Nintendo has unveiled a pocket-sized music device modelled on the classic Game Boy, designed to play original soundtrack tracks from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue as part of the franchise’s 30th-anniversary celebrations.

The product, titled the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox, recreates the look of the original handheld console in miniature form. While the screen, directional pad and signature buttons mirror the familiar layout, they are decorative and do not function as gameplay controls.

Instead of playing video games, the device operates purely as a soundtrack player. Music is accessed via 45 miniature cartridges, each corresponding to a specific track from the original titles. The cartridges feature artwork linked to the individual songs they unlock, reinforcing the nostalgic theme.

Included among the 45 tracks are fan favourites such as the Lavender Town theme, the Hall of Fame melody and various battle themes including Gym Leader encounters and wild Pokémon battles. Nintendo has confirmed that the unit does not support game cartridges and is strictly limited to audio playback. It also does not include a headphone jack, meaning music is played through its built-in speaker.

Power is supplied by three LR44 button cell batteries, which are included in the box. The package contains the jukebox unit, all 45 music cartridges and a dedicated storage case to house them.

The device is priced at A$109 in the United States, A$119 in the United Kingdom and approximately A$103 in mainland China based on current exchange rates. In North America, sales are being handled through PokémonCenter.com with purchases limited to one per customer. In mainland China, buyers can enter a lottery system beginning 6 March for a chance to secure the product. The UK allocation has already sold out.

The release taps into long-standing nostalgia for the original Game Boy era, offering fans a physical keepsake that celebrates the music of their early adventures in the Kanto region.