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Connecting Game Boy Advance to GameCube: Supported Games & Link Cable Setup

You cannot play GBA games on the GameCube screen. The Game Boy Advance – Nintendo GameCube Link Cable (DOL-011) enables connectivity features in specific cross-platform games.

Setup

  1. Power off both systems.
  2. Plug Link Cable into GBA Link Port (bottom) and GC Controller Port 2/3/4 (Port 1 = Player 1 controller).
  3. Boot GameCube game first.
  4. Boot GBA game (or GBA BIOS if no cart).
  5. Follow in-game prompts to connect.

Major Supported Games

GameCube GameGBA GameFeature
Final Fantasy Crystal ChroniclesRequired (each player)GBA = personal screen (map, inventory, menu); TV = main view. Multiplayer requires 1 GC + 2–4 GBAs + Link Cables.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords AdventuresRequired (each player)Same as above. Single player uses GC controller.
Pokémon Colosseum / XDRuby/Sapphire/Emerald/FR/LGTrade / Battle / Transfer Shadow Pokémon → GBA.
Pokémon Box: Ruby & SapphireRuby/Sapphire/Emerald/FR/LGStorage / Breeding / Berry growing on TV.
Animal CrossingAnimal Crossing-e (e-Reader cards)Unlock items / patterns via e-Reader + GBA.
Sonic Adventure 2: BattleSonic Advance / Advance 2 / Pinball PartyChao Garden: Transfer Chao, race, trade.
Mario Golf: Toadstool TourMario Golf: Advance TourTransfer character stats / experience.
Mario Tennis: Power TourMario Tennis: Power Tour (GBA)Transfer characters.
Pac-Man Vs.GBA (no cart needed — downloads via cable)1 player Ghost (TV), 1 player Pac-Man (GBA screen).

Note

  • Super Smash Bros. Melee does not use GBA link.
  • Mario Kart: Double Dash!! does not use GBA link (LAN only).
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