Product Overview
- Product Name: Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: Item is in very good condition and would make an excellent addition to your Game Boy Color collection!
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Game Boy Color Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras: Includes cardboard tray insert, cartridge baggie, various pamphlets, see pics. Note that the "3 Limited Edition Official Game Cards" mentioned on the box front are not included.
Game Description
Enter the world of monsters, magic, and strategy with Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories on the Game Boy Color. As the first Yu-Gi-Oh! game released in North America, it brings the excitement of the popular trading card game into a portable RPG-style experience. Players step into the role of a duelist, constructing custom decks and facing off against characters from the anime and manga series, including Yugi, Kaiba, and other iconic rivals. Each duel tests not only your cards, but also your ability to adapt and outthink opponents.
With its intuitive design and deep customization, Dark Duel Stories allows you to collect hundreds of cards, fuse monsters, and unlock powerful effects as you progress through tournaments. The game stays true to the core of the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe, blending strategy and luck into every battle. Portable yet expansive, it offers countless hours of replay value, especially for fans eager to sharpen their skills outside the tabletop experience.
Beyond its dueling system, the game also stands out for its historical importance as a bridge between the trading card craze and the growing world of Yu-Gi-Oh! video games. It delivers the thrill of card battling on the go and captures the essence of the franchise during its peak popularity. Whether you’re revisiting it for nostalgia or discovering it fresh, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories is a must-have piece of handheld gaming history that combines RPG progression with competitive card dueling.
Gameplay Features
- Portable RPG-style Yu-Gi-Oh! dueling experience on the Game Boy Color
- Collect and battle with over 700 different cards inspired by the trading card game
- Fuse monsters and experiment with combinations to unlock powerful strategies
- Challenge iconic characters like Yugi, Kaiba, and Pegasus in intense showdowns
- Compete in tournaments and climb the ranks to prove yourself as a master duelist
- Strategic deck building provides endless replay value for fans of card-based RPGs
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Released in 2002, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories marked the franchise’s very first video game release in North America, predating later hits like Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul on Game Boy Advance. Its popularity coincided with the peak of the trading card game craze, making it both a cultural milestone and a commercial success.
Developed by KCEJ (Konami Computer Entertainment Japan), the title established the foundation for Konami’s long-running line of Yu-Gi-Oh! video games. Its mix of RPG progression, collectible card battles, and appearances from beloved characters made it a defining release for fans and an important part of the franchise’s legacy on handheld systems.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 2002
- Publisher: Konami
- Developer: KCEJ
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 083717141044
- SKU: 3140
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Color / GBC Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Color System / GBC Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Game Boy Color cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy cartridge slot (not DSi or later). Dual-mode black GBC cartridges also run in monochrome on the original Game Boy and Game Boy Pocket.
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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