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CAUTION - Motion Sickness

Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or
nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do
not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING

WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES
WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries CAUTION - Laser Device

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. The Nintendo GameCube is a Class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to
Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Syndrome or skin irritation: Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.
If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest
them for several hours before playing again.
If you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or after play, stop
playing and see a doctor.
CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET

WARNING - Electric Shock
If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of
To avoid electric shock when you use this system: neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the
neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play.
Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system.
To reset the controller, release all buttons
Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires.
and sticks to allow them to return to the
Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or L Button R Button
correct neutral position, then hold down the
extension cord.
X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons
Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord.
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing
the AC adapter cord from an outlet.
Control
Stick C Stick
Thank you for purchasing SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™.

Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Nintendo
GameCube™. Be sure to read this instruction booklet thoroughly before
you start playing.
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THIS GAME SUPPORTS THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE

GAME PLAY USING ONE WITH THE GAME BOY
PLAYER AND CONTROLLER. ADVANCE PORTABLE VIDEO
Game Boy GAME SYSTEM.
1 Player Advance compatible
THIS GAME REQUIRES A

MEMORY CARD FOR SAVING
GAME PROGRESS, SETTINGS
Memory OR STATISTICS.
Card
THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE

WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN
TV'S.
Progressive Scan
compatible
CONTENTS
■ SETTING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
■ CHARACTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN RATED BY THE
■ BASIC CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING BOARD. FOR ✪ CONTROLS unique to each character .14
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ESRB RATING, OR TO
COMMENT ABOUT THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE ■ STARTING A GAME . . . . . . . . . . .21
RATING, PLEASE CONTACT THE ESRB AT
1-800-771-3772, OR VISIT WWW.ESRB.ORG.
■ ADVENTURE MODE . . . . . . . . . .24
■ TRIAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
■ MISSION MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
■ MINI-GAME COLLECTION . . . . .33
■ CHAO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
✪ DOWNLOADING MINI-GAME .36
✪ MINI-GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
LICENSED BY
✪ CHAO RACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
✪ CHAO TRANSPORTER . . . . . . . .44
NINTENDO, NINTENDO GAMECUBE AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL ARE TRADEMARKS OF NINTENDO.
■ CREDITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
© 2001 NINTENDO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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HARDWARE SETUP SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™ is a one player game. He’s the world’s fastest, hypersonic hedgehog!
Connect the Nintendo GameCube™ Controller to the Nintendo
GameCube™ Controller Socket 1. With a strong love of freedom, the only
thing Sonic hates is oppression. Despite
his short temper, deep down he’s a really
nice guy who is 100% committed to
SAVE FILES helping those in trouble whenever and
wherever he can.
SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™ is a Nintendo GameCube™
Memory Card compatible game (Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card Sonic’s adventure begins just as
sold separately). Although the game recognizes the Memory Card in he is returning home from a long
either of the two Memory Card Slots, it is recommended that you insert journey…
the Memory Card into Memory Card Slot A. 1 block is needed to save
a game file.
When you start the game, the game will automatically look for the
game file. If the Memory Card does not contain a game file, the game
will ask you to create a game file. If there are no Memory Cards
inserted, the game will warn you and ask if you would like to Retry
(insert the Memory Card first) or Continue without saving. Follow the
on-screen instruction to start the game.
The game will automatically save game data during the game, and a
message will be displayed to notify that such action is taking place.
Never turn OFF the Nintendo GameCube™ power or remove the
Memory Card while the game data is being saved or loaded.
Using Progressive Scan TV

This game can be set to display a higher resolution image on TV’s ACTION STAGE GOAL
that support progressive scan mode. Destroy the capsule to rescue
the animals trapped inside.
In order to use the progressive scan mode, you need a TV that can
accept this type of input (see your TV operation manual), and a
▼ Jump on the switch atop the capsule located at the end of the course
Nintendo GameCube component video cable (available only through
to liberate the enslaved animals and clear the stage.
Nintendo, visit www. nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700).
NOTE: In some scenarios, an object other than a capsule may be the
To activate the progressive scan mode, press and hold the B Button goal.
while the Nintendo GameCube logo is being displayed until the mes-
sage “Do you want to display the game in progressive scan mode?”
appears. Select yes to activate the mode. TIPS
There are several possible shortcuts in each stage so be sure to
explore various routes along the way.
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MILES “TAILS” PROWER KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA

This sweet-natured fox is a natural born mechanic with the unique ability to Knuckles is one wild and powerful spiny echidna. Although blessed
fly high in the sky using his two special tails. with an honest, straight-up personality, he often lacks flexibility. With
his powerful arms, he can glide through the air to attack and land some
A long time friend and admirer of serious punches.
Sonic, Tails devoted himself to
tinkering in his workshop while Guardian of the Master Emerald for
Sonic was away on his journey. as long as he can remember, one
Tails’ adventure begins one day seemingly normal day his world is
when, in the midst of performing shattered and his adventure
a flight test with his latest aircraft begins…
invention, he suddenly began to
experience engine trouble and…
ACTION STAGE GOAL ACTION STAGE GOAL

To find and destroy the capsule To collect three of the fragments
ahead of Sonic. of the Master Emerald.
▼ In some scenarios, an object other than a capsule may be the goal.

TIPS
Use Knuckles’ special emerald radar to locate the fragments. The
TIPS
radar indicator changes from blue to green to yellow to red and its
The most important thing is to beat Sonic so take full advantage of tempo speeds up, the closer he is to a fragment. Also, not all the
Tails’ unique “propeller” action to find the short cuts that will enable Emerald fragments are “visible.” Sometimes they are buried under-
him to reach the capsule faster. ground or hidden inside enemies, so be sure to hunt around.
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AMY ROSE BIG THE CAT

Always bright and cheerful, Amy is the self- This giant cat is one laid-back and easy going fellow who loves to fish
appointed girlfriend of Sonic. Possessing a and is never without his favorite rod and lure.
strong competitive streak, she is second to
none when in control of her Piko Piko Big leads a tranquil life, together with his buddy “Froggy,” in a hut in a
Hammer. serene part of the jungle.
With many fond memories of her Sonic- Until one day when suddenly Froggy underwent an
chasing days, she’s thrilled when their unusual transformation…
two worlds collide again with the sudden
appearance of a huge spaceship one fine
day...
ACTION STAGE GOAL

To fish for and catch Big’s pal
Froggy.
ACTION STAGE GOAL
Find and grab hold of the balloon
while avoiding capture by the evil ▼Fish of various species and sizes live in the many fishing spots found
robot ZERO. throughout the adventure field so try your hand at catching other fish
while searching for Froggy.
TIPS
It is important that Amy and her bird companion escape together. If TIPS
necessary, use drum cans or other such shelter to hide. ZERO can’t be In order to catch a fish (or Froggy) you must first “hook” your prey. To
destroyed but he can be knocked over temporarily a limited number of do this, once the fish (or frog) bites the lure, press 2 on the Control
times. If attacked too often, he becomes invincible so don’t overdo it. Stick to hook (secure) the lure and then reel it in.
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E-102 GAMMA ENEMIES

Created by the evil Dr. Robotnik, E-102 Gamma is an E-100 series DR. ROBOTNIK
gunner robot. Shortly after his “birth,” Gamma must pass a test that will
enable him to join an elite unit of robots. His destiny then takes a Yes, just as we all feared, the mad
drastic turn when he meets a certain frog with an unusual tail… scientist is back and more ruthless
than ever before. In the past, Sonic
and friends have managed to ruin all
his evil plans, but are those days
over?! A new battle has begun and
this time, Dr. Robotnik (“Eggman”
to Sonic and his pals) has at long
last figured out how to harness the
massive ancient powers of the 7
Chaos Emeralds to destroy the
world!
CHAOS
This mysterious liquefied
life-form that had been
trapped in the Master
Emerald was released by
Dr. Robotnik to do his evil
bidding. Chaos grows
bigger and more powerful
with each emerald that
ACTION STAGE GOAL Dr. Robotnik adds to him.
To seek and destroy the target What will happen to the
located at the end of each course world if Dr. Robotnik
within the allotted time. manages to add all seven
Chaos Emeralds…?
Be sure to destroy enough enemies along the way to save enough
time to destroy the final target.
TIPS KIKI SPIKY SPINNER

You can increase the allotted time by destroying enemies; however, Keep an eye out for this Armed with swinging
killing each enemy one at a time uses more time than can be gained. bomb throwing robotic balls and chains, this
Instead, “lock-on” to multiple enemies and blast them all away at once monkey, who can attack free-floating robot can
to earn bonus time. using two types of attack from a distance.
bombs.
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ACTIONS COMMON TO ALL CHARACTERS

B BUTTON Y BUTTON R BUTTON ▼ For details on performing actions unique to each individual character,
see p.14 - p.20.
Z BUTTON
WALK AND RUN Control Stick
CONTROL X BUTTON To walk, press the Control Stick lightly in the direction you wish to
STICK walk. Continue pressing in the same direction to run. To reduce
A BUTTON speed quickly, press in a different direction.
B BUTTON JUMP A Button

+CONTROL Jump height varies with each character.
PAD START/PAUSE C STICK
PANNING THE CAMERA L / R Button

Use the L / R Button to pan the camera in a full 360º rotation. If the
“SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™“ is a one player game. setting is set to AutoCamera, you cannot pan the camera.
Connect the Nintendo GameCube™ Controller to Controller Socket 1.
NOTE: In some situations, such as when your character is near a
✽A maximum of four players can participate in the Chao Race. See p.40 wall or in an enclosed area, panning may not be possible.
for the controls during the Chao Race.
✽To soft reset the Nintendo GameCube™ and return to the Title Screen CARRYING ITEMS B or X Button
during gameplay, simultaneously press and hold the B Button, X Button, To pick up items such as bombs or eggs, stand in front of the item and
and START/PAUSE. press the B or X Button. Actions that are common to all characters (e.g.,
walking, running, etc.) can be made while carrying an item. However,
actions that are unique to each character (e.g., Sonic’s Spin Dash, Tails'
Flying, etc.) cannot be performed while carrying an item.
BASIC CONTROLS
SHAKING OR WAVING ITEMS B or X Button and Control Stick
GAME START
Use this action to “shake” items or objects that cannot be moved. Also use
START/PAUSE
this action to “wave” items or to “cuddle” your Chao.
ITEM SELECTION
Select with Control Stick THROWING OR SETTING ITEMS DOWN B or X Button
Enter/Continue to the Next Screen with To throw an item, press the B or X Button while moving. To set items down,
press the B or X Button while stopped.
the A Button
CANCEL/RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS

SCREEN
B Button / X Button
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SONIC'S UNIQUE ACTIONS TAILS' UNIQUE ACTIONS

▼ For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p.13. ▼ For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p.13.
SPIN ATTACK B Button

PROPELLER FLIGHT Pressing the A Button in Mid-Jump
Position Sonic near an enemy and jump so that as he lands, he ▼ Propeller Flight Maneuvers
strikes the enemy with a furious spin attack in mid-jump.
Pressing and Holding Increase upward altitude.
HOMING ATTACK A Button in Mid-jump the A Button
Use this attack to have Sonic automatically zero in and strike any Sudden drop in altitude (Not pressing anything
B or X Button
nearby enemies. If no enemies are within range, use this move to will cause a similar effect due to gravity.)
have Sonic perform a “Jump Dash.”
SPIN DASH B or X Button TAILS ATTACK B or X Button

Whether stopped or on the move, press and hold the B Button or Press the B or X Button while stopped or when walking to have
X Button to start Sonic spinning in place. When you release the Tails attack any nearby enemies with a 360º spin.
button, he will dash off in a burst of supersonic speed. Use the
Control Stick both to aim and steer. Just watch him go!
HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT TAILS
HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT SONIC
RHYTHM RAPID TAILS ATTACK Press and Hold the B or X Button
HOLD Hold the B or X Button BADGE
After obtaining “Light Speed Shoes,” Sonic’s spin becomes more Seek and obtain the Rhythm Badge to execute this
advanced. Now, when you press and hold the B or X Button, a powerful continuous attack.
number of small blue lights will appear and wrap themselves
around Sonic until he glows with a neon blue light. In this special
state, Sonic can perform the following actions:
THE ANCIENT LIGHT SPEED ATTACK Release the B or X Button ACTION STAGE DISPLAY
LIGHT
Seek and obtain the “Ancient Light” to enable Sonic 1 1 Elapsed Time
to destroy all enemies within range using this most
2 2 Number of Collected Rings
powerful homing attack.
3 Remaining Lives
LIGHT SPEED
SHOES
4 This gauge shows the positions of
LIGHT SPEED DASH Release the B or X Button both Sonic, Dr. Robotnik and Tails
As long as there are no enemies within striking range, 3 5
relative to their progress on the
you can perform this unique action to send Sonic soar- course. The left side represents the
ing up a pathway of lit rings suspended in mid-air. starting point and the right, the
4
finish line.
ACTION STAGE DISPLAY
5 Rescued Animals
1 1 Elapsed Time
2
2 Number of Collected Rings
3 Remaining Lives
4 Rescued Animals
3 4
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KNUCKLES' UNIQUE ACTIONS AMY'S UNIQUE ACTIONS

▼ For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p.13. ▼ For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p.13.
Pressing and Holding the A Button HAMMER ATTACK B or X Button

GLIDING JUMP in Mid-jump
Press the B or X Button while walking or when stopped to have
Use the Control Stick to maneuver Knuckles during a gliding jump. Amy attack and destroy enemies with her Piko Piko Hammer. Note
Attack using the gliding jump by hitting enemies with Knuckles’ fists. that even though she can attack and temporarily overturn ZERO,
(Hitting with any other body part will cause Knuckles to take dam- he cannot be destroyed. Furthermore, he can only be overturned a
age.) Release the A Button to cause Knuckles to drop. (It is possi- limited number of times.
ble to revive the glide by pressing and holding the A Button again.)
HAMMER JUMP Press the B or X Button while running
CLIMBING Grab the Wall in Mid-gliding Jump
Press the B or X Button while running to have Amy swing the ham-
Knuckles will automatically begin to climb once he grasps a wall mer, strike the ground and catapult her high in the air. Note that Amy
during a gliding jump. To do this, execute a glide jump and aim him must be in a full run in order for this jump to work so wait until her
at the wall you wish to climb. After he has grabbed the wall, use the hammer appears before pressing the B or X Button. This special
Control Stick to maneuver him and press the A Button to jump. jump can be used to reach heights higher than her normal jump.
PUNCH ATTACK B or X Button JUMP ATTACK Press the B or X Button in Mid-jump
Press the B or X to execute a punch. Execute two punches in rapid Press the B or X Button in mid-jump to have Amy swing her hammer
succession to have Knuckles perform a third, more powerful “dash and attack enemies in mid-air.
punch.”
HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT AMY

HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT KNUCKLES
SHOVEL CLAW Pressing the B or X Button,

WARRIOR SPIN HAMMER ATTACK B or X Button and Control Stick
DIGGING and A Button Simultaneously
FEATHER
Press and hold the B or X Button while rotating the
Position Knuckles on a grassy or dirt area and press the Control Stick to have Amy swing the hammer rapidly in
B or X Button and the A Button simultaneously. He will a 360º swing attack. Release the B or X Button to end
dig down a bit and then resurface, uncovering any the swing attack. Note that if Amy spins in one place for
available buried items. too long she will become temporarily dizzy and won’t be
able to walk straight.
1 5 1 Elapsed Time
2 2 Number of Collected Rings ACTION STAGE DISPLAY
3 Remaining Lives
1 1 Elapsed Time
4 Emerald Radar – The color of and
2
speed at which these indicators 2 Number of Collected Rings
flash depend on Knuckles proximi-
3 6 3 Remaining Lives
ty to the Emerald fragments.
5 Number of Collected Emerald 4 Rescued Animals
4 Fragments – Displayed as each
3 4
fragment is collected.
6 Rescued Animals
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BIG'S UNIQUE ACTIONS HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT BIG

▼ For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p.13.
LIFE BELT FLOATING Automatic
POWER MOVES (CARRYING, B or X Button Once Big has the life belt, he will automatically float when he is
THROWING, PULLING OR PUSHING)
in the water. Use the Control Stick to move Big around or to
Due to Big’s large physique, he is able to lift, carry and throw heavy position him for casting. Press the A Button to have Big dive
objects that the other characters can’t. underwater and use the Control Stick to walk him on the bottom.
When the A Button is released, Big will float up to the surface.
CASTING B or X Button
Use the B or X Button to have Big cast into the water.
1.Position Big facing the water, press and hold the B or X Button to
display the cast indicator and use the Control Stick to position the ACTION STAGE DISPLAY
cast indicator over the desired spot.
2.Release the B or X Button to automatically cast the lure to the
Normal Mode (Before Casting) Display Fishing Mode (After Casting) Display
desired spot.
3.If the cast is successful, the lure will sink down and the game will 1
switch into “fishing mode.”
2
7
LURE ATTACK Press and release the B or X Button
Using the same action as when casting, face an enemy and press
and hold the B or X Button to display the cast indicator and use the
Control Stick to position the cast indicator over the enemy. Release 3 5
the B or X Button to attack.
If an enemy is nearby, you can also have Big attack them using his 4 6
pole by pressing the B or X Button.
1 Weight in Grams of Entire Catch 5 Reel Position
2 Number of Collected Rings 6 Line Length
FISHING MODE 3 Remaining Lives 7 Cast Indicator
4 Line Tension Gauge
FISHING Refer to the Diagram Below
A Button Reeling In Quickly B or X Button Reeling In Slowly

Control Stick Tugging the Rod
1. Once the lure has 2. Use the Control Stick 3. Once you reel in the
sunk underwater, tug to maneuver the rod fish close enough, Big
on the lure to entice system so that the will automatically pull
the fish (frog). When fish (frog) doesn’t get it out of the water.
the fish (frog) bites away and reel in
the lure, press down carefully so as not to
on the Control Stick to unhook it.
hook it.
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GAMMA'S UNIQUE ACTIONS STARTING A GAME

▼ For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p.13. When the Title screen appears, press START/PAUSE
to display the Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card
LASER GUN B or X Button selection screen.
Press and hold the B or X Button to activate the laser gun, aim the
laser beam at an enemy and “target lock-on” will occur automatically.
Use the Control Stick to maneuver and aim the laser beam. When
lock-on is successfully achieved, the target lock-on site will appear MEMORY CARD SELECTION/FILE SELECTION
over the enemy. You can have Gamma lock-on to multiple enemies
by waving the laser beam around an area with many enemies. Note MEMORYCARDSELECTION 46 + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel
that both the laser beam and target lock-on indicator will disappear After you turn the power ON and start the game, the Memory Card
after a few seconds. selection screen appears. Select the Memory Card containing the
“SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™” game file you wish to play.
HOMING MISSILE LAUNCH Release the B or X Button after “Lock-on”
After achieving “lock-on” using the laser gun, release the B or X FILE SELECTION 82+ A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel
Button to launch homing missiles to attack. Note that Gamma can
The file selection screen appears once a Memory Card is selected.
be moving when “locking on” or launching missiles.
Select the game file you wish to use. When the confirmation window
appears, select either “OK” or “Cancel.” Up to 3 separate SONIC
ROLLING MODE Control Stick
ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™ files can be stored on one Memory
Gamma will automatically transform from an upright-walking mode Card. When starting a game for the first time, select an empty file. To
to a compact wheeled mode whenever he reaches full-speed. Press continue a game, be sure to select the same game file for overwriting
the A Button to return Gamma to the upright-walking mode. (saving) the game data.
HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT GAMMA

The character being Characters available
played the last time for playing/saving
JET BOOSTER HOVERING A Button the game was saved.
The next adventure
Press and hold the A Button in mid-jump to enable stage to be started
Gamma to hover and descend slowly using his jet once the character
is activated.
booster pack. If you release the A Button, the jet booster Game file number
will turn off and Gamma will fall rapidly. You can stop his The last
fall and continue hovering by pressing the A Button successfully cleared
action stage, boss
again. battle, etc.
Total number of
emblems collected Total time played
1 1 Allotted Time Display ▼ DELETING GAME FILES
2 5 2 Number of Collected Rings Select the game file you wish to delete and press the A Button. Use
3 Remaining Lives the Control Stick to select “Delete” and then press the A Button. Once
4 Warning Countdown (Countdown the confirmation window appears, select either “OK” or “Cancel.”
begins when the remaining allotted
time reaches 5 seconds.)
3 6 ▲Once you have selected a file and started playing that game, you will no
5 Bonus Time (Added to the total longer be able to access the Memory Card or file selection screens even if you
allotted time whenever lock-on is return to the Title Screen. Instead, you will be taken directly to the Main Menu.
4
made.) ▲To switch to a different game file during game play, select “Options” from the
6 Rescued Animals Main Menu and then, select “File Change.” For details, see p. 23.
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MAIN MENU Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel SOUND TEST
After selecting a Memory Card and game file, the Select and enter “Sound Test” to display the Sound Test Menu. Use the
Main Menu appears. Select a game mode to start Control Stick to select a category and press the A Button. The contents
game play. of the selected category are displayed as tracks. Use the Control Stick
to select a track and press the A Button to start playback. Press the
B or X Button to stop playback and return to the Sound Test Menu.
To return to the Main Menu, select “To Main Menu” or press the B or X
Button. Press the A Button to start playback and the B or X Button to
Adventure (See p.24) stop playback and return to the Sound Test Menu.
Select this item to enter the Adventure mode of the game. Using this
mode, you can play the adventure story as any of the 6 characters. MESSAGE SETTINGS
NOTE: Sonic is the only character available at the start of a new game. It is possible to toggle the message setting between “Voice and Text” or “Voice
Only.” Use the Control Stick to select and the A Button to enter a setting.
Trial (See p.31)
Select this mode to replay any of the action stages or mini-games that LANGUAGE
have been successfully cleared during play in the “Adventure” mode. Sonic Adventure supports the following languages:
The stages you can traverse in the Adventure mode can also be
experienced in this mode. You can also view a list of the number of ● English ●French ●Japanese ●Spanish ●German
emblems each character has collected. To change the language setting for the in-game text, select “Language”
from the Sonic Adventure Options Menu to display the language
Mission (See p.32) options and then select and enter your preferred language setting.
In this mode, you can attempt to find the missions scattered
throughout the Adventure Field and clear them all. Once all the stages SOUND OUTPUT
of each character in the Adventure mode are cleared, they will be It is possible to toggle the sound output setting between “Stereo,”
respectively unlocked by character to play in this mode. “Mono” and “Dolby Prologic II.” Use the Control Stick to select and the
A Button to enter a setting.
Mini Game Collection (See p.33)
By clearing a certain condition, this mode will appear onscreen on the HOW TO ENJOY GAME WITH DOLBY
Main Menu and will be available to choose. SURROUND PRO LOGIC II
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Options (See p. 22) This game is presented in Dolby Surround Pro Logic II. Connect your
Select this item to modify the various game settings or conduct sound game console to a sound system with Dolby Pro Logic II, and select
tests. "Dolby Surround PRO LOGIC II" in the Options Screen of the game to
experience the excitement of surround sound.
OPTIONS Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel

FILE CHANGE
All settings can be modified. Select the item that
represents the setting you wish to modify. To switch to a different Sonic Adventure game file or erase a game file,
select this item to display the Memory Card and file selection screens.
Select “To Main Menu” or press the B or X Button For details, see “File Selection” on p.21.
to return to the Main Menu.
RUMBLE FEATURE
Set ON/OFF the Rumble Feature.
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ADVENTURE FLOW ADVENTURE FIELD

The central game of SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™ is called Because there are no time limits or goals to
the “Adventure mode.” The Adventure mode is comprised of two “areas.” complete in the Adventure Field part of the game,
One area, called the “Adventure Field,” contains a variety of “Events” feel free to investigate and explore the Adventure
that are encountered in the course of the overall adventure story. The Field as much as you like. However, in order to
other area is called an “Action Stage.” In an Action Stage, each individ- continue the overall game, it is necessary to find
ual character must fulfill a unique “goal” in order to clear the stage suc- the Level Up Items that grant your character special
cessfully. The general flow of the game can be illustrated as follows: powers as well as to locate the various Action Stage
entrances whenever your character is in the
Adventure Adventure
Adventure Field. Each of the 3 areas within the
Field Field Adventure Field contains a “Chao Garden.” A Chao
Action
Stage Garden is a special location designed for raising
Action Action Final Stage
Event Stage Event Stage Chao creatures. For details about Chao creatures,
Entrance Entrance cleared! see p.34.
EVENTS
CHARACTER SELECTION Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel Whenever you discover a new Action Stage entrance or meet up with
a new character while in the Adventure Field, an “event” in the form of
When you select a character, the items “Game,” an FMA (Full Motion Action) sequence is shown. Events occur auto-
“Instruction,” and “Cancel” are displayed. Select one matically and while the event is “playing,” you are unable to operate
of these items. your character.
Sonic is the only character that can be selected at
the start of a new game. The other characters will
become available for play as you progress through CHARACTERS
the adventure story. Sonic is the only character that can be selected at
the start of a new game. You will be able to select
GAME INSTRUCTIONS other characters as you progress through the game.
Basic control instructions for the selected character The five additional characters in this game are Tails,
are displayed along with a brief summary of the Knuckles, Amy, Gamma and Big. Each character
particular “goal” that the character must meet can be selected immediately following their
to successfully clear the action stages. It is respective introduction.
recommended that you review this information
before playing the game. Press the A Button to
continue to the next screen and the B or X Button BATTLING THE BOSSES
to return to the previous screen. Sometimes a “Boss” will appear in the Adventure Field after you have
successfully cleared an Action Stage. It is necessary for you to locate
STORY SCREENS and defeat the boss in battle to continue to the next stage. The battle
These screens provide a short story summary about starts as soon as the boss’s name and life gauge appear on the
the selected character. Press the B or X Button to screen.
return to the Character Selection Screen.
Remember, it is important to have at least one ring throughout the
NOTE: These summaries are not displayed the very battle to prevent your character from dying when attacked. Once the
first time the character is selected. boss’s life gauge reaches zero, victory is yours and the battle ends.
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CHAO EMBLEMS
A special feature of SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™ Each time your character successfully clears an
is the ability for you to raise a unique species of creatures Action Stage you will receive a Sonic emblem. As
called “Chao.” A Chao creature is essentially a “virtual pet” that the “goal” of each Action Stage is comprised of three
you first encounter in the form of an egg in the Adventure levels, you can receive a total of 3 Sonic emblems
Field. If you discover an egg, take it to a Chao Garden, hatch per Action Stage. Additional Sonic emblems can
the egg and raise your chao creature. You will find one “Chao also be found in both the mini-games and scattered
Garden” in each area of the Adventure Field. A Chao Garden about the Adventure Field. The total number of
is a protected enemy-free location specifically designed for emblems you have collected is displayed in the File
raising Chao. All prospective parents, be forewarned! How you Selection Screen.
raise and care for your Chao will determine not only its
physical characteristics but also its behavior and personality. GAME OVER & CONTINUE
For more information about Chao creatures, see p.34.
Your character will lose one life if they sustain damage
while not carrying any rings. Your character can also
ACTION STAGES lose a life, even when carrying rings, if they fall off the
Each character has a different goal that must be met in order Action Stage course or a cliff in the Adventure Field.
to clear the Action Stages. This goal is displayed at the start The “Game Over” Screen appears when the number of
of each Action Stage. The goal of each stage is broken into “extra lives” your character has reaches zero and they
three levels (A, B, and C) so set your sights on clearing all lose their last life. Select and enter “Continue” to restart
three levels and good luck! For details about Action Stage the game at the beginning of the same stage or “Quit”
goals and a diagram of the Action Stage display for each to return to the Title Screen.
individual character, see the character introductions on p.5. *In the Adventure Field, your
*In Action Stages, boss battles or mini-
character will restart from the location
games, your character will restart at
where the character was when the
RINGS & BONUS LIVES the beginning of the stage.
game was last saved.
A number of rings can be found in each Action Stage. Your char-
acter can survive damage inflicted by an enemy attack as long PAUSING THE GAME Start = Pause, 82 = Select,
A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel
as they are carrying at least one ring. However, when attacked,
they will automatically lose all the rings they were carrying. If To “pause” the game during game play, press START/PAUSE
attacked when not carrying any rings, your character will lose a and the pause window appears. Options available in the
life. Whenever your character collects 100 rings, they will receive pause window vary according to the type of stage you are in
an extra life. Item boxes containing an extra life can sometimes when the game is paused. Refer to this diagram and select
be found in the Action Stages as well. The rings obtained in the an option from the pause window.
Adventure Field as well as Adventure stages except Casinopolis PAUSING IN THE ADVENTURE FIELD
are saved and can be used when shopping at the Chao Garden. ▼ Continue: Select to continue the ❊ Free Camera = Toggle L / R Button to
game.(Also in the Action Stage) search for the direction to proceed.
▼ Quit: Select to quit the game ▼ Map: Identify your location.
POINT MARKERS and return to the Title Screen. ▼ Mission: Details of each mission can
You will find a number of point markers throughout each ▼ Camera: Switch the camera settings. be viewed.
Action Stage that you can use to save your character’s time ❊ Auto Camera = The direction you
and position within the course. If your character loses a life, proceed is automatically indicated by
the camera.
the next life will start from the location of the last point marker
touched with the time that was logged when the marker was PAUSING IN THE ACTION STAGE
originally touched. The exact time at which the point marker ▼ Restart = Select to forfeit the rings your character is carrying and restart the game
was touched is displayed briefly at the bottom right of the from the location of the last point marker touched.
action stage display whenever a point marker is touched. ▼ Quit = Select to quit the game and return to the entrance of the Action Stage in
the Adventure Field.
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ITEMS MINI-GAMES
There are two types of “items” that can be collected in SONIC As you proceed through the game, you will encounter a number of
ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™. A number of “Item Boxes” are “mini-games.” Fulfilling certain requirements while participating in these
located throughout the Action Stages as well as special “Level Up mini-games may award you with bonus items. Once a mini-game is
Items,” that are hidden within the Adventure Field. successfully cleared, it will be registered in the “Trial Mode” (for details,
see p.31) enabling you to replay the game as often as you like. While
“Level Up Items” provide an enhanced ability or action that can be some mini-games can be played by every character, certain mini-
used for the rest of the game. For details on each character’s games can only be played by certain characters.
unique level up item (or items), see p.14 - p.20.
HIGH-SPEED SHOES LIGHT SPEED SHOES [SONIC] SKY CHASE (ACT I/II)
These shoes provide your These special shoes enable
character with a boost of speed Sonic’s Light Speed Dash. Maneuver Tails’ airplane, the “Tornado,” to pursue
for a limited time. and engage the enemy spaceship “Egg Carrier”
high in the sky in this 3D shooting mini-game.
INVINCIBILITY THE ANCIENT LIGHT [SONIC]
Do your best to destroy the enemy before the
Use this item to destroy enemies Tap into this sacred power to
without damage for a limited unleash Sonic’s Light Speed Tornado life gauge reaches zero.
time. Attack.
CHARACTERS Sonic, Tails
5 RINGS RHYTHM BADGE [TAILS]
Adds 5 rings to your ring This relic of an ancient warrior OPERATING Airplane Maneuvers/Target Lock-on Device = Control
collection. race enables the Rapid Tails INSTRUCTIONS Stick
Attack.
10 RINGS SHOVEL CLAW [KNUCKLES] Rapid Fire Gun = Press either the A, B or X Button
Adds 10 rings to your ring Knuckles can dig up buried items
collection. with these attached to his gloves. Missile Lock-on = Press and hold either the A, B or
X Button while aiming the target lock-on device
Homing Missile = Release the A, B or X Button after

RANDOM RINGS WARRIOR FEATHER [AMY] lock on
Adds 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 40 rings This ancient warrior amulet
to your ring collection. enables Amy’s Spin Hammer
Attack.
SHIELD LIFE BELT [BIG] ICE CAP / SAND HILL

Protects your character from With this life preserver, Big can
damage one time only. stay afloat in the water. Race across the sand covered ruins aboard a
specially designed “board,” maneuvering to avoid
numerous obstacles along the way. To reach the
MAGNETIC SHIELD JET BOOSTER [GAMMA] goal of this mini-game in style, try pressing the
Attracts and collects all nearby An E100 series jet booster that A Button on the jump ramps.
rings until damage is sustained. enables Gamma to hover in the
air.
❄ ICE CAP : Ski down the mountain on a snowboard!
EXTRA LIFE ▲ There are other hidden Level Up ❄ SAND HILL : Race around the desert with a sandboard!
Adds an extra life to the total Items, so seek and you will find!
number of extra lives. CHARACTERS Sonic, Tails
OPERATING Sandboard Maneuvers = Control Stick

HINT ORB INSTRUCTIONS Jump = Press the A Button
These illuminated balls provide
hints when consulted.
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HEDGEHOG HAMMER TRIAL MODE Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel
Take part in this no-holds barred “HEDGEHOG HAMMER” using In the Trial mode, you can select and replay
the one and only Amy with her special hammer action. previously cleared Action Stages and mini-games
Collect points by whacking “Sonic” dolls as they pop up from a that are separate from the adventure game.
circle of holes. Bonus points are awarded for whacking the “Super Select “Trial” from the Title Screen to display the
Sonic” dolls, but watch out for the “Dr. Robotnik” dolls. Whack those items “Action Stage” and “Mini-game.” Select and
and you will lose points. Exceed the current high score and victory enter an item to proceed to the Character Selection
is yours. Screen.
CHARACTERS Amy
OPERATING Amy Maneuvers = Control Stick

INSTRUCTIONS Whack Action = Press the A or X Button ACTION STAGE Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel
Select “Action Stage” to display the Character

Selection Screen and select a character. All the
Action Stages that have been previously cleared by
the selected character appear. Select the Action
Stage you wish to play. When the confirmation
screen listing the character and stage you have
TWINKLE CIRCUIT selected appears, select either “OK” or “Cancel.”
Rev up your hover car and hone your driving
skills to compete in this 3D-racing game.
Race each character independently, while
recording their best times, to see who will make MINI-GAME Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel
it to the top three best rankings.
Select “Mini-game” to display the Character
Selection Screen, and then select a character. All
CHARACTERS All characters
the Mini-Games that are available for the selected
OPERATING Accelerator = A Button character appear. Select the mini-game you wish
INSTRUCTIONS Brake (reverse) = A or X Button to play.
View Change = Control Stick and L / R Button
When the confirmation screen listing the character
and mini-game you have selected appears, select
either “OK” or “Cancel.”
EMBLEM RESULTS Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel

CHAO RACES
Select “Emblem Results” to view a list of the
Enter your hand-raised Chao in one of several emblems each character has collected. Use the
races to compete for a top ranking against other Control Stick to select a character to display the
Chao. For details, see p.40. emblems collected by that character. Press the
B Button to return to the Trial Mode Menu.
NOTE: Chao races are not available in the Trial
Mode.
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This mode will be unlocked to play once all the stages of each By clearing a certain condition, mini-games will be
character have been cleared using every character respectively in the made available one by one. If a mini-game becomes
Adventure mode. There are a great number of missions to clear. The available, it will be displayed onscreen. Some of the
missions can be cleared randomly, as it is not necessary to clear them mini-games can be played by 2P. For detailed
in order. For the detailed game flow, see below. in-game controls, see below.
Pause Menu
To pause the game, press the Z Button.
● Resume : Go back to the game and continue.
● Restart : Restart the game from the beginning.
● Quit : Quit the game and return to the Mini-Game Selection Screen.
❊ Note that when playing mini-games with 2 players, insert the 1P

Mission Found Mission Start Mission Cleared controller into Controller Socket 1 and the 2P controller into Controller
Socket 2.
If a character The game data is If the screen above
touches a mission saved automatically is displayed, the
object, the details both when the mission is cleared. A game
are displayed on mission starts and Go and find more The game description as
the bottom of when it is cleared. missions and clear unlocked is well as the
screen. them all! displayed. goal to clear
Check the Mission the game can
Num. and the be viewed.
details.
The missions cleared are Use the Control Stick to Press to return to
displayed with a mark below. select a game to play. the previous screen.
A mission that has been dis- A detailed in-game control is shown. Read
covered but not yet cleared is carefully before playing the game. Press the
displayed to the right. The mis- A Button to start the game, and press the B
sions that have yet to be dis- or X Button to go back to the previous screen.
covered are shown in a semi-
transparent font.
❊ In “Tails Adventure” included in the Mini-Game Collection, the
❈ The color shown on top left password can be viewed at Tails’ House. To resume the gameplay at
indicates a character to use the beginning of the game, enter a password. Note that on the
for clearing the mission. password screen displayed at Tails’ House, do NOT press any other
buttons than START/PAUSE, otherwise the password will be
The details of the chosen mission ● Sonic - Blue automatically changed, which makes you unable to return to gameplay.
can be viewed. If the mission has not ● Miles - Yellow
been discovered yet, its details are ● Knuckles - Red ❊ If you have any problems displaying or processing certain screens
not shown. ● Amy - Pink during gameplay, please press the Z Button to display the Pause Menu
● Big The Cat - Purple and go back to the Title Screen of the game.
● E-102 - Gray
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RAISING CHAO CREATURES IN THE CHAO GARDENS Y Hatching an Egg
In this game, there exists a tiny and cute mysterious There are two eggs found in the Chao Garden.
artificial form “A-LIFE” called “Chao.” Chao live in an The Eggs will hatch by themselves, but you can
environment called “Chao Garden,” and create a also hatch them. Chao’s personality varies upon
very unique ecosystem, learning and breeding the way you hatch them, so try to hatch them in
according to the player’s actions. various ways!
The Chao Data automatically saves when you leave

the Chao Garden. 8 blocks of free space are
required in the Memory Card in which the Main Data
is also saved.
Y Giving Food
RAISING CHAO Chao grow up eating fruit from trees. To obtain
fruit, stand in front of a tree and press and hold
the X Button to grab it. Next, use the Control Stick
to shake the tree. When the fruit falls from the
Confused Happy Alarmed Thinking
tree, give it to Chao.
Keep tabs on the mood and health of your Chao by

noting these mood indicators.
Chao are hatched from eggs that can be found in Chao Gardens or
the adventure field. The Chao life cycle spans three basic stages: Y Shopping / Sell Items
Egg 6 Infancy 6 Maturity. You can buy fruit using the rings you have saved
in the Action Stage, or you can also exchange
?? ?
items you no longer want to keep with rings. Use
the Up and Down of the Control Stick to select
^ Shopping or Sell Items and press the A Button.
^ You can buy or sell items. Use the Control Stick to select items you
wish to buy / sell and press the A Button.
EGG MATURITY
INFANCY
Chao are hatched from eggs, and grow through infancy into maturity.
While growing up, Chao appearances, personalities, and actions
change according to the way they are treated by the player (i.e “pet-
ting” vs. “throwing”) or food and items (“small animals,” etc.) given by
the player.
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- Y How to connect
■ Required Items
HOW TO DOWNLOAD ● Nintendo Game Boy® Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...1
● Nintendo GameCube™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...1
1 First off, pick up your Chao, take it to the Chao Transporter and step ● “SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™”
on the red button. Nintendo GameCube™ Game Disc . . . . . . . . . . ...1
● Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy® Advance cable ...1
2 Your Chao should be seen on the screen of the Nintendo Game
Boy® Advance. To start the mini-game, select either of the icons
displayed on top right.
How to connect the Nintendo GameCube™ and the
Game Boy® Advance
IMPORTANT
● Make sure that the Nintendo Game Boy® Advance’s power is
turned ON. If it is turned OFF, you will not be able to download.
● Make sure to connect the Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy®
Advance cable to a Controller Socket.
SLEEP
To interrupt gameplay of the mini-game, press START/PAUSE and
select SLEEP MODE, in order to save battery life. To resume game,
simultaneously press START/PAUSE and the A Button. SLEEP MODE 1. Connect the Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy® Advance cable to
is an energy-saving mode, but since the Game Boy® Advance’s power the Nintendo GameCube™.
is left ON, the battery power will be consumed slowly. 2. Connect the cable to the Game Boy® Advance.
✻ Please do not connect an unused Game Boy® Advance and
IMPORTANT cables to the Nintendo GameCube™.
3. For controls afterwards, see description on p.38.
Please note that when the Game Boy® Advance with downloaded
mini-game is turned OFF, the mini-game data will be erased.
■ Caution on Link Play
On the following conditions, the game may not be able to
communicate, or may malfunction.
● When connecting with a cable other than the Nintendo
ERROR MESSAGES GameCube™-Game Boy® Advance cable.
If you encounter any problems during gameplay, the following error ● When the cable is not connected all the way in.
messages may be displayed on the screen. See below for the solutions. ● When the cable and Nintendo GameCube™-Nintendo Game Boy®
[Message] Cables may not be connected properly. Reconnect the Advance are not connected properly.
cables and download again. ● During communication, when the cable is disconnected/reconnected.
[Solution] Displayed either when the cable is disconnected or when ● During communication, when either the Nintendo GameCube™-
there is an error in communication. Make sure that the Nintendo Game Boy® Advance is turned OFF, or the RESET Button
cable is connected properly, and try downloading again. of the Nintendo GameCube™ is pressed.
[Message] Game data was not downloaded correctly.
[Solution] Displayed when downloading was not completed.
Try downloading again.
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- Game Rules
This is a mini-game in which you, as Sonic, have 3 minutes to find a There are 7 Chao in total on the field. You, as Sonic, must first find
specific Chao for Cheese with help from Tikal. Before starting to play, Tikal. She will advise you about the Chao you have to locate. Based on
it is necessary that you download this mini-game following the her tips, you must discover the Chao and deliver it within the time limit.
instructions outlined on p.36 - p.37. For the game control, see below. If you bring her the right Chao, you can obtain rings and begin the next
For the detailed game flow and the rules, see next page. mission. Note that bringing her a wrong Chao will result in a time loss
penalty. Find all 7 Chao to collect special bonus rings! The game will
be over if the remaining time becomes zero or you complete all the
In-Game Controls missions.
Control Pad A Button Game Flow

START
B Button ! Game Start
After starting the game and before exploring the
field, access Cheese to receive details of the
mission.
Control Pad w
Move a player: 8246 Pause the game
A Button B Button @ Get Tips from Tikal

Get Tikal to describe the Chao you are currently
1 Pick up and Hold Chao /
1 Release Chao after picking looking for, and go and find the exact Chao!
Press again to release Chao
up
2 Go onto next dialogue
How To View Screen

# Identify your Chao
Meet Cheese here If you find the Chao, bring it to Cheese to see if
you got the right Chao. You can move onto the next
● When Starting a game; mission to find the next Chao by completing the
Receive a mission from mission.
Cheese here and start the
game!
● Accessing Cheese; $ Game Over

Move to this point holding You can win the game by finding all the Chao
Chao to access Cheese and within the given time. However the game will be
identify your Chao. over if you fail to complete all the missions.
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Caution on Link Play

❈ How to connect the Game Boy® Advance to the Nintendo Connection between the Nintendo GameCube™ and the Game Boy®
Advance may not occur correctly in the following cases:
GameCube™ with the Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy®
Advance cable
● When cables other than the Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy®
Advance cable are used.
Required Items
● Nintendo GameCube™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ● When the cables are not inserted properly.
● Game Boy® Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 3
● “SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™” Game Disc . . 1 ● When the cables are not connected to the Nintendo GameCube™ or
● Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy® Advance cable(s) 1 to 3 the Game Boy® Advance properly.
● When the cables were inserted or removed during linked

❈ Before playing a game using the Game Boy® Advance, play.
make sure to put Chao into the Tiny Chao Garden. For
details on how to move your Chao to the Tiny Chao Garden, ● When turning off the power of the Nintendo GameCube™ or the
see p.44 - p.45. Game Boy® Advance during linked play, or pressing the Reset
Button of the Nintendo GameCube™.
● When in conditions which do not allow linked play to operate

properly in the Tiny Chao Garden (i.e. when the Chao is talking).
Y How to connect
1. Connect one cable for each player playing to the Controller Sockets of How to connect the Game Boy® Advance to the Nintendo
the Nintendo GameCube™. GameCube™ using the Nintendo GameCube™-
❈ See the connection diagram on the right for where to insert the Game Boy® Advance cables.
cables.
2. Connect the cables to the Game Boy® Advance.
3. Turn on the power of the Nintendo GameCube™ console.
4. Turn on the power of the Game Boy® Advance.\
NOTE: Once you have transported Chao to your Nintendo GameCube,

you will need one Nintendo GameCube controller for each Chao Race
participant.
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ENTERING A CHAO RACE Error Message

In the Chao Garden, you can have your hand-raised If you encounter any problems during gameplay, the following error
Chao participate in the Chao Race. If your Chao messages may be displayed on the screen. See below for the solutions.
wins, it will be awarded a medal. When the Race
Menu appears, set the appropriate items and start ● Displayed as Nintendo GameCube™ Error Messages
the race.
[Message] Unable to select. Please bring your Chao.
[Solution] Step on the button of the Chao Transporter holding your
Chao.
Race Mode Selection [Message] Unable to select. Step on the button without holding your
- Jewel Race: A jewel goes to the winner of this advanced course Chao.
(one entry only). [Solution] Step on the button of the Chao Transporter without
holding your Chao.
- Party Race: Pit a number of raised Chao against one another in
this mode.
[Message] This Memory Card contains different Chao Data.
❈ Chao Select: Select the location of your Chao from the available Overwrite?
options. [Solution] The Memory Card you are currently using already contains
different Chao Data. The Chao Data you are going to save
❈ Course Select: Select a course from the available options. will overwrite the data already contained in the Memory
Card.
[Message] The Game Boy® Advance is not connected.

[Solution] Please check if cables are connected to both the Nintendo
GameCube™ console and the Game Boy® Advance.
[Message] Chao is already there. You can’t go to the Tiny Chao

Garden.
[Solution] There is already a different Chao in the Tiny Chao Garden
of the Game Boy® Advance you selected. Drop off your
Chao in the Tiny Chao Garden after picking up the Chao
which is currently in the Tiny Chao Garden.
[Message] Your garden is full. Unable to pick up anything.

[Solution] Please note that you can only keep up to 24 Chao and 40
fruits in the Chao Garden at the same time. Take enough
Chao and fruits out of the Chao Garden before picking up
any other Chao or fruits.
● Displayed as Game Boy® Advance Error Messages

[Message] Communication Error. Check if cables are connected
properly.
[Solution] Please check if cables are properly connected to the Game
Boy® Advance or the Nintendo GameCube™. Connect it
again if necessary.
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Caution on Link Play

Connection between the Nintendo GameCube™ and the Game Boy®
DROP OFF Advance may not occur correctly in the following cases:
How to connect the Game Boy® Advance to the Nintendo
GameCube™ with the Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy® ● When cables other than the Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy®
Advance cable Advance cable are used.
Required Items
● When the cables are not inserted properly.
● Nintendo GameCube™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
● Game Boy® Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ● When the cables are not connected to the Nintendo GameCube™ or
● SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut Game Disc” . . . . . 1 the Game Boy® Advance properly.
● “Sonic Advance”/ “Sonic Advance 2” /
“Sonic Adventure 2 Battle” / “Sonic Pinball Party” Game Pak . . . . 1 ● When the cables were inserted or removed during linked play.
● Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy Advance® cable . . . . . 1
● When turning off the power of the Nintendo GameCube™ or the
❈ Although you can still play the Tiny Chao Garden without Game Boy® Advance during linked play, or pressing the Reset
the “Sonic Advance” / ”Sonic Advance 2” / ”Sonic Pinball Button of the Nintendo GameCube™.
Party” Game Pak, using the Game Pak will allow you to save
your game progress in the Tiny Chao Garden as well as give ● When in conditions which do not allow linked play to operate
you access to special items. properly in the Tiny Chao Garden (i.e. when the Chao is talking).
Y How to connect
1. Insert either of the 3 Game Paks into the Game Boy® Advance. How to connect the Game Boy® Advance to the Nintendo
GameCube™ using the Nintendo GameCube™-Game Boy®
2. Connect the cables to the Socket 2 of the Nintendo Advance cables.
GameCube™.
❈ See the connection diagram on the right for where to insert
the cables.
3. Connect the cables to the Game Boy® Advance.
4. Turn on the power of the Nintendo GameCube™ console.
5. Turn on the power of the Game Boy® Advance.
See p.46 for further details on how to transfer Chao.
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You can take your Chao you raised in the Chao Garden to the Tiny Chao Y Change Chao’s Names
Garden of Game Boy® Advance or bring your Chao you raised in the Tiny
Chao Garden to the Chao Garden. You can also transport your Chao from In order to change your Chao’s name, use the
one Memory Card to another. +Control Pad to select the characters and press
the A Button to enter. When finishing changing the
name, select OK and press the A Button. You can
Y Using the Chao Transporter change the name with up to 7 characters.
To transport the Chao, pick up the Chao, and take it
to the Chao Transporter located in the Chao Garden,
and step on the red button. Then the Chao will be Y Good-Bye to Chao
put in the Chao Transporter.
Say good-bye to Chao. Once you’ve said good-bye to
the Chao, you cannot meet the same Chao again.
Pick up the Chao you wish to say good-bye to, step
Y The Chao Transporter Menu on the red button of the Chao Transporter and press
After stepping on the red button, the Chao Transport the A Button.
Menu will be displayed. Use the +Control Pad to
select the menu and press the A Button to enter.
SLEEP / SAVE
When ending gameplay, activate the Sleep Mode to conserve battery life. The
Sleep Mode is a power-saving mode. You can use this when there is no “Sonic
Advance”/ “Sonic Advance 2”/ “Sonic Pinball Party” Game Pak present. Press
Y Dropping off your Chao S to activate the Sleep Mode, and use S and the A Button to reset the
Sleep Mode. Note that even in the Sleep Mode, the battery is being used.
To put your Chao in the Game Boy® Advance, put When not playing the game for a long time, or turning the switch of the Game
your Chao into the Chao Transporter and use the Up Boy® Advance OFF, use the Chao Transporter to bring your Chao back to the
and Down of the +Control Pad to select the Game Chao Garden, so your Chao Data will be saved. You can save the data only
Boy® Advance you wish to transport the Chao into when there is a Game Pak of either of the 3 present. Press S in the Tiny
and press the A Button. See p.44-45 for details on Chao Garden, and select “SAVE & EXIT.”
how to connect the Game Boy® Advance with the
Nintendo GameCube™.
You can raise your Chao in the Tiny Chao Garden of either of the 3 games for
CAUTION Game Boy® Advance or play various mini-games. You can also take the rings
✽You can save only one Chao in the Game Boy® Advance. If there is already you gained into Chao Garden in the “SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s
one Chao in the Tiny Chao Garden, you can put no more Chao in. Cut™” with you. Note that once you have put your Chao into the Chao
Transporter of the Tiny Chao Garden, mini-games can be played without
connection to Game Boy® Advance. Items that are hard to find may appear
Y Pick up and the game data in both the Chao Transporter and the Tiny Chao Garden
can be saved simultaneously if connected to Game Boy® Advance.
To pick up the Chao, fruits and eggs you raised in
the Tiny Chao Garden from the Game Boy® By dropping Chao into the Tiny Chao Garden using the Chao Transporter, your
Advance, step on the red button without Chao, and Chao can travel in between SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™ and
use the +Control Pad and the A Button to choose Sonic Adventure 2 Battle™. Note that animals seen in SONIC ADVENTURE
the Chao, fruits and eggs to pick up. Then select DX-Director’s Cut™ become viewless when transporting Chao from SONIC
“Pick up“ and press the A Button. ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™ to Sonic Adventure 2 Battle™. Likewise ani-
mals seen in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle™ cannot be viewed when Chao are
CAUTION transported to SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™. However the animals
can be seen again by transporting Chao back to their original Chao Garden.
✽ Note that the toys you obtained in the Tiny Chao Garden cannot be picked up.
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The following credits list the staff responsible for the localization,
marketing and manual production for SONIC ADVENTURE DX-
Director’s Cut™. See the in-game credits for the complete list of
the original development staff.
◆ Sega Of America CREDITS

❏ Product Manager - Cord Smith
❏ VP of Entertainment Marketing - Mike Fischer
❏ Localization Producer - Yosuke Moriya
❏ Localization Manager - Osamu Shibamiya
❏ Lead Tester - Demetrius Griffin
❏ Special Thanks
- Price Design Team
- Rob Alvarez
- Bob Schonfisch
- Caroline McNiel
- Teri Higgins
◆ Sega Of Japan CREDITS

International Business Product Development
❏ Yusuke Suai
Design Product Team
❏ Supervisor - Yoshihiro Sakuta
❏ Co-Supervisor - Hisakazu Nakagawa
❏ Designer - Satoru Ishigami
❏ Editor/DTP - Asako Miyajima
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CAUTION - Motion Sickness

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries CAUTION - Laser Device

CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET

Thank you for purchasing SONIC ADVENTURE DX-Director’s Cut™.

THIS GAME SUPPORTS THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE

THIS GAME REQUIRES A

THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE

HARDWARE SETUP SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

Using Progressive Scan TV

MILES “TAILS” PROWER KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA

ACTION STAGE GOAL ACTION STAGE GOAL

▼ In some scenarios, an object other than a capsule may be the goal.

AMY ROSE BIG THE CAT

ACTION STAGE GOAL

E-102 GAMMA ENEMIES

TIPS KIKI SPIKY SPINNER

ACTIONS COMMON TO ALL CHARACTERS

B BUTTON JUMP A Button

PANNING THE CAMERA L / R Button

CANCEL/RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS

SONIC'S UNIQUE ACTIONS TAILS' UNIQUE ACTIONS

SPIN ATTACK B Button

SPIN DASH B or X Button TAILS ATTACK B or X Button

KNUCKLES' UNIQUE ACTIONS AMY'S UNIQUE ACTIONS

Pressing and Holding the A Button HAMMER ATTACK B or X Button

HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT AMY

SHOVEL CLAW Pressing the B or X Button,

BIG'S UNIQUE ACTIONS HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT BIG

A Button Reeling In Quickly B or X Button Reeling In Slowly

GAMMA'S UNIQUE ACTIONS STARTING A GAME

HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT GAMMA

OPTIONS Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel

ADVENTURE FLOW ADVENTURE FIELD

Homing Missile = Release the A, B or X Button after

SHIELD LIFE BELT [BIG] ICE CAP / SAND HILL

OPERATING Sandboard Maneuvers = Control Stick

OPERATING Amy Maneuvers = Control Stick

Select “Action Stage” to display the Character

EMBLEM RESULTS Control Stick + A Button = Enter, B or X Button = Cancel

❊ Note that when playing mini-games with 2 players, insert the 1P

RAISING CHAO CREATURES IN THE CHAO GARDENS Y Hatching an Egg

The Chao Data automatically saves when you leave

Keep tabs on the mood and health of your Chao by

^ Shopping or Sell Items and press the A Button.

Control Pad A Button Game Flow

Move a player: 8246 Pause the game

A Button B Button @ Get Tips from Tikal

How To View Screen

● Accessing Cheese; $ Game Over

Caution on Link Play

● When the cables were inserted or removed during linked

● When in conditions which do not allow linked play to operate

2. Connect the cables to the Game Boy® Advance.

3. Turn on the power of the Nintendo GameCube™ console.