How to Link a Game Boy Micro to a Game Boy Advance

When you want to play a multi-player game with Game Boys, you need to link your Game Boy to a friend’s. Linking a Game Boy micro and a Game Boy Advance is easy, but you need the right tools to do it. Cables are found at most stores that sell games and devices and usually cost about $10. Follow these steps to link a Game Boy micro to a Game Boy Advance.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Game Boy Advance
• Game Boy micro

1. Find the cable that links the devices together. This is often labeled as “Game Boy micro to Game Boy Advanced.”

2. Check out local stores, advertisements and deals on the Internet in order to find a good price. Ask friends or family members where they bought their cables, and how much they spent.

3. Buy the cable that links the devices. Ask a salesperson to direct you to the location of the cables.

4. Remove the cable from the packaging. Try not to damage the original packaging; it can be used as storage.

5. Insert each plug into the correct device. Since the ports are different in size, it will be easy to see which side fits into which device.

6. Turn your Game Boys on and select the appropriate options for playing a multi-player game. The systems should recognize the link.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you buy the correct cable. Device compatibilities will be clearly indicated on the package.
• It is best to have the Game Boys off when linking, but they can also be on.
• Do not try to use a different cable to link the systems. This could damage the pins within the Game Boy ports.