WonderSwan Color facts for kids

The WonderSwan Color was a cool handheld video game system. It was created by a Japanese company called Bandai in the year 2000. This new version was a bit larger than the first WonderSwan console. It let players enjoy games in color, which was a big upgrade!

What Colors Did It Come In?

The WonderSwan Color was launched in five main colors. These included Pearl Blue, Crystal Pink, Crystal Black, Crystal Blue, and Crystal Orange. These bright colors made the console look fun and unique.

How Did It Work?

The WonderSwan Color was designed to be easy to use. It had a screen that showed games in color. Like many handhelds, it used buttons for players to control the action. A special feature was that you could play it both horizontally and vertically. This meant some games could be played sideways, like a book, while others were played normally.

Powering Your WonderSwan Color

All WonderSwan models, including the Color, used just one AA battery. This was pretty neat because most other handhelds at the time needed more batteries. A single AA battery could power the system for many hours, letting kids play games on the go.

Cool Accessories

The WonderSwan Color also had some interesting accessories. One was the WonderWave. This device allowed two WonderSwan consoles to connect using infrared light. They could share data or play games together. The WonderWave could even connect with the PocketStation, another small gaming device, for certain Bandai games.

Games You Could Play

Many different games were made for the WonderSwan Color. These games covered various types, from puzzles to adventure games. One popular game was Gunpey, which was a puzzle game. It was named after Gunpei Yokoi, who helped create the WonderSwan system.

Why Was It Special?

The WonderSwan Color was special because it offered color gaming in a small, portable package. It was also known for its long battery life. Bandai tried to compete with other popular handhelds of its time. Even though it was mostly sold in Japan, it is remembered as an important part of video game history.

Images for kids

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  The WonderWave accessory could share data between two WonderSwans. It also worked with the PocketStation (right).

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  All WonderSwan models used just one AA battery.

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  A screenshot of Gunpey for the original WonderSwan.