Paperboy: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Paperboy, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Arcade | home versions | Game Boy Color | Amiga | Apple IIGS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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GameplayArcadehome versions
The arcade cabinet is steered with a bicycle handlebar controller. Home versions use standard controls, which critics widely called imprecise, and even the Xbox 360 version lacks the handlebar.1
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AudioGame Boy Color
The Game Boy Color version drops the original's speech and was criticized for poor collision detection.1
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AudioAmiga
The Amiga version's sound was described as arguably better than the arcade's, though its graphics and gameplay were criticized.1
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GraphicsApple IIGS
The Apple IIGS version is only a slightly modified version of the 8-bit Apple II game.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13