Much like Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, different versions of this game were produced for the different platforms. The game was developed for PC by KnowWonder, whereas home console versions for the (PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube) were developed by Electronic Arts UK, and a handheld version for the Game Boy Advance was developed by Griptonite Games.[2] All games were published by EA and Warner Bros.[3] The game differs between platforms; while the console release has a traditional 3D over the shoulder perspective, featuring boss fights and detective sections, the PC version features similar puzzle solving missions as those in earlier releases. The Game Boy Advance release plays as a traditional role playing game, similar to games like Dragon Quest.[2] The PlayStation 2 version features mini-games compatible with the EyeToy.[4] In addition to playing as the titular character Harry, the game also allows the player to control Hermione and Ron, as well as fly Buckbeak, and control Harry's pet owl, Hedwig.[5]