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How to Hook Up a GBA to a TV

The Nintendo Game Boy Advance is a handheld game console with a library of game titles available. Through the use of a Nintendo GameCube console and an additional hardware accessory called the Game Boy Player, you can play GBA games on a TV. Additionally, some GameCube games support the use of GBA consoles as an extra display or controller. To take advantage of GameCube games with this feature, you need a GameCube--Game Boy Advance Link cable.

Things You'll Need

Nintendo GameCube
Game Boy Player with start-up disc (if playing GBA games on a GameCube)
Game Boy Advance Link cable (if connecting the GBA to the GameCube)

Instructions

Play GBA Games on a GameCube With the Game Boy Player
- 1
  Power off and unplug the GameCube.
- 2
  Turn the GameCube over to reveal the underside panel. Press in the locking tab on the high-speed port cover located on the upper left corner of the GameCube's underside panel. Pull up to remove the cover.
- 3
  Insert the Game Boy Player into the high-speed port. Press down firmly.
- 4
  Tighten the locking screws using a screwdriver or a thin coin.
- 5
  Flip the GameCube right-side up and plug in the power cable.
- 6
  Open the disc cover and insert the "Game Boy Player Start-Up" disc. Close the disc cover.
- 7
  Insert the GBA game into the Game Boy Player with the label facing downward.
- 8
  Press the "ON" button to power on the GameCube. The GameCube will boot into the GBA game.
Using the GBA as an Additional Display or Controller
- 9
  Press the "ON" button to power off the GameCube.
- 10
  Insert the controller plug of the link cable into one of the GameCube's controller ports.
- 11
  Insert the GBA plug into the connection port on the top of the GBA.
- 12
  Open the GameCube's disc cover and insert the GameCube game that you will be using the GBA with. Close the disc cover.
- 13
  Press the "ON" button to power on the GameCube and boot into the game.

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