Play Game Boy Advance Video : The Fairly OddParents! : Volume 2 Online

I picked up The Fairly OddParents! Volume 2 for the Game Boy Advance back in 2004, a little cartridge from Nick Games and THQ that let you watch a few episodes of the show on the go. It was a product of its time, when portable video on a handheld felt like a novelty, even with the heavy compression and the need for good lighting to see the screen clearly.

You don't control a character so much as you navigate menus to select episodes and special features. The main objective is simply to watch the cartoons, which play out in short segments with occasional interactive mini-games that break things up. The pacing is entirely dependent on the show's runtime, and the difficulty is non-existent unless you count keeping the screen visible. It feels like carrying a tiny, dedicated TV in your pocket, a straightforward dose of cartoon comfort.