The Game Gear version of Streets of Rage 2 supports 2-player co-op when using the Gear-to-Gear link cable. Playing in co-op is the definitive and best way to play this classic brawler. You are simply missing out by not playing over a link cable.

Super Space Invaders is one of the few Game Gear titles to offer 2-player co-op by using the Gear-to-Gear link cable. Co-op is just like the single player game but Space Invaders is always the most fun in multiplayer. This forgotten sequel also sits right in-between the original arcade version and the Extreme series (DS/PSP). […]

Columns, as well as the Game Gear, was a direct response to Nintendo’s Gameboy and Tetris. Although the imitation attempt is admirable, Columns isn’t anything special but multiplayer mode if the most fun option on this cartridge. However, the Gear-To-Gear Game Gear link cable was sold separately so chances are, most people never played this […]

Pac-Man on Game Gear is basically the exact same game as the original Gameboy version but with color. The best part about this arcade classic is the 2-player multiplayer link cable mode… the mode you never played for yourself. Instead of simply aiming for a high score like in the single player mode, any ghosts […]

The Game Gear version of Bubble Bobble has special feature most handheld iterations lack – two player co-op support through the use of the link cable. The co-op mode is the preferred way to play this iconic game but having a partner let’s you steamroll most stages thanks to the small level design. The music […]

There has been a secret Game Gear mini game hiding in plain sight for over 30 years! Jon the Programmer’s SQUINKY TENNIS can be accessed by holding down the START button as certain Code Masters published Game Gear titles load. However, the official Gear-To-Gear link cable, another Game Gear system, and another compatible Code Masters […]

The first Streets of Rage on Sega Game Gear supports multiplayer through the use of the Gear-To-Gear link cable. Playing co-op is definitely the way to play but this brawler still suffers from repetition with stages that continue for way too long. Footage captured using actual Game Gear hardware (modified with HDMI-out), the official Gear-to-Gear […]

Released in October 1990, Sega’s Game Gear was their answer to Nintendo’s Gameboy. In total, there were over 360 games released for the Game Gear with just over 100 supporting the Gear-To-Gear link cable. In other words, nearly 1/3 of all GG games supported multiplayer. Here are a list of all multiplayer Gear-To-Gear link cable […]

Sonic Drift 2 on Sega Game Gear features a 2-player versus mode using the Gear-To-Gear link cable. This Mario Kart-lite is much improved over the original but sadly still limited to two racers when in link mode (no AI drivers). The easiest way to experience this handheld multiplayer mode is to do what I did […]

Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine is secretly disguised at Puyo Puyo. Sega of America changed the name because they didn’t think Americans would not know what a Puyo is considering this puzzle game wasn’t popular yet. This Sega Game Gear version features a 2-player Vs mode using the Gear-To-Gear link cable. This game, complete with […]