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The '''Game Boy Player''' is an add-on peripheral released in 2003 and allowing players to play [[Game Boy]], [[Game Boy Color]], and [[Game Boy Advance]] titles on their television screen through their Nintendo GameCube. Most ''Super Mario'' games across the three systems are compatible with the Game Boy Player. However, those with tilt functionality, including ''[[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]]'' and ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', are prohibitively difficult to play via the Game Boy Player due to the games using gyroscopes built into the cartridges, requiring the player to tilt the GameCube itself. The peripheral attaches to the bottom of the system, and requires a special disc in order to play any handheld titles. It is also capable of linking up to Game Boy systems and accessories, including the [[e-Reader]] and [[Game Boy Camera]], and players can connect their Game Boy Advance systems to the Nintendo GameCube by use of the Nintendo | The '''Game Boy Player''' is an add-on peripheral released in 2003 and allowing players to play [[Game Boy]], [[Game Boy Color]], and [[Game Boy Advance]] titles on their television screen through their Nintendo GameCube. Most ''Super Mario'' games across the three systems are compatible with the Game Boy Player. However, those with tilt functionality, including ''[[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]]'' and ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', are prohibitively difficult to play via the Game Boy Player due to the games using gyroscopes built into the cartridges, requiring the player to tilt the GameCube itself. The peripheral attaches to the bottom of the system, and requires a special disc in order to play any handheld titles. It is also capable of linking up to Game Boy systems and accessories, including the [[e-Reader]] and [[Game Boy Camera]], and players can connect their Game Boy Advance systems to the Nintendo GameCube by use of the Nintendo GameCube - Game Boy Advance Cable to use their systems as a controller, though some games support the rumble feature included with the standard controller. During gameplay, players can bring up a menu with the {{button|GCN|Z}} button that allows them to scroll through various options, including setting the screen size, changing the border surrounding the game, changing the button mapping for a Nintendo GameCube controller, changing the screen filter, and setting a timer. Players can also select to change the cartridge from this menu without turning off the system. | ||
==Appearances in the ''Super Mario'' franchise== | ==Appearances in the ''Super Mario'' franchise== |