Company:Mobile21

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Mobile21 Co., Ltd.
Native name
モバイル２１株式会社
Mobairu21 kabushiki gaisha
TypeJoint venture
IndustryVideo game
FateDefunct
FoundedOctober 7, 1999
DefunctDecember 14, 2002[citation needed]
HeadquartersAsakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan[1]
Key people
Yoneoka (president)[2]
Owners

Script error: The function "nihongo_foot" does not exist. was a Japanese video game developer that was a 50/50 joint venture between Nintendo and Konami established in October 1999. Mobile21 primarily concentrated on creating Game Boy Advance games, with a particular focus utilizing the mobile phone linking features of the Mobile Adapter GB accessory. The company was led by Masaki Yoneoka and its headquarters were located within Nintendo's offices in the Asakusabashi district of Tokyo.

History

On September 2, 1999, Nintendo and Konami announced the establishment of Mobile21, a joint venture focused on developing software for Nintendo consoles with network connectivity. As part of this initiative, Nintendo planned to release an adapter the following year to connect the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance to cell phones, enabling online interactions. The company also had plans to develop software for the future GameCube console.[3][4]

Operations began on October 7, 1999, with an initial capital of ¥200 million, evenly split between Nintendo and Konami.[1] However, each company retained only 15% of the stock, leaving 70% available to grant to employees in anticipation of an early public offering, part of an aggressive talent recruitment strategy.[3][2]

The Mobile Adapter GB and the Mobile System GB service were unveiled at the Nintendo Space World event in August 2000.[5] At the time, Nintendo planned to release them in December,[6] however, delays establishing the service pushed the launch back to January 27, 2001, for a MSRP of ¥5,800.[7][8]

The Mobile Adapter GB was not a commercial success, selling 80,000 units in its first year on the market,[9] leading the Mobile System GB service to be discontinued after less than two years on December 14, 2002.[10] The end of the Mobile Adapter GB also led to the end of Mobile21.

Games

Mobile21 produced twelve games during its time in existence, six of which used the Mobile Adapter GB.[11]

Name Release date Publisher Platform Notes
Monster Guardians 2001 Konami GBA Mobile Adapter GB support
Tanbi Musou: Meine Liebe 2001 Konami GBA
Doraemon: Midori no Wakusei Doki Doki Daikyūshutsu! 2001 Epoch GBA Mobile Adapter GB support
Net de Get Minigames @100 2001 Konami GBC Mobile Adapter GB support
EX Monopoly 2001 Takara GBA Mobile Adapter GB support
Mobile Pro Yakyū: Kantoku no Saihai 2001 Konami GBA Mobile Adapter GB support
Software:Jurassic Park III: Island Attack 2001 Konami GBA
Okuman Chouja Game: Nottori Daisakusen! 2001 Takara GBA
Gradius Galaxies 2002 Konami GBA
Mail de Cute 2002 Konami GBA Mobile Adapter GB support
Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu! 2002 Nintendo GBA
AirForce Delta Storm 2002 Konami GBA

Notes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "会社概要のペ" (in ja). http://www.mobile21.co.jp/company.html. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "モバイル２１株式会社" (in ja). Nintendo Online Magazine (20). April 2000. https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0004/03/page02.html. Retrieved March 5, 2025. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1
    • "Alliance and Joint Venture Company Establishment between Nintendo and Konami" (Press release). Nintendo Co., Ltd.; Konami Co., Ltd. September 2, 1999. Archived from the original on March 10, 2007. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
    • "任天堂とコナミの提携および合弁会社設立について" [Nintendo and Konami Announce Partnership and Joint Venture Establishment] (Press release) (in 日本語). September 2, 1999. Archived from the original on March 22, 2007.
  4. ↑ Tam, Augie (October 2000). "Fun 'n Games in the New Economy" (in en). https://www.japaninc.com/article.php?articleID=461. 
  5. ↑ "Spaceworld 2000: The Dawn of GameCube". Gamers Republic (29): 6–8. October 2000. https://archive.org/details/Gamers_Republic_Issue_29/page/n7. 
  6. ↑ "ゲームボーイによる携帯電話ネットワーク 「 モバイルシステムGB 」について" [About the Game Boy mobile phone network "Mobile System GB"]. Nintendo (Press release) (in 日本語). August 24, 2000. Archived from the original on October 18, 2000. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  7. ↑ Harris, Craig (October 31, 2000). "No Mobile Adapter Until 2001". IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/31/no-mobile-adapter-until-2001. 
  8. ↑ "Game Boy Mobile Adapter Delayed". January 27, 2001. https://archive.rpgamer.com/news/Q4-2000/110100c.html. 
  9. ↑ Harris, Craig (March 30, 2001). "Low Numbers for Mobile Adapter GB" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/03/30/low-numbers-for-mobile-adapter-gb. 
  10. ↑ Sledge, Ben (August 13, 2022). "Pokemon Crystal Had Long Distance Trading Years Before The Nintendo DS". TheGamer. https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-crystal-mobile-adapter-gb/. 
  11. ↑ "タイトル". http://www.mobile21.co.jp/lineup.html. 



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