Game Boy DMG US console box revisions/variants

[saturnhst | 4]

I thought I would share the different revisions/variants of the US Game Boy Tetris console boxes I came across. They have changed the boxes several times despite the product code on the inner flap sometimes remaining the same.

Front.

DMG-GBTR-USA

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (1st version) Changed screenshot from green to yellow. The image is also different.

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (2nd version) Changed the mark next to the SoQ from TM to R.

DMG-GBTR-USA-2 

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (1st version) Changed "Video Link" to "Game Link".

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (2nd version) Changed the mark next to GB logo from TM to R.

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (3rd version, thick) Changed the material of the box from thin cardboard with styrofoam tray to thick cardboard with egg carton-type tray. Added sticker seals to the left and right sides.

C/DMG-GATR-USA-1 Removed the screenshot on the console. Since it no longer includes the link cable and headphones, changed the yellow text at the bottom. The font for the text under the GB logo is thinner and the size of the R marks are different. All of the logos are slightly shifted.

Back.

DMG-GBTR-USA

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (1st version) Changed screenshot from green to yellow. The image is also different. Moved the barcode from the side and rearranged the SoQ and copyright text.

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (2nd version) Changed the mark next to the SoQ from TM to R.

DMG-GBTR-USA-2 Changed the image of the kids with red background to kids with gray background.

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (1st version) Changed "Video Link" to "Game Link".

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (2nd version) Changed the mark next to GB logo from TM to R.

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (3rd version, thick) Changed the material of the box from thin cardboard with styrofoam tray to thick cardboard with egg carton-type tray. Added sticker seals to the left and right sides. Added Proof of Purchase with serial number sticker.

C/DMG-GATR-USA-1 Completely redesigned.

Inner flap with product code.

Top.

DMG-GBTR-USA

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (1st version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (2nd version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-2 

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (1st version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (2nd version) Changed the mark next to GB logo from TM to R.

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (3rd version, thick)

C/DMG-GATR-USA-1 Changed from Made in Japan to Made in China. Added text stating the Game Pak is made in Japan.

Bottom.

DMG-GBTR-USA

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (1st version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (2nd version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-2 

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (1st version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (2nd version) Changed the mark next to GB logo from TM to R.

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (3rd version, thick)

C/DMG-GATR-USA-1 Changed from Made in Japan to Made in China. Added text stating the Game Pak is made in Japan.

Left.

DMG-GBTR-USA

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (1st version) Moved the barcode to the back and rearranged the warranty text.

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (2nd version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-2 Replaced the Compact Carrying Case with the Hip Pouch Carrying Case. Photos are changed from red background to gray background. Added Mexico to the "For Sale and Use In" text and realigned to the left.

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (1st version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (2nd version) Changed the mark next to GB logo from TM to R. Changed the warranty text and placed in a red box. realigned the "For Sale" text again.

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (3rd version, thick) Added sticker seals.

C/DMG-GATR-USA-1 Replaced Hip Pouch with Game Link and rearranged some text. Added Rental and Latin America to the "For Sale" text.

Right.

DMG-GBTR-USA

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (1st version) Changed the screenshots from green to yellow. The images are also different.

DMG-GBTR-USA-1 (2nd version) 

DMG-GBTR-USA-2 

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (1st version) Changed "Video Link" to "Game Link".

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (2nd version) Changed the mark next to GB logo from TM to R. Changed the screenshots from yellow to white.

DMG-GBTR-USA-3 (3rd version, thick) Added sticker seals. Changed the screenshots to yellow.

C/DMG-GATR-USA-1 Completely redesigned to advertise the Super Game Boy.

 

I have also seen a DMG-GBTR-USA-3 that has the serial number of the console handwritten on the back instead of being on a printed barcode. It must have been very briefly used before switching to the more common barcode serials.

 

[Jfreakofkorn | 282]

cool difference s and thank you for sharing . . . 

[saturnhst | 4]

The Basic Sets.

First one is a thin cardboard box with styrofoam tray.

Second one is a thick cardboard box with sticker seals and Proof of Purchase on the back. The inner tray is now part of the cardboard box and is non-removable.

Third one is the same as the second one but made in China and has a slightly different inner flap.