Game Boy Advance · Adventure
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Griptonite Games |
| Publisher | EA Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Harry Potter |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Griptonite Games and published by EA Games, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as an adventure game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 54 GBA adventure games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Harry Potter series; on the GBA you can also try Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The series also appears on other systems with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PS1) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PS1). Griptonite Games also made Daredevil, Digimon Racing and Lego Star Wars: The Video Game for the GBA.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 3200F217
0005 |
|---|---|
| Max Stars | 83003734
0006 |
| Invincible | 2200F1F0
0020 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 000010C5
000A
1001A7A4
0007 |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone walkthroughs & guides
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone FAQ
When did Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone come out on the GBA?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
It was developed by Griptonite Games and published by EA Games.
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone multiplayer?
No. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a single-player game.
How long does Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone take to play?
As an adventure game, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.