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[[File:Gbh.jpg|thumb|200px|Luigi's view through the '''Game Boy Horror'''.]]
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The '''Game Boy Horror''' is a machine designed by [[Professor E. Gadd]] in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. It allows Professor E. Gadd to communicate with [[Luigi]]. It also has a map, Luigi's stats, the [[Portrait Ghost]]'s descriptions, and a radar for [[Boo]]s. Luigi can look in the Game Boy Horror's camera screen to allow the player to see the [[Luigi's Mansion (place)|mansion]] in the first person perspective. The player can also select certain objects and have Luigi say something about it, much like the [[Tattle]] ability in the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' series.  
{{quote|This is the portable device I invented to help you search the mansion and help you hunt for Boos!|[[Professor E. Gadd]]|''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' instruction booklet, page 28}}
The '''Game Boy Horror''' is a machine designed by [[Professor E. Gadd]] in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. It allows him to communicate with [[Luigi]]. It also has a map, Luigi's stats, the [[portrait ghost]]'s descriptions, and [[Boo Radar|a radar]] for [[Boo]]s. The map and inventory are accessed by pressing {{button|gcn|y}} and {{button|gcn|z}}, respectively. Luigi can look in the Game Boy Horror's camera screen when the player presses {{button|gcn|x}} so they can see [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|the mansion]] in the first-person perspective. The player can also select certain objects and have Luigi say something about it, much like the [[Tattle]] ability in the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' series. Additionally, if Luigi scans an object that sets off the Boo Radar, a square with a question mark and the text "What's This?" appears onscreen, even if the room is still dark. If Luigi checks a [[Mirror (object)|mirror]] with the Game Boy Horror, he is [[warp]]ed back to the [[Foyer (Luigi's Mansion)|Foyer]] automatically; however, this does not work with the mirror in the [[Mirror Room]]. In the [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS remake]], the Game Boy Horror's search function is used by pressing {{button|3ds|y}}, while the map and inventory are shown on the Touch Screen.


The Game Boy Horror was designed after the old [[Game Boy Color]], even though the [[Game Boy Advance]] was already released. This was because throughout the early conceptual development of ''Luigi's Mansion'', the then-unreleased Game Boy Advance's design was wavering throughout.<ref>[http://www.n-sider.com/contentview.php?contentid=261 N-sider.com] (Accessed on 6-12-09)</ref>
The Game Boy Horror was designed after the [[Game Boy Color]], specifically the Japan-exclusive clear color variant, with the "HORROR" on it even resembling the Game Boy Color's "COLOR," even though the [[Game Boy Advance]] was released before ''Luigi's Mansion''. This was because throughout the early conceptual development of ''Luigi's Mansion'', the then-unreleased Game Boy Advance's design was wavering throughout.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20081228082122/http://www.n-sider.com/contentview.php?contentid=261|title=The Making of The Game ''Luigi's Mansion''|publisher=N-Sider|date=January 21, 2005|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> In ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'', it was succeeded by the [[Dual Scream]].


[[File:GameBoyHorrorSP.jpg|thumb|100px|left|The Game Boy Horror in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''.]]
[[File:MLSS-Game Boy Horror SP Sprite.png|frame|left]]
The Game Boy Horror was [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga/Beta elements|going to be]] an item in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'',<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mlss_lost.shtml The Mushroom Kingdom] (Accessed on 6-12-09)</ref> but it was replaced with the updated [[Game Boy Horror SP]], obviously modeled after the ''[[Game Boy Advance SP]]'', which can be used to get rare items in every battle and is earned after fixing every blend. Also, Prof. E. Gadd occasionally contacts the [[Starbeans Café]] using a giant two-way Game Boy Horror that is capable of warping items between the two locations.
The Game Boy Horror was [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga pre-release and unused content#Unused data|going to be]] an item in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', but it was replaced with the updated [[Game Boy Horror SP]], modeled after the [[Game Boy Advance#Game Boy Advance SP|Game Boy Advance SP]], which can be used to get rare items in every battle and is earned after the player mixes every [[Bean Juice]] blend in [[Starbeans Cafe]]. Also, E. Gadd twice contacts the cafe by using a giant two-way Game Boy Horror that is capable of warping items between the two locations, demonstrating this ability during the second time. A side effect of the Game Boy Horror's arrival is that it causes a blackout in the vicinity.
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==Names in Other Languages==
==Gallery==
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|Jap=ゲームボーイホラー
GBH LM in-game logo.png|Logo
Gold Mouse.png|A [[Gold Mouse]] emerges from [[cheese]] after being scanned by the Game Boy Horror, from ''Luigi's Mansion''
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==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=ゲームボーイ・ホラー
|JapR=Gēmu Bōi Horā
|JapR=Gēmu Bōi Horā
|JapM=Game Boy Horror; from 「ゲームボーイカラー」''Gēmu Bōi Karā'' (Game Boy Color)}}
|JapM=Game Boy Horror; from「ゲームボーイカラー」(''Gēmu Bōi Karā'', Game Boy Color)
|FreA=Game Boy Horror<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20140102012531/http://luigismansion.nintendo.com/fr/gameplay|title=Site officiel - Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon pour Nintendo 3DS|publisher=YouTube|language=fr|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref>
|FreAM=Game Boy Horror
|Ger=Game Boy Horror
|Ita=Game Boy Horror
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:EGaddMap.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The map of E. Gadd's headquarters. The highlighted room is the Lab, the room to the right of it is the Training Room, the room above that is the Ghost Portrificationizer room, and the next room is the [[Gallery]]. Note the ladder in the lab.]]
*By pausing or using the Game Boy Horror in a dark room, one can hear that the [[ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghost]]s are singing the [[Main Theme (Luigi's Mansion)|''Luigi's Mansion'' theme song]].
*Pausing or using the Game Boy Horror in a dark room, one can hear that the monsters are singing the ''Luigi's Mansion'' theme song.
*In kiosk demos of the game, the Game Boy Horror displayed the amount of time remaining before the game would reset back to E. Gadd's lab.
*If Luigi checks a mirror with the Game Boy Horror, he will be warped back to the [[Foyer|Foyer of the first floor]] automatically; however, this does not work with the mirror in the [[Mirror Room]].
*The Game Boy Horror's more advanced features, such as cameras, backlighting, and wireless communication, were not available with its real-life counterpart the Game Boy Color; however, each was eventually included with future [[Nintendo]] handhelds.
*Interestingly, if the player uses the Game Boy Horror's map function in the Training Room or the [[Gallery]], they can see that there are four rooms connected to each other: the latter two, the lab, and the [[Ghost Portrificationizer]] room. There are also several doors visible in some of these rooms, but they are inaccessible; if the player tries to go through the one in the Training Room, it will not be possible. E. Gadd stands in front of the one in the Gallery. Also, on the map, there is a ladder visible in the lab; this possibly means E. Gadd's headquarters are underground.
*The Game Boy Horror may be a parody of the [[wikipedia:Ghostbusters|Ghostbusters]]' P.K.E. Meter, just like how the [[Poltergust 3000]] is a parody of the proton pack and ghost trap.
*The HORROR letters on the Game Boy Horror appear to be the letters modeled after the letters of the [[Game Boy Color]]'s words, COLOR.
*The Game Boy Horror was [[Luigi's Mansion/Beta elements|originally]] supposed to be a Game Boy Color.


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Latest revision as of 15:44, May 26, 2024

Game Boy Horror artwork
“This is the portable device I invented to help you search the mansion and help you hunt for Boos!”
—Professor E. Gadd, Luigi's Mansion instruction booklet, page 28

The Game Boy Horror is a machine designed by Professor E. Gadd in Luigi's Mansion. It allows him to communicate with Luigi. It also has a map, Luigi's stats, the portrait ghost's descriptions, and a radar for Boos. The map and inventory are accessed by pressing Y Button and Z Button, respectively. Luigi can look in the Game Boy Horror's camera screen when the player presses X Button so they can see the mansion in the first-person perspective. The player can also select certain objects and have Luigi say something about it, much like the Tattle ability in the Paper Mario series. Additionally, if Luigi scans an object that sets off the Boo Radar, a square with a question mark and the text "What's This?" appears onscreen, even if the room is still dark. If Luigi checks a mirror with the Game Boy Horror, he is warped back to the Foyer automatically; however, this does not work with the mirror in the Mirror Room. In the Nintendo 3DS remake, the Game Boy Horror's search function is used by pressing Y Button, while the map and inventory are shown on the Touch Screen.

The Game Boy Horror was designed after the Game Boy Color, specifically the Japan-exclusive clear color variant, with the "HORROR" on it even resembling the Game Boy Color's "COLOR," even though the Game Boy Advance was released before Luigi's Mansion. This was because throughout the early conceptual development of Luigi's Mansion, the then-unreleased Game Boy Advance's design was wavering throughout.[1] In Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, it was succeeded by the Dual Scream.

Sprite of the Game Boy Horror's appearance in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.

The Game Boy Horror was going to be an item in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, but it was replaced with the updated Game Boy Horror SP, modeled after the Game Boy Advance SP, which can be used to get rare items in every battle and is earned after the player mixes every Bean Juice blend in Starbeans Cafe. Also, E. Gadd twice contacts the cafe by using a giant two-way Game Boy Horror that is capable of warping items between the two locations, demonstrating this ability during the second time. A side effect of the Game Boy Horror's arrival is that it causes a blackout in the vicinity.

Gallery[edit]

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  • A Gold Mouse emerges from cheese after being scanned by the Game Boy Horror, from Luigi's Mansion

    A Gold Mouse emerges from cheese after being scanned by the Game Boy Horror, from Luigi's Mansion

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ゲームボーイ・ホラー
Gēmu Bōi Horā
 Game Boy Horror; from「ゲームボーイカラー」(Gēmu Bōi Karā, Game Boy Color)

French (NOA) Game Boy Horror[2]
 Game Boy Horror
German Game Boy Horror
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Italian Game Boy Horror
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Spanish (NOE) Game Boy Horror
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Trivia[edit]

  • By pausing or using the Game Boy Horror in a dark room, one can hear that the ghosts are singing the Luigi's Mansion theme song.
  • In kiosk demos of the game, the Game Boy Horror displayed the amount of time remaining before the game would reset back to E. Gadd's lab.
  • The Game Boy Horror's more advanced features, such as cameras, backlighting, and wireless communication, were not available with its real-life counterpart the Game Boy Color; however, each was eventually included with future Nintendo handhelds.

References[edit]

  1. ^ (January 21, 2005). The Making of The Game Luigi's Mansion. N-Sider. Archived December 28, 2008, 08:21:22 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Site officiel - Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon pour Nintendo 3DS. YouTube (French). Archived January 2, 2014, 01:25:31 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
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Luigi's Mansion (GCN) / Luigi's Mansion (3DS)
Characters Luigi • Gooigia • Mario • Professor E. Gadd • Toad • King Boo
Tools and equipment Boo Radar • Flashlight • Game Boy Horror • Poltergust 3000 • Strobulba
Items and objects Bill • Blue Diamond • Blue Stone • Bomb • Boo Ball • Cheese • Circular tile • Coin • Crown • Gold Bar • Gold Bonea • Gold Diamond • Green Stone • Mario's Glove • Mario's Hat • Mario's Letter • Mario's Shoe • Mario's Star • Mirror • Pearl • Red Diamond • Red Stone
Ghosts Normal ghosts 35 Boos • Bat • Black Bogmire • Blue Blaze • Blue Mouse • Blue Twirler • Bowling Ghost • Ceiling Surprise • Elemental Ghosts • Flash • Flying Fish • Garbage Can Ghost • Ghost Guy • Gold Ghost • Gold Mouse • Grabbing Ghost • Mr. Bones • Purple Bomber • Purple Mouse • Purple Puncher • Shining Ghost • Spark • Speedy Spirit • Temper Terror • Waiter
Portrait ghosts Biff Atlas • Bogmire • Boolossus • Chauncey • Clockwork Soldiers • Floating Whirlindas • Henry and Orville • Jarvis • King Boo • Lydia • Madame Clairvoya • Melody Pianissima • Miss Petunia • Mr. Luggs • Nana • Neville • Shivers • Sir Weston • Slim Bankshot • Spooky • Sue Pea • Uncle Grimmly • Vincent Van Gore
Rooms Professor E. Gadd's Lab Gallery • Portrificationizer Chamber • The Lab • Training Room
Area one Anteroom • Balcony • Foyer • Master Bedroom • Nursery • Parlor • Study • Wardrobe Room
Area two Ball Room • Bathroom • Boneyard • Butler's Room • Conservatory • Dining Room • Graveyard • Hidden Room • Kitchen • Laundry Room • Mirror Room • Storage Room • Washroom
Area three Astral Hall • Balcony • Bathroom • Billiards Room • Bottom of the Well • Courtyard • Fortune-teller's Room • Nana's Room • Observatory • Projection Room • Rec Room • Safari Room • Tea Room • The Twins' Room • Washroom
Area four Armory • Artist's Studio • Breaker Room • Cellar • Ceramics Studio • Clockwork Room • Cold Storage • Guest Room • Pipe Room • Roof • Sealed Room • Secret Altar • Sitting Room • Telephone Room
Miscellaneous Blackout • Ghost Portrificationizer • Ghost's heart • Luigi's Mansion • Luigi's NEW Mansion • Mario's Painting • Polterpupa
Further info Gallery (GCN · 3DS) • The Lab (Ask Madame Clairvoya · The Bookshelf · The Drafting Table · PolterCue) • Pre-release and unused content • Professor E. Gadd's Research Journala • Quotes • Staff (GCN · 3DS)
a Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version
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