Pokemon Box Ruby & Sapphire Review

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(More customer reviews)Pokemon Box was made for players to store, display and arrange their Pokemon in a handy form.This title was only available from the now defunct Pokemon Center in New York. This title can be used with Pokemon Colleseum for Gamecube, and Ruby and Sapphire for Game Boy Advance.It not only allows you to store Pokemon from these games, but you can also PLAY the Gameboy Advance versions of Ruby and Sapphire right on your TV by hooking up the link cable to a Gameboy Advance and a copy of either game.This means you do not need the Gameboy Player to play these games on your TV!

This was a rare move by Nintendo to even release this game, much less in such limited quantity.This title was originally released in 2004 and has become increasingly hard to find since Nintendo halted production.

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Search, sort and handle other management functions to organize and display the Pokemon you've collected from your Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire Game Boy Advance games.

Features

* Save up to 1,500 Pokemon to a special Memory Card
* Play Pokemon Ruby or Pokemon Sapphire on a television screen without the Game Boy Player
* Includes custom Memory Card 59

Pokemon Box provides a solution for players who have captured Pokemon in their Game Boy Advance games but don't have enough space to keep them. Players can save up to 1,500 Pokemon to a special Memory Card for Nintendo GameCube, more than three times as many Pokemon as can be stored in a Pokemon Ruby or Pokemon Sapphire Game Pak. As you capture more Pokemon, you can store them on a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card.

Using Pokemon Box, players can play Pokemon Ruby or Pokemon Sapphire in single-player mode on their television screen via the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable.

Players need a Game Boy Advance system, Pokemon Ruby or Pokemon Sapphire, Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable and Nintendo GameCube system to use Pokemon Box.

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The kit gives you a gamedisc that allows you to connect your GameBoy Advance Pokemon.

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Nintendo e-Reader - Card Reader for Game Boy Advance Review

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(More customer reviews)The Game Boy Advance is nothing if not, well, advanced.It's more powerful than a Super Nintendo Entertainment System and yet runs for hours on a pair of AA batteries.It plays all the original Game Boy (classic, Color, Pocket) titles, and its games are priced right for kids on tight allowances.Now, it provides something for the old-school gamer in all of us, along with new features and boundless possibilities.
The Nintendo e-Reader is the latest in an oddball line of scanning devices for kids.Earlier such devices generated virtual pets based on the UPC barcodes on various products; in fact, a particular brand of instant soup flew off store shelves in Japan after it was learned its barcode created an ultra-powerful character.However, the craze has never really caught on in the United States.That is, in my opinion, until the e-Reader.
The e-Reader is about the size of an N64 Transfer or Rumble Pak, and plugs directly into the cartridge port of the GB Advance.As the e-Reader also plugs into the GBA's Game Link port, a "replacement" port is provided on the e-Reader itself, so you can continue to use Link Cables and some (not all) GBA lighting products.
The key to the e-Reader system is its data cards, which are basically another family of trading cards, a la Magic The Gathering and Pokemon (more on this in a moment).Cards designed for use with the e-Reader are distinguised by rows of dots along their length.These dots are the basis of Dot Codes, a proprietary format that the e-Reader sees as digital data.By swiping a compatible card through the e-Reader, you are loading data into the Reader.
What kind of data, you ask?Depends on the cards.The e-Reader comes packaged with two 5-card booster packs.The first contains the complete Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) port of Donkey Kong Junior ... you read that right, an NES cartridge stored on five trading cards!Other NES games, similarly translated, are available from retailers now, with many more to come.
The second pack contains an assortment of other e-Reader cards, including three from the Pokemon Trading Card Game.These three cards are the first in a new line of Dot-Code-bearing Pokemon cards.Along with being used in the Pokemon card game, these cards hold (in their Dot Codes) extra data on the particular Pokemon (readable on the GBA screen), and even mini-games you can play.A fourth card includes a sample Nintendo Game-and-Watch game (old pre-GB handheld games).
However, it is the fifth card that really can open up doors in how you play games.This card contains bonus items that can be used with the Nintendo GameCube title "Animal Crossing."By connecting your e-Reader-equipped GBA to a GameCube via the appropriate Link Cable (with a compatible title, like "Animal Crossing"), you can upload new information to the GC game.Just imagine ... you could update the stats of your favorite football or baseball player simply by swiping his compatible trading card through the e-Reader!
How does the system work in practice?Actually pretty well.It takes about 60 seconds to completely load a game like DK Junior, for example.Unlike ATM or credit cards, an e-Reader card needs to be swiped slowly.Like credit cards, you need to treat them somewhat gently; any stray marks (such as writing something on the card) in the Dot Code area could mess up the data, rendering the card useless.Younger kids may need some assistance at first with swiping, but they'll get the hang of it quickly.The e-Reader has a small amount of internal memory, so if you load a game/program you like, you can keep it, at least until you want to swipe something else into it.
Also, some of the NES games aren't 100% perfect ... DK Junior's sequence of boards is wrong, and it seems to have gotten slightly squashed in order to fit onto the GBA screen, but neither of these detract seriously from the gameplay.In other words, it's as fun as I remember it.
It's too early to see how e-Reader will catch on.After all, Pokemon isn't as popular as it once was, and so far only Nintendo and Wizards of the Coast have any card support.But, as early adopters go, the e-Reader is a cheap investment whose potential uses are as unlimited as the imagination.

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The e-Reader is an accessory for use with the Game Boy Advance that reads information from collectible trading cards and translates it on the GBA into standalone games or enhancements to some traditional games. The e-Reader connects into the GBA cartridge slot and can also connect to another GBA or even a GameCube. Players simply slide the paper cards, available for as low as $1.95, through the e-Reader much as you slide a credit card through a point-of-purchase machine at a grocery store. When you do this, the unit scans the codes imprinted on the card and stores the information in its 1-megabit flash ROM for as long as the power is on. Animal Crossing for the GameCube takes advantage of this technology, and many more uses are planned. This set includes the e-Reader unit and the e-Reader card for the NES version of Donkey Kong Jr.

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Pokemon Pinball Ruby and Sapphire Review

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(More customer reviews)Like it or not, Pokemon is here to stay for the long term. Nintendo/Creature/GameFreak, have created one of the most, if not THE most successful gaming titles in the history of electronic gaming.
Following in the footsteps of the successful Ruby and Sapphire releases for the Gameboy Advance console, the Pokemon phenemenon enters the "pinball" arena once again, with the highly anticipated "Pokemon Pinball:Ruby and Sapphire" title only available on the Game Boy Advance console.
Like all preceeding Pokemon games, regarless of genre, this one is destined to be added in the ever growing list of wildly popular and successful Pokemon titles, and for very good reason.
Nintendo took their time on this game, not merely a generic pinball game with the Pokemon marque slapped on it. In fact, just the opposite. This game was thoughtfully put together with some very original ideas put in place, that meld very well with Pokemon's "Gotta Catch 'em All" premise.
The game comprises of two seperate tapes, each appropriately named "Ruby and Sapphire", with the exception of the "flippers" all other actions are either Pokemon items, seen in the game, anime, etc, or performed by Pokemon characters from the Ruby and Sapphire games.
Starting the game is elementry, with the player being given the choice of either starting on the "Ruby" or "Sapphire" tables. Each table presents its own unique challenges, and both tables are very original in their design and layout. Spoink, the "pig type" Pokemon provides the work of the "launching plunger" for both games, with several different type Pokemon also playing key roles, such as Latias (Sapphire Table) Latios (Ruby Table) Zigzagoon, Shapedo and a host of others.
Like any other pinball type game, the object remains the same, to achieve a "mission" and get the highest score possible, with the 1st place score being a default 100,000,000. The premise here, is to "complete your Pokedex" of over 200 Pokemon using the pinball tables to unlock different areas, that can provide bonuses to players who are "pinball wizards". There are bonus screens, that are also activated when certain tasks are completed.
I have played a lot of pinball type games in my day. However, Pokemon Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire is by far and away the BEST pinball game out there in the areas of graphics, sound and general originality.
For anyone who is a pinball wizard, or enjoys this popular pastime, this game is a MUST!
Overall Grade: A
Sound: A
Graphics: A
Originality: A

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Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire brings you the fun of Pokemon battles combined with the fast action of great pinball!

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Digimon World 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is definitely the best digimon game ever.When I first bought it I thought it would be easy.But it turned out to be challenging, which is what I prefer with video games.I also like the side quests for unlocking digivolutions and weapons.And the wide variety of weapons for your digimon is excellent.If you are a digimon fan, don't pass up your chance to buy this game.Digimon World 3 is also really good, but this is even better.

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Digimon World 4 is an all-new adventure starring yoru favorite Digimon characters! All access to the Real World has been terminated, security has been breached, and in the process of the investigation a new mysterious world has been discovered. It's up to you, the Digital Security Guard to investigate and bring peace back to the Digital World.

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Pokemon HeartGold Version Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought both Heart Gold and Soul Silver for my nine-year-old boy.I have lupus with photosensitivity and don't get to spend a lot of time outside with him, and I don't like to just plug him into a video game, so I compromise by playing video games with him. Those games have to be interactive and interesting enough to not drive me crazy.The ds pokemon games take care of both those concerns.

He chose Soul Silver for his game, so this one is mine.It's been years since I looked at the old Gameboy Color games, but this one seems to be just like the old one, except for the enhancements that came along with the double screen and the touch pad.The music includes more recent themes as well, but it makes me happy to hear the older ones.

My son absolutely loves the pokewalker.I love the idea of the pokewalker, but I haven't used mine, yet.We have used his to take his pokemon down to the park to take advantage of the not-too-bright sunlight.

The figurine is cute, but Ho-Oh is not as well-crafted as Lugia.Lugia is magnificent and is rendered consistently with the better graphic capabiiities of later games.Ho-Oh looks like he's straight off the Gameboy Advance.At best.I'm still very happy with the purchase, though.

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Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games nearly a decade ago. The richly detailed adventure of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver is now enhanced for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems with updated graphics and sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises. Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version bring dozens of Pokémon characters back into the limelight for a new Pokémon generation - and longtime fans - to catch, train and battle.


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2.5" tall Ho-Oh figure handcrafted by the internationally renowned figure makers Kaiyodo of Japan

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Pokemon Stadium 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)I found out about Pokemon characters in another Nintendo game, Super Smash Brothers. I spent many hours annoying friends with Piakchu's battle cry and shortly after rented Pokemon Stadium. I loved the game play in it and a friend and I spent many hours in front of the tv hooting and hollering at each other in the midst of battle.
The other day, Pokemon Stadium 2 hit the shelves and I debated about renting it, said what the heck and just bought it. After investing my money it, I came home, showed it to a few people in the dorm and shortly had three or four people in my room. We had back seat battlers calling out commands to the people with controllers and people wandering in to see what was going on. One of the nice things about the game is the ability for 4 controllers to be used. I was curious how they were going to do this and found out it's in the free battle arena. Each person chooses 6 Pokemon and then right before the battle begins you choose 3 each and then switch between trainers in battle, a bit like a tag team.
About half of the game is one player and the rest of it is in two -four player mode.
I'm still working my way through the gyms and, yes, they do get harder as you move along. I've been frustrated by some of the higher trainers more than once.
The "battle now" idea they have is very good. If you and a friend want to sit down and have a quick little go between the two of you this is a good way to go. It is right there on the main screen and you click on it and the system randomly picks 6 Pokemon for you to battle with, this can be done in one or two player mode.
The little mini-games are so cute. If you pay attention to your own screen, un-like I did the first time, you should do well. If you want to make sure you win there is an easy setting, if you want a challenge set the system to hard.
In event battle there are 4 cups, the Prime Cup, the Poke Cup, the Little Cup and the Challenge Cup. In the challenge cup instead of you using your Pokemon's the computer picks them for you and you can battle on the settings for the Prime, Poke and little cups.
To be honest, I have yet to get through everything. I'm currently working on finding a Gameboy Pokemon game so that I can access everything this game has to offer, (as in Pokemon Stadium you need a transfer pack, and sadly it's not included in the game)yet with out it I've had many hours of battle already. Those new Pokemon are toooo cute. My faves? Of the new guys, I've found good battle buddies in Jumpluff, Skarmory, and Girafarig. My tried and true battle companions from Pokemon Stadium are Rapidash, Pikachu and Snorlax. Now... who'll help you win all those battles?

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What can you expect from the sequel to one of the favorite Nintendo 64 games of 2000? A lot. Pokémon Stadium 2 comes with four new tournaments, 12 new minigames, and lots of fun extras, like special Pokéquizzes to test your level of mastery. And you're sure to find your favorite monsters, because--gulp!--249 Pokémon are present in the game. As in Pokémon Stadium, you can train and battle your monsters, as well as transfer them (via the separately sold Transfer Pak) from your favorite Game Boy titles--including the newer Gold and Silver editions of the game.

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Pokemon Colosseum Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, Pokemon colosseum will be the first console pokemon game to have a RPG mode. The storyline is a little darker than your usual pokemon games. The story deals with a guy whose main mission is to catch Dark pokemon (Pokemon whose hearts have darken)from trainers and heal them. There are about 40+ catchable pokemon (mostly Gold/Silver). The game is compatible with Ruby/Sapphire/and future titles Fire Red and Leaf Green. Also, the bonus disk that comes with the game includes the secret pokemon character known as Jirachi. One of the coolest features of the game is the ability to catch johto pokemon from colosseum and trade them to your Ruby and Sapphire games. That feature enable the user to breed johto pokemon and (i.e. catching bayleef, then trading to RU/SA, and getting a chikorita)and expands your list to it's full potential (386). However the pokedex will not be updated until you start trading with FR/LG (To obtain the NationalDex). I give this game a 9/10.

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Pokemon Colosseum - If you've conquered the Pokemon Stadium games, then the next step up is winning in the massive Colosseums! In this game, you'll be challenged to retrain and convert the infamous "Dark Pokemon". These are Pokemon that were mistreated during training. Open their hearts through kindness & training, then battle them against champion trainers in the Colosseums!Work with Dark Pokemon to develop a strong relationship with them -- open its heart so that it'll fight for you in the Colosseum!

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Pokemon, Silver Version Review

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(More customer reviews)I've played this game right through to the end (in japanese) and all I can say is WOW! This tops the original in every possible way. The graphics, the sound, the moves and the gameplay in general is simply light years ahead of the original. The battles are simply spectacular! Almost all of theexisting moves have been beautifully redesigned and there are an extraforty as well. The otherwise dull Quick Attack for instance looks superb onthis game. And to make training even easier, the pok

Pokemon Leaf Green Version Review

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(More customer reviews)When Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire came out, I was very distraught to learn that some of my favorites from the original Game Boy generation, particularly Nidoking and Persian, were absent from them. Furthermore, since the Advance Generation employs a different system for Pokemon stats and is on vastly different hardware, I could not upload my power Pokemon from Crystal or Blue. And there were some things that annoyed me about Ruby/Sapphire, including the spineless rival and outlandish town concepts (Who builds a town atop trees or inside a crater?).

Enter LeafGreen. This game, along with the companion game FireRed, takes us back to the world where Pokemon got its start, but now with all of the Advance generation upgrades. The graphics are pretty good, and the lead girl character is the cutest I have seen in a Pokemon game. The boy isn't too bad, and they did make him look less like Ash from the anime this time around (compare to Brendan from RSE, who has white hair that makes him look like he belongs in a nursing home).

Most of the dialogue remains unchanged from the original games. You have the shorts-obsessed youngsters, the really sensitive Lasses, and that poor scientist that was shipped off to the Russian Tiksi Branch of the regions major corporation. Team Rocket and its enigmatic boss Giovanni are here in all their glory, as are the original crew of gym leaders and Elite Four.

In addition to the main region, there is a chain of islands. Here, there are some new quests and some of the Johto Pokemon are found out there.

The controls are pretty much exactly as they were in Ruby/Sapphire, which means the menus and commands are well designed and intuitive. A device called the Vs Seeker allows you to challenge trainers you've already beaten. It doesn't take too long to recharge and is a great way to level up your army and earn cash.

There is a help function triggered by hitting the shoulder buttons, but it's only for newbie trainers and gets annoying because I have a tendency to hit the shoulder buttons by accident. At least the help menu can be turned off. The game also does a "recap" of your recent accomplishments. It's cool the first two or three times, but then it just becomes a waste of time. There is no time function in this game, so time-dependent evolvers must be traded back to Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, and that isn't possible until you've beaten the Elite Four and tackled an island sidequest. The music is remixed from the original games, but you'll still want to have your iPod handy.

Other than that, though, this game is an excellent RPG and involves a lot of strategy. Is it better than Emerald? Yes. This game takes place in a far more engaging world, the characters look better, and some of the Pokemon animations in Emerald look just plain dumb.

Note that the wireless battling is essentialty the same as before except without the hassles of cables. The wireless chat room is a good concept, but limited range of the included wireless transmitter really limits it.

If you can only pick up one of the GBA-generation Pokemon games, LeafGreen is the best of them all. The selection of Pokemon gives it the edge over FireRed, and the better-looking sprites and nostaligic feel combined with the current game mechanics places it well above Ruby, Sapphire, and even Emerald.

Again, I stress that the girl lead character from LeafGreen is super cute!

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Pokemon Leaf Green is a new adventure in the Pokemon world, set in the calssic Kanto region where Pokemon first took root and exploded. You'll become an 11-year-old boy or girl, starting a journey from Pallet Town to become a master Pokemon trainer. Professor Oak has given you a Pokedex to aid you, as you catch, raise and train Pokemon for battle. Battle across games as you face Pokemon from otehr games -- and do it wirelessly, for freedom of movement while you play! You can also exchange game challenges, talk battle strategy or just shoot the breeze with up to five people in a chat session - or send text messages to other trainers in the Union Rooms.

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Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness Review

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(More customer reviews)[Note: This is coming from a 21-year-old reviewer]
I don't see why people are having a problem with this game. Personally, I was a big fan of the 3d-cartoony style of RPGs from when they first made big splashes on the Dreamcast. Games like Grandia, Skies of Arcadia... I just love how these games are done, and Pokemon XD is no exception.

So what the XD for? An "extra dimension" of play. Apparently, all this really means is that you get a new character, a new storyline, and get to set out on the usual Pokemon adventures. Which isn't bad- I haven't played a Pokemon game yet I didn't like (excluding the smaller spinoff games, of course). This game supports the full cast of characters from Sapphire / Ruby / Emerald, and that's a whole lotta Pokemon.

You start as (since you name yourself, I'll call the character Hero), a kid who finds out, as usual, that you're responsible for saving the world by battling cute little monsters with monsters of your own. This time, you're given a sort of cybernetic arm attachment and headset that allows you to analyze and capture Shadow Pokemon- who must be converted back to the "light side" through love and affection in order to regain their former power.

What's new? If you played Colliseum, basically nothing. There's a new story, and the new Shadow Lugia Pokemon wandering the continent. Other than that, however, you'll only want this game if you just enjoy "catching them all" that much.

For fans like me who missed Colliseum, but have played the original games, you get to experience Pokemon in a well-thought-out 3d setting that's just gorgeous. Shadow Pokemon come equipped with Shadow type moves when you get them, so Pokemon you never would have thought about bringing out before suddenly become extremely useful as you'll always have Shadow moves to fall back on. Very nice. Speaking of which- yes, you have to steal Shadow Pokemon from the villians who use them for battling. What you'll really do is defeat all of the opponent's other Pokemon and from there, it's no different from capturing rare Pokemon in earlier games- only this time, the enemy can't run away, and if you accidentally defeat it instead of capturing, you can re-battle almost any time you want!

Never played Pokemon? It's an extremely easy to learn game, complete with insanely cute and cool Pokemon to battle, and it's family-friendly, as not even the wildest situations would rate above PG.

A lot of reviewers have said you can't catch wild Pokemon- and that's not exactly true. There are many "spots" where you can leave out treats and try to capture wild Pokemon- leaving more treats means Pokemon stay longer, so they're easier to capture. It's not quite like crawling through the grass in the old games, but it gets the job done. I saw a few other reviewers comment that converting the Shadow Pokemon takes too long- just through battling in the early game, I was able to cleanse more than one Pokemon per hour of play, and that included time it took to unlock an area to complete the process. Doesn't seem so bad to me! Plus, I haven't even opened up the secondary cleansing method available in the game.

Overall- It's another Pokemon game, and a pretty good one. It's colorful, it's cute, and it's been extremely fun to play. If you're plopping down money for a Pokemon game, isn't that exactly what you expect? Sure, stealing Shadow Pokemon and cleansing their hearts is a little different- but it's fun. The only people I wouldn't reccomend this game to are Colliseum fanatics who don't feel like starting the experience over- the two games are basically very similar. My girlfriend played Colliseum tons, and I could barely pull her away from the Gamecube on this one, but apparently other Colliseum fans feel otherwise.

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Return to Orre for an all-new RPG in an expansive setting with a sinister plot and characters the likes of which you have never met before. With Eevee as your companion, you'll seek to unravel the mystery of Shadow Lugia. Darkness has fallen over this strange land, and the fate and welfare of Pokemon lies in your ability to Snag and Purify them before it's to late.

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Pokemon Stadium Review

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(More customer reviews)I played this game at the Pok

Pokemon Emerald Version Review

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(More customer reviews)Everytime Pokemon gets two different version, there is usually a third superior version that comes out later.When Pokemone Red and Blue got here, Yellow version came a little later.Likewise with Gold and Silver.Crystal version came.Now with Ruby and Sapphire, Emerald is here.

We all know the basic story of Pokemon.Through the versions released, it hasn't really changed at all.At least in terms of storyline.You choose to be a boy or a girl, and then you'll begin your journey to become a pokemon master.

Anyone who has played Ruby and Sapphire basically already know the kinks to it.This review is aimed at those people.There isn't much that's been changed in Emerald.Of course there's the fact that some Pokemon you just aren't able to get a hold of without the other two versions.You can link up to Pokemon Colliseum (which is nice) and you can also use the wireless adapator to trade from all the versions on the GBA.

The graphics have been slightly improved.They look much closer to the SNES graphics than before.Their much clearer than in Ruby and Sapphire and their more crisp.Not quite so many.

There is one major gripe with Emerald.You've got to be a die-hard Pokemon fan to want to play it.If you've already gone through Ruby and Sapphire once, the question is, do you want to travel through what is virtually the same journey again?If the answer is yes, then go on out and pick up Pokemon Emerald now.If the answer is no, Pokemon Emerald may not be the best investment.It would be better if you waited for the next batch of versions to come.

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Are you looking for a new Pokemon challenge? With a focus on continuing the story, Pokemon Emerald brings together elements and characters from Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. Emerald is the third adventure to take place in the Hoenn region, and it features all new areas and exciting new plot twists.
In Pokemon Emerald, your character is an aspiring Pokemon Trainer and new inhabitant of Littleroot Town. You'll enter the neighborhood amid a truckload of boxes, eager to explore your new environment. Eventually, you'll stumble upon a challenge that forces you to select from three Pokemon -- Torchic, Mudkip or Treecko. Once you decide, you can begin your quest to become the world's greatest Pokemon Trainer.
If you've played the Ruby or Sapphire installments, you'll recognize many of the locations in Emerald. Although familiar, quite a lot has changed in Emerald. The most exciting addition is Battle Frontier. No matter how well you think you know Hoenn, you will always discover something entirely new. Plus, you may even encounter a new Gym Leader in your journeys.
You are up against stiff competition in Emerald. Team Magma and Team Aqua once again look to disrupt the peaceful civility of Hoenn. Unlike Ruby and Sapphire, both gangs have set up camp in this adventure. That means you'll be facing double-the-evil, double-the-clever, scheming plans. To really spice things up, Emerald has added sightings of the rare Pokemon Rayquaza. The plot thickens!
The Battle Frontier of Pokemon Emerald brings together seven battle facilities. Each area provides a unique battle experience. Special Trainers called Frontier Brains head each facility and they will test every aspect of your combat skills. Your victories will be memorialized in the form of Frontier Symbols, and you must defeat the Frontier Brain at each location several times in order to earn your awards.
With new locations like Battle Dome, Battle Arena, Battle Factory, and Battle Pike, Pokemon Emerald will throw you awesome new twists and challenges. The new adventure in Hoenn is full of adventure and has plenty of opportunities to hone your battle skills. Just keep your composure, explore the island, and you can become the world's greatest Pokemon Trainer.

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Pokemon LeafGreen with Wireless Adaptor Review

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(More customer reviews)Rumors have been spread that this game, when it comes out, will be boreing since its a remake of the original versionsRed, Blue, and Green, but its not. The game takes place in Kanto and is like the other four, but seven new islands called the Rainbow Islands, have been added so you can collect them all. Plus, this game has all the pokemon, but you have to trade to get them all. I have played it in both english and Japenese ( people have translated it) and it is a quite decent game. Plus you can get National Dex so all 386 pokemon can be displayed once you have 60 pokemon and challenge theElite Four twice with more powers and techniques the seond time. Its a lot of fun and it has the best graphics ever and it talks and has chat!!! I cant wait till September 9th!!! Im buying mine now and its gonna be great!!!! Trust Me!!! I have played it!!!

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Pokemon Leaf Green is a remakes of the classic original Pokemon game, with all-new challenges and options. New content, graphics and features will impress young and older players as they relive the adventure. With its support for the new Game Boy Advance wireless adapter, you'll connect to other players and meet up in the "union room" -- chat with players, battle or trade Pokemon.

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Pokemon, Crystal Version Review

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(More customer reviews)I have just recently reserved one for myself. I saw screen shots opf the Japanese version, and it is better than Gold/Silver. For one, when you enter a new route or city, a little box will appear at the bottom of the screen to let you know what city/route you have entered. Also, the legendary dogs/cats, whatever they are, are now seen in the wild. Suicune is the main Pokemon in this game. What I mean by that is, you will see what he lopoks like and Entei and Raikou will appear as they do in G/S. Also, you finally get the G/S Ball. If you take it to Kurt, he'll take it for a day, give it back to you when you go back. When you get it back, you can take it into the Ilex Forest, put it in the Shrine you past by, and have a chance of carching Celebii. There are also a few new items, but, I don't know what they're are called. It also has updated information on the Unown. Also, there are new puzzles you have to figure out in order to catch the 26 Unown. This game is going to be of of the best sequels to any Pokemon game. This is a must-have for any die-hard Pokemon fan.

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In case you've been hiding under a rock and you've missed the commotion up to this point: The word "Pok

Pokemon, Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)My kids and I all love the Pokemon Gameboys (the three of us each have our own Gameboy). The blue Pokemon game is very similar to the red, with the Yellow having some slight differences.
The foremost of these is the factthat Pikachu just won't stay in his Pokeball! He follows you around in thegame, and you have to keep him happy or you lose points and variousopportunities. I also like the addition of Jesse and James (characters fromthe cartoon), and the additional battles they provide. If I had to pickjust one of the three, this is the one I'd pick.
I like the way thePokemon game challenges kids. I suggest also buying one of the books whichshows the various routes and places. This allows kids to work at the taskswithout getting frustrated.
The idea is to start at Prof. Oak's house,get your first Pokemon from him, and then journey all around the land ofPokemon, collecting various wild pokemon (which you catch by battling themuntil they faint), and doing battle with other trainers along the way.
Inthe process, kids learn to manuever through mazes of increasing complexity(which is why the manuals are a help), to gather and use items, and todevelop strategies for fighting various types of Pokemon. My five year-oldeven started to read while using her Gameboy, from needing to know whichitems she had with her (in her Item List)!
All in all these are greatgames which can be played over and over (although only one game at a timecan be saved), and which will provide your kids with hundreds of hours offun.

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Nintendo Gameboy. Pokemon Special Pikachu EDITION.

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Pokemon Ranger Review

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(More customer reviews)Pokemon Ranger is another spinoff for the Pokemon Franchise.This might be good for hardcore Pokemon fans but for many gamers, spin offs are usually not a good thing (as we saw with the Mystery Dungeon games) but every now and then they do turn out to be pretty well done (as we saw with Final Fantasy Tactics).Pokemon Ranger falls somewhere in between.The gameplay is certainly interesting, but it feels as though its missing something.

The story involves you becoming a Pokemon Ranger and going up against Team Go-Go.As usual for every Pokemon Game the story is simple, and in many ways very charming.This is something that as a whole I've always admired about Pokemon's kid friendly approach.There's nothing about the story so complex a kid couldn't understand it.It's simple, and that's how the story of a Pokemon game should be.

Pokemon Ranger puts a different spin on Pokemon alright.No big trainer battles, or catching pokemon in the wild (at least by traditional means).Instead, your character, whether you chose male or female, has something called a Styler which is used to capture Pokemon and utilize their abilities.You'll use your stylus in battle to draw circles around the Pokemon in questin.The stronger the pokemon, the longer it'll take for you to capture it.When you do you'll have access to their unique abilities.Once you've used a Pokemon however, that's it.They're released back into the wild.At first this wasn't so bad, but it made the game become repetative.Almost to the point of boredom.

Mostly, though, there are puzzles you'll have to solve by capturing a certain Pokemon and then making him do a certain task.Most puzzles are no challenge at all, and in most cases, the Pokemon is right there for you to capture.A lot of the puzzles are overly simplistic with obvious solutions, however.So don't expect a vast amount of challenge to these puzzles.

What hurts the game the most however is that it's entirely too linear.You just about can't stray off the beaten path at all.There's little or no time to do so in most spots.The game also isn't very long.It'll definitely take you less than 20 hours to complete.Also to the games demise is how long the intro takes.The tutorial is just too long.It'll take a couple of hours just to get through the tutorial alone.

As far as the game looks, it's not up to DS standards at all.Much like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, it looks like a late generation GBA game.It's really colorful, though, but it just doesn't look all that great when stacked up against other DS games out there.The music and sound effects are worse.The music isn't all that great, and the sound effects are all straight from the original Gameboy Pokemon Red and Blue that were released years ago.

Pokemon Ranger isn't bad, it just feels incomplete.The gameplay mechanics are interesting, but they wear thin all too soon.Huge Pokemon fans might love this game, but it could've been so much better.

The Good

+The simple charming storyline that Pokemon has been known for
+Gameplay is very interesting

The Bad

-The story is really linear
-Long LONG Introduction
-The game becomes repetative... fast

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Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Review

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(More customer reviews)I am currently playing Pokemon Ranger: shadows of almia, and it is so different from the first. The missions which in the first lacked somewhat, are a lot harder. You also have Quests, which are things you are asked to do by villagers. When you first start out in the game you are a student at a Ranger school, where you learn how to play the game. After graduating you are sent to your home in chicole town. But you are a ranger in Veil town, which is nextdoor. So home is always close by. Another new feature is the fact you can have more then one pokemon partner. You get these by doing Quests. When you complete quests you get new stuff for your ranger styler. To get higher rank is alot harder as well, but that makes the game more fun. You have new bad guys in the game, and are very challenging. The fun ascpet of the first game is still there along with the awesome character artowrk and personalities. I highly recomend this game to any poke fan!

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In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, you once again play as a Pokémon Ranger, working to help people, Pokémon and nature in a new area called the Almia Region. Starting out as a Student Ranger, you quickly earn the title of a full-fledged Pokémon Ranger. As you succeed in more and more missions, you will aspire to become the highest Ranger rank: Top Ranger. Along the way you meet and capture all kinds of different Pokémon.

A new way to play Pokémon
Use your stylus to Capture Pokémon.
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Play as a boy or girl ranger.
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Pokémon follow your lead.
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Capture wild Pokémon and create a team to clear obstacles and solve puzzles encountered along the way. After players use a Pokémon's ability, it will leave the player's team; however, you will have a Partner Pokémon that will always stay by your side. As you progress through Missions and Quests, your Capture Styler becomes more powerful, giving your Styler more Energy and eventually advancing you to the level of Top Ranger.

Characters
Harness the power of hundreds of different Pokémon. In addition, players can choose to be a boy or girl Pokémon Ranger.

Key Game Features

Pokémon Ranger is a unique action-adventure series that features a fun, different way to capture Pokémon with the Nintendo DS stylus, which controls an item called the Capture Styler in the game. Players circle the Pokémon they want to catch by drawing circles around them on the touch screen. When you complete certain Quests, the Ranger Union awards you with power-ups, which add new upgrades and functions to your Capture Styler, allowing you to advance as you work to eventually become a Top Ranger (the most revered Ranger of all).
Now you can partner with a variety of different Pokémon of each type to complete Missions-giving you many options on how to approach different challenges. Every Pokémon is different, and capturing a Pokémon allows you to use its abilities to overcome various obstacles and challenges you will face along the way. The job of a Pokémon Ranger is never done: your duties will include fighting wildfires, rescuing people or even delivering an important package.
Your journey to become a Top Ranger takes you to the new region of Almia. This game has a larger world, more Missions, more adventure and more to do than the previous Pokémon Ranger games. It has a storyline full of adventure and the ability to travel to and explore many exciting new areas in Almia, including oceans, forests, deserts and more with the help of your Partner Pokémon.
This is the first game in the Pokémon Ranger series to feature Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl.

Special Powers, Weapons, Moves & Features
Use the Capture Styler to capture wild Pokémon. Once they are captured, wild Pokémon will follow the player around until their powers are used (either in a Poké Assist or a Field Move).

A Poké Assist is when the player uses an already captured Pokémon to help capture another wild Pokémon.
A Field Move is when the player uses a captured Pokémon's power to clear an obstacle that blocks his way or perform any another helpful function with it.

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Pokemon FireRed W/ Wireless Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I have imported Pokemon FireRed from Japan and played through the Elite Four and a majority of the Island areas. It seems as though everything they've done wrong in the past, they've done right this time. Even some aspects that you never knew were lacking have been enhanced. Best of all, you will finally be able to get every last Pokemon (aside from Mew, Celebi, and Deoxys) if you've got access to Ruby/Sapphire, Colosseum, and FireRed/LeafGreen. The revamped Red/Blue from yesteryear will bring back a lot of old memories with the nearly identical storyline, but once you complete the main story, a whole new set of sub-stories begin. There will be enhanced e-Reader support and enhanced trading via the wireless adapter. If you get close to someone who's playing in the Union room, their character will show up in your Union Room, even if you can't see them. They could be in a nearby car or at another table at the same restaurant. As long as you stay close enough, you can trade with someone without ever even knowing who it was :)
Definitely get this when it comes out if you are even remotely interested in Pokemon. This truly is the best edition yet!

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