Nintendo's 1989 launch handheld runs on four AA batteries or a 6V DC barrel jack via the official DMG-03 adapter — there is no rechargeable battery and no USB. The proprietary 6-pin EXT link port at the side carries the original DMG link cable for two-player games like Tetris and Pokémon trades; the smaller link ports introduced on Game Boy Pocket need an adapter to talk to it. A 3.5mm stereo headphone jack sits on the bottom edge, and the cartridge slot at the back accepts only original DMG-style Game Paks.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Nintendo
- Release Year
- 1989
- Model Number
- DMG-01
- Category
- Gaming Handheld
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Game Boy DMG Link Cable Port | 1 | — | — | EXT (right side) | Original 6-pin DMG link cable port. Physically larger than the smaller link port introduced on Game Boy Pocket / Color — needs a universal link adapter to bridge the two. |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | PHONES (bottom) | Stereo headphone output; many DMG games make use of the discrete left/right channels. |
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Notes & Compatibility
Battery: 4× AA (alkaline, ~15–30 hours). External power via the proprietary DMG-03 6V DC barrel adapter. The original 6-pin DMG link port is physically larger than the Game Boy Pocket / Color port — a DMG-to-MGB universal link adapter is required to connect across generations. Cartridge slot accepts DMG carts only (Game Boy Color carts will physically fit but only original DMG-format Game Paks run on this hardware).
Common questions
How many ports does the Nintendo Game Boy (Original DMG, 1989) have?
The Nintendo Game Boy (Original DMG, 1989) has 2 ports in total: 1 × Nintendo Game Boy DMG Link Cable Port and 1 × 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio).
What kinds of ports does the Nintendo Game Boy (Original DMG, 1989) have?
By connector family, the Nintendo Game Boy (Original DMG, 1989) has 1 Proprietary and 1 Audio.
Does the Nintendo Game Boy (Original DMG, 1989) have HDMI?
No. The Nintendo Game Boy (Original DMG, 1989) has no HDMI port. No video-capable port is recorded for this device.