Gameboy Console with Pokémon: Good Idea or Fake Deal?

Looking to buy a Gameboy with Pokémon games to relive your favorite childhood memories? You're not alone: ​​fans of the cult franchise flock to the classifieds every week. But behind this quest lies a real question: is it still a good idea to buy an old Gameboy console with its cartridges?

💸 Prices are exploding on Leboncoin and eBay

A Gameboy Color or Advance in good condition sells for between €60 and €100 depending on the model and the charger. Add to that cult games like Pokémon FireRed, Sapphire, or Emerald, and you can easily reach €150 or even €200 for the complete package !

And that's not all:

• Many cartridges are Chinese counterfeits (bad stickers, bugs, broken backup battery, etc.).
• The console may have dead pixels , faulty sound , or ridiculous battery life .
• No backlight on most older models: good luck playing on the train or in the evening...

🤔 What if you opted for a modern solution instead?

Rather than chasing an aging console with overpriced games, Retroxmania offers a simple, reliable and much more practical alternative : our 100% digital Pokémon Pack .

🎁 The Pokémon Retroxmania Pack : everything, everywhere, right now

Enjoy all the official Pokémon games in one pack, which you can install in just a few clicks on your Android smartphone or PC :

✅ Pre-configured emulator (no complicated installation)
✅ Tested and secured ROMs , in French version
✅ Compatible with Android , Windows , Steam Deck , Chromebook…
✅ Clear PDF guide for installation
✅ No ads , no bugs, no risk

📦 Games included in the Pokémon Pack :

• Gameboy : Red, Blue, Yellow
• Gameboy Color : Gold, Silver, Crystal
• Gameboy Advance : Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen
• Nintendo DS : Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2
• Nintendo Switch : Pokémon Sword, Shield, Let's Go Pikachu, Arceus, Scarlet, Purple…

All playable on one device , without purchasing anything extra.

✅ In summary

The final word

Buying a Game Boy with Pokémon may seem appealing, but these days it's often a false bargain . For a seamless, cost-effective, and risk-free experience, our Pokémon Pack remains the best option.