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Which Game Boy games have save batteries?
The following is a list of Game Boy games that use an internal save battery.
Do all Game Boy games have batteries?
No not all, but we have produced a list of Game Boy games that use an internal battery to save your game.
So let's start with the basics.....
Not all Game Boy 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 games that use a save battery
| Game Name | Battery Type |
|---|---|
| Aretha | CR1616 |
| Aretha 2 | CR1616 |
| Aretha 3 | CR1616 |
| Bomberman GB | ? |
| Chessmaster | ? |
| Donkey Kong | CR1616 |
| Donkey Kong Land | CR1616 |
| Donkey Kong Land 2 | CR1616 |
| Donkey Kong Land 3 | CR1616 |
| Dragon Ball Z Goku Gekitouden | CR2025 |
| Dragon Slayer | CR1616 |
| Dragon Slayer Gaiden Nemuri No Oukan | ? |
| F-1 Race | CR1616 |
| Fastest Lap | CR1616 |
| Final Fantasy Adventure | CR1616 |
| Final Fantasy Legend | CR1616 |
| Final Fantasy Legend 2 | CR1616 |
| Final Fantasy Legend 3 | CR1616 |
| Game & Watch Gallery | CR1616 |
| Game & Watch Gallery 2 | CR1616 |
| Game de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Osucchi to Mesucchi | CR1616 |
| Game of Life | CR1616 |
| Golf | CR1616 |
| Great Greed | CR1616 |
| Harvest Moon GB | CR1616 |
| Infogenius Productivity Pak Personal Organizer and Phone Book | CR1616 |
| International Superstar Soccer | ? |
| James Bond 007 | CR1616 |
| J League: Big Wave Soccer | ? |
| J.League Fighting Soccer: The King of Ace Strikers | ? |
| Kaeru no tame ni Kane wa Naru | ? |
| Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball | CR1616 |
| Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters | CR1616 |
| Kirby's Block Ball | CR1616 |
| Kirby's Dream Land 2 | CR1616 |
| Kirby's Pinball Land | CR1616 |
| Kirby's Star Stacker | CR1616 |
| Lazlo's Leap | CR1616 |
| Legend of the River King GB | CR1616 |
| Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening | CR1616 |
| LUCLE | ? |
| Makai Toushi SaGa | CR1616 |
| Mario's Picross | CR1616 |
| Megami Tensei Gaiden Last Bible | CR1616 |
| Megami Tensei Gaiden Last Bible 2 | CR1616 |
| Metroid II: Return of Samus | CR1616 |
| Mole Mania | CR1616 |
| Monster Maker | ? |
| Monster Maker 2: Uru no Hiken | ? |
| Mystic Quest | CR1616 |
| Ninja Taro | CR1616 |
| Nobunaga's Ambition | CR1616 |
| Picross 2 | ? |
| Pocket Bomberman | ? |
| Pocket Monsters Aka | ? |
| Pocket Monsters Midori | ? |
| Pocket Monsters Pikachu | ? |
| Pokémon Blue | CR2025 |
| Pokémon Green | CR1616 |
| Pokémon Red | CR2025 (EU: CR1616) |
| Pokémon Yellow | CR1616 |
| Pokémon Yellow (Japan) | CR2025 |
| Power Quest | ? |
| Puzzle Star Sweep | ? |
| Rolan's Curse 2 | CR1616 |
| SaGa 2 Hihou Densetsu | CR1616 |
| SaGa 3 Jikuu no Hasha | CR1616 |
| SD Gundam Gaiden Lacroan Heroes | CR1616 |
| Super Black Bass | CR1616 |
| Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | CR1616 |
| Super Robot Taisen | ? |
| Sword of Hope II | CR1616 |
| Tamagotchi | CR1616 |
| Tamagotchi: Osutchi & Mesutchi | CR1616 |
| Tetris Plus | CR1616 |
| Top Rank Tennis | CR1616 |
| Torpedo Range | CR1616 |
| Ultima Runes of Virtue | CR1616 |
| Ultima Runes of Virtue II | CR1616 |
| Ultra Golf | CR1616 |
| Vegas Stakes | CR1616 |
| Wario Land 2 | CR2025 |
| Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 | CR1616 |
| Wave Race | CR1616 |
| Wizardry Gaiden 2 Kodai Kotei no Noroi | CR1616 |
| Wizardry Gaiden the First Episode: Suffering of the Queen | CR1616 |
| World Cup USA 94 | CR1616 |
What are the batteries for in Game Boy cartridges?
The batteries inside a Game Boy 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 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 save game battery last?
Your Game Boy cartridge battery life is approximately 15-20 years depending on the quality of the battery.
Nintendo Game Boy 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 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 Cartridge Game Save Battery?
You may be wondering how to change your Nintendo Game Boy 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 Game Cartridge Battery Replacement tools list
- CR1616 or CR2025 tabbed battery with solder in pins
- Gamebit screwdriver 3.8mm
- Soldering iron
- Desolder pump or braid
- Solder leaded 60/40
- 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 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.
- Open the Game Boy game case using the GameBit driver
- Remove the old battery with a desolder pump or solder braid
- Prepare the pads with braid for a new battery
- 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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