Nintendo - Gameboy - Gold Retrogaming Collection: Mobile Golf, Dragon Quest Monsters, Nobunaga's Ambition, Mole Mania, - Video game

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Game Boy series with the Gold Retrogaming Collection: Mobile Golf, Dragon Quest Monsters, Nobunaga's Ambition, Mole Mania, manufactured in 1990 and in Good condition.

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Five legendary cartridges, a single grand era etched into the history of video games.
Are you ready to hold in your hands the true essence of Asian retro gaming?

This exclusive lot doesn’t include mere games, but true cultural artifacts from the golden age of the most iconic handheld console of all time.

In 1989, Nintendo forever changed the concept of entertainment by launching the mythical Game Boy designed by the brilliant Gunpei Yokoi. With its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, it outmatched technologically superior rivals, turning video games from a home pastime into a global, itinerant cultural phenomenon.
This lot traces the entire evolution of the line: from the classic gray design of the original Game Boy to the translucent, vibrant shells of the Game Boy Color.

Each cartridge included in this collection represents a pillar of its genre, strictly in the original Made in Japan version:
• Mobile Golf (Game Boy Color - Blue Transparent Shell): One of the rarest and most exclusive chapters of the Camelot sports saga. The focus is pinpoint accuracy on the green, enriched with RPG elements, and historically it is famous for having leveraged the pioneering Mobile System GB for mobile online gaming in the early 2000s!
• Dragon Quest Monsters (Game Boy Color - Gray Shell): Enix’s answer to the Pokémon phenomenon. A monumental RPG focused on capturing, training, and genetic fusion of iconic monsters to create the ultimate battle team.
• Nobunaga's Ambition (信長の野望 - Game Boy Classic): The undisputed king of Koei’s historical strategy simulators. Your goal? Manage resources, forge political alliances, and lead massive armies of samurai to unify feudal Japan.
• Mole Mania (モグラーニャ - Game Boy Classic, 1996): A masterpiece of action-puzzle signed directly by Shigeru Miyamoto. You’ll control Muddy the mole on a strategic grid where you must dig underground tunnels and launch obstacles to save your family from the evil Jinbe.
• Hamster Paradise (ハムスターパラダイス - Game Boy Color - Black Shell): The definitive simulation game from Atlus. Care for, train, and play with your virtual hamster, conquering adorable minigames and climbing the happiness and popularity charts in the rodent world!

Original artwork on the intact labels, immense collectible value compared to Western editions.
Absolute variety of genres: Strategy, Sports, Puzzle, RPG, and Simulation all packed into a single, glorious package.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects. Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you. Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep: • A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco. We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths. • Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design. • We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves. • Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally. This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector. • Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction. • Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood. We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost. Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust. Happy bidding!
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Five legendary cartridges, a single grand era etched into the history of video games.
Are you ready to hold in your hands the true essence of Asian retro gaming?

This exclusive lot doesn’t include mere games, but true cultural artifacts from the golden age of the most iconic handheld console of all time.

In 1989, Nintendo forever changed the concept of entertainment by launching the mythical Game Boy designed by the brilliant Gunpei Yokoi. With its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, it outmatched technologically superior rivals, turning video games from a home pastime into a global, itinerant cultural phenomenon.
This lot traces the entire evolution of the line: from the classic gray design of the original Game Boy to the translucent, vibrant shells of the Game Boy Color.

Each cartridge included in this collection represents a pillar of its genre, strictly in the original Made in Japan version:
• Mobile Golf (Game Boy Color - Blue Transparent Shell): One of the rarest and most exclusive chapters of the Camelot sports saga. The focus is pinpoint accuracy on the green, enriched with RPG elements, and historically it is famous for having leveraged the pioneering Mobile System GB for mobile online gaming in the early 2000s!
• Dragon Quest Monsters (Game Boy Color - Gray Shell): Enix’s answer to the Pokémon phenomenon. A monumental RPG focused on capturing, training, and genetic fusion of iconic monsters to create the ultimate battle team.
• Nobunaga's Ambition (信長の野望 - Game Boy Classic): The undisputed king of Koei’s historical strategy simulators. Your goal? Manage resources, forge political alliances, and lead massive armies of samurai to unify feudal Japan.
• Mole Mania (モグラーニャ - Game Boy Classic, 1996): A masterpiece of action-puzzle signed directly by Shigeru Miyamoto. You’ll control Muddy the mole on a strategic grid where you must dig underground tunnels and launch obstacles to save your family from the evil Jinbe.
• Hamster Paradise (ハムスターパラダイス - Game Boy Color - Black Shell): The definitive simulation game from Atlus. Care for, train, and play with your virtual hamster, conquering adorable minigames and climbing the happiness and popularity charts in the rodent world!

Original artwork on the intact labels, immense collectible value compared to Western editions.
Absolute variety of genres: Strategy, Sports, Puzzle, RPG, and Simulation all packed into a single, glorious package.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects. Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you. Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep: • A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco. We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths. • Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design. • We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves. • Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally. This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector. • Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction. • Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood. We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost. Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust. Happy bidding!
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Details

Brand
Nintendo
Series/model
Gameboy
Title
Gold Retrogaming Collection: Mobile Golf, Dragon Quest Monsters, Nobunaga's Ambition, Mole Mania,
Year of manufacture
1990
Condition
Good
ItalyVerified
9093
Objects sold
88.21%
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