The Complete List of Game Boy Color (GBC) Games with Battery Save Features

A Guide to Game Boy Color Games with Battery Save Features

The Game Boy Color brought vibrant visuals and new life to portable gaming, and many of its titles relied on battery-backed save functionality to store your progress. Just like the original Game Boy, these cartridges require occasional battery replacements to maintain their save functionality.  

This is a simple job for most people with a soldering iron and the screw bit to open your GBC cartridges. If you need a hand, there are professional and cost-effective services that can replace the battery and export your save file too.  

For collectors, modders, and retro gaming enthusiasts, knowing which GBC games use battery saves is crucial for preserving your gaming experience. Below, we’ve compiled a table of the most common Game Boy Color games that utilise battery save features. At the foot of the blog is a complete list and associated battery required.   

Game Boy Color Games with Battery Save Functionality

Why Battery Maintenance is Essential

The batteries in these GBC cartridges typically last 10-20 years, but they will eventually die, causing you to lose your saved data. Replacing the battery is a straightforward process for those comfortable with soldering, or you can seek out professional modding services to handle the task.  

By maintaining your cartridges, you can ensure that your progress in these vibrant classics is preserved for years to come.  

Do you have a favorite battery-save Game Boy Color title? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to share this guide with fellow retro gaming fans!  

This version is tailored specifically to the Game Boy Color, with a unique selection of games and a slightly different tone to avoid clashing with the DMG blog. Let me know if you'd like further adjustments!

Full GBC Battery Save List 

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