monochrome screen and simple hardware, the Game Boy outsold the technically superior Atari Lynx and Sega Game Gear by a massive margin.

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