The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Game Boy Color
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £143.84 | £24.62 | £1,026.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £42.96 | £24.62 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £41.86 | £24.62 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £39.36 | £24.62 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £52.19 | £26.00 | £115.05 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £50.90 | £26.00 | £115.05 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £46.83 | £29.82 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £53.86 | £31.90 | £115.05 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £46.00 | £31.90 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £51.23 | £31.89 | £108.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £55.76 | £31.90 | £108.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £48.06 | £31.89 | £101.58 | 10 |
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Game History
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX was developed by Nintendo EAD (Entertainment Analysis & Development) and published by Nintendo. The game was directed by Takashi Tezuka and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, building upon the original Link's Awakening released for the Game Boy in 1993.
Link's Awakening DX launched in Japan on December 12, 1998, followed by a North American release on August 30, 1999, and a European release later that year. The DX version was an enhanced port of the original game, adding color graphics, a new dungeon (the Color Dungeon), and improved visual presentation taking full advantage of the Game Boy Color's technical capabilities.
The game received strong critical acclaim upon release, with reviewers praising its charming aesthetic, engaging dungeon design, and compelling story for a portable title. It performed well commercially, selling over 2 million copies worldwide and becoming one of the most successful Game Boy Color titles. Players appreciated that it offered a full-featured Zelda experience on a handheld system.
Today, Link's Awakening DX is historically significant among collectors for several reasons. It represents one of the pinnacle achievements in Game Boy Color library, showcasing impressive technical accomplishments on the hardware. The game's unique charm, engaging narrative featuring the dream world of Koholint Island, and innovative gameplay mechanics have ensured its lasting appeal. Cartridge prices have remained relatively stable in the collector market due to its popularity.
An interesting development detail is that the original Link's Awakening was notable for breaking Zelda tradition by being set entirely on an isolated island rather than in Hyrule, a concept that influenced later games in the series. The DX version's Color Dungeon was specifically designed to showcase the Game Boy Color's new capabilities. The game was later remade for Nintendo Switch in 2019 as a full remake, introducing the game to a new generation of players and cementing its legacy as a beloved entry in the Zelda franchise.