The
Nintendo Game Link Cable is an
accessory for the
Game Boy line of handheld video game systems, allowing players to connect Game Boys of all types for
multiplayer gaming. Depending on the games, a Game Link Cable can be used to link two games of the same title, like
Tetris, or two compatible games like
Pokémon Red and Blue. Games can be linked for head-to-head competition, cooperative play, trading items, unlocking hidden features, etc.