GameBoy Pocket

The Game Boy Pocket, introduced in 1996 and popular into 1997, was a significant revision of the original 1989 Game Boy. Designed to be more portable, it featured a slimmer, lighter body, a larger and clearer screen, and improved display clarity without the greenish tint of the original. This made gameplay much more pleasant, especially in well-lit conditions.

The Pocket used two AAA batteries, which provided around 10 hours of gameplay — a more efficient power system than the original's four AAs. Aside from its physical redesign, it retained full compatibility with all original Game Boy games, ensuring a huge existing library was accessible to new users.

There was no backlight or color screen, which were common complaints later resolved by the Game Boy Light (Japan-only) and the Game Boy Color. However, its sleek look, reliable performance, and improved screen made it the ideal handheld for classic 8-bit gaming in the late '90s.

Whether used for Tetris, Pokémon Red/Blue, or Super Mario Land, the Game Boy Pocket was a perfect blend of simplicity and functionality — a refined take on a revolutionary handheld console.