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Re: GBA/GBC compatibility?

As far as I know it is not possible to use both processors. My
understanding is that the GBA comes up either in native GBA or in GBC
compatibility mode, as determined by the micro-switch, and the two
modes are mutually exclusive.

Regards,
Yosuf

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