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[[File:Super Game Boy (Model).png|thumb|'''Super Game Boy'''.]] |
[[File:Super Game Boy (Model).png|thumb|'''Super Game Boy'''.]] |
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| − | The '''Super Game Boy''' is an accessory for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] that allows |
+ | The '''Super Game Boy''' is an accessory for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] that allows people to play [[Game Boy]] games on a television screen through the SNES. Because the SNES is not powerful enough for emulation, the Super Game Boy contains Game Boy hardware. The [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System controller]] is used as the only way of input. When some games are played on the Super Game Boy, the hardware applies enhancements, usually special borders and palettes. Occasionally, the border can be designed by the player. All games could be played in a variety of color palettes, with the default one being the best suited for the game. The use of a television screen also eliminated the motion blur present in the LCD of Game Boys and Game Boy Colors. |
| − | When it initially released, the Super Game Boy cost around $50. It has also been reported to have cost $40 and $60. The [[Super NES Super Game Boy Set]] cost more as well, though it's |
+ | When it initially released, the Super Game Boy cost around $50. It has also been reported to have cost $40 and $60. The [[Super NES Super Game Boy Set]] cost more as well, though it's unknown how much it cost. |
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| − | The Super Game Boy had many features that enhanced Game Boy games. The players could play the games in the original color, but could also assign a variety of different colors to the games at well that couldn't be displayed on the original Game Boy. One of the major high points of the device is that the player can play Game Boy games on a bigger screen. Game Boy games often had a blurring effect that wasn't present when played on the Super Game Boy. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Super Game Boy.
The Super Game Boy is an accessory for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System that allows people to play Game Boy games on a television screen through the SNES. Because the SNES is not powerful enough for emulation, the Super Game Boy contains Game Boy hardware. The Super Nintendo Entertainment System controller is used as the only way of input. When some games are played on the Super Game Boy, the hardware applies enhancements, usually special borders and palettes. Occasionally, the border can be designed by the player. All games could be played in a variety of color palettes, with the default one being the best suited for the game. The use of a television screen also eliminated the motion blur present in the LCD of Game Boys and Game Boy Colors.
When it initially released, the Super Game Boy cost around $50. It has also been reported to have cost $40 and $60. The Super NES Super Game Boy Set cost more as well, though it's unknown how much it cost.