GameCube – Game Boy Advance link cable

The GameCube Game Boy Advance cable<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> is a video game accessory manufactured by Nintendo which is used to connect the Game Boy Advance (GBA) handheld console to the GameCube (GCN) home console. Depending on the games it is used with, the cable may facilitate transferring data between related games, unlocking additional content, or turning the GBA into a controller or second screen. The accessory is compatible with over 60 GameCube games.

Development

The concept of a cable that allowed for the transfer of data and second-screen gameplay was originally conceived for the Nintendo 64 as the "64 GB Cable",<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> a device designed by Marigul Management which would allow certain Nintendo 64DD games to connect to compatible Game Boy Color cartridges.<ref name="What">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, the device was never released—interactivity between Nintendo 64 and Game Boy games was limited to those that supported the Transfer Pak, released in 1998.<ref name="Connecting to the Cube">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Compatibility

Systems

The cable has one end that plugs into a GameCube controller slot and another end that plugs into the GBA's extension port. The cable is compatible with the GameCube and WiiTemplate:Efn on the console side; and the Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Player, and e-Reader on the portable side. When used with the Game Boy Player accessory, the Game Boy Advance system can be used to control any Game Boy game played through the GameCube.<ref name=GBP/>

Because the Game Boy Micro has a differently-shaped link port, the official cable does not work with it, but enthusiasts have been able to hack together homemade versions which do.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is also incompatible with the Nintendo DS family, as the original Nintendo DS and DS Lite's backwards compatibility for the Game Boy Advance does not extend to its accessories, lacking the necessary extension port.

Games

The following is a list of Template:Table row counter compatible GameCube games, with the corresponding Game Boy Advance (GBA) game if applicable. Games which optionally support a GBA game but do not require it are marked accordingly.

List of games compatible with the GameCube – Game Boy Advance link cable

GameCube game	Game Boy Advance game	Features
All-Star Baseball 2004	All-Star Baseball 2004	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Amazing Island	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Animal Crossing	Template:N/a	Used as a second screen for the GameCube to design patterns, to access a secret island and/or play a virtual pet style mini-game with the islander, and to play downloadable NES games. With the e-Reader, it allows scanning compatible cards for bonus items, patterns, and town tunes.<ref name=Ultimate/> The e-Reader support is absent in the European version.
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu	Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu	Unlocks special modes on GBA version, but cannot be saved.<ref name=Ultimate/> The GBA link option is absent in both European versions.
Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg	Template:N/a	Used to download and play unlockable minigames based on ChuChu Rocket!, Nights into Dreams, and Puyo Pop.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo: Dassutsu! Hajike Royale	Template:N/a	Used to download and play minigames from the GBA Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo games. Unlock secret techniques on GameCube and GBA.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Bomberman Land 2	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex	Template:N/a	Enables a secret minigame, called "Crash Blast", to be played on the GBA.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Crash Nitro Kart	Crash Nitro Kart	Alternately unlock three characters (N. Oxide, N. Tropy & Spyro) and all four cheats in the GBA version.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Also unlocks a dancing minigame on GBA.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Dakar 2	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Disney Sports Basketball	Disney Sports Basketball	Transfer power-ups from the GBA to the GCN version.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Disney Sports Soccer	Disney Sports Soccer	Transfer power-ups from the GBA to the GCN version.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse	Disney's Magical Quest Starring Mickey and Minnie	Transfer items from GBA to GameCube.<ref name=Ultimate/>
FIFA Football 2004	Template:N/a	Unlock special tournaments in both versions. View GameCube scoreboard on GBA when cartridge is disconnected.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles	Template:N/a	Required for each player in the multiplayer mode. Allows each player to control their character and access an individual menu, without interrupting gameplay.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance	Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Game Boy Player	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets	Template:N/a	Play a slide-puzzle game without a cartridge. Opens secret areas in both games to unlock special items.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup	Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup	Allows co-op play, with the GBA controlling the seeker.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life	Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town	Characters in each game will travel to the other game and bring back special items.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life	Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Hikaru no Go 3	Hikaru no Go 3 Exclusive Joy Carry Cartridge	A rewritable "Joy Carry" cartridge is packaged with the game. Connecting to it will allow the player to download a series of single player Go puzzles or a portable Go board for multiplayer play<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Hot Wheels: Velocity X	Hot Wheels: Velocity X	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing	James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing	Provides statistics and hints for the current area in the GameCube version.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Korokke! Ban-Ō no Kiki o Sukue	Korokke! 3: Guranyū Ōkoku no Nazo	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>Template:Better source
Kururin Squash!	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures	Template:N/a	The GBA can be used as the controller instead of the GameCube controller for single player. Also enables optional multiplayer cooperative play with up to four players, but a separate GBA and cable is required for each player.<ref name=Ultimate/>
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker	Template:N/a	Enables optional two-player cooperative play (Tingle Tuner).<ref name=Ultimate/>
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King	Unlocks Sam Gamgee as a playable character and other additional features on GameCube.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Madden NFL 2003	Madden NFL 2003	Used as an interactive scoreboard.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Madden NFL 2004	Madden NFL 2004	Used as an interactive scoreboard, and unlocks additional GameCube features.<ref name=Ultimate/> The GBA link option is absent in European GameCube version because the GBA version was not released in Europe.
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour	Mario Golf: Advance Tour	Allows players to transfer their Advance Tour player characters between games, and unlocks Luigi, Bowser, Waluigi and Wario in Advance Tour.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Mario Kart Double Dash Bonus Disc	Fire Emblem	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> The GBA link option is absent in the European version of Fire Emblem, since the Bonus Disc was not released in Europe.
Medabots Infinity	Medabots: Metabee and Rokusho	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun	Medal of Honor: Infiltrator	Map of the current level shows on the Game Boy Advance.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Mega Man X: Command Mission	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Metroid Prime	Metroid Fusion	Unlocks content for Prime, including a Fusion Suit costume and an emulation of Metroid on NES.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Mr. Driller: Drill Land	Mr. Driller A	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
NASCAR Thunder 2003	Template:N/a	Manage data on the player's car (fuel, damage, tires), view realtime telemetry data and current race standings. Works only in Races.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>
Nintendo GameCube Preview Disc	Template:N/a	Used to play downloadable demos of WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! & Dr. Mario.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Nintendo Puzzle Collection	Template:N/a	Used as a controller. Can also be used to download the NES versions of Dr. Mario and Yoshi's Cookie along with a GBA port of Panel de Pon.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
One Piece Grand Battle! 3	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Pac-Man Vs.	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II series	Template:N/a	Used to play minigames based on Puyo Puyo and Nights into Dreams.<ref name=Ultimate/> Also includes a special version of the Tiny Chao Garden, which players can use to import a Tails Chao into Sonic Adventure DX or Sonic Adventure 2: Battle.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Pikmin 2	e-Reader	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Only available in Japan.
Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Allows transfer of Pokémon between the games. The Adventure mode is only possible when linked to Pokémon Ruby or Pokémon Sapphire, which makes it possible to play these handheld games on full screen using the GameCube controller (much like the Game Boy Player).<ref name=Ultimate/> If the game is connected by using the Adventure mode and has the Berry Glitch, it will patch the glitch and display a message on saving.
Pokémon Channel	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, e-Reader	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> In European and Australian versions of the game, players can unlock a downloadable Jirachi to put into Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire.<ref name="jirachi">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> This downloadable Jirachi patches the Berry Glitch present in these games.
Pokémon Colosseum	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> If the players are using Ruby or Sapphire to connect, it will also patch the Berry Glitch present in these games.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time	Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time	Unlocks "health restore" function and the original Prince of Persia game on GameCube.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Rayman 3	Template:N/a	Allows the use of multiplayer in certain mini games. With GBA version, unlocks extra mini games.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Road Trip: The Arcade Edition	Road Trip: Shifting Gears	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
The Sims: Bustin' Out	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle	Template:N/a	Transfers Chao to the Tiny Chao Garden (similar to Chao Adventure 2 for VMU). With GBA games, allows user to save the Chao to the GBA's Tiny Chao Garden.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut	Template:N/a	Transfers Chao to the Tiny Chao Garden (similar to Chao Adventure for VMU). With GBA games, allows user to save the Chao to the GBA's Tiny Chao Garden.<ref name=Ultimate/>
SSX 3	SSX 3	Transfers cash between GBA and GCN versions.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike	Template:N/a	The GBA screen/controls can be used to issue wingman orders privately on Versus mode.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004	Template:N/A	Unlocks additional cosmetics on GameCube, and an additional golfer and course on GBA.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell	Template:N/a	GBA can be used as a mini map/radar for GCN version. With GBA version, unlocks extra levels for the GBA.<ref name=Ultimate/>
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Wario World	Template:N/a	Sends demos of WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! to the GBA.<ref name=Ultimate/>
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!	Template:N/a	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Support for the accessory was also planned for Donkey Kong Plus, Roll-O-Rama, and Stage Debut, though none of these games were ever released.<ref name=Ultimate/>

See also

• Transfer Pak
• Game Boy Player

References

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