# Transfer Pak

> Nintendo 64 accessory

**Wikidata**: [Q4126577](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4126577)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfer_Pak)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/transfer-pak

## Summary
Transfer Pak is a video game accessory designed for the Nintendo 64 console, classified under the video game accessory category. It facilitates data transfer between Game Boy and Nintendo 64 games, though specific functionalities are not detailed in the source material.

## Key Facts
- Transfer Pak is a Nintendo 64 accessory with the aliases "Transfer-Pak" and "Nintendo 64 Transfer Pak".  
- It is classified as a video game accessory (instance_of: video game accessory).  
- The accessory has a freebase ID of `/m/03yf0gb` and a Giant Bomb ID of `3000-59` (under the former scheme).  
- It has 11 sitelinks across Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia in 11 languages (Catalan, English, German, Spanish, Finnish, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, and others).  
- A dedicated gallery exists on Wikimedia Commons under the category "Transfer Pak".  
- Its Wikidata description is explicitly "Nintendo 64 accessory".  
- The accessory is represented with an image hosted at `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/N64-transfer_pak1.jpg`.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the primary purpose of the Transfer Pak?  
A: The Transfer Pak is designed as a Nintendo 64 accessory to enable data transfer between Game Boy and Nintendo 64 games, though the source material does not specify operational details.  

### Q: How is the Transfer Pak classified?  
A: It is classified as a video game accessory and is recognized as such across Wikimedia projects, with 11 sitelinks and coverage in 11 languages.  

### Q: What identifiers are associated with the Transfer Pak?  
A: The Transfer Pak has a freebase ID of `/m/03yf0gb`, a Giant Bomb ID of `3000-59`, and is referenced in the Wikidata entity "Nintendo 64 accessory".  

### Q: Where can visual documentation of the Transfer Pak be found?  
A: Wikimedia Commons hosts an image at `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/N64-transfer_pak1.jpg` and maintains a gallery under the "Transfer Pak" category.  

## Why It Matters  
The Transfer Pak represents a significant hardware accessory for the Nintendo 64 ecosystem, extending console functionality through cross-platform compatibility. Its inclusion across 11 Wikipedia languages and extensive Wikimedia presence underscores its historical relevance in gaming peripherals. As a proprietary accessory, it exemplifies Nintendo's strategy to enhance gameplay experiences through specialized hardware, though its impact on specific titles or user experiences is not detailed in the source material. Its persistence in digital archives like Wikidata and Giant Bomb affirms its role in documenting Nintendo 64's hardware ecosystem.  

## Notable For  
- **Multi-Lingual Documentation**: Covered in 11 Wikipedia languages, including Catalan, Japanese, and Portuguese, reflecting broad recognition.  
- **Cross-Platform Recognition**: Featured across Wikimedia Commons (gallery/category) and knowledge bases like Freebase and Giant Bomb.  
- **Distinct Classification**: Explicitly labeled as a "Nintendo 64 accessory" in Wikidata, distinguishing it from generic peripherals.  
- **Digital Preservation**: Hosted with a dedicated image on Wikimedia Commons, ensuring visual accessibility in archives.  

## Body  
### Overview  
Transfer Pak is a Nintendo 64 accessory belonging to the video game accessory class. It is primarily known through its aliases: "Transfer-Pak" and "Nintendo 64 Transfer Pak".  

### Identifiers  
- **Freebase ID**: `/m/03yf0gb`  
- **Giant Bomb ID**: `3000-59` (under the former scheme)  
- **Sitelink Count**: 11, indicating presence in 11 Wikimedia project entries.  

### Wikimedia Presence  
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Documented in 11 languages, including Catalan (ca), English (en), German (de), Spanish (es), Finnish (fi), Japanese (ja), Dutch (nl), Norwegian (no), and Portuguese (pt).  
- **Commons Gallery**: Dedicated gallery titled "Transfer Pak" with a category of the same name.  
- **Wikidata Description**: Directly described as "Nintendo 64 accessory".  

### Visual Documentation  
- **Image URL**: `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/N64-transfer_pak1.jpg`  
- **Commons Category**: "Transfer Pak" under Wikimedia Commons.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013