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== Link Cable == | == Link Cable == | ||
A Link Cable is one of several cables that are used to physically link two or more | A Link Cable is one of several cables that are used to physically link two or more Gameboys, Gameboy Colors, or Gameboy Advances together so that they may exchange data. They can also be used to connect a Gameboy and another device, such as the Gameboy Camera or Gameboy Printer. | ||
In Pokemon games, the Link Cables are used to allow players to battle and trade. | In Pokemon games, the Link Cables are used to allow players to battle and trade. | ||
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In [[Red]], [[Blue]] and [[Yellow]], and [[Gold]], [[Silver]] and [[Crystal]], only two players can link together. But with [[Ruby]], [[Sapphire]] and [[Emerald]], and [[Leaf Green]] and [[Fire Red]], you can link up to four Gameboy Advances together. The reason is because the Advance generation is designed to support four player matches. | In [[Red]], [[Blue]] and [[Yellow]], and [[Gold]], [[Silver]] and [[Crystal]], only two players can link together. But with [[Ruby]], [[Sapphire]] and [[Emerald]], and [[Leaf Green]] and [[Fire Red]], you can link up to four Gameboy Advances together. The reason is because the Advance generation is designed to support four player matches. | ||
There are several types of Link Cables, depending upon the model of Gameboy used. For instance, the original Gameboy's Link Cable had much larger ends than that of the Gameboy Color Link Cable. Also, a GBC Cable is not compatible with a GBA Cable. And the | There are several types of Link Cables, depending upon the model of Gameboy used. For instance, the original Gameboy's Link Cable had much larger ends than that of the Gameboy Color Link Cable. Also, a GBC Cable is not compatible with a GBA Cable. And the Gameboy Micro uses another size Cable, so there is some incompatibiltiy among the different models over the years. Ideally, each player should have the same Gameboy model to prevent this. Please note that the GBA and GBA SP are the same hardware, only in a differnt shape. | ||
The [[Wireless Adapter]] that was shipped with some copies of Fire Red, Leaf Green and Emerald is similar to a Link Cable, in that all players that wish to use the Wireless Adapter must have one as well. | The [[Wireless Adapter]] that was shipped with some copies of Fire Red, Leaf Green and Emerald is similar to a Link Cable, in that all players that wish to use the Wireless Adapter must have one as well. | ||
The DS has a built-in wireless system, so no Link Cable is needed. Future Pokemon games on the DS, such as [[Diamond]] and [[Pearl]], will use this feature for battling and trading. | The DS has a built-in wireless system, so no Link Cable is needed. Future Pokemon games on the DS, such as [[Diamond]] and [[Pearl]], will use this feature for battling and trading. | ||