Nintendo has released a mini Game Boy-styled music player that plays soundtracks from the original Pokémon games. The device, called the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox, features a nostalgic design and comes with 45 cartridges that each unlock specific tracks. The music player is priced at $69.99 in the U.S., £59.99 in the UK, and 489 yuan in mainland China.

Nintendo crafted the mini jukebox with a design inspired by the iconic Game Boy, recreating its familiar look and layout. The screen and buttons mimic the original console but do not function as controls. Music playback works through mini cartridges, each linked to a specific track from Pokémon Red and Blue, with artwork designed to match the corresponding audio.

The music player includes 45 tracks from the games, such as the Lavender Town theme, Hall of Fame melody, and the battle themes for Gym Leaders and wild Pokémon. Nintendo has confirmed that the device does not play video games and serves only as a music player. The device also does not have a headphone jack, so the music must be played out loud. The jukebox runs on three LR44 button cell batteries, which are included.

The package includes the Game Boy Jukebox, 45 cartridges, and a storage case for the cartridges. Nintendo is selling the device through PokémonCenter.com in North America with a limit of one per customer. Fans in mainland China can register for a lottery-based purchase starting March 6. The product has already sold out in the UK.

Nintendo released the jukebox as part of Pokémon’s 30th-anniversary celebrations. The device allows fans to relive memories of their adventures in the Kanto region through its iconic music.

In related news, Nintendo could increase the price of the Switch 2 as an AI-driven RAM shortage continues to put pressure on supply.

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