GAME BOY ESSENTIALS

Timeline of Game Boy Events

This visual timeline’s release data and cover images is sourced from GameFAQs. Feel free to contact me with any addition or errata at [email protected].

Any data only available in a yearly range (mostly European releases for which only the calendar year of their release is available) are currently ignored and not visible on this timeline.

1985

October

  • The NES is released in the New York market as a test bed for a staggered release of the console. It will see a full North American release in September 1986.

1986

September

  • The NES is released in North America. It was released in a limited fashion starting with the New York market the year before.

1989

January

  • Epyx publicly unveils the Handy at CES, which will become the Lynx later in the year.

July

Super Mario Land
Super Mario Land
Tetris
Tetris
Alleyway
Alleyway
Baseball
Baseball
Tennis
Tennis
  • Game Boy is released in North America for $90 USD with Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Baseball, and Tennis. Tetris is of course bundled with the system.

August

Game Boy Hardware
Game Boy Hardware

September

  • Atari releases the Lynx for $179 in North America.
  • Motocross Maniacs is released in North America. It is Konami’s first Game Boy title.

December

Castlevania: The Adventure
Castlevania: The Adventure

1990

January

Fortress of Fear: Wizards & Warriors X
Fortress of Fear: Wizards & Warriors X
Motocross Maniacs
Motocross Maniacs

February

Solar Striker
Solar Striker
Golf
Golf
Boxxle
Boxxle
Hyper Lode Runner
Hyper Lode Runner

March

Malibu Beach Volleyball
Malibu Beach Volleyball
Kwirk
Kwirk
Revenge of the 'Gator
Revenge of the 'Gator
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle

April

Flipull
Flipull
Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of the Universe
Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of the Universe
Heiankyo Alien
Heiankyo Alien
World Bowling
World Bowling
NFL Football
NFL Football
Boomer's Adventure in Asmik World
Boomer's Adventure in Asmik World
Q Billion
Q Billion
Nemesis
Nemesis

May

Qix
Qix

June

Batman: The Video Game
Batman: The Video Game
Shanghai
Shanghai

July

Penguin Wars
Penguin Wars
Lock n' Chase
Lock n' Chase
Bases Loaded
Bases Loaded
Paperboy
Paperboy
Daedalian Opus
Daedalian Opus
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man
Dexterity
Dexterity
Gargoyle's Quest
Gargoyle's Quest

August

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan
Double Dragon
Double Dragon

September

Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Cosmo Tank
Cosmo Tank
The Final Fantasy Legend
The Final Fantasy Legend
Pipe Dream
Pipe Dream
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad
Catrap
Catrap
Heavyweight Championship Boxing
Heavyweight Championship Boxing

October

Balloon Kid
Balloon Kid
Godzilla
Godzilla
Snoopy's Magic Show
Snoopy's Magic Show
Mr. Chin's Gourmet Paradise
Mr. Chin's Gourmet Paradise
Mercenary Force
Mercenary Force

November

Ishido: The Way of Stones
Ishido: The Way of Stones
Bubble Ghost
Bubble Ghost
Serpent
Serpent
Disney's DuckTales
Disney's DuckTales
Side Pocket
Side Pocket
Ninja Boy
Ninja Boy

December

In Your Face
In Your Face
Play Action Football
Play Action Football
Quarth
Quarth
Ghostbusters II (Logo Cover)
Ghostbusters II (Logo Cover)
Dr. Mario
Dr. Mario
Chase H.Q.
Chase H.Q.
RoboCop
RoboCop
Power Racer
Power Racer
Hal Wrestling
Hal Wrestling
Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II
Amazing Penguin
Amazing Penguin
Dead Heat Scramble
Dead Heat Scramble
  • The TurboExpress is released in Japan for ¥44,800 and North America for $249.

1991

January

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
The Chessmaster
The Chessmaster
Dragon's Lair: The Legend
Dragon's Lair: The Legend
Power Mission
Power Mission
Burai Fighter Deluxe
Burai Fighter Deluxe
Dragon's Lair: The Legend (Imagesoft Release)
Dragon's Lair: The Legend (Imagesoft Release)
Rolan's Curse
Rolan's Curse
Battle Bull
Battle Bull

February

Kung Fu Master
Kung Fu Master
F-1 Race
F-1 Race
The Game of Harmony
The Game of Harmony
NBA All-Star Challenge
NBA All-Star Challenge
Operation C
Operation C
Radar Mission
Radar Mission

March

Jeopardy!
Jeopardy!
LoopZ
LoopZ
BurgerTime Deluxe
BurgerTime Deluxe
Bubble Bobble
Bubble Bobble
Super Scrabble
Super Scrabble
Cyraid
Cyraid
Maru's Mission
Maru's Mission
Nobunaga's Ambition
Nobunaga's Ambition
  • NEC temporarily raises the price of the TurboExpress due to low screen yields.

April

Solomon's Club
Solomon's Club
Fish Dude
Fish Dude
WWF Superstars
WWF Superstars
Tasmania Story
Tasmania Story
Extra Bases
Extra Bases
Pac-Man
Pac-Man
  • The Sega Game Gear is released in North America for $149.

May

The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
Mickey's Dangerous Chase
Mickey's Dangerous Chase
Marble Madness
Marble Madness
Castelian
Castelian
David Crane's The Rescue of Princess Blobette
David Crane's The Rescue of Princess Blobette
R-Type
R-Type
Go! Go! Tank
Go! Go! Tank
Hatris
Hatris

June

Sneaky Snakes
Sneaky Snakes
Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash
Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash
The Sword of Hope
The Sword of Hope
Spud's Adventure
Spud's Adventure
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace
Bo Jackson: Two Games In One
Bo Jackson: Two Games In One
Nintendo World Cup
Nintendo World Cup
Tail 'Gator
Tail 'Gator

July

Battle Unit Zeoth
Battle Unit Zeoth
Klax
Klax
The Punisher: The Ultimate Payback
The Punisher: The Ultimate Payback
Mysterium
Mysterium

August

Bill & Ted's Excellent Game Boy Adventure
Bill & Ted's Excellent Game Boy Adventure
Blades of Steel
Blades of Steel
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
  • The Super Nintendo is released in North America.

September

Gauntlet II
Gauntlet II
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2
Navy Seals
Navy Seals
Spot: The Video Game
Spot: The Video Game
Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure
Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure
Tecmo Bowl
Tecmo Bowl
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Berlitz French Translator
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Berlitz French Translator
Choplifter II
Choplifter II
Trax
Trax
Crystal Quest
Crystal Quest
Aerostar (SunSoft release)
Aerostar (SunSoft release)
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Frommer's Travel Guide
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Frommer's Travel Guide
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Spell Checker and Calculator
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Spell Checker and Calculator
Fortified Zone
Fortified Zone
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Berlitz Spanish Translator
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Berlitz Spanish Translator
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Personal Organizer and Phone Book
InfoGenius Productivity Pak: Personal Organizer and Phone Book

October

Atomic Punk
Atomic Punk
Super R.C. Pro-Am
Super R.C. Pro-Am
  • Mario the Juggler, the last Game & Watch game, is released.

November

Turrican
Turrican
RoboCop 2
RoboCop 2
Battletoads
Battletoads
Home Alone
Home Alone
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Final Fantasy Legend II
Final Fantasy Legend II
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Bart Simpson's Escape From Camp Deadly
Bart Simpson's Escape From Camp Deadly
Brain Bender
Brain Bender
Final Fantasy Adventure
Final Fantasy Adventure

December

Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
Ninja Gaiden Shadow
Ninja Gaiden Shadow
Elevator Action
Elevator Action
Double Dribble: 5 on 5
Double Dribble: 5 on 5
Faceball 2000
Faceball 2000
Double Dragon II
Double Dragon II
Bill Elliott's NASCAR Fast Tracks
Bill Elliott's NASCAR Fast Tracks
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge
Hudson Hawk
Hudson Hawk
Monopoly
Monopoly
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back from the Sewers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back from the Sewers

1992

January

Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia
Snow Brothers
Snow Brothers
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice

February

Fastest Lap
Fastest Lap
Amazing Tater
Amazing Tater
Jordan vs Bird: One on One
Jordan vs Bird: One on One
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary
Mega Man II
Mega Man II
Blaster Master Boy
Blaster Master Boy
Asteroids
Asteroids
Days of Thunder
Days of Thunder
Boggle Plus
Boggle Plus
Adventure Island
Adventure Island
Tiny Toon Adventures: Babs' Big Break
Tiny Toon Adventures: Babs' Big Break
Q*bert
Q*bert

March

Ultra Golf
Ultra Golf
Soccer Mania
Soccer Mania
The Flash
The Flash
World Circuit Series
World Circuit Series
The Adventures of Star Saver
The Adventures of Star Saver
Missile Command
Missile Command

April

Paperboy 2
Paperboy 2
Hook
Hook
Square Deal
Square Deal
Super Hunchback
Super Hunchback
Fighting Simulator: 2-in-1 Flying Warriors
Fighting Simulator: 2-in-1 Flying Warriors
Nail 'N Scale
Nail 'N Scale

May

Jack Nicklaus Golf
Jack Nicklaus Golf
Turn and Burn: The F-14 Dogfight Simulator
Turn and Burn: The F-14 Dogfight Simulator
NBA All-Star Challenge 2
NBA All-Star Challenge 2
Batman: Return of the Joker
Batman: Return of the Joker

June

High Stakes Gambling
High Stakes Gambling
Boxxle II
Boxxle II
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
Pit-Fighter
Pit-Fighter

July

Spanky's Quest
Spanky's Quest
Jeep Jamboree: Off Road Adventure
Jeep Jamboree: Off Road Adventure
Yoshi
Yoshi
Wave Race
Wave Race
Ultima: Runes of Virtue
Ultima: Runes of Virtue
Prophecy: The Viking Child
Prophecy: The Viking Child
Knight Quest
Knight Quest

August

Double Dragon 3: The Arcade Game
Double Dragon 3: The Arcade Game
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Dream Land
WWF Superstars 2
WWF Superstars 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (1992)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (1992)

September

Ninja Taro
Ninja Taro
Roger Clemens' MVP Baseball
Roger Clemens' MVP Baseball
George Foreman's KO Boxing
George Foreman's KO Boxing
Mad Magazine's Official Spy vs. Spy
Mad Magazine's Official Spy vs. Spy
Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge
Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge
Word Zap
Word Zap
Track & Field
Track & Field
4-in-1 Fun Pak
4-in-1 Fun Pak
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Juggernauts
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Juggernauts
Toxic Crusaders
Toxic Crusaders
Dig Dug
Dig Dug

October

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando
Swamp Thing
Swamp Thing
Lazlos' Leap
Lazlos' Leap
Mouse Trap Hotel
Mouse Trap Hotel
Miner 2049er
Miner 2049er
Rolan's Curse 2
Rolan's Curse 2
The Jetsons: Robot Panic
The Jetsons: Robot Panic
Xenon 2
Xenon 2
Barbie Game Girl
Barbie Game Girl
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Out of Gas
Out of Gas
Tom & Jerry
Tom & Jerry
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Speedball 2
Speedball 2
Hit the Ice
Hit the Ice
  • The price of the Game Boy is decreased by $10 to $80 USD at some point during the year, with the price drop evidently in force during the holiday period.

November

T2: The Arcade Game
T2: The Arcade Game
Kingdom Crusade
Kingdom Crusade
The Ren & Stimpy Show: Space Cadet Adventures
The Ren & Stimpy Show: Space Cadet Adventures
The Incredible Crash Dummies
The Incredible Crash Dummies
Wordtris
Wordtris
Bionic Battler
Bionic Battler
Mr. Do!
Mr. Do!
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Off Road
Super Off Road
Star Wars
Star Wars

December

Dr. Franken
Dr. Franken
Megalit
Megalit
Bonk's Adventure
Bonk's Adventure
Disney's TaleSpin
Disney's TaleSpin
Best of the Best: Championship Karate
Best of the Best: Championship Karate
Mega Man III
Mega Man III
Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier
Centipede
Centipede
Darkman
Darkman
Avenging Spirit
Avenging Spirit
The Humans
The Humans
Battleship
Battleship

1993

January

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Krusty's Fun House
Krusty's Fun House
Alien 3
Alien 3
Top Gun: Guts and Glory
Top Gun: Guts and Glory
Spot: The Cool Adventure
Spot: The Cool Adventure
Race Drivin'
Race Drivin'

February

Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise
Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Disney's The Little Mermaid
The Flintstones: King Rock Treasure Island
The Flintstones: King Rock Treasure Island
Disney's Darkwing Duck
Disney's Darkwing Duck

March

Tumble Pop
Tumble Pop
Kid Dracula
Kid Dracula
Sumo Fighter
Sumo Fighter
Milon's Secret Castle
Milon's Secret Castle

April

Ninja Boy 2
Ninja Boy 2
The New Chessmaster
The New Chessmaster
Great Greed
Great Greed
Yoshi's Cookie
Yoshi's Cookie
Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Pyramids of Ra
Pyramids of Ra

May

Top Rank Tennis
Top Rank Tennis

June

F-15 Strike Eagle
F-15 Strike Eagle
Battletoads in Ragnarok's World
Battletoads in Ragnarok's World
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Raging Fighter
Raging Fighter
Titus the Fox
Titus the Fox
Cool World
Cool World
Joe & Mac
Joe & Mac

July

Bubble Bobble Part 2
Bubble Bobble Part 2
Speedy Gonzales
Speedy Gonzales
Spider-Man 3: Invasion of the Spider-Slayers
Spider-Man 3: Invasion of the Spider-Slayers
The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt
The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt
Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Boxing
Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Boxing
Felix the Cat
Felix the Cat

August

Tesserae
Tesserae
Pinball Dreams
Pinball Dreams
4-in-1 Funpak: Volume II
4-in-1 Funpak: Volume II
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park
Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing
Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing
Goal!
Goal!

September

Bram Stoker's Dracula
Bram Stoker's Dracula
WWF King of the Ring
WWF King of the Ring
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat
Final Fantasy Legend III
Final Fantasy Legend III

October

Sports Illustrated: Championship Football & Baseball
Sports Illustrated: Championship Football & Baseball
Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
The Real Ghostbusters
The Real Ghostbusters
Ms. Pac-Man
Ms. Pac-Man
Tom and Jerry: Frantic Antics
Tom and Jerry: Frantic Antics
Buster Bros.
Buster Bros.
Popeye 2
Popeye 2
The Ren & Stimpy Show: Veediots!
The Ren & Stimpy Show: Veediots!
We're Back!
We're Back!
Gear Works
Gear Works
  • The NES Top Loader is released in North America.

November

Panel Action Bingo
Panel Action Bingo
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
NFL Quarterback Club
NFL Quarterback Club
Alien vs. Predator: The Last of His Clan
Alien vs. Predator: The Last of His Clan
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue
Wayne's World
Wayne's World
Championship Pool
Championship Pool
Disney's DuckTales 2
Disney's DuckTales 2
Kirby's Pinball Land
Kirby's Pinball Land
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana's Movie Madness
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana's Movie Madness

December

Chuck Rock
Chuck Rock
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
Mega Man IV
Mega Man IV
Tetris 2
Tetris 2
Spider-Man / X-Men: Arcade's Revenge
Spider-Man / X-Men: Arcade's Revenge
F1 Pole Position
F1 Pole Position
Battletoads / Double Dragon
Battletoads / Double Dragon
Metal Masters
Metal Masters

1994

January

Black Bass: Lure Fishing
Black Bass: Lure Fishing
Riddick Bowe Boxing
Riddick Bowe Boxing
Super Chase H.Q.
Super Chase H.Q.
Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94
Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94

February

Total Carnage
Total Carnage
Captain America and the Avengers
Captain America and the Avengers
The Simpsons: Bart & the Beanstalk
The Simpsons: Bart & the Beanstalk
Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Alfred Chicken
Alfred Chicken
WCW World Championship Wrestling: The Main Event
WCW World Championship Wrestling: The Main Event

March

Ultima: Runes of Virtue II
Ultima: Runes of Virtue II
Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land
Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land

April

Sports Illustrated for Kids: The Ultimate Triple Dare
Sports Illustrated for Kids: The Ultimate Triple Dare
Super Battletank
Super Battletank

May

Jeopardy! Sports Edition
Jeopardy! Sports Edition
Mickey's Ultimate Challenge
Mickey's Ultimate Challenge
Lamborghini American Challenge
Lamborghini American Challenge

June

Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong
  • Super Game Boy is released in North America and Japan.

July

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Stop That Roach!
Stop That Roach!

August

Lemmings
Lemmings
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Elite Soccer
Elite Soccer
RoboCop Versus The Terminator
RoboCop Versus The Terminator
Cool Ball
Cool Ball
Disney's The Jungle Book
Disney's The Jungle Book

September

Mega Man V
Mega Man V
WildSnake
WildSnake
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II
Taz-Mania
Taz-Mania

October

Space Invaders
Space Invaders
Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle
Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle
Cool Spot
Cool Spot
Contra: The Alien Wars
Contra: The Alien Wars
Yogi Bear's Goldrush
Yogi Bear's Goldrush
Sports Illustrated: Golf Classic
Sports Illustrated: Golf Classic
  • The first Game Boy game to use the ESRB rating system is released. It is Nintendo’s collaboration with Hudson, Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! The ESRB was officially unveiled the previous month.
  • In my beloved Québec Christmas Sears catalogue, a Game Boy without any bundled game is sold for 60$ CDN. It appears the system is sold for the same price (USD $60) in the United States.

November

NBA Jam
NBA Jam
Itchy & Scratchy in Miniature Golf Madness
Itchy & Scratchy in Miniature Golf Madness
Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!
Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!
seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
Star Trek: Generations - Beyond the Nexus
Star Trek: Generations - Beyond the Nexus
Monster Truck Wars
Monster Truck Wars
Samurai Shodown
Samurai Shodown
Bonk's Revenge
Bonk's Revenge
Madden 95
Madden 95
Race Days
Race Days
Solitaire FunPak
Solitaire FunPak
The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster

December

The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Tiny Toon Adventures: Wacky Sports
Tiny Toon Adventures: Wacky Sports
Pac-Attack
Pac-Attack
WWF Raw
WWF Raw
Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues
Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues
Stargate
Stargate
The Blues Brothers: Jukebox Adventure
The Blues Brothers: Jukebox Adventure

1995

January

Micro Machines
Micro Machines
Casino FunPak
Casino FunPak
Daffy Duck
Daffy Duck
BreakThru!
BreakThru!

February

True Lies
True Lies
FIFA International Soccer
FIFA International Soccer
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
Pinball Fantasies
Pinball Fantasies
Pac-in-Time
Pac-in-Time
  • The first third-party Game Boy game to feature an ESRB rating, Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf, is released. All released Game Boy games will be rated after the end of February.

March

Mario's Picross
Mario's Picross
NFL Quarterback Club II
NFL Quarterback Club II
  • Nintendo releases coloured Game Boy models in North America for $60 USD, under the umbrella of the Play It Loud! Campaign. The price was carried over from the regular grey model.

April

The Lion King
The Lion King
PGA European Tour
PGA European Tour

May

Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby's Dream Land 2

June

Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Land
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition
Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd
Jungle Strike
Jungle Strike
NHL Hockey '95
NHL Hockey '95

July

Animaniacs
Animaniacs
Primal Rage
Primal Rage
Arcade Classic No. 1: Asteroids / Missile Command
Arcade Classic No. 1: Asteroids / Missile Command

August

Bubsy II
Bubsy II
Arcade Classic No. 2: Centipede / Millipede
Arcade Classic No. 2: Centipede / Millipede
World Heroes 2 Jet
World Heroes 2 Jet
Batman Forever
Batman Forever
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
  • The Virtual Boy is released in North America.

September

Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II
Foreman For Real
Foreman For Real
Earthworm Jim
Earthworm Jim
Arcade Classic No. 3: Galaga / Galaxian
Arcade Classic No. 3: Galaga / Galaxian

October

Shaq-Fu
Shaq-Fu
Disney's Aladdin
Disney's Aladdin
Madden 96
Madden 96
Arcade Classic No. 4: Defender / Joust
Arcade Classic No. 4: Defender / Joust
NFL Quarterback Club 96
NFL Quarterback Club 96
  • The Sega Nomad is released, exclusively in North America, for $180.

November

Killer Instinct
Killer Instinct
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
PGA Tour 96
PGA Tour 96
Mortal Kombat 3
Mortal Kombat 3
Zoop
Zoop
  • Virtual Boy Wario Land is released in North America.

December

FIFA Soccer 96
FIFA Soccer 96
The Getaway: High Speed II
The Getaway: High Speed II
Frank Thomas: Big Hurt Baseball
Frank Thomas: Big Hurt Baseball
Vegas Stakes
Vegas Stakes

1996

January

Prehistorik Man
Prehistorik Man
Cutthroat Island
Cutthroat Island
Tetris Blast
Tetris Blast

March

NBA Live 96
NBA Live 96
College Slam
College Slam
  • Tetris 3D, the last North American released Virtual Boy game, marks the end of Nintendo’s support for the console.

April

Disney's Pocahontas
Disney's Pocahontas

May

DragonHeart
DragonHeart
Kirby's Block Ball
Kirby's Block Ball
Disney's Toy Story
Disney's Toy Story
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (Players Choice)
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (Players Choice)
Donkey Kong (Players Choice)
Donkey Kong (Players Choice)
Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land (Players Choice)
Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land (Players Choice)
Kirby's Pinball Land (Player's Choice)
Kirby's Pinball Land (Player's Choice)
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Players Choice)
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Players Choice)
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Players Choice)
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Players Choice)
Space Invaders (Players Choice)
Space Invaders (Players Choice)
Tetris (Players Choice)
Tetris (Players Choice)
Kirby's Dream Land (Players Choice)
Kirby's Dream Land (Players Choice)
Star Wars (Players Choice)
Star Wars (Players Choice)
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2 (Players Choice)
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2 (Players Choice)
Super Mario Land (Players Choice)
Super Mario Land (Players Choice)
  • Nintendo announces the Player’s Choice program for SNES and Game Boy. An exhaustive list of Game Boy Players’ Choice and their releases elude me.

June

Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta 1996
Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta 1996

July

NHL 96
NHL 96

August

Iron Man / X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal
Iron Man / X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal
Tetris Attack
Tetris Attack
  • Gunpei Yokoi, father of the Game Boy and general manager of R&D1, leaves Nintendo for his own company, Koto Laboratory.

September

Donkey Kong Land 2
Donkey Kong Land 2
Sword of Hope II
Sword of Hope II
  • The Gunpei Yokoi designed Game Boy Pocket is released in North America, retailing for $70 USD, a price increase of $10 compared to the current price of the original model. It also eschews a bundled game.
  • The Nintendo 64 is released in North America.

October

Disney's Pinocchio
Disney's Pinocchio
Road Rash
Road Rash
Arcade Classics: Super Breakout / Battlezone
Arcade Classics: Super Breakout / Battlezone

November

Battle Arena Toshinden
Battle Arena Toshinden
FIFA Soccer 97
FIFA Soccer 97
Casper
Casper
Urban Strike
Urban Strike
Torpedo Range
Torpedo Range
Madden 97
Madden 97

December

Jeopardy! Platinum Edition
Jeopardy! Platinum Edition
Street Racer
Street Racer
Jeopardy! Teen Tournament
Jeopardy! Teen Tournament
  • Sonic Blast is released for Game Gear in Japan and North America, the last major release on the console.

1997

January

Taz-Mania 2
Taz-Mania 2

February

Mole Mania
Mole Mania
The King of Fighters '95
The King of Fighters '95

March

Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame

April

Kirby's Star Stacker
Kirby's Star Stacker

May

Game & Watch Gallery
Game & Watch Gallery
  • The first Bandai developed Tamagotchi is released in North America. It was first released the year before in Japan. It will kick-start a fad that will last a couple of years.

July

Disney's Hercules
Disney's Hercules

August

Tetris Plus
Tetris Plus

October

The Fidgetts
The Fidgetts
Donkey Kong Land III
Donkey Kong Land III
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball - Game Boy Edition
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball - Game Boy Edition
Dr. Franken II
Dr. Franken II
Tamagotchi
Tamagotchi
  • Gunpei Yokoi is killed in a car accident. He was 56.

November

Mortal Kombat & Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat & Mortal Kombat II

December

The Lost World: Jurassic Park
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs
Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98
Superman
Superman

1998

February

Bust-A-Move 2 Arcade Edition
Bust-A-Move 2 Arcade Edition
James Bond 007
James Bond 007

March

Brain Drain
Brain Drain
Wario Land II
Wario Land II
Castlevania Legends
Castlevania Legends

April

Bomberman GB
Bomberman GB
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Ring Rage
Ring Rage
  • Sunsoft announces a reprint of all four early Game Boy Squaresoft titles; they have no new features or changes.
  • The first episode of the Pokémon anime is aired in the United States on first run syndication.

May

All-Star Baseball 99
All-Star Baseball 99
Jimmy Connors Tennis
Jimmy Connors Tennis
Mickey Mouse: Magic Wands! (Players Choice)
Mickey Mouse: Magic Wands! (Players Choice)

June

World Cup 98
World Cup 98
Game Boy Camera
Game Boy Camera
WWF War Zone
WWF War Zone

July

Final Fantasy Legend II (Reprint)
Final Fantasy Legend II (Reprint)

August

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow
Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow
Frogger
Frogger
Legend of the River King GB
Legend of the River King GB
Harvest Moon GB
Harvest Moon GB

September

Pokemon Red Version
Pokemon Red Version
Pokemon Blue Version
Pokemon Blue Version

October

International Superstar Soccer
International Superstar Soccer
Disney's Mulan
Disney's Mulan

November

Game & Watch Gallery 2
Game & Watch Gallery 2
Small Soldiers
Small Soldiers
Super Black Bass
Super Black Bass
Tetris DX
Tetris DX
Pocket Bomberman
Pocket Bomberman
Game Boy Color Hardware
Game Boy Color Hardware
  • The Game Boy Color is released in North America with Tetris DX, Wario Land II and Pocket Bomberman as release titles.

December

Shanghai Pocket
Shanghai Pocket
The Rugrats Movie
The Rugrats Movie
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Gex: Enter the Gecko
Gex: Enter the Gecko
Las Vegas Cool Hand
Las Vegas Cool Hand
Mortal Kombat 4
Mortal Kombat 4
Rats!
Rats!
Men in Black: The Series
Men in Black: The Series
Power Quest
Power Quest
Rampage: World Tour
Rampage: World Tour
Looney Tunes: Twouble!
Looney Tunes: Twouble!
Disney/Pixar A Bug's Life
Disney/Pixar A Bug's Life
Quest for Camelot
Quest for Camelot
NFL Blitz
NFL Blitz
Montezuma's Return
Montezuma's Return
Pitfall: Beyond the Jungle
Pitfall: Beyond the Jungle
Super Breakout
Super Breakout
Oddworld Adventures
Oddworld Adventures
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
James Bond 007 (Players Choice)
James Bond 007 (Players Choice)
Harvest Moon GBC
Harvest Moon GBC
Frogger
Frogger

1999

January

Hexcite: The Shapes of Victory
Hexcite: The Shapes of Victory
Looney Tunes: Carrot Crazy
Looney Tunes: Carrot Crazy
Bugs Bunny: Crazy Castle 3
Bugs Bunny: Crazy Castle 3
Shadowgate Classic
Shadowgate Classic

February

NBA Jam 99
NBA Jam 99
The Smurfs' Nightmare
The Smurfs' Nightmare
The Rugrats Movie
The Rugrats Movie

March

720 Degrees
720 Degrees
Sesame Street: Elmo's ABCs
Sesame Street: Elmo's ABCs
Midway Presents Arcade Hits: Joust / Defender
Midway Presents Arcade Hits: Joust / Defender
Sesame Street: Elmo's 123s
Sesame Street: Elmo's 123s
Beavis and Butt-head
Beavis and Butt-head
Wario Land II
Wario Land II
  • The Wonderswan, designed by Gunpei Yokoi’s Koto Laboratory, is released in Japan.

April

Logical
Logical
Top Gear Pocket
Top Gear Pocket
Klax
Klax
Quest: Fantasy Challenge
Quest: Fantasy Challenge
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe

May

Barbie: Ocean Discovery
Barbie: Ocean Discovery
All-Star Baseball 2000
All-Star Baseball 2000
NBA In The Zone
NBA In The Zone
Monopoly
Monopoly
Midway presents Arcade Hits: Moon Patrol / Spy Hunter
Midway presents Arcade Hits: Moon Patrol / Spy Hunter

June

R-Type DX
R-Type DX
Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest
Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest
Bust-A-Move 4
Bust-A-Move 4
WWF Attitude
WWF Attitude
V-Rally: Edition 99
V-Rally: Edition 99
Spy vs Spy
Spy vs Spy
Conker's Pocket Tales
Conker's Pocket Tales
Disney's Tarzan
Disney's Tarzan
Pokemon Pinball
Pokemon Pinball

July

Klustar
Klustar
Caesars Palace II
Caesars Palace II
NHL Blades of Steel
NHL Blades of Steel
Lucky Luke
Lucky Luke
Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia

August

Pac-Man: Special Color Edition
Pac-Man: Special Color Edition
10 Pin Bowling
10 Pin Bowling
Revelations: The Demon Slayer
Revelations: The Demon Slayer
Pocket Bowling
Pocket Bowling
Hole in One Golf
Hole in One Golf

September

Missile Command
Missile Command
Asteroids
Asteroids
Yars' Revenge
Yars' Revenge
Zebco Fishing
Zebco Fishing
Duke Nukem
Duke Nukem
Motocross Maniacs 2
Motocross Maniacs 2
Spawn
Spawn
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

October

Antz
Antz
Mario Golf
Mario Golf
Sesame Street: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Sesame Street: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Survival Kids
Survival Kids
Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A Board Game Adventure
Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A Board Game Adventure
Game Boy Color Hardware (Pokemon Yellow Version)
Game Boy Color Hardware (Pokemon Yellow Version)
Space Invaders
Space Invaders

November

Rampage 2: Universal Tour
Rampage 2: Universal Tour
Ballistic
Ballistic
Tasmanian Devil: Munching Madness
Tasmanian Devil: Munching Madness
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Players Choice Re-release)
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Players Choice Re-release)
Rugrats: Time Travellers
Rugrats: Time Travellers
Madden NFL 2000
Madden NFL 2000
Disney/Pixar Toy Story 2
Disney/Pixar Toy Story 2
Donkey Kong Land 2 (Players Choice Re-release)
Donkey Kong Land 2 (Players Choice Re-release)
Super Mario Land (1999 Players Choice)
Super Mario Land (1999 Players Choice)
WWF WrestleMania 2000
WWF WrestleMania 2000
Babe and Friends
Babe and Friends
Bomberman Quest
Bomberman Quest
Test Drive Off-Road 3
Test Drive Off-Road 3
Donkey Kong Land (Players Choice Re-release)
Donkey Kong Land (Players Choice Re-release)
Bass Masters Classic
Bass Masters Classic
Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy
Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy
Jeff Gordon XS Racing
Jeff Gordon XS Racing
Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko
Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko
Chessmaster
Chessmaster
Test Drive 6
Test Drive 6
Billy Bob's Huntin'-n-Fishin'
Billy Bob's Huntin'-n-Fishin'
Rampart
Rampart
Mickey's Racing Adventure
Mickey's Racing Adventure
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto
Legend of the River King GBC
Legend of the River King GBC
FIFA 2000
FIFA 2000

December

Wings of Fury
Wings of Fury
Daffy Duck: Fowl Play
Daffy Duck: Fowl Play
NASCAR Challenge
NASCAR Challenge
Godzilla the Series
Godzilla the Series
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
Catwoman
Catwoman
Dogz
Dogz
Catz
Catz
Game & Watch Gallery 3
Game & Watch Gallery 3
Tonka Raceway
Tonka Raceway
TNN Outdoors Fishing Champ
TNN Outdoors Fishing Champ
Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel
Star Wars: Yoda Stories
Star Wars: Yoda Stories
Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.
Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.
Mr. Nutz
Mr. Nutz
Deja Vu I & II: The Casebooks of Ace Harding
Deja Vu I & II: The Casebooks of Ace Harding
Puzzle Master
Puzzle Master
Marble Madness
Marble Madness
Pong: The Next Level
Pong: The Next Level
Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Knockout Kings
Knockout Kings
NBA 3 on 3 Featuring Kobe Bryant
NBA 3 on 3 Featuring Kobe Bryant
NFL Blitz 2000
NFL Blitz 2000
Vigilante 8
Vigilante 8
Uno
Uno
The New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley
The New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley
Deer Hunter
Deer Hunter
Speedy Gonzales: Aztec Adventure
Speedy Gonzales: Aztec Adventure
Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy
Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy

2000

January

Top Gear Pocket 2
Top Gear Pocket 2
Micro Machines 1 and 2: Twin Turbo
Micro Machines 1 and 2: Twin Turbo
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000
Worms Armageddon
Worms Armageddon
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Oddworld Adventures 2
Oddworld Adventures 2
Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Driver
Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Driver
Dragon Warrior Monsters
Dragon Warrior Monsters
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC
Roadsters
Roadsters
Matchbox Caterpillar Construction Zone
Matchbox Caterpillar Construction Zone
The Mask of Zorro
The Mask of Zorro
International Track & Field
International Track & Field
Quest: Brian's Journey
Quest: Brian's Journey
Bionic Commando: Elite Forces
Bionic Commando: Elite Forces

February

Vegas Games
Vegas Games
Azure Dreams
Azure Dreams
Pro Darts
Pro Darts
Polaris SnoCross
Polaris SnoCross
NHL 2000
NHL 2000
Magical Tetris Challenge
Magical Tetris Challenge
ECW Hardcore Revolution
ECW Hardcore Revolution
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Army Men
Army Men

March

BattleTanx
BattleTanx
Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams
Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams
Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000
Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000
Shamus
Shamus
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Rayman
Rayman

April

Carmageddon
Carmageddon
Millennium Winter Sports
Millennium Winter Sports
Winnie the Pooh: Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood
Winnie the Pooh: Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood
Driver: You are the Wheelman
Driver: You are the Wheelman
Monster Rancher Battle Card GB
Monster Rancher Battle Card GB
Jim Henson's The Muppets
Jim Henson's The Muppets
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
Pokemon Trading Card Game
Pokemon Trading Card Game
NHL Blades of Steel 2000
NHL Blades of Steel 2000
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid
NBA In the Zone 2000
NBA In the Zone 2000
Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado
Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado

May

1942
1942
Casper
Casper
F-18 Thunder Strike
F-18 Thunder Strike
Wario Land 3
Wario Land 3
Rugrats: Totally Angelica
Rugrats: Totally Angelica
Triple Play 2001
Triple Play 2001
WCW Mayhem
WCW Mayhem
Bomberman Max: Red Challenger
Bomberman Max: Red Challenger
Bomberman Max: Blue Champion
Bomberman Max: Blue Champion
Toobin'
Toobin'
Walt Disney Pictures Presents: Dinosaur
Walt Disney Pictures Presents: Dinosaur
Chase H.Q.: Secret Police
Chase H.Q.: Secret Police
Mary-Kate & Ashley: Get a Clue!
Mary-Kate & Ashley: Get a Clue!

June

Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue
Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue
Turok: Rage Wars
Turok: Rage Wars
All-Star Baseball 2001
All-Star Baseball 2001
Toonsylvania
Toonsylvania
Croc
Croc
Tomb Raider Starring Lara Croft
Tomb Raider Starring Lara Croft
Wacky Races
Wacky Races
Towers: Lord Baniff's Deceit
Towers: Lord Baniff's Deceit
Trick Boarder
Trick Boarder
Heroes of Might and Magic
Heroes of Might and Magic
Looney Tunes Collector: Alert!
Looney Tunes Collector: Alert!
Crystalis
Crystalis
Test Drive Le Mans
Test Drive Le Mans
Xtreme Sports
Xtreme Sports

July

NASCAR 2000
NASCAR 2000
Bugs Bunny In Crazy Castle 4
Bugs Bunny In Crazy Castle 4
X-Men: Mutant Academy
X-Men: Mutant Academy
Men in Black 2: The Series
Men in Black 2: The Series
Warlocked
Warlocked
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion

August

Lil' Monster
Lil' Monster
Test Drive Cycles
Test Drive Cycles
Dragon Dance
Dragon Dance
Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Mr. Driller
Mr. Driller
Armada F/X Racers
Armada F/X Racers
Space Marauder
Space Marauder
Perfect Dark
Perfect Dark

September

International Rally
International Rally
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Gobs of Games
Gobs of Games
Pokemon Puzzle Challenge
Pokemon Puzzle Challenge
Ultimate Paintball
Ultimate Paintball
Barbie: Fashion Pack Games
Barbie: Fashion Pack Games
Rocky Mountain: Trophy Hunter
Rocky Mountain: Trophy Hunter
Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day!
Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day!
San Francisco Rush 2049
San Francisco Rush 2049
NFL Blitz 2001
NFL Blitz 2001
Pro Pool
Pro Pool
MTV Sports: Skateboarding Featuring Andy Macdonald
MTV Sports: Skateboarding Featuring Andy Macdonald
Austin Powers: Oh, Behave!
Austin Powers: Oh, Behave!
Austin Powers: Welcome to my Underground Lair!
Austin Powers: Welcome to my Underground Lair!
Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge
Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge
Blaster Master: Enemy Below
Blaster Master: Enemy Below
Disney's The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy
Disney's The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy
Galaga: Destination Earth
Galaga: Destination Earth
Q*bert
Q*bert
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 2nd Edition
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 2nd Edition
Dragon Warrior I & II
Dragon Warrior I & II

October

Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael
Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael
Monster Rancher Explorer
Monster Rancher Explorer
ESPN International Track & Field
ESPN International Track & Field
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Pokemon Silver Version
Pokemon Silver Version
Pokemon Gold Version
Pokemon Gold Version
Magical Drop
Magical Drop
Disney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers
Disney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers
Hoyle Casino
Hoyle Casino
Microsoft: The 6in1 Puzzle Collection Entertainment Pack
Microsoft: The 6in1 Puzzle Collection Entertainment Pack
Bust-A-Move Millennium
Bust-A-Move Millennium
Mia Hamm Soccer Shootout
Mia Hamm Soccer Shootout
The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler
The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler

November

CyberTiger
CyberTiger
Sabrina the Animated Series: Zapped!
Sabrina the Animated Series: Zapped!
X-Men: Mutant Wars
X-Men: Mutant Wars
Chicken Run
Chicken Run
The Powerpuff Girls: Paint the Townsville Green
The Powerpuff Girls: Paint the Townsville Green
Tweety's High-Flying Adventure
Tweety's High-Flying Adventure
The Grinch
The Grinch
LEGO Alpha Team
LEGO Alpha Team
Titus the Fox
Titus the Fox
Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears
Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears
Cruis'n Exotica
Cruis'n Exotica
Animorphs
Animorphs
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Disney/Pixar Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home
The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home
Harvest Moon 2 GBC
Harvest Moon 2 GBC
Disney's Aladdin
Disney's Aladdin
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX
Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure
Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure
Madden NFL 2001
Madden NFL 2001
Micro Machines V3
Micro Machines V3
The Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo
The Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo
TOCA Touring Car Championship
TOCA Touring Car Championship
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Blade
Blade
Walt Disney's The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Wild Adventure
Walt Disney's The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Wild Adventure
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
Godzilla the Series: Monster Wars
Godzilla the Series: Monster Wars
AirForce Delta
AirForce Delta
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Pocket Planner
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Pocket Planner
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2
Army Men 2
Army Men 2
Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue
Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue
Army Men: Air Combat
Army Men: Air Combat
Marvin Strikes Back!
Marvin Strikes Back!
Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage
Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures
Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures
NBA Jam 2001
NBA Jam 2001
Test Drive 2001
Test Drive 2001
Road Rash
Road Rash

December

3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride
3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride
Disney's The Emperor's New Groove
Disney's The Emperor's New Groove
Looney Tunes Racing
Looney Tunes Racing
The Mummy
The Mummy
NASCAR Heat
NASCAR Heat
Lemmings & Oh No! More Lemmings
Lemmings & Oh No! More Lemmings
Heroes of Might and Magic II
Heroes of Might and Magic II
Grand Theft Auto 2
Grand Theft Auto 2
Little Nicky
Little Nicky
Force 21
Force 21
Tom and Jerry in Mouse Attacks
Tom and Jerry in Mouse Attacks
NASCAR Racers
NASCAR Racers
Woody Woodpecker Racing
Woody Woodpecker Racing
International Superstar Soccer 2000
International Superstar Soccer 2000
Hoyle Card Games
Hoyle Card Games
Road Champs: BXS Stunt Biking
Road Champs: BXS Stunt Biking
Cannon Fodder
Cannon Fodder
Playmobil Interactive: Laura
Playmobil Interactive: Laura
MTV Sports: Pure Ride
MTV Sports: Pure Ride
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour
NickToons Racing
NickToons Racing
M&M's Mini Madness
M&M's Mini Madness
WDL World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks
WDL World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks
Project S-11
Project S-11
Robopon: Sun Version
Robopon: Sun Version
Disney's Doug: Doug's Big Game
Disney's Doug: Doug's Big Game
MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX
MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX
Dragon Tales: Dragon Wings
Dragon Tales: Dragon Wings
Sgt. Rock: On the Frontline
Sgt. Rock: On the Frontline
Yogi Bear: Great Balloon Blast
Yogi Bear: Great Balloon Blast
Formula One 2000
Formula One 2000
F1 Championship Season 2000
F1 Championship Season 2000
Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball
Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball
Harley Davidson: Race Across America
Harley Davidson: Race Across America
Warriors of Might and Magic
Warriors of Might and Magic
LEGO Racers
LEGO Racers
LEGO Stunt Rally
LEGO Stunt Rally
Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure
Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure

2001

January

Rescue Heroes: Fire Frenzy
Rescue Heroes: Fire Frenzy
Mario Tennis
Mario Tennis
Mega Man Xtreme
Mega Man Xtreme
Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair
Croc 2
Croc 2
Blue's Clues: Blue's Alphabet Book
Blue's Clues: Blue's Alphabet Book

February

Metal Walker
Metal Walker
Action Man: Search for Base X
Action Man: Search for Base X
Scooby-Doo! Classic Creep Capers
Scooby-Doo! Classic Creep Capers
NBA Hoopz
NBA Hoopz
The Powerpuff Girls: Battle Him
The Powerpuff Girls: Battle Him
Disney/Pixar Toy Story Racer
Disney/Pixar Toy Story Racer
  • Majesco Entertainment announces a budget rerelease of the Game Gear priced at $30 with reissues of ten games priced at $15 each.

March

Magi Nation
Magi Nation
Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus
Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus
LEGO Island 2: The Brickster's Revenge
LEGO Island 2: The Brickster's Revenge
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Winners Circle
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Winners Circle
Puzzled
Puzzled
SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula
SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula
Tom and Jerry: Mouse Hunt
Tom and Jerry: Mouse Hunt
ESPN National Hockey Night
ESPN National Hockey Night
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Mickey's Speedway USA
Mickey's Speedway USA
Tech Deck Skateboarding
Tech Deck Skateboarding
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror
Rocket Power: Gettin' Air
Rocket Power: Gettin' Air
Aliens: Thanatos Encounter
Aliens: Thanatos Encounter
  • The Game Boy Advance is released in Japan for ¥9800.

April

Snoopy Tennis
Snoopy Tennis
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
Power Rangers: Time Force
Power Rangers: Time Force
Batman: Chaos in Gotham
Batman: Chaos in Gotham
Legend of the River King 2
Legend of the River King 2
The Mummy Returns
The Mummy Returns
Xtreme Wheels
Xtreme Wheels

May

Microsoft Pinball Arcade
Microsoft Pinball Arcade
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX
Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX
X-Men: Wolverine's Rage
X-Men: Wolverine's Rage
Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths & Legends
Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths & Legends
Shrek: Fairy Tale Freakdown
Shrek: Fairy Tale Freakdown
The Flintstones: BurgerTime in Bedrock
The Flintstones: BurgerTime in Bedrock
Commander Keen
Commander Keen
Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six
Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six

June

Microsoft: The Best of Entertainment Pack
Microsoft: The Best of Entertainment Pack
Antz Racing
Antz Racing
Ronaldo V-Soccer
Ronaldo V-Soccer
Return of the Ninja
Return of the Ninja
Matchbox Emergency Patrol
Matchbox Emergency Patrol
Ultimate Surfing
Ultimate Surfing
Razor: Freestyle Scooter
Razor: Freestyle Scooter
Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
  • The Game Boy Advance is released in North America.

July

Lara Croft - Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword
Lara Croft - Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword
The Land Before Time
The Land Before Time
Dragon Warrior III
Dragon Warrior III
Pokemon Crystal Version
Pokemon Crystal Version
Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Saves the Day
Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Saves the Day

August

Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
WWF Betrayal
WWF Betrayal
Barbie: Pet Rescue
Barbie: Pet Rescue
Stuart Little: The Journey Home
Stuart Little: The Journey Home
Wendy: Every Witch Way
Wendy: Every Witch Way

September

Portal Runner
Portal Runner
Madden NFL 2002
Madden NFL 2002
Bob the Builder: Fix it Fun!
Bob the Builder: Fix it Fun!
Woody Woodpecker
Woody Woodpecker
007: The World is not Enough
007: The World is not Enough
Toki Tori
Toki Tori
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey
Lufia: The Legend Returns
Lufia: The Legend Returns
  • Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 is released in North America. It is the last cartridge compatible with the original Game Boy.

October

Zoboomafoo: Playtime in Zobooland
Zoboomafoo: Playtime in Zobooland
Trouballs
Trouballs
Hands of Time
Hands of Time
Dracula: Crazy Vampire
Dracula: Crazy Vampire
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Digital Companion
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Digital Companion
JumpStart: Dino Adventure Field Trip
JumpStart: Dino Adventure Field Trip
Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc.
Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc.
Mega Man Xtreme 2
Mega Man Xtreme 2
Kelly Club: Clubhouse Fun
Kelly Club: Clubhouse Fun

November

Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarder
Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarder
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Escape from Planet Earth
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Escape from Planet Earth
Sabrina the Animated Series: Spooked!
Sabrina the Animated Series: Spooked!
Cubix: Robots For Everyone - Race 'N Robots
Cubix: Robots For Everyone - Race 'N Robots
Harvest Moon 3 GBC
Harvest Moon 3 GBC
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Dragon Tales: Dragon Adventures
Dragon Tales: Dragon Adventures
Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sesame Street Sports
Sesame Street Sports
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Crush Course
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Crush Course
  • The Pokémon Mini, the diminutive portable console dedicated to Pokémon games was released in North America. It will fail to find any success in the market.

December

Disney's Pooh and Tigger's Hunny Safari
Disney's Pooh and Tigger's Hunny Safari
Diva Starz: Mall Mania
Diva Starz: Mall Mania
Top Gun: Firestorm
Top Gun: Firestorm
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
*NSYNC: Get to the Show
*NSYNC: Get to the Show

2002

January

Rayman 2
Rayman 2

March

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and the Cosmic Garden
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and the Cosmic Garden
Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House
Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House
Rhino Rumble
Rhino Rumble

May

Tonka Construction Site
Tonka Construction Site

June

Shantae
Shantae
Resident Evil Gaiden
Resident Evil Gaiden

October

Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite!
Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite!

November

Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is released in North America. It is the last North American Game Boy Color game. This is the true end of the Game Boy era, since from this point on all future events relate to Game Boy compatibility as a feature of Game Boy Advance systems.

2003

March

  • The Game Boy Advance SP is released in North America.

June

  • The Game Boy Player is released in North America.