Barcode games are games that use barcodes, usually to enter characters and items for use in the game.

Designated consoles

Numerous stand-alone card set games were released specifically for the following consoles.

Interfaced games

Interface technology allowed the linking (usually via cables) of barcode-scanner hardware to other consoles. Games released for non-scanning consoles would employ the barcode scanner as a means to unlock secret content within the game or to add enhanced functionality. A number of games also relied on the barcode-scanning portion of the game in a manner which was integral to gameplay.

Famicom: Barcode World cable

Famicom: Datach Joint ROM System

Super Famicom: Barcode Battler II Interface

Game Boy: Barcode Boy

Game Boy Color: Barcode Taisen Bardigun

Game Boy Advance: Nintendo e-Reader

PlayStation 3: PlayStation Eye

PC

Smartphone games

Android

iOS

References

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  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Datach Joint ROM System". atarihq.com.
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