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Wholesale GB / GBC Cartridges

Bulk GB / GBC cartridge manufacturing tailored for your projects. IC programming, custom PCBs, private-label packaging. MOQ 50 units.

Overview

The Game Boy family defined portable gaming for over a decade. We manufacture GB/GBC cartridges with correct MBC mapper chips, RTC support for MBC3 titles, and proper battery backup circuits. 3.8mm Gamebit screws standard.

Bulk GB / GBC cartridge manufacturing tailored for your projects. We handle IC programming and custom PCB options for your game files, with private-label boxes, manuals, and plastic wrap available.

Specifications

  • Platform: GB / GBC (8-bit handheld)
  • MOQ: 50 units per title or project
  • Sample lead time: 10–15 days after project confirmation
  • Bulk production: 15–30 days following sample approval and final file checks
  • Packaging: Plastic wrap, private-label retail boxes, and manuals
  • Shipping: North America, Europe, and Latin America with export packing

Services Included

Custom Builds

We handle your supplied project files with precise IC programming on production-grade PCBs.

Packaging

Options include plastic wrap, manuals, and private-label retail boxes.

Bulk Supply

Consistent quality and timely delivery for retail replenishment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ starts at 50 units per title or project.
How long do samples take?
Samples take 10–15 days for completion from project confirmation.
How long does bulk production take?
Bulk orders generally require 15–30 days depending on project complexity and volume.
Do you offer custom packaging?
Yes, we offer plastic wraps, manuals, and private-label retail boxes. Cartridge shell options and label printing are available per project.
Do I need to provide project files?
Customers must supply authorized project files and ensure all required rights before production begins.
Where do you ship?
We ship to North America, Europe, and Latin America with export packing.

Technical Specifications

PlatformGame Boy / Game Boy Color (8-bit, 1989-2003)
CPUSharp LR35902 @ 4.19/8.38 MHz
Bus Voltage5V TTL
Max ROM8MB with MBC5
Memory Bank ControllersMBC1, MBC3 (RTC), MBC5, MBC7 (gyro)
Save TypeBattery-backed SRAM (CR1616)
Shell MaterialABS plastic, gray/clear/custom
Connector32-pin edge connector
Screw Type3.8mm Gamebit security
PCB FinishENIG gold, 0.1μm+ thickness

MOQ Comparison: Us vs Industry

Supplier Type MOQ Unit Price (est.) Lead Time Factory Direct?
RetroForge Supply 50 units $6–15 15–30 days Yes
Alibaba trading co. 500–1,000 $4–8 25–45 days No
Shenzhen mid-tier factory 1,000–3,000 $3–6 20–35 days Yes
Large-scale OEM (Longgang) 5,000+ $2–4 30–60 days Yes

Prices are indicative for standard NES repro cartridges. Actual pricing varies by platform, ROM size, and packaging options. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Platform-Specific Quality Standards

PCB & Electrical

ENIG gold fingers (0.1μm+), 5V TTL logic bus voltage, proper level shifting where needed. No 3.3V flash on 5V buses. See our quality standards for full specs.

Save Reliability

CR1616 (SRAM backup) battery-backed saves with spot-welded tabs. Every save circuit tested for data retention before shipment.

Shell & Label

Gray ABS, 32-pin connector shell with 3.8mm Gamebit screws. Labels printed on coated stock with matte laminate — matches original factory appearance.

100% Play Testing

Every cartridge is booted on real hardware and tested for save/write cycles before packing. No "batch sample" testing — 100% individual verification.

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