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GameKey
GameKey for the Nicktoons plug and play game
ManufacturerJakks Pacific
TypeVideo game accessory
GenerationSixth generation era
LifespanJuly 2005
Discontinued2006
MediaROM cartridge
Controller inputGameKey-ready TV Game controller
Best-selling gameNamco Ms. Pac-Man GameKeys[citation needed]

GameKeys are expansion modules made by Jakks Pacific for the purpose of adding games to GameKey-ready entries in their Plug It In & Play TV Games product line.

History

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The GameKey was first announced at the 2005 International Toy Fair, and the first products were released in July 2005.[1]

GameKeys were mainly marketed for the Namco Ms. Pac-Man controller, but different GameKeys existed for other TV Games manufactured by Jakks Pacific, including Nicktoons, Star Wars, and Disney. There were also GameKeys that never saw release due to market failure, such as Fantastic Four and Capcom.[citation needed]

GameKeys were discontinued in late 2006 after struggling for a year.

List of GameKey-Ready Controllers

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References

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  1. "JAKKS Pacific Unveils New Add-On Technology for TV Games(TM) Line" (press release), Business Wire, February 14, 2005. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050214005337/en/JAKKS-Pacific-Unveils-New-Add-On-Technology-for-TV-Games-Line
  2. "JAKKS Pacific Announces Availability of GameKey for Ms. Pac-Man TV Games Controller" (press release), Business Wire, July 7, 2005. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050707005285/en/JAKKS-Pacific-Announces-Availability-of-GameKey-for-Ms.-Pac-Man-TV-Games-Controller
  3. "Jakks Pacific GameKey" (product page), IGN. Retrieved from https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/11/14/jakks-pacific-gamekey
  4. "JAKKS Pacific Announces GameKey for Nicktoons TV Games Controller" (press release), Business Wire, August 17, 2005. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050817005329/en/JAKKS-Pacific-Announces-GameKey-for-Nicktoons-TV-Games-Controller
  5. "JAKKS Pacific Announces GameKey for Star Wars TV Games Controller" (press release), Business Wire, September 8, 2005. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050908005731/en/JAKKS-Pacific-Announces-GameKey-for-Star-Wars-TV-Games-Controller
  6. "JAKKS Pacific Announces GameKey for Disney TV Games Controller" (press release), Business Wire, September 20, 2005. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050920005456/en/JAKKS-Pacific-Announces-GameKey-for-Disney-TV-Games-Controller
  7. "JAKKS Pacific Announces Cancellation of Fantastic Four GameKey" (press release), Business Wire, August 2, 2006. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20060802005612/en/JAKKS-Pacific-Announces-Cancellation-of-Fant
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  1. ^ Harris, Craig (2005-02-18). "Jakks Introduces Gamekeys". IGN. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
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