Game Boy Camera Wiki

Introduction

The Game Boy Camera (GBC) or Pocket Camera as released in Japan is an accessory for the Nintendo Game Boy handheld console. This wiki is dedicated to its history, technical details, and preservation of documentation. This wiki also includes and useful guides and tips on using the device. This wiki is an initiative by the Game Boy Camera Club discord.

Game Boy Camera

Released on February 21, 1998 in Japan as the Pocket Camera and was available in four colors: ● Red, ● Green, ● Yellow, and ● Atomic Purple. North American release was on June 1, 1998 and European release on June 4, 1998. The international release omitted Atomic Purple and was available in ● Red, ● Green, ● Yellow, and ● Blue. A Legend of Zelda limited edition (2,000 units) ● Gold Game Boy Camera was available via Nintendo Power supplies catalog telephone order in the US.

Resources

Using the Game Boy Camera

Tips and tricks
Exporting images from the Game Boy Camera
Tools to extract photos from a cartridge save data file (.sav)

Documentation

Manual (GBD-AUS - English)
Funtography Guide (NA - English)

Upgrades and modifications

Useful 3D prints

Technical Details

Structure of the Game Boy Camera Save Data

Game Boy Printer

Technical Details

List of Games with Game Boy Printer Support

Links

In the Media

• Review on Inputmag.com: An extended review of the Game Boy Camera in 2021.
• Inputmag.com Tap: Article about people who use the Game Boy Camera in 2021.
• Gamerant.com: Short article featuring photos of some of the members of our community.
• Presentation for Hackerspace: Presentation held in April 2019 at Chaostreff Dortmund

Community

• Game Boy Camera Club discord — Primary community for Game Boy Camera enthusiasts. Learn and get help related to all current developments.
• GameBoyManiac.com — Blog with useful articles on using the Game Boy Camera.
• Game Boy Camera Telegram — Not really active but still available
• Links to Instagram accounts