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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 additional functionality.
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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.
  
 
The Wii's system infrastructure was heavily based on that of the NetCard.
 
The Wii's system infrastructure was heavily based on that of the NetCard.
  
 
Details about the NetCard were exposed in the [[Zammis Clark Breach]].
 
Details about the NetCard were exposed in the [[Zammis Clark Breach]].

Revision as of 22:06, 7 September 2020

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.