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The Game Boy ran at 5 volts. The Game Boy Advance ran at 3.3 volts. That's a very good reason they removed backwards compatibility of the OG Game Boy starting w
by philistine 5y ago
The Game Boy ran at 5 volts. The Game Boy Advance ran at 3.3 volts. That's a very good reason they removed backwards compatibility of the OG Game Boy starting with the DS (and Game Boy Micro).
- willis936 5y agoThe GBC ran on 2x AA (nominal 3 V), same as the GBA. GBA could also play DMG/GBC games no problem.
- salamandersauce 5y agoGBC carts run at 5V. If you compare the edges of GB/GBC and GBA carts you'll see a cutout on the side. The cutout is there so GBA carts don't trigger the switch that puts it into 5V mode for use with GBC games. DS lacks the switch and parts to run 5V carts.