Super GameBoy question

[TwinChargers]

Hey guys, out of curiosity, does my Super Gameboy for the SNES play Gameboy Color games as well as classic Gameboy games? Thanks for your input in advance!

[joshnickerson]

It won't play any GBC games that are exclusively for the Gameboy Color (indicated by a clear plastic cartridge). The hardware is different.

[fahlim003]

Only the cartridges that were designed for both, like Pokemon Blue and Red. Otherwise, the North American SGB only plays original GB games. I don't remember what there was with the SGB2 (pardon link capability perhaps).

[cyberfluxor]

It won't play any GBC games that are exclusively for the Gameboy Color (indicated by a clear plastic cartridge). The hardware is different.

Description: Play Game Boy games on your SNES! The precursor to the Game Boy Player on the GameCube. Add color to previously black & white games. This device is shaped like a cart, but taller, with a slot for GB games. This device will NOT play the clear "Game Boy Color only" games, but will play the black backwards-compatible GBC carts. Certain titles like Donkey Kong (94) have enhanced functions and colors in the SGB.

Correct and as indicated from the guide.

[TwinChargers]

Would you say then that most of the Gameboy Color games don't play in the Super Gameboy? For example, I won't be playing GTA on my SNES anytime soon, will I? Is there a way to find out without viewing the actual cartridge if it will work on it or not? Thank you for your guys promptness on the previous inquiry.

[cyberfluxor]

Would you say then that most of the Gameboy Color games don't play in the Super Gameboy? For example, I won't be playing GTA on my SNES anytime soon, will I? Is there a way to find out without viewing the actual cartridge if it will work on it or not? Thank you for your guys promptness on the previous inquiry.

Special Peripherals: Game Boy black & white compatible.

Yes. The DP guide has a wealth of information on games.

[TwinChargers]

Correct and as indicated from the guide.

Thanks! Sorry, I'm new here, still trying to find my way around!

[figment1988]

Would you say then that most of the Gameboy Color games don't play in the Super Gameboy? For example, I won't be playing GTA on my SNES anytime soon, will I? Is there a way to find out without viewing the actual cartridge if it will work on it or not? Thank you for your guys promptness on the previous inquiry.

i guess you could use an emulator and the rom and set it on the super gameboy mode. if it gives you the message that GTA is for the game boy color only, you'll find your answer.

[cyberfluxor]

Thanks! Sorry, I'm new here, still trying to find my way around!

No problem at all. There are a lot of frequent users on here that can discuss almost anything. If you need help or general questions just check which sub-forum best fits the subject. The left frame on the website brings you to the various features and benefits of using the site.

Welcome to the forums, pull up a chair and game on.

[dlopez9069]

I actually didn't know that it didn't work untill the other day when i put my gbc game in and it said please use a gbc thanks. I thought it was kinda funny that they put that message in.

[Blitzwing256]

if its a grey or black original gameboy cartridge it will work with the sgb, if its the clear cased games it will not work.

[theclaw]

Isn't it also true that the old Game Genie won't work for games with any GBC features? I know it'll handle Pokemon Red/Blue fine, but not sure about Yellow.

[jb143]

I actually didn't know that it didn't work untill the other day when i put my gbc game in and it said please use a gbc thanks. I thought it was kinda funny that they put that message in.

Most gameboy color games will do this unless the game was designed to work on both. In doing so though, you loose a lot of features the GBC has other than just color. The super gameboy works the same as the original but adds color palettes to the game.

[98redM6]

If you play a lot of newer gameboy games maybe look into getting a gamecube and the gameboy player accessory. Same concept as the SGB but better. The Gameboy player can be found for 19.99 at Gamestop and gamecubes are going cheap on craigslist. I've seen some for as cheap as $10-15 with one controller.