Konami GB Collection explained

Konami GB Collection is a series of video game compilations composed of four volumes released in Japan for the Game Boy and re-released in Euro regions for the Game Boy Color. The compilations were originally released from 1997 to 1998 in Japan, and were later released in Europe in 2000.

Lineup

Despite sharing the same games, the Japan and European releases differ in their order of releases after Vol. 1.

Game Boy release (Japan)Game Boy Color re-release (Europe)
Vol. 1Vol. 1
Vol. 2Vol. 3
Vol. 3Vol. 4
Vol. 4Vol. 2

Vol. 1

Japanese release: September 25, 1997

Euro release: February 2000

Vol. 2

Japanese release: December 11, 1997

Euro release: May 2000 (Vol. 3)

Vol. 3

Japanese release: February 19, 1998

Euro release: July 2000 (Vol. 4)

Vol. 4

Japanese release: March 19, 1998

Euro release: February 2000 (Vol. 2)

Regional differences

The original Japanese releases feature Super Game Boy palette and border support, with game descriptions and instructions provided by the girls from the original Tokimeki Memorial. The European versions added color support for the Game Boy Color, but removed the Super Game Boy palettes and borders, as well as the Tokimeki Memorial characters and tutorials.