The father of Game Boy
Japanese electronics giant Nintendo brought the classic handheld Game Boy into the world in 1989. Nintendo was originally a playing cards manufacturer. In 1902, founder Fusajiro Yamauchi mass-produced the first playing cards in Japan. It wasn't until 1970 that Nintendo introduced electronic technology into the toy industry. The technology was not used in video games, but in a kind of beam gun that used optic electronics.
The eldest brother - Classic Game Boy
The Classic Game Boy was released in 1989 and is now one of the world's best-selling video game systems. Because the system was portable, it gave game fans a freedom they never had before, allowing them to play their favourite games even while travelling on a bus.
The second brother - Game Boy Colour
Game Boy Colour was introduced in 1998. All-time Game Boy favourites, such as Donkey Kong and Mario, were given more action and life on the colour screen. The system has six colours: teal, kiwi, grape, berry, dandelion and atomic purple.
The latest family member - Game Boy Advance