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【WonderSwan】 What Kind of Hardware is WonderSwan, the Handheld Game Console Released by Toy Manufacturer BANDAI? Saori Used to Own One Too!

2023-09-18
Saori Saori
boss/sad
Hello everyone. I'm Boss from Retro Video Game Republic, and I never owned the WonderSwan that we are going to talk about today.
saori/high
It's rare these days, but I did own a WonderSwan! I'm Saori from Retro Video Game Republic, and I loved its cool startup sound!

【WonderSwan】 What Kind of Hardware is WonderSwan, the Handheld Game Console Released by Toy Manufacturer BANDAI? Saori Used to Own One Too!

What is WonderSwan?

https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/tag_page.html?tags=75&ref=blog
WonderSwan is a handheld gaming console released by BANDAI CO., LTD.
It was released in 1999, followed by the color screen version, WonderSwan Color, in 2000 and the SwanCrystal with a TFT LCD replacing the STN LCD in 2002.
It has an internal memory where you can record personal information such as name, date of birth, and blood type. The recorded name will be displayed upon startup.
You can also hold the device vertically to play vertical screen games. The battery level and other information are displayed on the screen for easy visibility.
The console was affordable and had a long battery life. It was developed by a toy manufacturer, so software for Mobile Suit Gundam, Digimon, and other franchises were released, leading to strong sales.
boss/smile
Wow! So it's a handheld gaming console released by Bandai!
saori
Wow, I didn't know that! Well, as a kid, I never really cared about which company made the game console...... But thinking about it now, it's quite nostalgic to know that BANDAI CO., LTD., which has an image of a toy manufacturer, developed it.
saori/question
Huh? Wait a minute. So you're saying that if I start it up, my name will appear? Does that mean if I find the console now, my name will be displayed?
boss
I don't know, but it seems likely.
saori/closeeye
What!? I want to see it! Where could my WonderSwan be...... I lost track of it at some point, but maybe I should take some time to look for it around the house?

●Saori also had some games she played! Speaking of masterpieces for the WonderSwan, check these out!

WonderSwan - GUNDAM series
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_39735.html?ref=blog
WonderSwan - DIGIMON ADVENTURE
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_944.html?ref=blog
WonderSwan - Star Hearts
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_11143.html?ref=blog
WonderSwan - GUNDAM series
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_3788.html?ref=blog
WonderSwan - Sorobangu
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_10897.html?ref=blog
WonderSwan - Blue Wing Blitz
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_11066.html?ref=blog
WonderSwan - Hoshin Engi
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_10920.html?ref=blog
WonderSwan - Meikyu Cross Blood
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_11275.html?ref=blog
saori/high
The WonderSwan's software lineup has quite a few masterpieces that are the talk of the town! Everyone, please take a moment to check if there are any titles you're familiar with!
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