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The '''WonderSwan Color''' is a [[handheld]] [[game console]] designed by [[Bandai]]. It was released on December 30, [[2000]] in Japan, and was a moderate success.

The original [[WonderSwan]] had only a black and white screen. Although the WonderSwan Color was slightly larger and heavier (7 mm and 2 g) compared to the original WonderSwan, the color version featured 64k of RAM and a larger color [[LCD]] screen. In addition, the WonderSwan Color is compatible with the original WonderSwan library of games.

Prior to WonderSwan's release, [[Nintendo]] had virtually a monopoly in the Japanese video game handheld market. After the release of the WonderSwan Color, Bandai took approximately 8% of the market share in Japan partly due to its low price of ¥6800 Japanese yen (approximately $59 USD).

Another reason for the WonderSwan's success in Japan was the fact that Bandai managed to get a deal with [[Squaresoft]] to port over the original [[Famicom]] [[Final Fantasy series|Final Fantasy games]] with improved graphics and controls. However, with the popularity of the [[Game Boy Advance]] and the reconciliation between Squaresoft and Nintendo, the WonderSwan Color and its successor, the [[Swan Crystal]] quickly lost its competitive advantage.
[[Category:Handheld game consoles]]
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