Play Game Boy Advance Video : SpongeBob SquarePants : Volume 1 Online

Back in 2004, Majesco published Game Boy Advance Video: SpongeBob SquarePants: Volume 1, a cartridge that let you watch episodes of the show on the go. It was a strange and specific product for its time, fitting right into that era when handhelds were experimenting with non-game media. You didn't play a game; you watched television, compressed onto a small plastic card.

You navigate a simple menu to select episodes like "Tea at the Treedome" or "Pizza Delivery," controlling playback with the d-pad and A button to pause, play, or skip chapters. The main objective is just viewing, though the compression creates a distinct, slightly blurry look, especially during fast motion. The pacing is exactly that of the broadcast show, and the difficulty is non-existent; it's purely passive. It feels like carrying a little piece of TV in your pocket, a novelty that was charmingly limited by the hardware.