Game Link Cable
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The Game Link Cable is an accessory for Nintendo handheld consoles that allows multiple devices to connect for multiplayer gaming and data exchange.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Nintendo hardware accessory
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video game console accessory ⓘ |
| cableEndShape | proprietary Nintendo connector ⓘ |
| category |
data transfer cable
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multiplayer hardware ⓘ |
| communicationMethod | serial data link ⓘ |
| compatibilityNote | different models require different cables or adapters ⓘ |
| connectionType | wired connection ⓘ |
| connects |
multiple handheld consoles
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two handheld consoles ⓘ |
| designedFor | portable gaming ⓘ |
| era |
4th generation of video game consoles
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5th generation of video game consoles ⓘ 6th generation of video game consoles ⓘ |
| feature | serial communication ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
Game Boy Advance Link Cable
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Game Boy Color Link Cable ⓘ Game Boy Link Cable ⓘ Game Boy Micro Link Cable NERFINISHED ⓘ Universal Game Link Cable ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Nintendo Game Boy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Nintendo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maxPlayersSupported | 4 with hub or adapter ⓘ |
| notableGameSupport |
Pokémon Gold and Silver
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Pokémon Red and Blue NERFINISHED ⓘ Tetris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableUse |
Pokémon battling
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Pokémon trading ⓘ |
| physicalMedium | electrical cable ⓘ |
| platform |
Game Boy
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Game Boy Advance NERFINISHED ⓘ Game Boy Advance SP NERFINISHED ⓘ Game Boy Color NERFINISHED ⓘ Game Boy Player NERFINISHED ⓘ Game Boy Pocket NERFINISHED ⓘ GameCube Game Boy Player NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| portType | Game Link port ⓘ |
| powerSupply | powered by connected consoles ⓘ |
| requires |
compatible console ports
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compatible game software ⓘ |
| successor |
Nintendo DS local wireless communication
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Nintendo Switch local wireless play ⓘ Wireless Adapter ⓘ |
| supports |
cooperative multiplayer
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data transfer between save files ⓘ head-to-head multiplayer ⓘ item trading between games ⓘ |
| use |
data exchange
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multiplayer gaming ⓘ |
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