Super Mario Advance 4 Series 2 E-Reader
(GameBoy Advance - US, Other)
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$94.99
Developed_By:
Nintendo
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
21 Oct 2003
UPC-A:
045496733384 (USA)
Part #:
AGB-AX4E-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this platformer, Mario and Luigi venture into the dangerous Mushroom World to thwart Bowser's seven children, who have stolen royal magic wands and turned the kings into animals. The brothers must recover these wands to restore the rulers and save the realm, as advised by Princess Peach and Toad.
Story
The Mushroom World
The Mushroom Kingdom has remained a peaceful place, thanks to the brave deeds of Mario and Luigi. However, the Mushroom Kingdom forms an entrance to the Mushroom World, a place where all is not well.
Bowser's Threat
Bowser sent his seven children to make mischief in this normally peaceful land. As their first order of business, they stole the royal magic wands from each country in the Mushroom World. They used these wands to turn the kings into animals.
Mario and Luigi's Mission
Mario and Luigi must recover the royal magic wands from Bowser's seven kids to return the kings to their true forms. As they set off on their journey deep into the Mushroom World, Princess Peach and Toad have but one thing to say: "Good-bye, and good luck!"
How to Play
Single-Pak Linking Instructions
Here is all of the information you need to link multiple Game Boy Advance systems using one Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Pak.
Necessary Equipment
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Game Boy Advance systems: One system per player
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Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Paks: One
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Game Boy Advance Game Link® cables (sold separately):
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Two players, one cable
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Three players, two cables
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Four players, three cables
Linking Instructions
1. Make sure that the Power Switches on all of the game systems are turned OFF, then insert the Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Pak into Player 1's Game Pak slot.
2. Connect the Game Link cables.
3. Insert the Game Link cables into the External Extension Connectors (EXT). Ensure the small, purple connector is inserted into Player 1's game system and the large, gray connectors are into the other game systems.
4. Turn each system's Power Switch ON.
5. Follow the controller instructions on page 42.
*When playing with only two or three players, do not connect any game systems that will not be used.*
Consult the picture to your right when connecting Game Link cables to Game Boy Advance game systems. Note: the Game Pak goes into Player 1's game system. The Game Link cable's small connector is purple, and the large one is gray.
Troubleshooting
You may be unable to transfer game data or experience malfunctions in the following situations:
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When using any cables other than Game Boy Advance Game Link cables.
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When any Game Link cable is not fully inserted into any game system.
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When any Game Link cable is removed during the transfer of data.
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When any Game Link cable is incorrectly connected to any game system.
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When the Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Pak is inserted into any system other than Player 1's Game Boy Advance.
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When more than four Game Boy Advance game systems are linked.
Multi-Pak Linking Instructions
Here's all of the information you need to link multiple Game Boy Advance game systems using multiple Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Paks.
Necessary Equipment
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Game Boy Advance game systems: One game system per player
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Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 or any other Super Mario Advance Game Paks: One Game Pak per player
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Game Boy Advance Game Link cables:
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Two players, one cable
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Three players, two cables
•
Four players, three cables
Linking Instructions
1. Make sure that the Power Switches on all of the game systems are turned OFF, then insert the Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Paks into the individual Game Pak slots.
2. Connect the Game Link cables and plug them into the External Extension Connector (EXT) on each of the game systems.
3. Turn each system's Power Switch ON.
4. Follow the controller instructions on page 44.
*When playing with only two or three players, do not connect any game systems that will not be used.*
*Whoever plugs the small, purple connector into his or her Game Boy Advance will be Player 1.*
Consult the picture to your right when connecting Game Link cables to Game Boy Advance game systems. Note: the small Game Link cable connector is purple, and the large one is gray.
Troubleshooting
You may be unable to transfer game data or experience malfunctions in the following situations:
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When using any cables other than Game Boy Advance Game Link cables.
•
When any Game Link cable is not fully inserted into any game system.
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When any Game Link cable is removed during the transfer of data.
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When any Game Link cable is incorrectly connected to any game system.
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When more than four Game Boy Advance game systems are linked.
Linking a Game Boy Advance and the e-Reader
Necessary Equipment
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2 Game Boy Advance systems or equivalent hardware systems (Equivalent systems include Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, or Nintendo GameCube/Game Boy Player combination)
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1 e-Reader
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1 Game Boy Advance Game Link cable
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1 Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Pak
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Super Mario Bros. 3-e cards
Linking Instructions
1. Check to see that the power on both hardware systems is OFF. Insert the Game Pak in Player 1's hardware system and the e-Reader in Player 2's hardware system.
2. Connect the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable to Player 1's hardware system through the EXT Port and the EXT Port on Player 2's e-Reader.
*When the e-Reader is connected to a Game Boy Advance SP, connect the cable to EXT Port 1.*
3. Turn each system's Power Switch ON.
4. See page 36 and the instructions in the e-Reader manual for more details.
*It is also possible for Player 1 to use a Game Boy Advance SP or a Nintendo GameCube/Game Boy Player combination.*
Troubleshooting
The following circumstances might cause a communication error or control problems:
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A cable other than a Game Boy Advance Game Link cable is being used.
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There is a loose connection.
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The Game Boy Advance Game Link cable is disconnected during communication.
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The hardware systems are connected incorrectly.
*When linking to a Game
Controls
L Button
Open the item window. Press again to close the window.
Control Pad
Move up, down, left, and right.
▲ Control Pad
Open doors.
▲ + ●
Enter pipes above you.
▼ Control Pad
Squat, Enter pipes beneath you.
START
Stop the game and open the Pause menu. Select options.
SELECT
Open the Replay Data screen from the Map screen.
R Button
Open the menu for Demo Cards and Power-Up Cards. If pressed again, the menu will close. While playing the game, functions the same as the B Button.
A Button
Jump. Swim. Descend slowly as Raccoon Mario. Select options.
B Button
Dash. Swing Raccoon Mario's tail. Throw a fireball. Cancel option selections.
Items & Weapons
P-Wing
This gives you the power to fly through a level until you run into an enemy.
Lakitu's Cloud
This allows you to skip past an Action Panel without playing it.
Hammer
This lets you break rocks on the map.
Anchor
This stops the Kapp'n's ship from moving on the map.
Music Box
With this, you can make the Hammer Bros. and others fall asleep on the map.
Magic Whistle
Not much is known about the legendary Magic Whistle. See if you can find it!
Switch Block
Stay on this to make strange things happen.
? Block
Hit this from below to get coins or items.
Brick Block
When Mario is powered up, you can break these.
Jump Block
Jump around on these. Some even release items!
Mario's Moves
Mario will power up as you get different items. If you get hit by an enemy as Super Mario, you will turn into Mario again, but you won't lose a life.
Tips & Maps
Raccoon Mario
When Mario has a tail, he can fly by holding B to run until the Power Meter is full, then repeatedly pressing A. He can also perform a float by pressing A repeatedly after jumping, or use a Tail Attack by swinging his tail with the B Button.
Frog Mario
If Mario has the Frog Suit, he can swim freely using the Control Pad, and pressing the A Button makes him swim faster.
Tanooki Suit
Tanooki Mario can turn into an unharmed statue by pressing down on the Control Pad while holding the B Button.
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