Over 20 Gameboy games have special Super Gameboy functionality that allowed for multiplayer gaming by only needing one cartridge. Many were exclusive to Japan. Normally, 2 Gameboys, 2 copies of a compatible…
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All Super Gameboy secret idle border/frame animations (HD) – compilation with Fast Forward
Did you know there are secret animations when using a Super Gameboy?Eight of the ten borders/frames feature charming animation if you left the controller go idle for a certain amount of time….
How to use a Gameboy LINK CABLE with Analogue Pocket DOCK – Analogue says it isn’t possible!
An unfortunate design of the Analogue Pocket is that is the Gameboy multiplayer link port is on the bottom of the handheld, right next to the USB-C charging/docking input. So when using…
Fortified Zone (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Fortified Zone is essentially those top-down stages from classic Contra titles but with 2-player co-op over a link cable. It is impressive because each player can venture in their own direction with…
Every 4-Player Compatible original Gameboy game – 4 Player Adapter accessory
Originally bundled with F1 Race by Nintendo, the 4-player adapter was an accessory that allowed four Gameboys to be linked via link cables as opposed to the standard two. Only a few…
Dr. Mario (GB, 1990) – Enable The Link Cable
A quality conversion of the original NES release, Dr. Mario (1990) on Gameboy features a fun 2-player link cable vs mode that still holds up today (in my opinion).
Dr. Mario (GB) – 1 hour music loop of win theme
A nice tune to put in the background while you do stuff.This tune is played when a player is declared in the 2-player link cable vs mode. The 2-player link cable mode…
Burai Fighter Deluxe (GB, 1991) -Enable The Link Cable
Sequel to the NES title, Burai Fighter Deluxe is a brutal shmup. The 2-player link cable VS Mode is supposed to be about out scoring your opponent but instead, it becomes a…
Double Dragon 3 (GB, 1992) – Enable The Link Cable
In comparison to 2-player link cable mode in Double Dragon II (GB), Double Dragon 3’s 2-player co-op mode has seen a dramatic shift in speed and especially difficulty. This game is super,…
Double Dragon II (GB, 1990) – Enable The Link Cable
When linked with 2 Gameboys and 2 copies of the game, the entire campaign in Double Dragon II can be played in co-op. This is a much more fun way to play…