The next Game Boy

[Satangel]

I think it's been too long for the "Game Boy" line to have the same sales power that it once did. To many, reusing it might seem like a "step back", and considering how mutlimedia functions are becoming increasingly important for gaming devices, they probably aren't going to go use a title that seems to denote gaming as its only function.

It's sad, sure, but that's how marketing goes.

That's exactly what I'm thinking now, but I still voted on 'Yes'.... Didn't read your post before that, but you're right. The name is just too old/dated, doesn't have enough selling power left in it.

 

[Lube_Skyballer]

If a new Gameboy would ever be released let it be a handheld that plays every Gameboy game out-of-the-box.
And just a D-pad, A-B and L/R buttons. With a LED screen. That's the essence of a Gameboy.

 

[rehevkor]

No.

But I suppose Nintendo could resurrect the Game Boy name in some form if they were to ever ditch the DS featutes or try releasing a seperate handheld. Game Boy Phone perhaps.

 

[Satangel]

If a new Gameboy would ever be released let it be a handheld that plays every Gameboy game out-of-the-box.
And just a D-pad, A-B and L/R buttons. With a LED screen. That's the essence of a Gameboy.

I can see this happen via a smaller company like Dingoo or so. Wouldn't take long before Nintendo takes it down though. But I remember seeing a very well made (with LED backlighting IIRC !) rip-off GBA on here, about 50 euros and it does exactly what you said

 

[yuyuyup]

I will never buy a non-3d system again (unless the vita gets hacked)

 

[Todderbert]

I think it's been too long for the "Game Boy" line to have the same sales power that it once did. To many, reusing it might seem like a "step back", and considering how mutlimedia functions are becoming increasingly important for gaming devices, they probably aren't going to go use a title that seems to denote gaming as its only function.

It's sad, sure, but that's how marketing goes.

That's exactly what I'm thinking now, but I still voted on 'Yes'.... Didn't read your post before that, but you're right. The name is just too old/dated, doesn't have enough selling power left in it.

I thought that also, but "Playstation" still seems to work for Sony after all these years. Bringing back the Game Boy franchise may be good for Nintendo one day, but timing would have to be spot on.

 

[Vigilante]

VBA still works perfectly no need to really buy unless you are a fan are a collector.

 

[Gahars]

I think it's been too long for the "Game Boy" line to have the same sales power that it once did. To many, reusing it might seem like a "step back", and considering how mutlimedia functions are becoming increasingly important for gaming devices, they probably aren't going to go use a title that seems to denote gaming as its only function.

It's sad, sure, but that's how marketing goes.

That's exactly what I'm thinking now, but I still voted on 'Yes'.... Didn't read your post before that, but you're right. The name is just too old/dated, doesn't have enough selling power left in it.

I thought that also, but "Playstation" still seems to work for Sony after all these years. Bringing back the Game Boy franchise may be good for Nintendo one day, but timing would have to be spot on.

You must remember, though, that Sony hasn't ever stopped using the Playstation brand. Plus, Playstation doesn't just denote gaming ("Play" can correlate with a lot more things than just "Game"), so it has that advantage as well.

 

[machomuu]

The way I see it, the gameboy line is the father of the DS line, and after the 3DS I expect either a new DS or a completely new line (I'm leaning towards the latter). I don't see the gameboy coming back, and it shouldn't, it's already passed on the baton.

 

[NES SNES V.B. N64 G.C. Wii WiiU]

I think it's been too long for the "Game Boy" line to have the same sales power that it once did. To many, reusing it might seem like a "step back", and considering how mutlimedia functions are becoming increasingly important for gaming devices, they probably aren't going to go use a title that seems to denote gaming as its only function.

It's sad, sure, but that's how marketing goes.

That's exactly what I'm thinking now, but I still voted on 'Yes'.... Didn't read your post before that, but you're right. The name is just too old/dated, doesn't have enough selling power left in it.

I thought that also, but "Playstation" still seems to work for Sony after all these years. Bringing back the Game Boy franchise may be good for Nintendo one day, but timing would have to be spot on.

Playstation has worked for Sony all these years, but I don't think bringing GameBoy back will help Nintendo.

 

[Todderbert]

I think it's been too long for the "Game Boy" line to have the same sales power that it once did. To many, reusing it might seem like a "step back", and considering how mutlimedia functions are becoming increasingly important for gaming devices, they probably aren't going to go use a title that seems to denote gaming as its only function.

It's sad, sure, but that's how marketing goes.

That's exactly what I'm thinking now, but I still voted on 'Yes'.... Didn't read your post before that, but you're right. The name is just too old/dated, doesn't have enough selling power left in it.

I thought that also, but "Playstation" still seems to work for Sony after all these years. Bringing back the Game Boy franchise may be good for Nintendo one day, but timing would have to be spot on.

You must remember, though, that Sony hasn't ever stopped using the Playstation brand. Plus, Playstation doesn't just denote gaming ("Play" can correlate with a lot more things than just "Game"), so it has that advantage as well.

But I want my Game Boy "Elite"!

 

[TripleSMoon]

Another Game Boy would never happen (unless maybe it was just a "special edition" re-release/repackaging of the GBA GBC). The DS/3DS IS the new gameboy.

Although I gotta say, I think "Gameboy DS" or "Gameboy 3DS is a much more badass name. :-p

 

[Depravo]

Meh, it's just a name. Nintendo's next handheld will be Nintendo's next handheld whether it's called Game Boy, DS or "Nigel 7".

 

[TripleSMoon]

Meh, it's just a name. Nintendo's next handheld will be Nintendo's next handheld whether it's called Game Boy, DS or "Nigel 7".

lol...

though on a SOMEWHAT related note, I think "Nintendo 6" would be a much more awesome name for the Wii-U

 

[PolloDiablo]

I dont want a new game boy...
I want a Game Girl in wich, instead of inserting cartridges you can insert your...

Spoiler

nothing... it doens't have the slot to insert anything, just like the psp go... totally useless

 

[Helpful Corn]

Game Boy Quad

 

[Foxi4]

I dont want a new game boy...
I want a Game Girl.

The DS is the Game Girl. It has two slots, doesn't it?

 

[emigre]

I dont want a new game boy...
I want a Game Girl.

The DS is the Game Girl. It has two slots, doesn't it?

But a girl has three slots innit.

 

[Foxi4]

I dont want a new game boy...
I want a Game Girl.

The DS is the Game Girl. It has two slots, doesn't it?

But a girl has three slots innit.

*confused* One is not on the rear end though.... so... I suppose we can count the headphone jack as the third one...

 

[Eerpow]

Meh, it's just a name. Nintendo's next handheld will be Nintendo's next handheld whether it's called Game Boy, DS or "Nigel 7".

lol...

though on a SOMEWHAT related note, I think "Nintendo 6" would be a much more awesome name for the Wii-U

Wouldn't work for northern countries since six is pronounced sex and means the same thing as sex in English.
Nintendo Sex...
wouldn't work.