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Link Cable Selector Tool

With your Game Boy system, you must choose between four different cables when using the multiplayer feature of a game:

• Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable (where to buy)
• Game Boy micro Game Link Cable and Converter Connector (where to buy)
• Universal Game Link Cable (discontinued -- click here for tips on locating this item)
• Game Link Cable (discontinued -- click here for tips on locating this item)

Which one you use is dependant upon the type of game you are playing and which systems you are connecting. Please use the following tool to help you decide which cable to use.

Once you have selected the systems and game types you wish to connect, the link cable you should be using will be listed. If available, you will also be given a link to the hookup instructions that can get you started.

Special notes:

• Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite: The Nintendo DS uses wireless technology to play DS Game Cards in multiplayer mode. While the Nintendo DS can play Game Boy Advance games in single player mode, the DS does not have a port or other circuitry for a link cable, thus it is not possible to play Game Boy Advance games in simultaneous multiplayer mode on the DS.
• Game Boy micro: The Game Boy micro requires the use of the Game Boy micro Link Cable to connect to additional Game Boy micro systems. To connect to Game Boy Advance systems, an additional accessory called the Game Boy micro Converter Cable is required.

If Using: Select a system ---------- Game Boy Player Game Boy Advance SP Game Boy Advance Game Boy micro Game Boy Color Game Boy pocket Game Boy Original	and Using: Select another system ---------- Game Boy Player Game Boy Advance SP Game Boy Advance Game Boy micro Game Boy Color Game Boy pocket Game Boy Original Game Boy Printer	and Playing: Select a game type ---------- Game Boy Advance Only Games Game Boy Color Only Games Dual Mode Games Original Games
Then use the following link cable:
Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable (need hookup help?) (where to buy this cable) or Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter (only for compatible games -- link here for more information) Game Boy micro Link Cable and Game Boy micro Converter Cable (Click here for more info) or Game Boy micro Wireless Adapter and Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter (only for compatible games -- link here for more information) Game Boy micro Link Cable Click here for more info) or Game Boy micro Wireless Adapter (only for compatible games -- link here for more information) Sorry, the Game Boy boy micro is not compatible with Original Game Boy or Game Boy Color games or systems. Game Link Cable This cable has been discontinued. Click here for information on possible ways of finding this product. Universal Game Link Cable (need hookup help?) This cable has been discontinued. Click here for information on possible ways of finding this product. Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable (need hookup help?) (where to buy this cable) or Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter (only for compatible games -- link here for more information) Universal Game Link Cable (need hookup help?) This cable has been discontinued. Click here for information on possible ways of finding this product. Sorry, but the game pak type you have chosen is not compatible with one or more of the systems you have selected. Sorry, connecting multiple Game Boy Players is not recommended. Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable (need hookup help?) (where to buy this cable)