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The '''iQue NetCard''' was a cancelled project by [[iQue]] and [[BroadOn]] to enable network and USB connectivity for the Game Boy Advance in China. It consisted of a special GBA cartridge containing an [[IOP]]-like processor along with USB connectivity, to allow for digital game distribution and online play.
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The NetCard was also to feature onboard memory and an [[ES]]-like DRM system for preventing game piracy.
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The Wii's system infrastructure was heavily based on that of the NetCard.
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Details about the NetCard were exposed in the [[Zammis Clark Breach]].

Revision as of 15:36, 19 October 2020

NetCard prototype


The iQue NetCard was a cancelled project by iQue and BroadOn to enable network and USB connectivity for the Game Boy Advance in China. It consisted of a special GBA cartridge containing an IOP-like processor along with USB connectivity, to allow for digital game distribution and online play.

The NetCard was also to feature onboard memory and an ES-like DRM system for preventing game piracy.

The Wii's system infrastructure was heavily based on that of the NetCard.

Details about the NetCard were exposed in the Zammis Clark Breach.