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DEDICATED PLATFORM HUBEra: 1980 – 2020

NintendoHandhelds

The undisputed greatest handheld gaming dynasty: Game & Watch, Game Boy, GBA SP, Nintendo DS Lite, and New 3DS XL.

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Nintendo Handhelds
✓ DUAL SCREEN & GBA16 Hardware Models Listed
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AllNintendoHandheldsModels&Devices

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NewNintendo3DSXL/New3DS

2014

Super-Stable Face-Tracking 3D // C-Stick Nipple // Quad-Core CPU // NFC Amiibo

Iconic Games:
Zelda: A Link Between WorldsMonster Hunter 4 UltimatePokemon Sun/Moon
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Nintendo3DS/3DSXL/2DS/2DSXL

2011

Glasses-Free 3D // StreetPass / SpotPass // Circle Pad // 75M Sold

Iconic Games:
Fire Emblem: AwakeningSuper Mario 3D LandLuigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
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NintendoDSLite/DSi/DSiXL/OriginalDS

2004

Touchscreen Stylus // Built-in Mic // GBA Slot-2 // 154M Second Best-Selling System

Iconic Games:
Pokemon PlatinumNew Super Mario Bros.Mario Kart DS
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GameBoyAdvanceSP(AGS-101Backlit/AGS-001)

2003

Clamshell Folding Design // Brilliant AGS-101 Backlit Screen // Rechargeable Li-Ion

Iconic Games:
Pokemon Emerald / FireRedThe Legend of Zelda: The Minish CapMetroid Fusion
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GameBoyAdvance(OriginalAGB-001)

2001

32-bit ARM7TDMI 16.78MHz // 2.9" TFT Screen // Ergonomic Horizontal Grip // 81M Sold

Iconic Games:
Advance WarsMario & Luigi: Superstar SagaPokemon Ruby/Sapphire
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GameBoyColor(GBC)

1998

Sharp 8-Bit CPU 8MHz // 56 Simultaneous Colors // Infrared Comm Port

Iconic Games:
Pokemon Gold & Silver / CrystalThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/SeasonsSuper Mario Bros. Deluxe
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GameBoy(DMG-01/GameBoyPocket)

1989

Gunpei Yokoi Design // Dot Matrix 4-Shade Green Screen // 30-Hour AA Battery Life

Iconic Games:
Tetris (1989)Pokemon Red & BlueThe Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
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NintendoGame&Watch

1980

Invented the Modern Cross D-Pad // Segmented Clock & Game Display // 43M Sold

Iconic Games:
BallDonkey Kong (First D-Pad)Fire
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FAQsAboutNintendoHandhelds

Frequently asked hardware, testing, emulation, and purchasing questions for Nintendo Handhelds.

Our platform directory covers 15 comprehensive gaming categories and over 100+ iconic hardware devices: from 8-bit NES and Atari 2600 to modern PC Battlestations, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, OLED Handhelds, VR/AR, and China Emulation engines (Anbernic/Retroid/Miyoo/Odin).