Farewell to the Gulf War Game Boy: Nintendo NY Retires Iconic Console

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Source: The Verge
Farewell to the Gulf War Game Boy: Nintendo NY Retires Iconic Console
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The original Game Boy that was claimed to have survived a bombing during the Gulf War has been removed from the flagship Nintendo Store in New York. The Game Boy, which was on display for many years, has reportedly been returned to Nintendo's US headquarters. However, it has been revealed that the Game Boy was not actually damaged by a bomb but by a fire in a tent. The owner, Stephan Scoggins, confirms that it was a fire and not a bombing. The fate of the Gulf War Game Boy is uncertain, but many hope it will be displayed in a museum.

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