My 30th birthday has been overshadowed (just a little) this year, with the 30th anniversary of the Game Boy! I can’t believe it’s as old as I am! Yep, this 8-bit baby was released in April of 1989! I just wanted to write a little ode to the Game Boy and all the things we have in common.
This post contains a gifted cross-stitch pattern from an awesomely retro small business.
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We are both 90’s Kids
Does anyone still have a Game Boy they can’t bear to sell? Just the pure nostalgia of this little handheld console is enough to spark a hundred memories of my childhood. I remember playing Mario and Tetris for hours! It has seen me through a lot of boring long distance journeys; trying desperately to get into the light of the streetlamps so I could see the screen. Oh, the days before back-lighting was a thing!
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We were both made for Gaming
Whether that be tabletop gaming, or video games – I basically lose a lot of my life to games. It’s usually the nostalgic ones that I can really sink my teeth into and play over and over! You just can’t beat a good platformer or turn-based game! I wrote all about my top 9 games of all time here, and over half of them were on old consoles.
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We both look better in Colour!
I can’t help but feel that when you take away my colours – my red hair, my purple glasses… it just doesn’t feel the same! It was only when the Game Boy Colour was released that I realised how much better things were in colour. Plus it meant I got into Pokemon too! (You kinda have to see the colours to appreciate it, I think!)
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We are both Geeky AF
I mean, you can take my word for it… Or you could read more of my “Geeking out Loud” blog posts (Shameless plug.) I can’t help but love the geeky little things. When I had the good fortune to meet Kate over at Bright Light Stitch Co* at Stratford Comic Con I couldn’t help but be amazed by all the retro nerdy 80’s and 90’s cross stitch she’d lovingly created or patterned up. There’s everything from space invaders to ghetto blasters!
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We came up with the perfect collab opportunity and she gifted me an epic Game Boy cross-stitch set! It was super easy to follow and although I don’t read instructions properly ever, she was super supportive, it was really easy to do and now I can’t wait to frame it! Also, if you don’t have the stitching skills you can buy pre-made ones too! A lovely little ode to an awesome handheld console!
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Happy 30th Birthday Game Boy!
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2nd April 2019
Well done you it’s looks great!
2nd April 2019
Aww, happy birth year Game Boy! …and you too, Amy!
I love these sort of posts especially :3
2nd April 2019
Happy Birthday! I love that Cross Stitch kit so cute!
2nd April 2019
I love this post! What a fun idea for a post! And Happy Birthday!
3rd April 2019
Happy 30th birthday month Amy!!
Emma | https://geekytourist.com
9th April 2019
Aww Amy I loved this post so much! I didn’t realise the Game Boy was 30 this year. That’s crazy!!
I remember getting my Game Boy from my brother in 1996 when he’d had enough of it, then a few years later to be gifted a Game Boy Color. 😛
I love he cross stitch pattern too, it looks so simple to do and perfect for a beginner. 😀
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10th April 2019
Yay! Glad you like it <3
Aww that's so sweet! I wish I had big brothers to get hand-me-downs from! GIVE ME YOUR CONSOLES!
14th April 2019
30 will be a new era and as you get older I’m sure you agree you just feel better in aspects of life!
90’s kids are the best and I miss my game boy! Pokemon yellow all the way!
Hope you had a great year – great post Amy!
24th May 2019
Awww, thanks for this! Love this comment x So annoying it only just came through! 3 Stupid WordPress!
13th August 2019
Aww, Happy Birthday Amy… and to Gameboy. I really enjoyed reading this post. My Gameboy Colour still sits on my bookshelf with Pokémon Diamond in it currently. It’s still my favourite handheld console.