GameCube to GBA Link Cable - Nintendo GameCube / Game Boy Advance / Advance SP

Connect your Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance with this 1.8-metre GameCube to GBA Link Cable, designed to unlock the extra connectivity features built into compatible Nintendo GameCube games.

The cable connects directly from a Nintendo GameCube controller port to the EXT connection on an original Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Advance SP, allowing supported software on both systems to communicate with each other.

Depending on the game, the Game Boy Advance can be used as an additional controller, private second screen, supplemental display or gameplay companion alongside the main GameCube experience.

Compatible titles can also exchange data between the GameCube and Game Boy Advance, unlocking bonus content, additional game modes, mini-games, character information or other game-specific features.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures is one of the best-known examples, using connected Game Boy Advance systems as individual player controllers and private screens during multiplayer gameplay.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles similarly uses Game Boy Advance systems as individual player interfaces, giving each connected user access to personal information without displaying it on the main television.

Other supported titles use the connection in different ways. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker can use a connected Game Boy Advance for additional gameplay features, while Animal Crossing supports Game Boy Advance connectivity for compatible bonus content and portable functions.

Pokémon Colosseum can communicate with compatible Game Boy Advance Pokémon titles, allowing Pokémon from supported GBA games to be used with compatible GameCube features. Pokémon XD and other supported Pokémon software also make use of GameCube and GBA connectivity.

Sonic Adventure 2: Battle is another well-known example, allowing supported data to be transferred between the GameCube and compatible Game Boy Advance software.

Because the functionality is implemented by the individual game rather than the cable itself, the exact features available vary considerably between titles. Some games simply exchange data, while others use the GBA as a controller or additional display.

The cable requires no software installation, console modification or configuration. Connect the GameCube end to a controller port, connect the handheld end to the Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Advance SP, then follow the instructions provided by the supported game.

At approximately 1.8 metres long, the cable provides enough reach for comfortable sofa gaming and multiplayer setups without requiring the handheld user to sit immediately beside the GameCube console.

For users looking to experience the original GameCube and Game Boy Advance connectivity features as intended, this link cable restores one of Nintendo’s most distinctive cross-platform features from the early 2000s.

Product Type: Nintendo GameCube to Game Boy Advance link cable
Primary Use: GameCube & GBA communication
GameCube Connection: Nintendo GameCube controller port
Handheld Connection: Game Boy Advance EXT connector
Compatible Handheld: Nintendo Game Boy Advance AGB-001
Compatible Handheld: Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP AGS-001 & AGS-101
Game Boy Micro Compatibility: No
Data Transfer: Supported with compatible software
Controller Functionality: Supported with compatible software
Supplemental Screen Functionality: Supported with compatible software
Mini-Game & Bonus Content Support: Supported with compatible software
GameCube Modification Required: No
Game Boy Advance Modification Required: No
Software Installation Required: No
Soldering Required: No
Installation: Plug & play with compatible games
Cable Length: Approximately 1.8 metres
Connector Housing Material: ABS
Colour: Purple

Nintendo GameCube

PAL Nintendo GameCube DOL-001: Supported

PAL Nintendo GameCube DOL-101: Supported

NTSC-U Nintendo GameCube: Supported

NTSC-J Nintendo GameCube: Supported

The cable connects through a standard Nintendo GameCube controller port.

Nintendo Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance AGB-001: Supported

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

Game Boy Advance SP AGS-001: Supported

Game Boy Advance SP AGS-101: Supported

Compatible Game Examples

The Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures: Supported

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Supported

The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker: Supported

Animal Crossing: Supported

Pokémon Colosseum: Supported

Pokémon XD: Gale Of Darkness: Supported

Sonic Adventure 2: Battle: Supported

Additional Nintendo GameCube titles also support the GameCube to Game Boy Advance Cable. Available features vary by game, and some titles require a compatible Game Boy Advance cartridge or additional hardware.

Compatible Games

All-Star Baseball 2004
Amazing Island
Animal Crossing
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu
Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo: Dassutsu! Hajike Royale
Bomberman Land 2
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
Crash Nitro Kart
Dakar 2: The World's Ultimate Rally
Disney Sports Basketball
Disney Sports Football / Soccer
Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse
FIFA Football 2004
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life
Hikaru no Go 3
Hot Wheels: Velocity X
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
Korokke! Ban-Ō no Kiki o Sukue
Kururin Squash!
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Madden NFL 2003
Madden NFL 2004
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Bonus Disc
Medabots Infinity
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun
Mega Man X: Command Mission
Metroid Prime
Mr. Driller: Drill Land
NASCAR Thunder 2003
Nintendo GameCube Preview Disc
Nintendo Puzzle Collection
One Piece Grand Battle! 3
Pac-Man Vs.
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
Pikmin 2
Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire
Pokémon Channel
Pokémon Colosseum
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
Road Trip: The Arcade Edition
The Sims: Bustin' Out
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
SSX 3
Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Wario World
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game

Game-Specific Functionality: The available features depend entirely on the GameCube and Game Boy Advance software being used. Not every game supports the GameCube to GBA Link Cable.

Game Boy Advance / GBA SP Only: Designed for the original Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP. It is not compatible with Game Boy Micro.

Not A GBA Multiplayer Link Cable: This cable connects a Game Boy Advance to a Nintendo GameCube. It does not replace the standard Game Boy Advance Link Cable used to connect multiple GBA systems together.

Games May Require Additional Hardware Or Software: Some supported titles require a compatible Game Boy Advance cartridge, multiple handhelds or additional cables to access specific features.

1 × GameCube To Game Boy Advance Link Cable - 1.8 Metres

This GameCube To Game Boy Advance Link Cable is covered by a 12-month limited Retrolize warranty against manufacturing defects and hardware faults arising during normal use.

The warranty does not cover accidental damage, liquid damage, crushed or cut cabling, damaged connectors, bent pins, excessive pulling, damaged strain relief, unauthorised modification or faults caused by incompatible equipment.

Game-specific incompatibility, unsupported software features, missing Game Boy Advance cartridges, incorrect game configuration or features that require additional handhelds or accessories are not considered product faults.

The cable cannot add GameCube to GBA functionality to software that does not support the accessory.

Faults caused by damaged GameCube controller ports, damaged Game Boy Advance EXT connectors or other console hardware are not considered faults with the cable.

The Retrolize warranty is provided in addition to your statutory consumer rights.

Warranty claims remain subject to the full Retrolize warranty terms.