Gameboy Printer
System by Nintendo
Reviewed by The Avardancer
Released: 1998
Height: About 5 1/2 inches long.
Width: About 3 inches wide.
Depth: About 2 1/2 inches including top bubble case for printer rolls. 
Weight: About 7 ounces. (Almost half a pound.) This weight is with batteries
and full printer roll.
Battery Life: About 30+ on six AA batteries.

Opening Snide Remarks: This is a PRINTER for Gameboy. Yes, you may be some
what confused by the fact that this is a PRINTER for Gameboy. Well, it looks
interesting; but could it become an obscure attachment in the mists of time
sans Power Pad and R.O.B.? Or will it be a success like Rumble Pak, Nintendo
Light Zapper, and Game Link cable? I think it shoulld be reviewed to see if
it can stand up to what it claims, etc.

Impressions: If you have a Gameboy Camera; you probably bought this too. It
allows you to print out stickers on thermal paper. (The same type of paper
used in recipts.) Because of the use of thermal paper there is no ink to
replace. The Gameboy Camera isn't the only game to use the printer. Some
notable games are NFL Blitz, Legend of Zelda: "Link's Awakening" DX, and
Pokémon Yellow in Japan. The system is priced at $60 msrp. Some place will
sell it a bit cheaper though. The cost of the unit also includes a
"Universial" Game Link Cable, a roll of white thermal paper/stickers, and
SIX AA batteries. The thing is darn impressive looking. Additional Printer
Paper sells from $7 to $10 dollars for a pack of three rolls in blue, yellow,
and white.

Liked: I like the fact that the unit is supported by some of the up-coming
Gameboy Color titles. I like the fact that it includes a UNIVERSIAL Game Link
cable for free. The unit can also be used with any version of Gameboy except
for Super Gameboy. You can use it on the import accessory "Super Gameboy 2".
It works well and fairly quick on a normal Gameboy. Hook it up to a Gameboy
Color and it flies. The stickers are pretty cool. The unit is very sturdy and
it is not too heavy nor flimsy feeling. Replacement parts, etc, are fairly
inexpensive. Batteries seem to last forever. I have only changed the
batteries ONCE since I have had the unit. I was using the original batteries
for 3 months of normal use. If you hold down the "FEED" button and turn the
power on; the system prints out a test sticker. Removing, replacing, and
changing rolls of paper is a fairly simple process.

Hated: I hate it's size. I wish it was smaller and used less batteries. The
bubble on the top looks like it could break. (It hasn't though.) I wish it
worked on even more games. Sometimes paper can jam up if the paper is tugged
or otherwise moved during the printing process. It's a bit too long for on
the go use in my opinion. I wish it had an infrared port like Gameboy Color
does. The pictures can fade if they are handled too much or exposed to
constant high temperatures. The little slit that seperates the sticker and
the backing is a bit difficult to find at first. It still feels like an
unusual novelty. Where's my pink, gray, light orange, and neon yellow paper?

Final Words: Do you have a camera? You do? Cool. Get this. It is a definate
must for Gameboy Camera owners. If you do not however own a Gameboy Camera;
you can wait on this purchase and buy it when you either have a Gameboy
Camera or a Printer-Compatible game. The printer is a solid purchase for
those lucky people like myself who own a Gameboy Camera. It is gaining a lot
of new support from developers. I can see the Printer becoming a "must buy;
but can not find" item in the near future. Scoop one up. It comes with a
Game Link cable too.

Score: 89%