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How to Connect an Emulator to an Actual GBA

Gamers can connect their Game Boy Advance units to the "Nocash" GBA emulator and gain the ability to download game data and other information between the hardware and software devices. To communicate with the computer, the Game Boy Advance requires a special cable that uses a parallel connector similar to those found on older printers. The use of a USB-to-Parallel printer adapter mitigates connection issues, because most current computers lack parallel ports.

Things You'll Need

MBV2 cable
USB-to-Parallel printer adapter

Instructions

- 1
  Download the "Nocash GBA" emulator and install it onto the computer.
- 2
  Select the "Utility" menu and click on "Xboo/upload function." The program will automatically install the "Nocashio" communication driver.
- 3
  Connect the parallel connector end of the MBV2 cable onto the receptacle on the USB-Parallel printer adapter. Insert the other end of the MBV2 cable into the link port of the Game Boy Advance.
- 4
  Insert the adapter into the USB port of the computer. Restart the emulator afterwards to register the presence of the Game Boy Advance.

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