Product Overview
- Product Name: Dora the Explorer: Volume 1 [GBA Video]
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: This is not a game - it is 2 episodes of the Dora cartoon on a GBA cartridge.
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What's Included
- Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras: Original cartridge plastic bag is included.
Game Description
Dora the Explorer: Volume 1 on the Nintendo Game Boy Advance is part of the unique GBA Video lineup, which allowed kids to watch full television episodes directly on their handheld. This cartridge features popular episodes of the hit Nickelodeon series, bringing Dora, Boots, and friends to life in portable form. Instead of a traditional video game, this release transformed the GBA into a mini entertainment device, letting fans enjoy Dora’s adventures anytime, anywhere.
As one of the early examples of multimedia cartridges on the GBA, Dora the Explorer: Volume 1 stands out as a fun collectible that highlights Nintendo’s experimentation beyond gaming. Its brightly colored presentation and educational themes reflect the spirit of the beloved show, while its novelty as a watchable video cartridge makes it a fascinating piece of handheld history.
Gameplay Features
- Watch full-length Dora the Explorer episodes on the Game Boy Advance
- Authentic Nickelodeon branding with kid-friendly educational content
- Portable video playback without the need for additional hardware
- Part of the official GBA Video cartridge series released by Majesco
- Unique collectible showcasing Nintendo’s non-gaming experiments
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The GBA Video series was launched by Majesco in 2004, offering everything from Pokémon episodes to SpongeBob cartoons. These cartridges were an innovative way to repurpose the Game Boy Advance hardware as a portable media player before smartphones and streaming existed.
While limited in resolution and storage by today’s standards, Dora the Explorer: Volume 1 and other GBA Video releases are now sought after by collectors who appreciate the unusual side of Nintendo’s handheld history. Their bright packaging and licensed shows make them a nostalgic addition to any Game Boy collection.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Other
- Year Released: 2004
- Publisher: Majesco
- Developer: Majesco
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 096427013457
- SKU: 2131
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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