Boktai in 2025: How To Play This Forgotten Kojima GBA Gem the Right Way!

Boktai is a pretty niche game all things considered but playing it is such a hard thing nowadays considering it has such an expensive, specific cartridge. Thankfully there is now an option to play the game as intended on real hardware with REAL sunlight!

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00:00 – Intro: Kojima & the Forgotten Game

You start by talking about Hideo Kojima and his lesser-known title, Boktai, plus how you first heard of Django from Battle Network.

01:22 – What is Boktai?

You break down what Boktai is, how it uses the solar sensor, and why it's such a unique game that requires actual sunlight.

03:10 – Boktai’s Localization History

Overview of which games were released in the West, cancellation of Boktai 3 in the U.S., and how Lunar Knights came to be.

04:25 – The Flash Cart with a Solar Sensor

Introduction to the flashable cart from AliExpress, explaining how it's different from an Easy Flash or EverDrive, and the solar sensor placement.

06:02 – Flash Cart Setup & Cart Flasher

Your process of setting up the cart flasher from Inside Gadgets, cutting the shell, updating firmware, and general setup chaos (plus lawn mower intermission 😂).

08:20 – Surprise! Boktai Already Installed

The moment you realize the cart already has Boktai 1 pre-flashed, your reaction, and the hilarious realization.

09:45 – Flashing Boktai 2

Prepping and flashing Boktai 2, labeling the cartridges, and your success getting everything set up properly.

11:08 – Initial Gameplay Test with Sunlight

Testing the solar sensor in real-world conditions, what worked, what didn’t, and why you’re considering using a GBA instead of a Micro.

12:58 – Plans for the Future + Wrap Up

Final thoughts, excitement about playing Boktai properly, future plans for Boktai 3 and crossover content with Battle Network.

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