Jump to content
IGNORED

Work In Progress: Complete List of NA(US) Game Boy Cartridge Variants


RH

Recommended Posts

From what I've noticed, the Rated E Dr. Mario (DMG-VU-USA-2) is actually not that rare. There's a listing on eBay for $10. I also found out (a few months ago) that the Rated E Dr. Mario didn't come as a Players Choice rerelease, but rather, a 1998 Game Boy Pocket bundle from Best Buy. This is further proven by the fact that there's nothing denoting the cartridge as a Players Choice rerelease, only the E rating and the Nintendo logo. The "Link's Awakening" no-PC E rating variant (DMG-ZL-USA-2) is also from a 1998 Game Boy Pocket bundle, albeit it was from Target.

DMG-VU-USA-2 (Dr. Mario, 1990).jpeg

Edited by creepsthething
Link to comment
Share on other sites

10 minutes ago, creepsthething said:

From what I've noticed, the Rated E Dr. Mario (DMG-VU-USA-2) is actually not that rare. There's a listing on eBay for $10. I also found out (a few months ago) that the Rated E Dr. Mario didn't come as a Players Choice rerelease, but rather, a 1998 Game Boy Pocket bundle from Best Buy. 

Yeah that's why there are two rated E Link's Awakening. The non players choice one came from a Target exclusive Gameboy Pocket bundle and the players choice one came as a standalone CIB

Someone posted about the bundle here

EDIT: oh, I guess you just added that info as I posted this

Edited by 0xDEAFC0DE
Link to comment
Share on other sites

One thing I've also noticed is that there was also a 1998 Game Boy Pocket bundle from Toys-R-Us (notice a pattern here?), and it came with the Tetris Attack game. This had the E rating on the box of the bundle, but the cartridge might have came in 2 results:

A: The cartridge stayed the same (DMG-AYLE-USA, with a KA rating)

or B: They (possibly) made another label for the game with the E rating (possibly DMG-AYLE-USA-1). 

But have you ever seen a DMG-AYLE-USA-1? They did that for Dr. Mario and Legend of Zelda with THEIR bundles, so why not Tetris Attack? I know it's least likely, but they probably did, and we haven't found it yet.

game_boy_pocket_blue_tetris_attack_bundle.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, creepsthething said:

One thing I've also noticed is that there was also a 1998 Game Boy Pocket bundle from Toys-R-Us (notice a pattern here?), and it came with the Tetris Attack game. This had the E rating on the box of the bundle, but the cartridge might have came in 2 results:

A: The cartridge stayed the same (DMG-AYLE-USA, with a KA rating)

or B: They (possibly) made another label for the game with the E rating (possibly DMG-AYLE-USA-1). 

But have you ever seen a DMG-AYLE-USA-1? They did that for Dr. Mario and Legend of Zelda with THEIR bundles, so why not Tetris Attack? I know it's least likely, but they probably did, and we haven't found it yet.

game_boy_pocket_blue_tetris_attack_bundle.jpg

If this listing is complete, then it came with a KA cart: https://www.ebay.com/itm/402503805100

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Editorials Team · Posted
25 minutes ago, JVOSS said:

missed this part.  mannnn i missed out on that trade, its the last one for the full variants non-NFR set.  ( had to do the set qualifier)

Make no mistake, I only made the trade because his end included that same cart as well, in poorer condition. I'm a bit of a sellout when it comes to condition, lol. But I've been upgrading quite a few of my carts recently.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, Splain said:

Make no mistake, I only made the trade because his end included that same cart as well, in poorer condition. I'm a bit of a sellout when it comes to condition, lol. But I've been upgrading quite a few of my carts recently.

same here on condition i just look for the carts i can always up scale later.  example i just pickup a TR-FRG-1 with a torn label just so i can say i have one.  that one took better part of a year to find and the TR side i just have 5 to go but 2 are in the realm of unobtainium (only one of each are known to exist).   all the damn set finisher are killing me..

so what the at SML-2 going to cost me? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yeah, I can be a lazy trader so if I think I can get a better copy by waiting, I will.  It's only on occasion that I'll pick up a trashed label or damaged cart where I think it might take me another 2-3 year to find a replacement. Regardless, @Splain had posted his cart a long time ago, so while I was sitting on my worn copy, I just couldn't help but ask to trade. 😛

9 hours ago, JVOSS said:

So what the at SML-2 going to cost me? 

I've said it and I've meant it, but my CIB SML-2 is the gem of my collection.  I know it's not worth a lot to anyone else, but for someone to get that one out of my hands, they'd have to offer a looooooot for it.  Even then, I know I'd regret it.  These Rated-Es are pretty rare so the CIB I have is the only CIB of these games, much less any one that was sealed.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On a slightly unrelated topic, I have submitted new release data for these releases on GameFAQS, because a majority of these (especially rated E SML1 and SML2) weren't on there yet. To get them accepted into the website, I used some images from this topic as proof. A majority of these are Players Choice (with some having the solid black E rating). These include:

Donkey Kong Land 1 (Players Choice, Rated E)

Donkey Kong Land 2 (Players Choice, stencil E)

Dr. Mario (Best Buy, Rated E)

Ducktales 2 (Players Choice)

Golf (Players Choice)

Kirby's Pinball Land (Players Choice)

Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Target, Rated E)

Pokemon Red and Blue (solid black E)

Street Fighter II (Players Choice)

Super Mario Land 1 (Players Choice, Rated E)

Super Mario Land 2 (Player's Choice, Rated E)

Tennis (Players Choice)

Tetris (Players Choice)

Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (Players Choice)

Of course, there are some that don't have a box art yet (e.g. Rated E SML1 for obvious reasons), but you guys can (hopefully) supply that, right?

Edited by creepsthething
Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 hours ago, RH said:

I've said it and I've meant it, but my CIB SML-2 is the gem of my collection.  I know it's not worth a lot to anyone else, but for someone to get that one out of my hands, they'd have to offer a looooooot for it.  Even then, I know I'd regret it.  These Rated-Es are pretty rare so the CIB I have is the only CIB of these games, much less any one that was sealed.

You mean CIB SML 2 -2 correct? If not pics please!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 minutes ago, RpgCollector said:

You mean CIB SML 2 -2 correct? If not pics please!

This is what I'm talking about.  Of the Rated-E games (SML and SML-2) this is the only CIB or Sealed titled I've found.  I try to keep my eye out for them too. I'd like a CIB SML.

On 10/14/2020 at 2:15 PM, RH said:

@bowser  @creepsthething

Here's the cover of SML2.  Seems consistent with the bowser's SML cover.

MVIMG_20200817_110329.jpg

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 10/31/2019 at 8:19 AM, RH said:

 

Game Name Serial Number Revision Number Error? Player's Choice? NFR?
4 in 1 Funpak DMG-F4-USA-1 1      
Adventure Island (Electro-Brain Label) DMG-T3-USA-1 1      
Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise (Electro-Brain Label) DMG-GQ-USA-1 1      
Aerostar (Sunsoft Label) DMG-AE-USA-1 1      
Aladdin, Disney's (THQ Label) DMG-ALAE-USA-1 1      
Animaniacs DMG-ANCE-USA-1 1      
Battle Arena Toshinden (Copyright Details) DMG-ATDE-USA-1 1      
Bill & Ted's Excellent Game Boy Adventure (LJN Error Label) DMG-LB-USA 0 Y    
Blades of Steel (Konami Label) DMG-UB-USA-1 1      
Bonk's Adventure (Electro-Brain label) DMG-GK-USA-1 1      
Bonk's Revenge (Electro-Brain Label) DMG-RJ-USA-1 1      
Bubble Bobble (Natsume Label) DMG-B2-USA-1 1      
Bubble Bobble: Part 2 (Natsume Label) DMG-LX-USA-1 1      
Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2 , The (Player's Choice) DMG-BY-USA-1 1      
Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle, The (Player's Choice) DMG-BB-USA-1 1      
Burgertime Deluxe (Sunsoft Label) DMG-GM-USA-1 1      
Caesar's Palace (Virgin Label) DMG-CE-USA-1 1      
Castlevania Adventure, The ((R)eserve Mark) DMG-CV-USA-1 1      
Chase HQ (Natsume Label) DMG-HQ-USA-1 1      
Chessmaster, The (Mindscape Label) DMG-EM-USA-1 1      
Daedalian Opus (Sunsoft Label) DMG-PU-USA-1 1      
Darkwing Duck (Sunsoft Label) DMG-DC-USA-1 1      
Donkey Kong (Player's Choice) DMG-QD-USA-1 1      
Donkey Kong Land (NFR) DIS-DMG-YT-USA 0     Y
Donkey Kong Land (Player's Choice) DMG-YT-USA-1 1      
Donkey Kong Land (Player's Choice, Rated E) DMG-YT-USA-2 2   Y  
Donkey Kong Land 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (NFR) DIS-DMG-ADDE-USA 0     Y
Donkey Kong Land 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (Player's Choice) DMG-ADDE-USA-1 1   Y  
Donkey Kong Land 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (Player's Choice, Black Rated E) DMG-ADDE-USA-2 2   Y  
Double Dribble: 5 on 5 (Re-issue) DMG-DW-USA-1 1      
Dr. Mario (Player's Choice) DMG-VU-USA-1 1   Y  
Dr. Mario (Player's Choice, Rated E) DMG-VU-USA-2 2   Y  
Dragon's Lair: The Legend (Ubisoft Label) DMG-DL-USA-1 1      
DuckTales ('DMT' Error Label) DMT-DT-USA 0 Y    
DuckTales ('DMG' Label) DMG-DT-USA 0      
DuckTales 2 (Player's Choice) DMG-D7-USA-1 1   Y  
Elevator Action (Natsume Label) DMG-EA-USA-1 1      
F-1 Race (Player's Choice) DMG-F1-USA-1 1   Y  
Felix the Cat (Electro-Brain Label) DMG-C6-USA-1 1      
Final Fantasy Adventure (Sunsoft Label) DMG-FF-USA-1 1      
Final Fantasy Legend (Sunsoft Label) DMG-SA-USA-1 1      
Final Fantasy Legend II (Sunsoft Label) DMG-S2-USA-1 1      
Final Fantasy Legend III (Sunsoft Label) DMG-OS-USA-1 1      
Fist of the North Star DMG-HK-USA-1 1      
Ghostbusters II DMG-GB-USA-1 1      
Go! Go! Tank DMG-GT-USA-1 1      
Godzilla DMG-GZ-USA-1 1      
Golf (Player's Choice) DMG-GO-USA-1 1   Y  
Home Alone (Copyrighted Label) DMG-HM-USA-1 1      
James Bond 007 (Player's Choice) DMG-AW7E-USA-1 1   Y  
Jeopardy! (New GameTek Logo) DMG-JP-USA-1 1      
Jungle Book, The (THQ Label) DMG-J7-USA-1 1      
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents: Major League Baseball (NFR) DIS-DMG-AKGE-USA 0     Y
Kid Dracula (Alt Konami Logo Label) DMG-DF-USA-1 1      
Killer Instinct (NFR) DIS-DMG-AKLE-USA 0     Y
Kirby's Block Ball (NFR) DIS-DMG-AKXE-USA 0     Y
Kirby's Dream Land (Player's Choice) DMG-KY-USA-1 1   Y  
Kirby's Dream Land 2 (NFR) DIS-DMG-AKBE-USA 0     Y
Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Player's Choice) DMG-AKBE-USA-1 1   Y  
Kirby's Pinball Land (Player's Choice) DMG-K9-USA-1 1   Y  
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The (Player's Choice) DMG-ZL-USA-1 1   Y  
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The (Rated E Label) DMG-ZL-USA-2 2      
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The (Player's Choice, Rated E Label) DMG-ZL-USA-3 3   Y  
Lion King, The (THQ Label) DMG-ALNE-USA-1 1      
Little Mermaid, The (Player's Choice) DMG-LD-USA-1 1   Y  
Lock 'N Chase (Sunsoft Label) DMG-LC-USA-1 1      
Mega Man II (Player's Choice) DMG-W2-USA-1 1   Y  
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (Player's Choice) DMG-RW-USA-1 1   Y  
Metroid II: Return of Samus (Player's Choice) DMG-ME-USA-1 1   Y  
Mickey's Dangerous Chase (Player's Choice) DMG-MC-USA-1 1   Y  
Milon's Secret Castle (Electro-Brain Label) DMG-M8-USA-1 1      
Mr. Chin's Gourmet Paradise (Electro Brain Label) DMG-GP-USA-1 1      
Operation C (Konami Label) DMG-CN-USA-1 1      
Penguin Wars (Game Link Badge Update) DMG-PW-USA-1 1      
Pokemon Blue Version (Modified Rated E Label) DMG-APEE-USA-1 1      
Pokemon Red Version (Modified Rated E Label) DMG-APAE-USA-1 1      
Pokemon Yellow Version (Modified Rated E Label) DMG-APSE-USA-1 1      
Q Billion (Black Nintendo Logo) DMG-QB-USA   Y    
Q Billion (Red Nintendo Logo) DMG-QB-USA-1 1      
Raging Fighter (Small Konami Logo) DMG-OB-USA-1 1      
Rescue of Princess Blobette, The (Error Serial No.) DMG-RP USA   Y    
Rescue of Princess Blobette, The (Fixed Serial No.) DMG-RP-USA-1 1      
Revenge of the 'Gator (Electro-Brain Logo) DMG-PB-USA-1 1      
Side Pocket (Sunsoft Label) DMG-SW-USA-1 1      
Space Invaders: The Arcade Game DMG-SP-USA-1 1      
Space Invaders: The Arcade Game (Player's Choice) DMG-SP-USA-2 2   Y  
Star Wars (Player's Choice) DMG-WS-USA-1 1   Y  
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, The (Ubisoft Label) DMG-EB-USA-1 1      
Street Fighter II (Player's Choice) DMG-ASFE-USA-1 1   Y  
Super Chase HQ (Natsume Label) DMG-Q2-USA-1 1      
Super Mario Land (Player's Choice) DMG-ML-USA-1 1   Y  
Super Mario Land (Player's Choice, Rated E) DMG-ML-USA-2 2   Y  
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Player's Choice) DMG-MQ-USA-1 1   Y  
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Player's Choice, Rated E) DMG-MQ-USA-2 2   Y  
Super R.C. Pro-Am Racing (Player's Choice) DMG-RC-USA-1 1   Y  
Tale Spin (Sunsoft Label) DMG-LS-USA-1 1      
Tecmo Bowl (No Football Label) DMG-TL-USA-1 1      
Tennis (Player's Choice) DMG-TN-USA-1 1   Y  
Tetris (Made in Japan Label) DMG-TR-USA 0      
Tetris (Made in Japan Label, Missing Dashes Error) DMG-TR-USA 0 Y    
Tetris (Player's Choice, no PC Logo) DMG-TR-USA-1 1   Y  
Tetris (Player's Choice, Rated KA w/ PC Logo) DMG-TR-USA-2 2   Y  
Tetris 2 (Super GameBoy Label) DMG-EH-USA-1 1   Y  
Tetris Attack (NFR) DIS-DMG-AYLE-USA 0     Y
Tom & Jerry (Majesco Label) DMG-JY-USA-1 1      
Track & Field (Official Konami Logo) DMG-KH-USA-1 1      
Trax (Elecrto-Brain Label) DMG-TP-USA-1 1      
Tumble Pop (Sunsoft Label) DMG-T6-USA-1 1      
Turn and Burn: The F-14 Dogfight Simulator (Copyrighted Label) DMG-UR-USA-1 1      
Turrican (Sunsoft Label) DMG-TQ-USA-1 1      
Ultra Golf (Konami Label) DMG-KG-USA-1 1      
Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! (NFR) DIS-DMG-EE-USA 0     Y
Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! DMG-EE-USA-1 1      
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (Player's Choice) DMG-WJ-USA-1 1   Y  
Wario Land 2 (NFR) DISP-DMG-AW2E-USA 0     Y
Wave Race (Player's Choice) DMG-WA-USA-1 1   Y  
Wheel of Fortune (Alt GAMETEK Logo) DMG-WF-USA-1 1      
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (SunSoft Label) DMG-RR-USA-1 1      
World Bowling (Bigger Quality Seal) DMG-WB-USA-1 1      
World Circuit Series (Konami Label) DMG-FZ-USA-1 1      

A cart variant I did not see on your list. You have to look close to see it!

image.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...