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April 3 in Gaming History

2 moments from the museum's collection happened on this date.

2003 — 23 years ago

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire reach Australia

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were released in Australia for the Game Boy Advance, bringing the Hoenn region, double battles, and abilities to a new generation of trainers.

Source: PowerUp! — This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Must Plays of Apr 3
2003 — 23 years ago

Metroid Prime reaches Australia

Metroid Prime launched on GameCube in Australia, completing its worldwide rollout and cementing Retro Studios' bold reinvention of Samus's adventures as a first-person adventure.

Source: PowerUp! — This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Must Plays of Apr 3
Enjoying the tour? Step inside the full museum — rooms for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and the Arcade, a playable arcade cabinet, the Museum Exam, and the Passport stamp collection.