Online Game Boy?

Nintendo announced on Friday it will release a new accessory for the Game Boy and the Game Boy Color that will add Internet connectivity to both hand-held devices. This latest device implements several online functions including e-mail, news, and game downloads. The Internet accessory for Game Boy and the Game Boy Color will be released in Japan this winter. No word yet on a US release.

Details on the Internet functionality of the Game Boy Advance and project Dolphin is expected to be announced at Spaceworld in August.