Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter

The Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter is an attachment for the Nintendo GameCube that allows it to connect via with another Nintendo GameCube console. A few games can employ this connection for multiplayer purposes, such as Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II; the latter game is even compatible with the ASCII Keyboard Controller, allowing them to communicate to others while playing online. To connect, owners of the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter must register their network cards and configure the systems for the DHCP server. Some games can support up to eight consoles connected if each system is playing from a disc of the same game.