On the bright side, though, high-end users will be happy to know that the Game Boy Player runs in progressive scan, ultimately providing an unsurpassed GBA display. Those hoping for Super Game Boy borders are out of luck. For those wondering, GB/GBC games are treated no differently than with standard GBA systems and can be (poorly) stretched to fit the entire virtual GBA screen. However, the menu provides the option of a 2x zoom (full screen) for those willing to sacrifice a little clarity for a bigger screen. The virtual GBA screen is originally to scale, providing a crisp and vibrant picture worthy of Metroid Fusion’s rich atmosphere, Golden Sun’s lush palette and Luigi’s tail pipe. In this menu players can “turn off” the Game Boy Player to swap game carts, make subtle adjustments to screen sharpness, choose screen size, toggle the button layout for GC controllers, set an alarm clock and choose among twenty borders to frame the GBA screen. Pushing Z at any time on a GC controller brings a simple menu to the foreground while the game continues to run. That’s it! You can now play Castlevania: Circle of the Moon without squinting or surrendering your comfort for a light source! The game can be played on a GC Controller using the D-pad or analog stick or with a GBA, using a GC-GBA link cable. Loading the player is as simple as popping in the GameCube disc and a GBA game (if needed) and pushing power. Of course the real issue at hand isn’t how the Game Boy Player looks but how it performs. The Player also has a standard GBA EXT port complete with GC-GBA cable latch holes on the front, offering all the multiplayer and linking capabilities of a normal Game Boy Advance. Removing the game pack is as easy as sliding the eject lever found on the right side.
This sometimes requires lifting the system slightly-a minor inconvenience, but nothing worth fussing over. GBA, GBC or original GB carts slide into the front-mounted slot.
The GBP is little more than a GBA motherboard with some altered I/O ports and a new casing. The two complement each other well, too-the uninformed bystander would probably think the GBP was an integral part of the GameCube, assuming the colors match. A strong grip holds the GBP in place, only dislodging slightly in the front when held from the GC handle, though Nintendo has gone the extra mile and included two attached screws for those wanting peace of mind. A one-inch tall peripheral that attaches to the GameCube’s base via its Hi Speed Port, the GBP and GC were clearly made for each other. The Game Boy Player is the spiritual successor to the Super Game Boy for the SNES, allowing GameCube consumers to play their handheld games on their televisions. Fortunately, the GameCube’s Game Boy Player is the perfect solution. Nintendo has finally provided one solution, the Game Boy Advance SP, but replacing a working GBA with a new $100 model just isn’t money-smart for many. Anyone who has played an original Game Boy Advance will tell you the system has one major problem: visibility.
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