Game Boy Camera
The Game Boy Camera (Japanese: ポケットカメラ Pocket Camera) is a basic image-capturing device that allows Game Boy users to take, edit, and store monochrome images using a Game Boy or Game Boy Color. It was developed by Pokémon creators Game Freak.
Release information
The Game Boy Camera was released in 1998 alongside the Game Boy Printer, which allowed hard copies of captured and edited images to be printed. The peripheral came with built-in editing software and three bonus games.
Features
- Store up to 30 photos to the camera's memory
- Rotatable camera lens
- Adjustable brightness, constrast, dither
- Invert viewfinder horizontally or vertically
- Built-in photo timer
- Create a panorama image
- Combine two or more images, either merged or in a split-screen
- Create an "animation" from several photos
- Add captions to saved album photos
- View saved photos in a slide show
- Photo editing tools allow users to "doodle" on saved pictures
- Add a user's photo to one of three mini-games
- Use the Super Game Boy accessory to videotape animations and slideshows
- Print photos with the Game Boy Printer
- Trade photos with other players using a Game Link Cable