List of Game Boy Colour games that use a save battery

Which Game Boy Colour games have save batteries?

The following is a list of Game Boy Colour games that use an internal save battery.

Do all Game Boy Colour games have batteries?

No not all, but we have produced a list of Game Boy Colour games that use an internal battery to save your game.

 

So let's start with the basics.....

Not all Game Boy Colour games use a battery, but the ones mentioned in the list below do, they use a specific CR1616 single battery with solder pins and sometimes a CR2025 battery. Not a regular coin battery. You will need to open your game and check.

List of Game Boy Colour games that use a save battery

What are the batteries for in Game Boy Colour cartridges?

The batteries inside a Game Boy Colour cart are to save the game onto a chip and hold the memory while the console is powered off.

What type of battery is in a Game Boy Colour cartridge?

CR1616 or CR2025 but specifically with solder tabs to connect to the board. The exact ones you need are available here. You will need to open your game and check the battery model before ordering a replacement.

How long does an Game Boy Colour save game battery last?

Your Game Boy Colour cartridge battery life is approximately 15-20 years depending on the quality of the battery. 

Nintendo Game Boy Colour replacement battery

For the replacement battery you'll need a CR1616 battery with tabs for soldering. This is a direct replacement for the Game Boy Colour cartridge battery. You’ll also need a 3.8mm security screwdriver, commonly called a Game Bit screwdriver. You will need to open your game and check the battery model before ordering a replacement.

How to Change Your Nintendo Game Boy Colour Cartridge Game Save Battery?

You may be wondering how to change your Nintendo Game Boy Colour cartridge battery, and if it’s difficult? Well, we can confidently say no it’s not too hard and can be done with just some basic tools and knowhow.

Nintendo Game Boy Colour Game Cartridge Battery Replacement tools list

1. CR1616 or CR2025 tabbed battery with solder in pins
2. Gamebit screwdriver 3.8mm
3. Soldering iron
4. Desolder pump or braid
5. Solder leaded 60/40
6. A steady hand and some time

  (You will need to open your game and check the battery model before ordering a replacement.)

Open the Game Boy Colour cartridge

You'll need a 3.8mm Gamebit security screwdriver to open the cartridge. Use it to remove the two screws on the back and open the case. The case will slide open exposing the board. Just remove the board and you can have clear access to the battery.

1. Open the Game Boy Colour game case using the GameBit driver
2. Remove the old battery with a desolder pump or solder braid
3. Prepare the pads with braid for a new battery
4. Examine the board for the correct polarity of the new battery. Typically you'll see a small + and - sign on the board to indicate the correct way to install the battery. See the image below, the positive side of the battery which is the top connects to the top of the board next to the small + symbol. The underside of the battery is always negative.

Reassemble everything

As always, assembly is the reverse of disassembly. You're ready to play!

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