The Analogue Pocket is one amazing little device, being able to play every Game Boy
known to man...and more! But did you know that it’s even compatible with GameCube games that
required a link cable to play or transfer data too? Yep, games like Pac-Man Versus or The Legend
of Zelda: 4 Swords Adventures are perfectly playable on the Pocket using existing Game
Boy Advance to GameCube link cables...well, sort of. Because there is one small catch
The GameCube to Game Boy Advance link cable can’t actually fit into the Analogue Pocket as is--and
it’s all thanks to these two little latches right here--
because unlike a typical Game Boy Advance, there’s nowhere for them to slot into on the Pocket,
making it impossible for the cable to make a physical connection.
But as it turns out, there’s a quick and easy fix to this--though it’ll
require a bit of surgery to remove those very latches, which is why we brought Dr. Mario
along. Though even those without medical degrees should have no trouble pulling it offf with our
simple 3-step guide--All you’re going to need is a small Philips head screwdriver
and of course, a GameCube to Game Boy Advance link cable itself--and
possibly a set of pliers if you’re using a third party cable. Although the process overall is
nearly identical similar for both official and unofficial cables. Now before we get started,
be aware that this we’re certan Nintendo would not approve, as there is a small chance you could
damage your cable in the process--though we’ll do our best to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Okay, are you all set? Let’s do this.
Step 1 - Open the Case (GBA end of the cable) Using a small Philips head screwdriver,
remove the 2 screws holding the GBA end of the cable together.
Put them somewhere safe, then carefully open the case. Third-party cables may come apart easily,
but the official Nintendo one may require a bit more force,
so be prepared to use your fingernails or a small tool to help pry it open--just
try to avoid applying too much pressure to any one side so it doesn’t break. Once you pop it open,
don’t worry if anything falls out as it’s all just stuff you’ll be removing anyway in the next step.
Step 2: Remove the Latches With the case opened, it’s time to remove
the latches. And by that I mean, remove everything inside that isn’t connected to the cable itself,
which includes the 2 plastic purple latches, and a pair of metallic bits. Just be careful
to avoid directly touching the computer chip attached to the cable. You should be
able to easily remove all 4 parts using your bare hands for Nintendo’s official cable,
and if so, you can move on to Step 3. But this step may be a bit trickier for Third-Party ones,
which is where the pliers come into play. But first, I strongly recommend gently lifting the
cable out of the case and setting it aside to avoid accidental damage it. With the cable out
of the way, remove the plastic tabs, and then use your pliers to grab hold of the metallic
bits and begin lifting it, while rocking it side to side to loosen them--they should
pop right out with just a little work. Once you have everything out? It’s time for the final step!
Step 3: Seal the Case With the latches removed, carefully put the cable
back into place if you removed it, making sure to line it up with the proper holes, then gently put
the other half of the case back back on. Make sure it creates a snug fit, then lock it into
place by tightening the two screws you removed earlier. And...well, that’s it! You’re done!
With the surgery successfully completed, your GBA to GameCube link cable should
work perfectly with the Analogue Pocket--as long as you don’t mind how it hangs off the
left side of, which can be a little awkward. But hey, you didn’t have to buy a whole new
cable--and it’ll still work on your old Game Boys too--just keep in mind that it’ll be
slightly less secure due to the lack of latches, though it should still have a pretty snug fit.
Now go out there and enjoy playing Pac-Man VS or
whatever else on a bigger and better handheld screen than ever before!
And with that, thank you for watching--make sure to subscribe to GameXplain for more on the
Analogue Pocket and everything else Nintendo too. We’ll catch you later. But everyone!