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CONNECTIVITY Like the Game Link Cable, this device allows for multiplayer gaming on various Game Boy devices, and connects to the Game Boy via the same External Extension Connector. The range of this adapter is short relative to the built-in wireless function of the GBA's sibling, the , which requires use of the Game Boy Micro Wireless Adapter for wireless play. These two wireless adapters are compatible for multiplayer gaming. The feature's greatest usefulness is most evident in Pokémon FireRed , LeafGreen , and Emerald . While all three still support the link cable, up to sixteen Wireless Adapter-connected players can convene in a "Union Room" of sorts for battles, and trades. The Wireless Adapter is also used in Pokémon games to download special data, such as tickets or information, at various Pokémon-related events. The biggest drawback of the Wireless Adapter is that it is not backwards compatible; that is, old games that do not support the WIreless Adapter cannot be used. As of 2005, less than twenty games support the Wireless Adapter, leading to some criticism that the Wireless Adapter is an expensive gadget that is compatible with just a few games, most of them including the Classic NES Series . Although some argue that such criticism is unfounded, as the GBA Wireless Adapter was mostly given out free with Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green. MARKETING AND PRICING The accessory was packaged with ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'' but not seen any other packaged deals. Nintendo also sells it on its online store for $20 USD. There are some third-party devices that use the wireless functionality but act more like a link cable. |
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