Is the Game Boy dead? - General Discussion

#1 Posted by tec3297 (1170 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

So the Game Boy Advance is pretty much dead now, and the Nintendo DS is on top.
Nintendo promises that the DS is not replacing the Game Boy, but I have my doubts.

When will the next Game Boy be released!?

#2 Posted by SarazinRuin (157 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

Soon I hope.

#3 Posted by Delsaber (182 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

When the DS stops making money. Which is to say, never.

#4 Posted by TheBeast (1931 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

I can't see Nintendo releasing another Game Boy - the DS is a great platform for GBA games (I still play many GBA games on mine), and with the GameBoy Micro failing to take off, they're unlikely to try anything different.

#5 Posted by Absurd (2934 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

I didn't know this! I don't really care that much about Portable gaming consoles anymore, I used to love them when I was young though.

#6 Posted by Termite (2393 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

I think the gameboy is pretty much dead, has been for a long time now

#7 Posted by Lashe (1198 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

I think the game boy in its classic style is completely dead, yeah. Nintendo are too focused on innovation and new mechanics to go back to a standard gaming device I reckon.

The name, however, still catches people's eye, so I have no doubt the name GameBoy will be used, just not in its classic/colour/advance form.

#8 Posted by xplodedd (1316 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

its not kicking, get a ds.

#9 Posted by LouChou (458 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

they'll do a GB:DS. Mixing touch screen with monochromatic graphics.

#10 Posted by Axersia (1582 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

I think a Nintendo DS 2 is more likely...

#11 Posted by tec3297 (1170 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

What about the Game Boy Evolution they had planned?

#12 Posted by RedSox8933 (2410 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

what? of course it is dead!

#13 Posted by License_To_Bill (789 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

I think the only reason why they said it wasn't dead, was because they didn't expect the DS to sell. So yeah, it's dead as hell.

#14 Posted by tec3297 (1170 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

License_To_Bill said:

"I think the only reason why they said it wasn't dead, was because they didn't expect the DS to sell. So yeah, it's dead as hell.
"

I really hope they release a PSP type platform after the Nintendo DS has been out for 3 or 4 more years.

#15 Posted by twenty0ne (3070 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

It's definitely dead.

#16 Posted by DarkLegend (1387 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

It game boy is gone forever.

#17 Posted by Blu_Magic (2021 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

Thomas said:

"So the Game Boy Advance is pretty much dead now, and the Nintendo DS is on top.
Nintendo promises that the DS is not replacing the Game Boy, but I have my doubts.

When will the next Game Boy be released!?
"

Maybe they"ll announce something next year.

#18 Posted by grimmspectre18 (67 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

Thomas said:

" What about the Game Boy Evolution they had planned?
"

What,What,What??!? Tell me your secrets.. Seriously though I actually haven't read/ seen/ heard/ tasted anything about "a Gameboy Evolution" ..Do I need a Thunderstone or special candy ???

#19 Posted by Scorched (689 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

I'm expecting a DS lite 2.0
they can keep it going for awhile

#20 Posted by tec3297 (1170 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

Well considering the Game Boy thing lasted for like 17 years, the DS era will be a long long road.

#21 Posted by grimmspectre18 (67 posts) - 4 years, 10 months ago

Say it with me now, GameBoy DS. They would have the mindshare/ brand recognition of both platforms. "GameBoy" would remind older gamers of the great times they had with "Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins" and "DS" would capture the younger more casual gamers memories of the bus ride with their "LiL' PUPPY PWNY PEN PALZ"...maybe I shouldn't post this so Ubisoft doesn't make this gem before I can. (Insert TM here.)

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#23 Edited by Turtlebird95 (1232 posts) - 28 days, 12 hours ago

Wow.

Online

#24 Posted by mosespippy (2610 posts) - 28 days, 12 hours ago

I have seen people playing gameboy in public within the last year. Two years ago I saw a guy in a bar playing a Sega GameGear. Old handhelds never die.

#25 Edited by EarthBowl (125 posts) - 28 days, 12 hours ago

Everything old is new again and the Gameboy is no exception to that.

#26 Edited by Mrsignerman44 (941 posts) - 28 days, 12 hours ago

Why?

#27 Posted by Brendan (6783 posts) - 28 days, 12 hours ago

Haha the first reaction to the necroed thread cracked me up.

#28 Posted by boocreepyfootdoctor (817 posts) - 28 days, 12 hours ago

@scorched said:

I'm expecting a DS lite 2.0

they can keep it going for awhile

Nostradumbass!