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|release={{release|Japan|February 21, 1998|USA|June 1, 1998|Europe|June 4, 1998}}
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|discontinued=2002
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{{quote2|Smile! You're on Game Boy Camera!|Game Boy Camera slogan}}
{{quote|Smile! You're on Game Boy Camera!|Game Boy Camera slogan}}
The '''Game Boy Camera''', known as '''Pocket Camera''' (ポケットカメラ, ''Poketto Kamera'') in Japan, is an accessory for the [[Game Boy]] (and compatible with the [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Game Boy Advance]]) released in early 1998 which allows the user to take up to 30 grainy monochrome pictures (although that amount can be increased through third-party devices) and view them and edit them on the Game Boy screen and print them out using the Game Boy Printer. [[Game Freak]] was involved with its development.
The '''{{wp|Game Boy Camera}}''', known as '''Pocket Camera''' (ポケットカメラ, ''Poketto Kamera'') in Japan, is an accessory released for the [[Game Boy]] in early 1998. It allows the user to capture up to 30 grainy monochrome pictures as well as edit or even print them from the {{iw|nwiki|Game Boy Printer}}. They can also record videos exclusively with the [[Super Game Boy]]. The accessory was discontinued in 2002. The Game Boy Camera has several graphics relating to the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], with the Japanese version also being able to connect to ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]'' and ''[[Mario Artist: Talent Studio]]'' via [[Transfer Pak]]. [[Game Freak]] was involved with its development.


The accessory was discontinued in 2002. Both the camera and the printer contain many references to the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]].
The Japanese version can connect to ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]'' via [[Transfer Pak]].
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==In other media==
==In other media==
[[File:GameBoyCamera.jpg|thumb|A Game Boy Camera inserted into a Game Boy Pocket in the comic]]
[[File:GameBoyCamera.jpg|thumb|A Game Boy Camera inserted into a Game Boy Pocket in the comic]]
A comic called "[[Rummelplatzquatsch]]" was made to promote the Camera in Germany, and also featured the Camera heavily.
The Game Boy Camera is featured heavily throughout "[[Rummelplatzquatsch]]." It is used by a self-proclaimed fortune-teller to foresee the future. [[Mario]] falls for the trick when the Game Boy Camera depicts a toilet brush to him and few seconds later such a brush is dashed into his face indeed. Immediately he buys the Camera, being excited about foreseeing his own future. However, the device only brings misfortune to him. After depicting a [[cake]], one is thrown into his face; after depicting a train, he is run down by one; and so on.
 
The comic centers around a Game Boy Camera used by a self-proclaimed fortune-teller to foresee the future. [[Mario]] falls for the trick when the Game Boy Camera depicts a toilet brush to him and few seconds later such a brush is dashed into his face indeed. Immediately he buys the Camera, being excited about foreseeing his own future. However, the device only brings misfortune to him. After depicting a [[cake]], one is thrown into his face; after depicting a train, he is run down by one; and so on.


Trying to get rid of the Camera, Mario returns to the fortune-teller who turns out to be [[Luigi]], explaining that it was just a normal Game Boy Camera he sold to his brother, and that it cannot foresee the future. He attempts to prove his point by turning the device on. After it shows [[Poochy]], suddenly a herd of dogs enters the tent. Now Luigi is terrified as well and the brothers run away, dropping the Camera. At the end of the comic, the reader sees Satan's hand grabbing the Game Boy Camera, and it is explained that this is the only copy that has fallen into his hands.
Trying to get rid of the Camera, Mario returns to the fortune-teller who turns out to be [[Luigi]], explaining that it was just a normal Game Boy Camera he sold to his brother, and that it cannot foresee the future. He attempts to prove his point by turning the device on. After it shows [[Poochy]], suddenly a herd of dogs enters the tent. Now Luigi is terrified as well and the brothers run away, dropping the Camera. At the end of the comic, the reader sees Satan's hand grabbing the Game Boy Camera, and it is explained that this is the only copy that has fallen into his hands.
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Mario GB Camera Frame.png| Normal Frame #4
Mario GB Camera Frame.png| Normal Frame #4
Mario GB Camera Wild Frame.png|Wild Frame #1 - ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]''
Mario GB Camera Wild Frame.png|Wild Frame #1 - ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''
GBCameraWildFrame2.png|Wild Frame #2 (International) - ''[[Super Mario World]]''
GBCameraWildFrame2.png|Wild Frame #2 (International) - ''[[Super Mario World]]''
Yoshi's Story GB Camera Wild Frame.png|Wild Frame #4 - ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
Yoshi's Story GB Camera Wild Frame.png|Wild Frame #4 - ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
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GBCamera-TitleScreen-INT.gif|Title screen
GBCamera-TitleScreen-INT.gif|Title screen
PocketCamera-TitleScreen-JP.gif|Japanese title screen (Pocket Camera)
PocketCamera-TitleScreen-JP.gif|Japanese title screen (Pocket Camera)
GBCamera-SpecialMenu-INT.png| Special menu screen
GBCamera-SpecialMenu-INT.png|Special menu screen
Game Boy Camera Doodle Luigi.png|The screen is accessed by going to Shoot > Magic > Game Face > Doodle
Game Boy Camera Doodle Luigi.png|The screen is accessed by going to Shoot > Magic > Game Face > Doodle.
GBCamera-Printing-INT.png| International printing screen
GBCamera-Printing-INT.png| International printing screen
GBCamera-StandBy-INT.png| This screen appears when transferring images between two Game Boy Cameras in the international release
GBCamera-StandBy-INT.png|This screen appears when transferring images between two Game Boy Cameras in the international release.
GB Camera Miyamoto Dancing.gif| [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] dancing Easter egg from the credits
GB Camera Miyamoto Dancing.gif| [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] dancing Easter egg from the credits
MAPS Transfer Pak 5.png|Using the Game Boy Camera's camera without [[Bulbapedia:Game Boy Tower|loading the cartridge]] on ''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''. Note the camera is broken and shouldn't display like this.
MAPS Transfer Pak 5.png|Using the Game Boy Camera's camera without [[Bulbapedia:Game Boy Tower|loading the cartridge]] on ''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''. The camera is broken and should not display like this.
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</gallery>
==Trivia==
*In the 1999 edition of the ''[[Guinness World Records|Guinness Book of World Records]]'', the Game Boy Camera was listed as the world's smallest digital camera.<ref>Young, M. May 1999. ''The Guinness Book of Records 1999'', page 172.</ref>
*While the Game Boy Camera features images of popular Nintendo entities, the user is able to access very strange images of people's faces drawn over. These faces can be accessed if the user presses "Run" numerous times, or if the user presses the A Button if they do not have enough frame shots. If this is done correctly, the faces will appear, with a caption saying "Who are you running from?" appearing. If the player tries to exit, the face might reappear, with the sign saying "Don't be so silly!" appearing. These also appear upon other errors, such as linking to an unavailable printer or creating an animation without pictures.


==References==
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Game Boy Camera
Game Boy Camera boxart.
Release date Japan February 21, 1998[?]
USA June 1, 1998[1]
Europe June 4, 1998[?]
Discontinued 2002[?]
“Smile! You're on Game Boy Camera!”
—Game Boy Camera slogan

The Game Boy Camera, known as Pocket Camera (ポケットカメラ, Poketto Kamera) in Japan, is an accessory released for the Game Boy in early 1998. It allows the user to capture up to 30 grainy monochrome pictures as well as edit or even print them from the Game Boy Printer. They can also record videos exclusively with the Super Game Boy. The accessory was discontinued in 2002. The Game Boy Camera has several graphics relating to the Super Mario franchise, with the Japanese version also being able to connect to Mario Artist: Paint Studio and Mario Artist: Talent Studio via Transfer Pak. Game Freak was involved with its development.

In other media[edit]

A clear purple Game Boy Camera inserted into a yellow Game Boy Pocket.
A Game Boy Camera inserted into a Game Boy Pocket in the comic

The Game Boy Camera is featured heavily throughout "Rummelplatzquatsch." It is used by a self-proclaimed fortune-teller to foresee the future. Mario falls for the trick when the Game Boy Camera depicts a toilet brush to him and few seconds later such a brush is dashed into his face indeed. Immediately he buys the Camera, being excited about foreseeing his own future. However, the device only brings misfortune to him. After depicting a cake, one is thrown into his face; after depicting a train, he is run down by one; and so on.

Trying to get rid of the Camera, Mario returns to the fortune-teller who turns out to be Luigi, explaining that it was just a normal Game Boy Camera he sold to his brother, and that it cannot foresee the future. He attempts to prove his point by turning the device on. After it shows Poochy, suddenly a herd of dogs enters the tent. Now Luigi is terrified as well and the brothers run away, dropping the Camera. At the end of the comic, the reader sees Satan's hand grabbing the Game Boy Camera, and it is explained that this is the only copy that has fallen into his hands.

Gallery[edit]

  • The logo

    The logo

  • Red

    Red

  • Yellow

    Yellow

  • Green

    Green

  • Blue

    Blue

  • The Game Boy Camera put on a Game Boy Pocket

    The Game Boy Camera put on a Game Boy Pocket

Box art[edit]

  • International box art (Red)

    International box art (Red)

  • International box art (Green)

    International box art (Green)

  • International box art (Blue)

    International box art (Blue)

  • Japanese box art (Violet)

    Japanese box art (Violet)

  • Japanese box art (Cyan)

    Japanese box art (Cyan)

Album B Pictures[edit]

Normal and Wild Frames[edit]

Mario Stamps[edit]

Miscellaneous[edit]

  • Title screen

    Title screen

  • Japanese title screen (Pocket Camera)

    Japanese title screen (Pocket Camera)

  • Special menu screen

    Special menu screen

  • The screen is accessed by going to Shoot > Magic > Game Face > Doodle.

    The screen is accessed by going to Shoot > Magic > Game Face > Doodle.

  • International printing screen

    International printing screen

  • This screen appears when transferring images between two Game Boy Cameras in the international release.

    This screen appears when transferring images between two Game Boy Cameras in the international release.

  • Shigeru Miyamoto dancing Easter egg from the credits

    Shigeru Miyamoto dancing Easter egg from the credits

  • Using the Game Boy Camera's camera without loading the cartridge on Mario Artist: Paint Studio. The camera is broken and should not display like this.

    Using the Game Boy Camera's camera without loading the cartridge on Mario Artist: Paint Studio. The camera is broken and should not display like this.

References[edit]

Game Boy Camera coverage on other NIWA wikis:
  1. ^ Nintendo: Game Boy Camera. Nintendo of America. Archived May 30, 1998, 12:16:28 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
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