Pokemon Crystal (Game Boy / Color) — Cartridge only (no box)

Pokemon Crystal (Game Boy / Color) — detail photo 1

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Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)2001 · RPGRare

Game Boy / Color

Pokemon Crystal

Name: Pokemon Crystal
SKU: GBC-26042301R
Price: 290.22 AUD
Availability: InStock
Author: Game Freak

4.8· 1400+ reviews on Marktplaats

A$290.22In stock — ready to ship

+ A$66.41 shipping · total A$356.63

Margin scheme (Dutch law) — VAT not itemised.

Also available in Used — good condition · A$340.50 →

Also available in Used — poor condition · A$259.41 →

Same game, different edition

NTSC-J · Used — good condition · A$145.88 →

Condition

Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)

Visible signs of use and light scratches — pre-owned, 100% tested and working

Good to know: save battery not replaced

This cartridge stores your progress on an internal battery. After 20+ years the original batteries are often flat — saving is then not possible. The game plays perfectly well, but progress is lost when you switch off. Replacement is possible.

2 left in stock

30-day working guarantee · personally tested

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Play it onGame Boy Color Game Boy Advance SP Game Boy Advance

Shipping A$66.41 — your parcel leaves the Netherlands.

Order more than one and you share the shipping: a second game rides along free.

Orders up to A$1,000 clear Australian customs without GST or duty. Above A$1,000, Border Force charges 10% GST (plus duty where it applies) and an import processing charge before delivery — none of it is included in the price at checkout.

Crossing the border costs you more and takes longer. That you accept that anyway means a great deal to me.

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What condition?Will it work?Box and manual?

100% original Nintendo — authenticity check on every item
Personally tested — cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware before shipping
Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking — no GST or duty on orders up to A$1,000
30-day returns — send it back tracked, we sort it out together

This cartridge has been verified on:

1Sharp label + Nintendo Seal
2Gamebit screw (3.8 mm)
3PCB + chip ID verified
4Cartridge colour + shape correct
5Save test: save, power off, reload
6Play test on original hardware

Our 6-step process rejects 12% of the cartridges we buy in.

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Specifications

Platform: Game Boy / Color
Release year: 2001
Developer: Game Freak
Condition: Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)
Contents: Cartridge only (no box)
Region: NTSC-U
Language: English
Genre: RPG

Shipping to Australia

Small parcel (1-3 games), tracked: A$66.41
Parcel (console / 4+ items), tracked: A$113.44
Delivery time: 8-14 working days

We ship from the Netherlands: your parcel crosses the world, so it takes longer and costs more than a domestic delivery. Orders up to A$1,000 clear Australian customs without GST or duty; above that, Border Force charges 10% GST (plus duty where it applies) and an import processing charge before delivery — none of it is included in the price at checkout.

On an Australian console: Game Boy games have no region lock, so this US (NTSC-U) edition plays on your Game Boy.

Australia is outside the EU. Orders up to A$1,000 in value clear customs without GST or duty: we are not registered for Australian GST, so nothing is added. Above A$1,000, Australian Border Force charges 10% GST on the goods and shipping (plus duty where it applies) and an import processing charge, which Australia Post collects before delivery. None of this is included in the price at checkout. You pay in Australian dollars — Credit card or PayPal. The amount at checkout is what your card or PayPal is charged, at our fixed shop rate; your bank converts nothing.

Why does shipping abroad cost this much?

Inside the Netherlands a single game fits through the letterbox — A$7.14, tracking included. That service stops at the border. Anything leaving the country goes with PostNL as an international parcel, which is a different and considerably more expensive service. That is where the A$66.41 comes from: the border itself is not what costs money, the cheap service simply ends there.

That amount covers the PostNL rate to your country plus the packaging: bubble mailer or box, an antistatic sleeve for the cartridge, and tape. We never drop the tracking — on a parcel that crosses a border, shipping without proof of delivery is a risk for both of us.

Without you there would be nothing to grow. Every order that comes in here is the reason this shop can get bigger — and the reason I can keep doing this.

LLenn · Gameshop Enter

About this product

Pokemon Crystal for Game Boy / Color — a classic from the Pokémon series, among the most sought-after Nintendo games there are.

The ultimate Game Boy Color Pokémon. The crystal counterpart to Gold/Silver — 251 Pokémon, Battle Tower, the Suicune story.

Cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware, ready to play. Clear signs of use on the item, described honestly — the game works perfectly.

The Game Boy / Color came out in 1989: monochrome screen, AA batteries and 8-bit classics — the console that defined handheld gaming. On the original cartridge the game runs the way it was meant to — and keeps working for years to come.

Who is this for? Anyone who would rather play on a real Game Boy / Color than in an emulator — collectors who want the original in their hands, and players who simply want that feeling back.

What to know before buying a Pokémon game: Pokémon cartridges are the most counterfeited game cartridges in the world. We check every copy ourselves — the label, the screw on the back, the board inside — so you know for sure you are getting an original, not a fake. In doubt? Send us a message and we will take extra photos for you.

Game Boy games have no region lock, so this US (NTSC-U) edition plays on your Game Boy. Every item passes our authenticity check (shell, board, Nintendo markings) and a function test — you're buying 100% original Nintendo.

Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking to Australia: from A$66.41; no GST or duty on orders up to A$1,000. 30-day returns.

All Pokémon games →All Nintendo games with Australia delivery →

Seen it cheaper elsewhere?

For most titles there’s also a private listing online, sometimes a few euros cheaper. The difference isn’t in the title, but in the copy itself and in everything around it.

Does it work?: Here: Has been running here — save and label checked — before it went online.; Private seller: ‘Works’ in the photo. You test it yourself, after buying.
Is it genuine?: Here: Six checks: screw, label, circuit board, weight, save and boot. A reproduction doesn’t get through.; Private seller: Fakes are a plague with Pokémon and GBA games, and in a photo you can’t tell the difference.
If it disappoints?: Here: 30-day cooling-off period, and a 30-day warranty that it works.; Private seller: No right of withdrawal: consumer law doesn’t apply between private individuals. Buyer protection only covers the first 48 hours after delivery; after that you’re on your own.
Who’s behind it?: Here: One person, who has held this game personally and answers your question personally.; Private seller: Varies per listing.

Why you still remember this

The clock that kept running while you were at school

For the first time, night in the game was actually night, with Pokémon you never saw during the day. You kept track of the day of the week for that one encounter, and just when you thought you were done, there turned out to be a second region behind the first.

This is the generation with time itself inside the cartridge. They stopped making them new long ago; what’s going around is what someone kept.

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N° GBC-26042301R

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This piece belongs to our premium selection: personally tested on real hardware, graded and documented before it went on sale.

Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)

Personally tested

Gameplay trailer

Gameplay of Pokemon Crystal

Official trailer — get a quick feel for the gameplay before you buy. Click the image to load the video (privacy-friendly nocookie mode).

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Will it work on my console?

Compatibility — Game Boy / Color

Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges are 100% backwards compatible within the Game Boy line and also work on the GBA and the Game Boy Player.

Import version

This is the American (NTSC-U) release. Game Boy / Color games are region-free, so this copy works normally on your European console — only the box and manual are from the American release.

Compatibility overview for Pokemon Crystal: which consoles this cartridge works on.
Console	Works?	Details
Game Boy (original)	Yes	Native — GB titles only (no GBC-only games)
Game Boy Pocket	Yes	Native — smaller size, same compatibility
Game Boy Light (Japan only)	Yes	Native
Game Boy Color	Yes	Native — plays GB + GBC games
Game Boy Advance	Yes	Backwards compatible (all GB/GBC titles)
Game Boy Advance SP	Yes	Backwards compatible
Game Boy Player (GameCube)	Yes	Accessory — GB/GBC/GBA on your TV

Game Boy (original): Native — GB titles only (no GBC-only games)
Game Boy Pocket: Native — smaller size, same compatibility
Game Boy Light (Japan only): Native
Game Boy Color: Native — plays GB + GBC games
Game Boy Advance: Backwards compatible (all GB/GBC titles)
Game Boy Advance SP: Backwards compatible
Game Boy Player (GameCube): Accessory — GB/GBC/GBA on your TV

Please note

•Grey (GB) and black (dual-mode) cartridges work on every system above — the black ones in greyscale on a Game Boy without colour.
•Color-only cartridges (clear) do NOT work on the original Game Boy or Pocket.
•The Game Boy Micro does NOT play GB/GBC — GBA only.

Authenticity check

How we test Game Boy / Color games for authenticity

GB and GBC cartridges (1989-2002) are a favourite target for counterfeiters. We go through these five steps on every cartridge. Every Game Boy / Color game in our shop goes through this five-step check before it is sold.

1
Gamebit screw (3.8 mm)
A screw on the back that only opens with a 3.8 mm gamebit — not an ordinary Phillips screw.
2
Product code with DMG- or CGB- prefix
DMG- for the classic GB, CGB- for Game Boy Color. No prefix: then it is a counterfeit.
3
Label + Nintendo Seal of Quality
Sharp print, gold Seal of Quality, label perfectly applied.
4
Cartridge weight
Game Boy 18-24 g, Game Boy Color 22-25 g (measured range). Counterfeits with thinner plastic fall noticeably below that.
5
Start-up test
The Nintendo logo + title screen appear within 2 to 3 seconds. No corrupted sprites or crashes.

What we see with Game Boy / Color games

Our experience

GB + GBC cartridges have different properties: the original GB works in black and white, the GBC in colour. Some GBC cartridges (such as Pokémon Crystal) do NOT work on the original GB. That is why every product states explicitly what it works on.

Our tip

Check which system you have: the original GB plays grey and black (dual-mode) cartridges, but not the clear Colour-only games. The GBC plays everything from GB and GBC. The GBA plays GB + GBC + GBA. If you want to be able to play everything, a GBA SP is the safest choice.

About this specific copy

This copy is in "Fair condition" — working, but with visible wear (scratches, signs of use). Our grading is conservative.

Based on hand-testing every Game Boy / Color cartridge that comes in hereLast updated: 7 October 2026

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Specialist in original Nintendo cartridges · 7 years of experience verifying cartridges · in Enter (NL) since 2019

About Game Boy / Color

Game Boy / Color cartridges are compatible with both the original Game Boy and the Game Boy Color. They use colour on GBC hardware but also work (in black and white) on the original Game Boy. That gives maximum flexibility to players with both consoles.

Dual-compatible — works on the Game Boy and the Game Boy Color.
Popular titles: Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal, Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe.
Recognisable by the black cartridge shell — grey is Game Boy-only, clear is Colour-only.
The cartridge itself does not wear out; only the coin cell for the save can be flat after 25+ years, and it can be replaced.

Our tip: These cartridges also fit in the Game Boy Advance and GBA SP (backwards compatible), which makes them one of the most flexible cartridge types.

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Frequently asked questions about Pokemon Crystal

Is Pokemon Crystal original?

Yes, this is a 100% original Game Boy / Color product. Every item is personally checked for authenticity before it ships.

What condition is Pokemon Crystal in?

Condition: Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working). Completeness: Cartridge only (no box). Every item is personally tested and checked for quality before it ships.

How fast will Pokemon Crystal be shipped?

Pokemon Crystal goes out with PostNL on the next working day after your order and reaches you within 8-14 working days, with tracking. Shipping: A$66.41.

Can I return it?

Yes, you have 30 days to change your mind — more than the 14 days the law requires. Return shipping is at your own cost, unless the item is faulty or we made a mistake — then we pay it.

How much does Pokemon Crystal cost?

Pokemon Crystal (Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)) costs A$290.22 at Gameshop Enter. Shipping: A$66.41. Pay securely with Credit card or PayPal.

Which payment methods can I use?

You can pay with Credit card or PayPal. The price you see is the price you are charged, in Australian dollars — our prices follow the ECB exchange rate at a fixed shop rate. Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay all work, and your bank converts nothing. All payments are processed securely and encrypted by Mollie, a payment provider licensed by the Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank).

Is Pokemon Crystal PAL or NTSC?

This copy of Pokemon Crystal is an import: the American release (NTSC-U). Game Boy / Color games are region-free, so it works on your European console — only the box and manual are from that release.

Do I get a warranty on Pokemon Crystal?

Yes. Every game is personally tested before it ships (start-up, saving, multiplayer where relevant) and comes with a 30-day working warranty from Gameshop Enter, plus 30 days to change your mind (more than the law requires). If it is faulty: free replacement or a refund — return shipping on us.

How is Pokemon Crystal packed and shipped?

It goes into a protective sleeve and a padded envelope with bubble wrap, via PostNL with tracking. Shipped on the next working day after payment.

Will I pay customs or import duties?

Will Pokemon Crystal work on my Game Boy / Color?

Yes, it works on: Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Player (GameCube).

Do you have more Pokemon games?

Yes, we have more Pokemon games in stock — all original and personally tested.

How do I know Pokemon Crystal is genuine and not a fake?

We run a 6-point authenticity check on every Pokémon game: (1) screw and shell — Game Boy and Game Boy Color close with a 3.8 mm gamebit screw, Game Boy Advance with a Y-shaped tri-wing; fakes often use a Phillips screw, and DS and 3DS cards are glued with no screw at all; (2) label print and colour, with a sharp Nintendo Seal; (3) the circuit board inside on Game Boy, Color and Advance — original Nintendo print and the right product code (on a DS or 3DS card: the code on the back); (4) the weight — Game Boy 18-24 g, GBA 10-13 g, DS 3.6-4.1 g; fakes with thinner plastic weigh noticeably less; (5) a save test: save, switch off, load again; (6) a play test on original hardware. Lenn has been doing this since 2019.

Does Pokemon Crystal have a save battery that can run flat?

Only games with a save function have one: a CR2025 in Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, a CR2032 in the N64 titles that save to SRAM — they usually last 10 to 20 years. A game that works with passwords or high scores has no battery to run flat. For every game with a save we test saving before it ships: make a save, switch off, load again. If the battery runs flat later, it can be replaced: within 30 days of purchase we do it for free.

I hope Gameshop Enter gives you back a piece of how it used to be.

That it’s soon in your hands again and feels exactly the way you remember it — that’s what this shop was started for.