In addition to that, the boot disc is responsible for giving instructions to the GameCube regarding how to process the audio and video.ĭoes a US boot disc work with an imported Game Boy Player? Well, one way or another, the GameCube needs to know that you’re interested in playing a Game Boy game instead of a GC game so the disc serves that function. Panasonic is planning to release a Q-compatible Game Boy Player, but since the Q holds such a small market, the add-on may never see the light of day. Q owners have informed us that they've successfully installed Game Boy Players by sawing off pieces from both devices, but the thought of mutilating the shiny (and expensive) Q may be a turn off for others. It's technologically compatible, but physically prohibited. Is the Game Boy Player compatible with the Panasonic Q? It is possible that other colors will eventually be released in the US, but there have been no announcements yet.
NOA has decided to only ship the GBP in Jet, and if you want a Platinum, Indigo, or Spice Game Boy Player, you’ll need to import one from Japan. Unfortunately, for the general US audience, the answer is not at this time. For a limited time, you can also get one for free with the purchase of a GameCube.Ĭan I get one to match my Indigo or Platinum GameCube? The Game Boy Player runs about $50 in most stores. There is an engraved Game Boy Player logo on the front, and an eject lever on the right side. The link port is just above the cartridge slot with the usual grips on both sides. The Game Boy cartridge slot sits in the center of the unit, directly below the GameCube controller ports. The fit is perfect, so the Player looks like it was included with your GC all along. The Game Boy Player (GBP for short) is a square device that adds about an inch of thickness to the bottom of the GameCube. We’ve done a lot of experiments with the Player, and the following covers almost every conceivable thing you can do with the machine. However, with over a decade of Game Boy games, unique cartridges, and Nintendo’s newfound interest in connectivity, we’ve gotten a lot of questions on what the machine can actually do. The concept behind Nintendo’s new Game Boy Player accessory is pretty simple: the device allows you to play Game Boy games on your TV.
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