Post by: StrikerObi on September 25, 2003, 08:45:49 PM
Nintendo recently announced at the Tokyo Game Show a wireless link adapter for the Game Boy Advance and GBA SP. The device will allow players to link up just as if they are using a standard link cable, only without the wires involved. The adapter's signal can reach several meters, but no specific distance is known yet. It was developed in conjunction with Motorola.
Iwata also mentioned that events or stores can have special base stations installed and connected to the Internet for players to transfer data from distant locations.
Furthermore, this new wireless link adapter will come bundled with the upcoming Pokèmon Fire Red and Leaf Green games coming out in Japan next spring. The price for the bundle is set at 4,800 Yen (approx. $40 USD). Here is a picture of the device courtesy of Watch Impress.
Update: The Wireless link will allow for up to five players to connect to each other at the same time, unlike the standard link cables which only allow up to four players. Also, sadly, games will have to specifically support the adapter.
Post by: Berto2K on September 25, 2003, 10:03:28 PM
Post by: Joeincorea on September 26, 2003, 03:52:42 AM
I was gonna say the 'exact' same thing.
I would really love to see a GCN/GBA wireless adapter since we use the Wavebirds for one reason and that
is a 9month old Golden Retriever in the house .. wires can be a fun toy for her. Wireless is the only way to go
for my family!
Post by: TAYREL713 on September 26, 2003, 04:56:58 AM
Post by: Pale on September 26, 2003, 07:44:09 AM
Post by: Knoxxville on September 26, 2003, 11:51:29 AM
Post by: Yorrike on September 26, 2003, 04:15:43 PM
1.) It's not a plug in replacement for the existing link cable, as games need to specifically support it
2.) I can't use the headphone adaptor at the same time as this thing. That annoys me, as the keeping our sounds to yourself in multiplayer games is important.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 26, 2003, 04:31:18 PM
Post by: Djunknown on September 26, 2003, 09:08:17 PM
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1.) It's not a plug in replacement for the existing link cable, as games need to specifically support it
ummm, where does it say that this will work only for specific games? Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but it says:
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The device will allow players to link up just as if they are using a standard link cable, only without the wires involved
Now there maybe games that may capitalize on the wireless feature, as you could probably post high scores, get download-ables for games, etc. But as far as something like getting your Soul Trade on in Castlevaniva is concerned; its still possible.
As far as no headphones, that's a bummer, but that's one of the weaknesses of the SP. But since I don't have to buy batteries and don't have to mess with lighting kits, I can stomach the trade-off. But that's just quirky ol me.
Post by: Knoxxville on September 26, 2003, 10:47:34 PM
"Also, sadly, games will have to specifically support the adapter. "
It's right there, in black, white, and lavender.
Post by: Djunknown on September 27, 2003, 08:35:42 PM
Better to catch me now than later I'spose
Post by: KDR_11k on September 27, 2003, 10:18:45 PM
That article has an actual pic of the device connected to the SP and goes more into the technical details. For example, it is NOT a Bluetooth device.
Post by: Ajguy on October 01, 2003, 09:00:56 PM
Post by: PIAC on October 02, 2003, 02:36:06 AM
Post by: Tuxedo.Bond on October 09, 2003, 01:13:42 PM
