The original Game Boy released in North America on this day in 1989! 🎮 On July 31, 1989, Nintendo officially launched the original Game Boy in North America, revolutionizing gaming on the go with an 8-bit 4.19 MHz Sharp processor, 8 KB of RAM, a 160x144-pixel monochrome LCD screen, and an impressive 30-hour battery life powered by four AA batteries. This groundbreaking handheld device went on to sell over 118 million units worldwide, fueled by iconic top-5 best-selling hits like Pokémon Red & Blue, Tetris, Pokémon Gold & Silver, Super Mario Land, and Pokémon Yellow. #gameboy #pokemon #90s #retrogaming #nostalgia