Battle Damage: Can a Nintendo Game Boy Survive our Three Trials by Fire?
Summary:
In this episode of Battle Damage, we test whether a Nintendo Game Boy released in 1989 can still function after undergoing three basic tests, including a drop from a normal height, a drop from a high altitude, and random destruction. The show features remote-controlled cameras to capture every moment of the tests. We also test the Game Boy’s durability against a sledgehammer wielded by a 6’6, 265-pound bodybuilder. Keep reading to find out whether the Game Boy passes the tests.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- First Test: Drop From a Normal Height
- Second Test: Drop From a Really High Altitude
- Third Test: Random Act of Destruction
- Fourth Test: Durability Against a Sledgehammer
- Conclusion
Introduction:
On Battle Damage, we put everyday objects to the test to see how well they hold up against our trials by fire. In this episode, we will be testing a Nintendo Game Boy released in 1989. We will be conducting three tests to see if this video game console designed over three decades ago can still function like new. Our three tests are dropping the Game Boy from a normal height, dropping it from a high altitude, and random destruction. We will be filming every moment of these tests with our remote-controlled cameras.
First Test: Drop From a Normal Height:
In our first test, we dropped the Game Boy from a normal height. After picking it up, we noticed that only the battery component had a small break in the little tab, but after fixing it, the Game Boy still worked, which was impressive considering it was released over three decades ago.
Second Test: Drop From a Really High Altitude:
We increased the difficulty of our second test, and we dropped the Game Boy from a high altitude to see how well it would hold up. We were pleased to see that the Game Boy was still functional despite enduring the high fall.
Third Test: Random Act of Destruction:
For our last basic test, we sought to subject the Game Boy to a random act of destruction. To our surprise, the device remained functional, which is a testament to its durability.
Fourth Test: Durability Against a Sledgehammer:
We decided to ratchet up the level of our destruction to see how the Nintendo Game Boy would hold up to a sledgehammer wielded by a 6’6”, 265-pound bodybuilder, Mike Foster. After a few hits from the sledgehammer, the device eventually broke under the pressure. Despite this, it’s incredible that the Game Boy’s durability lasted as long as it did against such a massive force.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Nintendo Game Boy, released in 1989, proved to be incredibly durable in our tests. The device managed to survive several challenging trials that even many modern devices might not survive. Its ability to withstand damage from our trials is a strong testament to the quality of older technology, and the Nintendo Game Boy is a prime example of this.
