The Iconic Game Boy

The Gameboy is a handheld gaming device that was released by Nintendo in 1989. It was designed by Gunpei Yokoi, who was also responsible for creating Nintendo's popular Game & Watch series of handheld electronic games. The Gameboy was an instant success and quickly became one of the most popular video game consoles of all time. Let's take a closer look at its history, design, biggest selling games, impact on gaming, and how it is viewed today.