Gameboy Player for Gamecube

[godsey1]

How do you like the Gameboy Player for Gamecube? I love the one that I have, but my wife thinks that I am spending too much on it LOL . It's great to be able to play some old NES games, without having to unhook the Gamecube.
Tony

[Roi]

Great but expensive.

[godsey1]

I got mine for $39.00(I think that was the price) on E-Bay, and have been bargan hunting for the games. Like the other day here, I bought 9 of the Classics NES series games for $45.00 shipped. They arrived in complete mint condition.
Tony

[Richter Belmount]

great if you have a flash cart to play pocketnes on it.

[McBacon]

great if you have a flash cart to play pocketnes on it.

Heh, too true.

I've been meaning to pick one of these up since I found out my super gameboy wouldn't play Zelda OOA/S

[Jagasian]

Does the Gameboy Player for the GC support black and white GB games? Color GB games? What about the often forgotten Super Gameboy games, can it play them with their "Super Gameboy" enhancements such as added colors, borders, etc?

As far as I know, there is no unified Gameboy player, which supports every gameboy game with all of its features. This is mainly because Super Gameboy games included features specific to the Super Gameboy, which were "lost" when Nintendo upgraded to the Gameboy Color. They have remained "lost" with the GBA, GBASP, etc.

In short, don't throw away your Super Gameboy or Super Gameboy 2, if you were lucky enough to get the latter.

[godsey1]

Mine has played a varity of games from Gameboy, Gameboy Color and Gameboy Advance. I don't know about the Super Gameboy games(I didn't even know that they had made these O_O )
Tony

[Damaramu]

Hmm....a local Gamecrazy has one for $19.99 used. I might have to pick it up, even though I don't have a GC.

[godsey1]

That is a great deal, if it comes with the disk. The one that I bought came with everything but the packaging.
Tony

[Jagasian]

I don't know about the Super Gameboy games(I didn't even know that they had made these O_O )
Tony

Are you joking? Read this then:
http://www.gamersgraveyard.com/repository/snes/peripherals/supergameboy.html

[Pantechnicon]

I got one and love it. Spend more time playing GB/GBC/GBA games on the thing than Cube games. Excellent peripheral.

[mikeetler]

What about the often forgotten Super Gameboy games, can it play them with their "Super Gameboy" enhancements such as added colors, borders, etc?

As far as I know, there is no unified Gameboy player, which supports every gameboy game with all of its features. This is mainly because Super Gameboy games included features specific to the Super Gameboy, which were "lost" when Nintendo upgraded to the Gameboy Color. They have remained "lost" with the GBA, GBASP, etc.

In short, don't throw away your Super Gameboy or Super Gameboy 2, if you were lucky enough to get the latter.

No SGB support in the GBP unfortunately. Only reason I can see that it's never been added to anything is it might have used something inside the SNES itself.

-Mike

[icarwngs55]

love mine...got it for 5 bucks at the flea market :)

Mike

[SkiDragon]

Does anybody have a list of all the Super Game Boy games with enhancements?

The only thing I know is that Metroid 2 looks different on my SP than on my Super Game Boy.

[poopnes]

No SGB support in the GBP unfortunately. Only reason I can see that it's never been added to anything is it might have used something inside the SNES itself.-Mike

Yea, the SNES handled the borders and the extra colors. I wish the GBplayer let you pick your colors for the classic GB games like the SGB did though.

[AlexKidd]

I just got mine a couple weeks ago. I traded my lynx for it and don't regret it. I like playing all the Castlevania games on it. I also like that I can play Contra 3(snes), Super Mario Bros.(nes), Phantasy Star(sms) and Phantasy Star 2(genesis) without having any of those systems hooked up.

[phreak97]

it lags! aargh.. try speed runs in super mario deluxe.. it just doesnt happen.. lags right when you need to press a button so you miss something and die..

it has all the compatability of a regular gameboy advance. nothing more, nothing less.

[godsey1]

I don't know about the Super Gameboy games(I didn't even know that they had made these O_O )
Tony

Are you joking? Read this then:
http://www.gamersgraveyard.com/repository/snes/peripherals/supergameboy.html

Thanks for that link. I have been in gaming from 1980, and this the first that I have heard of this :eek 2: . I also would like to know some of the games that had these enhansments.
Tony

[Jumpman Jr.]

Just a few days ago I was thinking of buying one. They seem pretty cool.
The only reason I would get one is because I don't really like playing long games on a handheld. I don't mind playing the odd game of Super Mario Bros. on my GBA, but I want to start playing The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap.
I think I remember Wal-Mart dropping having a sale of these for $49.99 new a while back. I guess I should have picked one up.

[jdc]

I bought one when it came out......but then my GBA sat collecting dust, so I got rid of the Player. It was cool to be able to play on the TV though. Especially the RPGs and racers. I remember the racers becoming too easy once you had the control of the Cube and could see the screen though.

[Jagasian]

Does anybody have a list of all the Super Game Boy games with enhancements?

The only thing I know is that Metroid 2 looks different on my SP than on my Super Game Boy.

The enhancements include nice artful colored borders, actual colored graphics, multiplayer on the same screen via multiple SNES controllers, enhanced sound, enhanced speed, etc. The sad thing is that even the features such as color graphics are lost when playing on a GBC or GBA. Apparently the GC Gameboy Player has the same restrictions as a GBA. Some SGB games go even further and actually have SNES machine code embedded in them, but these are very few and far between. It would still be nice to see a Gameboy Player 2 for the GameCube that supported all of the other Super Gameboy Enhancements.

Here is a list of games that have enhancements. See section 4:
http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/file/super_game_boy_a.txt

If you want a more detailed description of some of the enhancements in some of the SGB games, check out section 7 of this document:
http://www.gamesurge.com/strategies/Gameboy/Walkthroughs-R/Super%20Game%20Boy.shtml
...and this thread
http://www.cherryroms.com/viewtopic.php?t=3604

The best games that had worthwhile enhancements were the original Pokemon games, which were actually in color when played on a SGB, yet black and white even when played on a Gameboy Color. Hence most people were introduced to the Pokemons in black-n-white when in fact they were color. A favorite SGB game of mine, is Mole Mania. It has not just custom borders, but also color graphics when played in a SGB. When I play Mole Mania, I make sure to play it on a SGB. BTW, play Mole Mania! It is a great game!

[spooie]

I used to play mine all the time when I first got it, which was before I got a GBA/SP. Now, I don't play it as much, but I got it free with my Cube... so I'm happy.

[chrisbid]

my favorite SGB game was space invaders, as it had an SNES game embedded in the cart that could only be played through the SGB. It was just a nearly perfect port of Space Invaders, but i though that was a really nice touch.

[VG_Maniac]

I bought my GB Player back when it first came out for $49.99 or something like that. I really do love playing the GBA games up on the TV. I still plan on buying one of those import SNES style controllers for the GCN off of ebay or something.

[Donkey Kong Kid]

Donkey Kong in the gray cart was super gameboy enhanced. I believe it was one of the first original GB carts that was.

[philosophyst]

The Game Boy Player is great! Keep an eye on ebay for a deal because they are pricey in retail stores. I had to be patient but finally found mine for $19.99 Buy It Now with $5 shipping. Came in great shape with the disc, manual and case.

Half price of retail, even with the shipping so I was happy. :)

[nate1749]

There are a few of these for $20 at the local gamestop. If you want one PM me and I'll go pick one up and mail it to you - just pay me through paypal (no credit cards) - I assume shipping will only be like $5. I bought one awhile back, it's pretty neat, but personally I like playing the gb/gba games on my xbox better.

Nate

[sfog]

Since some people were wondering what GB/GBC games have SGB features, I've compiled a list of US and European games which take advantage of it. It was done using the GoodGBx rom set and an emulator, so it probably isn't 100% accurate, but it is close.

Monochrome games with SGB enhancements:

Adventures of Lolo (not released in US)
Aladdin
Animaniacs
Asteroids & Missile Command
Battle Arena Toshinden
Battle Zone & Super Breakout
Beethoven's 2nd (unreleased?)
Bomberman GB
Bonk's Revenge/B.C. Kid 2
Brain Drain
Castlevania Legends
Centipede & Millipede
Contra-The Alien Wars/Probotector 2
Daffy Duck - The Marvin Missions (Does a non-SGB version also exist?)
Defender & Joust
Desert Strike - Return to the Gulf
Disney's Mulan
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Land 2
Donkey Kong Land 3
Elite Soccer/Soccer
FIFA International Soccer
FIFA Soccer '96
FIFA Soccer '97
FIFA Soccer '98 (not released in US?)
Galaga & Galaxian
Game & Watch Gallery/Gameboy Gallery 2
Gameboy Camera
Gameboy Camera Gold - Zelda Edition
Gameboy Gallery (not released in US)
Harvest Moon GB (released in mono and color versions)
Hercules
Hugo (not released in US)
International Superstar Soccer
Ironman - X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal
James Bond 007
Jeopardy! - Platinum Edition
Jeopardy! - Teen Tournament
Jurassic Park - The Lost World
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball
Killer Instinct
Kirby's Block Ball
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby's Star Stacker
Legend of the River King GB (released in mono and color versions)
Little Indian in Big City (not released in US)
Madden '95
Madden '96
Madden '97
Mario's Picross
Matthias Sammer Soccer (not released in US)
Mega Man V
Mickey Mouse - Magic Wand
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie
Mole Mania
Mystical Ninja
NBA Live 96
NHL Hockey '95
NHL Hockey '96
Obelix (not released in US)
Olympic Summer Games
Pac-Attack/Pac-Panic
Pac-in-Time
PGA European Tour
PGA Tour 96
Pocahontas
Pocket Bomberman (released in mono and color versions, although only the color version came out in the US)
Pokemon Blue/Red
Samurai Shodown
SeaQuest DSV
Shaq Fu
Small Soldiers
Space Invaders (the "Arcade Mode" SNES game was also re-released as a proper SNES cart in 1997)
Spirou (not released in US)
Sports Illustrated Golf Classic/Golf Classic
Star Trek - Generations - Beyond the Nexus
Star Wars - Super Return of the Jedi
Street Fighter II
Superman
Tamagotchi
Tetris 2 (a non-SGB version also exists)
Tetris Attack
Tetris Blast
Tetris Plus
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Topsy Turvy Games
The King of Fighters '95
The King of Fighters - Heat of Battle (not released in US)
The Pagemaster
The Rugrats Movie (released in mono and color versions)
The Smurfs (a non-SGB version also exists)
Tintin in Tibet (not released in US)
Toy Story
Urban Strike
Vegas Stakes
Wario Blast
Wario Land 2 (released in mono and color versions)
Wild Snake
World Cup 98
World Heroes 2 Jet


Color games with SGB enhancements:

A Bug's Life
Azure Dreams
Beauty And The Beast - A Board Game Adventure
Blaster Master Enemy Below
Bomberman Quest
Bubble Bobble
Chase HQ Secret Police
Conker's Pocket Tales
Dragon Dance
Dragon Warrior 1 & 2
Dragon Warrior Monsters
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 Cobi's Journey/Tara's Adventure
FIFA 2000
Game & Watch Gallery 2/Gameboy Gallery 3
Game & Watch Gallery 3/Gameboy Gallery 4
Harvest Moon GB (released in mono and color versions)
Harvest Moon GBC 2
Hexcite
International Rally/Cross Country Racing
International Superstar Soccer 99 (not released in US?)
International Track & Field
Legend of the River King GB (released in mono and color versions)
Legend of the River King 2
Li'l Monster
Madden NFL 2000
Men in Black-The Series
Monkey Puncher (not released in US)
Monster Rancher Battle Card
Mortal Kombat 4
Ms. Pac-Man Special Color Edition (US version only, Euro version is not SGB enhanced)
NBA 3 on 3 featuring Kobe Bryant
NBA In the Zone/NBA Pro 99
NHL 2000
Pac-Man Special Color Edition (US version only, Euro version is not SGB enhanced)
Pocket Bomberman (released in mono and color versions)
Pokemon Gold/Silver
Pokemon Pinball
Pokemon Trading Card Game
Pokemon Yellow
Power Quest
Puchi Carat (not released in US)
Quest Fantasy Challenge/Holy Magic Century
Quest for Camelot
Revelations
Roadsters 98 (unreleased?)
Robopon Sun
Shanghai Pocket
Survival Kids/Stranded Kids
Tetris DX
The Legend of Zelda-Link's Awakening DX
The Rugrats Movie (released in mono and color versions)
TNN Outdoors Fishing Champ
Toy Story 2
Wario Land 2 (released in mono and color versions)

[tuxedojoe]

You know, I have been eyeing the Gameboy Player for my Gamecube for quite some time now, but the price tag has always turned me off. I love(d) using the Super Gameboy on my SNES, and I am rather sure I would love using the GBPlayer. Next time I see one that is relatively inexpensive (probably under $30), I will certainly pick it up.

[sfog]

For the record, the Super Gameboy can play ANY monochrome (grey cart) or backward compatible GBC (black cart) titles. It can not play GBC only (clear cart) titles.

The Game Boy Player can play any GB, GBC, or GBA game and use the E-Reader (it cannot play GBA Videos). GB and GBC titles will play like on a GBA (ignoring SGB features).

[Jagasian]

For the record, the Super Gameboy can play ANY monochrome (grey cart) or backward compatible GBC (black cart) titles. It can not play GBC only (clear cart) titles.

The Game Boy Player can play any GB, GBC, or GBA game and use the E-Reader (it cannot play GBA Videos). GB and GBC titles will play like on a GBA (ignoring SGB features).

Does the Gameboy Player for the GC offer any of its own enhancements? Does the Gameboy Player support linking to other Gameboys? Also, does linking two GBAs support multiplayer GBC games? If linking is supported then to be able to play the full Gameboy line of games in all of their glory, it seems as if you would need a Super Gameboy 2 and a GBA or GBP.

[§ Gideon §]

Does the Gameboy Player for the GC offer any of its own enhancements? Does the Gameboy Player support linking to other Gameboys? Also, does linking two GBAs support multiplayer GBC games? If linking is supported then to be able to play the full Gameboy line of games in all of their glory, it seems as if you would need a Super Gameboy 2 and a GBA or GBP.
Good questions. Here is my understanding: The GBP has selectable borders and a timer... I guess that's an enhancement. For multiplayer GBC/GB games on a GBA, a special cable is required. I'm not sure if there is a 1st party version.

You cannot, however, use a GBP exactly as it were a GBA. Basically, the only difference is no GBP -> GBP linking. You have only one GBP in a chain of GBA's.

[sfog]

There are a few GBA games with a rumble feature on the Cube controller when played through the GBP.

As far as I know, only Super Mario Advance 4, Mario & Luigi, Pokemon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire, and Hamtaro: Ham Ham Games support it.

[Jagasian]

So to experience everyting the Gameboy line has to offer, you need a SGB2, GBASP, and GBP. One more question then, do any GBA games have special enhancements when played on a DS? If so, then you would also need to own a DS. However, I don't consider DS games to be part of the Gameboy line. (can you tell I don't care for the DS?)

[SkiDragon]

Thanks for the list.

I know that there are two types of link cables. The kind for pre-GBA games and one for GBA games. The former (which has two types of connectors) can be used between any two game boys, as long as you are playing a pre-GBA game. The latter obviously only works on GBA games, and supports four players; I think it has a different shape that prevents it from being used on a pre-GBA.

Also, I know the Game Boy Player (I confuse "GBP" with Game Boy Pocket) can link with a GBA and SP. Im not sure about other game boys, but I figure it would follow the same rules. I would think that it could link with another Player, but apparently that is not the case. I dont know why, that would be cool. I am wondering now if the various GBA wireless adapters could be used on/between Game Boy Players.

This is confusing.

[snes_collector]

I got it when it came out also, but I've only played a few times. I kinda prefere playing GB game on a GBA(of couse I really haven't givin' my GBPlayer a chance.) I actually because car sick one time playing Wacky Races(I don't know why) But anyway, it's still hooked up under my GC so I may pop a disk and GB game in it and play it today.

[GameSlaveGaz]

One more question then, do any GBA games have special enhancements when played on a DS?

So far, the only GBA game to do this is WarioWare Twisted. I have been told, though I have not yet been able to test this for myself, is that if you have WarioWare Touched in the DS port and WarioWare Twisted in the GBA port of your DS at the same time, it unlocks something in one of the games or something. Like I said, I've only heard things, I haven't been able to try it out myself cuz I don't have Twisted yet.

Also, the GameBoy Player is totally worth it. If you can find it for really cheap you're lucky, but I still think it's worth the $49.99 retail price. It's very useful for those who sit and play a GameBoy game for long periods of time, such as PokeMon or another RPG. You can give your GameBoy's batteries a rest by playing it on the Cube, and you get a bigger picture as well. That's what I do, but I still use my GBASP when I'm on the road or at someone else's house (although my boyfriend also has a Player) or if I wanna multitask and watch TV and play a GameBoy game at the same time. Just the fact that you can play your GameBoy games on a bigger screen is worth it. I does have a few drawbacks, like you can't do multiplayer with the GC controllers, you have to hook another GBA up to the Player with a GBA multiplayer link, which is silly. And I think those rumble-pak GBC games like Pokemon Pinball don't work in them, and Kirby's Tilt and Tumble definitely doesn't work in it, cuz you're not gonna pick up your GameCube and move it around are you (although my boyfriend wants to try this out with WarioWare Twisted. He is verrrry strange).

So, yeah, a must own. Definitely better if you find it for $20 or less used or on ebay, but worth it if you got the $50 to spare.

[§ Gideon §]

One more question then, do any GBA games have special enhancements when played on a DS?

So far, the only GBA game to do this is WarioWare Twisted. I have been told, though I have not yet been able to test this for myself, is that if you have WarioWare Touched in the DS port and WarioWare Twisted in the GBA port of your DS at the same time, it unlocks something in one of the games or something. Like I said, I've only heard things, I haven't been able to try it out myself cuz I don't have Twisted yet.
I heard it was the other way around: Put Twisted in the "expansion" slot of the DS with Touched in slot 1. Touched detects Twisted, and unlocks a toy. The same thing happens with Feel the Magic and any Sega GBA game.

So, there aren't any enhancements (yet) for GBA games in a DS.