The Nintendo Game Boy Advance e-Reader: A Classic Gaming Add-On You Forgot Existed
0Here is a video on the Nintendo e-Reader for the Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Player on Game Cube. The e-Reader was a peripheral device that was released in 2002, which allowed players to scan special cards called e-Reader cards to access new content in compatible Game Boy Advance games. The cards could contain new levels, characters, items, and even full games. I discovered the video on an old backup drive from years ago. What a neat old-school gadget from Nintendo. I'm sure glad this exists as it's a pretty unique peripheral that allowed players to expand their gaming experience in a different way. The e-reader was not a huge success but it was a cool addition for the time, it allowed players to expand their gaming experience and it added a bit of fun and novelty.
Additional forgotten information:
The e-Reader was not very successful in the market, but it had a secret feature that could be used to play a hidden game called Mario Party-e. This game was only available via e-Reader cards and it was a minigame collection featuring Mario characters.
Mario Party-e was the only game that was exclusively available through the use of e-Reader cards, and it was only available in North America and Japan. The game was not well-known and not very popular, but it was a fun addition for the players that had access to the e-reader cards.
It is a little-known fact and is considered somewhat a secret among the gaming community because it was not heavily marketed and it was not widely available. Look up a video on YouTube!