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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Griptonite Games |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Harry Potter |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a role-playing game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Griptonite Games and published by Electronic Arts. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme. Among the 31 GBC RPGs in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Harry Potter series; on the GBC you can also try Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The series also appears on other systems with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PS1) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PS1). Griptonite Games also made All-Star Baseball 2001 for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone cheats & codes
82 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Level 99 | 9163fbcd |
|---|---|
| Infinite Sickles | 91FFFCCD
91FFFDCD |
| Max Experience | 91FEF9CD
91FFFACD |
| Infinite Magic Points | 95E703D4
950304D4
95E707D4
950308D4 |
| Infinite Stamina Points | 95E701D4
950302D4
95E705D4
950306D4 |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone FAQ
When did Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone come out on the GBC?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.
Who made Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
It was developed by Griptonite Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone multiplayer?
No. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a single-player game.
How long does Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone take to play?
As a role-playing game, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.