How to Buy Multiplayer Games for a Game Boy

Want to take on your friends in something competitive? The Game Boy Micro provides that option with its multiplayer games. You can hook up two Game Boy Micro or Game Boy Advance systems with a Micro Link cable, buy multiplayer games for a Game Boy and battle between each other for bragging rights.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Computer

1. Decide with your friends which types of games would fit your interests, using your gaming knowledge to come up with some preliminary ideas.

2. Browse through catalogs, store inventories and Nintendo’s Web site (see link below) to see what options are available.

3. Establish a budget to determine how much you want to spend on games, and whether or not you want to share ownership of the games with your friends.

4. Check different stores and outlets to find the best deal on your game selection.

5. Browse through online auctions to see if used accessories are available and affordable.

6. Read through reviews and online forums to gather opinions on different games and their value.

7. Weigh the information you gained, then purchase the games you've chosen.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask around for advice from Game Boy enthusiasts or online forums on which accessories are the most useful and offer the best value.
• Look through your local paper to see if area electronic stores are having sales on games.
• Games purchased online or through a liquidation outlet usually do not come with a warranty.
• Keep the manual that comes with the games, or find the manual online and save a copy.