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Great Portable Console!
I have this Pokemon Limited Edition Game Boy Color. It works great! This console has a huge variety of games like Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and more! It's like a portable NES! Has good graphics and good sound (for it's time). I HIGHLY recommend you get Pokemon Red or Blue along with it. It'll entertain you for hours!

Get this while you still can today!

awesome!!!
it was the best game system i've ever played!! When i'm on a trip, i take it out and play with it! I really enjoy this game lots!!! I really hope that this system stays around a long time!!

Pokemon Yellow Bundle rocks
This is my most favorite Game Boy Colar in the world and it matches my most number 1 favorite game in the world and that is Pokemon Yellow. They should have made a Bundle pack Game Boy Colar for Pokemon Red and Blue also because I think they are also the best number 1 games but I like Pokemon Yellow better. ... Read more

Asin: B000031KJO
Sales Rank: 5493
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Hardware 3. Game Systems 4. Role Playing Games 5. Strategy Games 6. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 7. Strategy (Strategic) 8. Pokemon (Pokeman) 9. Console

Pokemon - Red
Average Customer Review:

Game Cartridge (13 August, 1999)
list price: $27.99
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Editorial Review

Welcome to the world of Pokémon, one filled with wild Pokémon and the people who attempt to tame them. You are Ash Ketchum, a boy on a quest to become the best Pokémon trainer in the world. Professor Oak, the leading authority on Pokémon, has given you your choice of three tame Pokémon in exchange for your helping him catalog and document every Pokémon in the world.

But to catalog a Pokémon, you have to capture it, by first beating it up with one of your trained Pokémon, and then hitting it with an empty Poké Ball. As your tame Pokémon gain experience in battle, their abilities improve and they earn access to new attacks. Sometimes they even evolve into more advanced Pokémon.

Aside from capturing wild Pokémon and evolving your own, you can catalog new Pokémon--the only way to gather some Pokémon--by trading with another Pokémon player using either a link cable or the Game Boy Color's infrared system. Pokémon gained through trades learn and evolve faster, and trading is the only way to capture all 151 Pokémon, since each Pokémon game (Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, andPokémon Yellow) has certain Pokémon missing. So if you own Red and want to have a complete set of Pokémon, you must find a friendly Blue or Yellow owner and arrange a trade.

Pokémon Red is packed with interesting characters, an ingenious story hook, intriguing strategy, and of course plenty of cute Pokemon, and it's easy to see how it started the Pokémania that is sweeping the world. --Michael Fehlauer

Pros:

Gameplay and strategy that are fun for all ages
Fantastic replay value
Brilliant game design encourages players to meet and trade

Cons:

Hours of looking at the Game Boy's little screen may hurt neck
Only 1 saved game per cartridge--2 people can't share a single game
No difference between Red and Blue except for distribution of Pokémon

Features

Play as Ash Ketchum, a boy on a quest to become the best Pokemon trainer in the world
Collect all 150 red Pokemon
Train your creatures and they will evolve into different types
Trade Pokemon with your friends using the Game Link Cable
For 1 or 2 players

Reviews (133)

Great concept, but............
Pokemon was a great concept game that should've appealed to all ages, but really, the Pokemon culture and TV show and all that B/S completely wrecked it.Just look at some of the reviews here.Some of them include cliche stuff from the show such as the Rocket Team horse and "Go Pokemon."It's really sad to see a great concept game like this go down the tubes now with the new releases that tie into the crap pop culture stuff.

Anyway, it's a great game, but don't play it in public, hide in your room and never tell anyone.

CHARIZARD GO!
This is a great classic game.You begin as a new Pokemon trainer, and soon select your first Pokemon.The choices are Charmander, a fire type;squirtle, a water type;or bulbasaur, a fire type.Interestingly, three Pokemon you choose from are like rock/paper/scissors, charmander beats bulbasaur, squirtle beats charmander, and bulbasaur beats squirtle.Soon, you rival chooses his Pokemon(annoyingly, its always the one that has the type advantage, like if you choose squirtle he will choose charmander.You are then given the task of completing a complete guide of Pokemon by catching all of them.In order to beat the game, you only need the first 150 Pokemon, however, there is also a legendary number 151 Mew.You catch Pokemon by using one you already have to weaken it, then catching it with a Pokeball.Once you catch a Pokemon, you may use it to fight others, but you can only have up to 6 Pokemon at a time.Along the way, you will encounter other trainers you may battle.There are regular trainers, which you battle only for money, fun, and experience.However, there are also gym leaders, which are specialized trainers with stronger Pokemon than regular trainers in their area have.There are 8 in all, and once you beat them, you may then battle the elite four, who are much tougher than gym leaders and you have to fight all of them in succession.You also encounter your rival throughout the game.And he becomes Pokemon League Champion, however, once you defeat him, you become Pokemon League Champion.There are also troublemaking team rocket members that you can and sometimes have to battle as well.Their boss is also the leader of gym 8.I have found the gym leaders and team rocket members are actually exceedingly easy if you know what you're doing, however, the elite 4 is very tough, especially since you have to face them all toghether.There are also legendary Pokemon, which are considered to be part of the 151 total, and they are very rewarding but challenging to catch.Also, one cool thing is there is a lot of moves(although some are kind of stupid) and certain Pokemon have strengths over others.For example, fire takes out grass easily.However, you can beat the game just by having stronger Pokemon, however, this is actually harder than using strategy.Because it takes a great length of time to level up, while a skilled player can quickly catch a Pokemon with a type advantage.And to the guy who said he beat this game in a hour....if you think this game is easy, than you should quit playing videogames altoghether, because you obviously are such a great master of everything.Also, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BEAT THE GAME IN A HOUR!AT MINIMUM, YOU HAVE TO PLAY IT FOR AT LEAST LIKE 20 HOURS FOR YOUR POKEMON TO BE HIGH ENOUGH LEVEL TOO!Oh, wait, you must have used a gameshark.Wow, no wonder you are so good at videogames.But if anyone tells you they beat the game in a hour, they either cheated, found a big glitch, or both.Or else their exaggerating.But the only way the game could really beat that easy is if you had a strategy guide."Oh this game is so easy, I only had to read 50 books on it to beat it on the first try."GET REAL!IF THIS ISN'T A CHALLENGE, NOTHING IS!Overall, its a great game, but there are some annoying things.First off, to get all 151, you must trade with freinds, as neither red nor blue has every Pokemon, but they do combined.Most Pokemon are in both versions, but some are exclusive to either red or blue.Also, as you level up your Pokemon, they evolve(which is really more accurately described as metamorphises), and some only evolve by trading them with the same Pokemon with another player.Another thing is there is only one save slot. Finally, in the Japenese version, by getting the first 150, you get number 151,but in the US version you can only get them through Nintendo's promotions or by cheating.Hmm, giving Americans a raw deal, aye Nintendo?You know we buy into your promotions instead of demanding that you make stuff available in the games.In Japan, gamers would be outraged, but you know you can take advantage of us Americans?Okay, go ahead.But despite the fact that it isn't as good as the Japenese version or a perfect game, Pokemon Red is still one of my favorites.

From the Golden Days of Ninja Interactive Video Sporting
Let us be honest with ourselves. This is an old game. And yet it rocks most hard, say thankee. It's also highly addictive.

The point of Pokemon is simple: catch cute, little, animated talking monsters with magic, plastic balls, and use them to kick the living daylights out of the cute talking monsters of your enemies. So in truth, it's a lot like real life.

Plus, said monsters are fully changeable. You can give them a name, teach them special fighting skills, and even control how much they grow. This makes them much better than hamsters as pets go.

Plus, its got ninjas! I'm not only talking about a ninja master who uses Pokemon to duel you (I guess he never learned how to use shuriken or swords or stuff), I also mean you can name you Pokemon things like: Mifune or Hayabusa or Zatoichi or Swordsman with an Umbrella (that probably won't fit). Of course, you can also name it Winky-dinky-do, if it do please ya. But I digress.

Yes, Pokemon shows its age among modern video games. But so does Pong. And Pong is still mildly amusing. But without Pong, there'd be no Pokemom. And without Pokemon, there'd be no modern video gamage. And without video games, I'd have to actually face my family, friends and problems, and learn actual skills! So play Pokemon! It's better than Pong, and many other video games. Trust me. I've been there. ... Read more

Asin: B00000IYEQ
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Role Playing Games 3. Strategy Games 4. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 5. Strategy (Strategic) 6. Pokemon (Pokeman)

Pokemon - Stadium
Average Customer Review:

Game Cartridge (13 March, 2000)
list price: $59.99
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Editorial Review

As with just about anything brandishing the Pokémon name,Pokémon Stadium is a must-have for any Pokémaniac. But thistitle is especially geared towards owners of Pokémon Red,Pokémon Blue, or Pokémon Yellow for the Game Boy.Using the same battle system as the Game Boy games--think highly advancedrock-paper-scissors--Pokémon Stadium allows players to entertheir Pokémon in a variety of tournaments and other battle modes, allfeaturing vibrant 3-D graphics and animation, as well as enhanced sounds andannouncer commentary. Using the included Transfer Pak, players can use their ownPokémon from Game Boy Game Paks, or they can choose from a pool ofrental Pokémon.

Pokémon Stadium isn't all battles, though. The Kids Club modefeatures nine cutesy minigames that make for great multiplayer fun for all ages.Gallery mode lets players take snapshots of Pokémon (similar toPokémon Snap), which can then be printed out as stickers at yourlocal Pokémon Snap station.

While Pokémon Stadium doesn't require that you already have anyGame Boy version of Pokémon, players won't be able to access twoof the best features of the game without one. Pokémon Lab allows playersto view, store, and better organize the data on their Game Paks, as well astrade Pokémon with another player (which requires an additional TransferPak, sold separately). GB Tower allows gamers to play their Game BoyPokémon cartridge on the Nintendo 64. --Joe Hon

Pros:

Tried-and-true Pokémon battle system with enhanced graphics andsounds
Allows you to play your Game Boy Pokémon game on the Nintendo64
Ability to manipulate data on your Game Boy Pokémon game
Minigames make for great multiplayer fun for all ages

Cons:

Not likely to win over any Pokémon holdouts
The Game Boy Pokémon games are a better starting point fornewbies to the genre

Features

Enter your Pokemon in arena tournaments
Includes GB Transfer Pak which allows you to transfer pokemons from your Game Boy
Move ahead as you fight against 8 trainers per tournament
Enhanced graphics and sounds
For 1 or 2 player

Reviews (160)

MY FAVORITE POKEMON GAME FOR NINTENDO 64!
I love this game because it feels like I am in a real pokemon battle. I can pick all the cute pokemon out there inculding my favorite pokemon Pikachu! This game is fun and I recomend this game for any hard core pokemon fans like me!

A great game with strange coincidences...
Pokemon Stadium is a great game that allows trainers to battle with the pokemon that they spent sooo much time training on their GameBoy pokemon red,blue,& yellow games! Note:You cannot use pokemon from the gold,silver,crystal,ruby,and sappire games,not to mention FR/LG versions of the game. I used to love playing this game back in 1999,but during the time that I used to play this game,I started to realize strange coincidences that always seemed to work in the enemy's favor! For some strange reason,moves with low accuracy,such as FISSURE,that also terminates one pokemon in a single hit! Would strike my pokemon WAY to often! Just to clarify,this is how it works,FISSURE only has a 30% chance of hitting an opponent,yet it seemed to strike my pokemon every time without fail! I have been know to refer to these coincidences as "Cheat-detectors" Because they only seem to happen if you are literally dominating your opponent! FISSURE is only an example,these "Cheat-detectors" can pop up at any time and effect any attack,you may find your attacks continueously missing you opponents pokemon for no appearent reason!!! These Cheat-detectors also exist in PokeMon Stadium 2,but Iam not sure if they exist in Pokemon Colosseum for the GameCube,but I'll bet that they are! This is not so much of a set-back as it is an annoyance,Cheat-detectors dont make the game impossible to win,but they do get in the way of winning as well as annoy you to no end. Pokemon Stadium & Pokemon Stadium 2
are worth the money and are entertaining to play! I recommend buying them,but be ready for lots of strange coincidences that effect overall game play.written by,
(Shadowmage)the game maniac

educational
this game teaches you gameing skills in pokemon, this can sometimes help you in your life!

... Read more

Asin: B00003OTI3
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Fighting 3. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64) 4. N64 5. Fighting (Fights, Fight) 6. Pokemon (Pokeman) 7. Great Deals (Outlet store)

Pokemon - Blue
Average Customer Review:

Game Cartridge (01 November, 1999)
list price: $27.99
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Editorial Review

But to catalog a Pokémon, you have to capture it by first beating it up with one of your trained Pokémon, and then hitting it with an empty Poké Ball. As your tame Pokémon gain experience in battle, their abilities improve and they earn access to new attacks. Sometimes they even evolve into more advanced Pokémon.

Aside from capturing wild Pokémon and evolving your own, you can catalog new Pokémon by trading with another Pokémon player using either a link cable or the Game Boy Color's infrared system. Pokémon gained through trades learn and evolve faster, and trading is the only way to capture all 151 Pokémon, since each Pokémon game (Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, andPokémon Yellow) has certain Pokémon missing. Of course, as a Pokémon trainer, you've "gotta catch 'em all!"--150 to be exact. So if you own Blue and want to have a complete set of Pokémon, you must find a friendly Red or Yellow owner and arrange a trade.

Pokémon Blue is packed with interesting characters, an ingenious story hook, intriguing strategy, and of course plenty of cute Pokemon and it's easy to see how it started the Pokémania that is sweeping the world. --Michael Fehlauer

Pros:

Gameplay and strategy that's fun for all ages
Fantastic replay value
Brilliant game design encourages players to meet and trade

Cons:

Hours of looking at the Game Boy's little screen may hurt neck
Only 1 saved game per cartridge--2 people can't share a single game
No difference between Red and Blue except for distribution of Pokémon

Features

Play as Ash Ketchum, a boy on a quest to become the best Pokemon trainer in the world
Collect all 150 blue Pokemon
Train your creatures and they will evolve into different types
Trade Pokemon with your friends using the Game Link Cable
For 1 or 2 players

Reviews (126)

Blue = excellent game!!!
Pokemon Blue is a very good game to play at anytime. The unqiue part of Pokemon Blue is that it is a adventrous game. You play as a boy to capture pokemon and battle trainers. You have to trade pokemon with your best friend. These excellent features made kids love Blue!! They want to trade and collect pokemon!! Nintendo made this game, and we should give a great thankyou to Game freak and Nintendo for making this game!!!! THANKS!!!!!!

Gotta Ketch em all
Title: Gotta ketch em all

Pokemon blue is a great adventurous game. Once you set your fingers on the gameboy you won't stop. It's fun to give your pokemon there own nicknames and making them happy. Making new pokemon buddies, leveling them up to their full force, beating the gym leaders is so fun. The game can be perfected over and over again. Trust me its great! It tells it all by the five stars.
Vica Jean Manuel

Cool
In this game, you play as a boy collecting and battling creatures called Pok'emon.There are plenty of worlds to explore, Pok'emon to catch, rivals to battle, badges to earn, and items to find to keep you playing for a long time.It's one of those games that you can't beat in a day.Training Pok'emon can be fun, and also hard, depending on the level of your opponents.You earn money each time you beat another Pok'emon trainer, which you can use to buy items to strengthen or catch Pok'emon.The moves you teach your Pok'emon and what attacks you use require strategy, so it's not just random moves and thoughts.

My only complaint is that this game is almost unbeatable.To win, you have to collect all the Pok'emon in the game, which is just a few tens short of 200, if I remember correctly.A bunch of things are required to do this.You must have two Game Boys and two Pok'emon games, or a friend who also has a Game Boy and Pok'emon game to trade with each other, because there are some points in the game where you must choose between one Pok'emon or another, and whichever one you don't choose is impossible to get again in the same game.Also required is a Game Boy link cable, which you need to attach two Game Boys to trade.

So basically, it's going to be very, very, very hard to win, especially because everyone is past the "Pok'emon phase".So unless you have multiple Game Boys and Pok'emon games, and a link cable, you're going to have tons of trouble beating the game.I think the people who made this game purposely made the game this way so that kids would have to spend more money on Game Boy supplies.

Overall, I still like this game.I know I'll never beat it, but it's still a lot of fun.I can't say who I would and wouldn't recommend this game to, so I'll leave it up to you.Either way, I hope you're satisfied in the end. ... Read more

Asin: B00000IYER
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Role Playing Games 3. Strategy Games 4. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 5. Strategy (Strategic) 6. Pokemon (Pokeman)

Pokemon Crystal
Average Customer Review:

Game Cartridge (02 August, 2001)
list price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

Pokémon Crystal is to Pokémon Gold and Silver what Pokémon Yellow is toPokémon Red and Blue. It features severalminor upgrades from its predecessors, but in essence it's still the same game.The classic Pokémon formula of adventuring, collecting, and battling isat a series best with Crystal. This is one of the best and most addictiverole-playing games for the Game Boy Color.

The most notable feature is theselectable female trainer who has her own set of animations and backgrounds.This is a great option for female Pokémon fans who were previously stuckplaying the game as a male character. There are also subtle improvements to thecell phone system, HM moves, and prebattle animations. Rival trainers' phonecalls are now more plentiful and pragmatic. HM moves, which are requiredthroughout the game, are available at the push of a button--you'll no longerhave to navigate menus to use these moves. Lastly, seeing a Pokémon's newanimation makes encountering new creatures more fun than before.

If youhaven't played Gold or Silver yet, Crystal is definitelythe way to go. If you've played those previous games, Crystal has onlyenough new features to justify a purchase from Pokémon fanatics. Thisgame is compatible with the link cable, Game Boy printer, and PokémonPikachu 2. It's playable on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance only, and can beplayed on a television using Pokémon Stadium 2 and a Transfer Pak.--Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

New female trainer
Prebattle animations are cute
Lots of subtle improvements

Cons:

Too similar to Gold and Silver
Mobile phone features not in the U.S. version

Reviews (254)

Crystal ?, You betcha!
After the new gold and silver, Pokemon Crystal might be one of the greatest games Pokemon created. Unlike all of the revisions and new versions of Pokemon, You might want something better. What crystal allows you to do is that it is the only game to capture 90-95% of johto Pokemon wild.More things is that crystal was the first pokemon game that allows you to choose if you are a boy or a girl. You can make Pokemon hold items.You can also play in real time. After 150 Pokemon, you might think there is more. Well there is!! Crystal also includes 2 dirfferent types of Pokemon, steel and Dark. It was also the first to have these types. Bad things about crystal also means it seem to be a long game that might take forever! But can you handel 16 gym leaders through the game? However, the greatest thing Crystal can do is that you can get legendary Pokemon before the game. the badest thing for crystal is that you need to trade 27 out of 250 poke'mon.That's the number doubled of red blue or yellow!!

In all, this is a great game for long trips inside a airplane or a car.

This is really Awesome!
I like the crystal, gold, and silver line better than all the rest of the pokemon games. 1.) you have to get 16 badges, which include Jhoto, the new world and Kanto, the old world. Kanto is 4x harder too. 2) no more annoying legendary birds! 3.) eevee gets 2 new evolutions, Espeon (the best one) and Umbreon (the average one.) you can be a girl too!

My All Time Favorite
For people who have started to read my reviews I am a all time gamer, and this is my all time favorite game. This game is LOADED with stuff to do, figure out puzzles, capture pokemon, win battles and more! Here are the good and bad in my opinion:
Good
-Loaded with stuff takes a while to play (a good thing)
-So many pokemon to catch and raise
-The battles bring out the true trainer in you
-The pokemon now make noises and move when summoned
-You can choose gender
Bad
-Sometimes you can get very stuck
-Some of the puzzles need the game guide to figure out in my opinion
-The graphics aren't as good nowdays
Note that all the pokemon games are good and that I think this game appeals to all ages. ... Read more

Asin: B00005LBHM
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 3. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 4. GBA 5. Strategy (Strategic)

Hey You, Pikachu!
Average Customer Review:

Game Cartridge (09 November, 2000)
list price: $79.99
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Editorial Review

Video games don't get much cuter than Hey You, Pikachu!, a Pokémon title that allows players to talk to their favoriteelectric mouse--via the Voice Recognition Unit (VRU) that's included--and sharein its day-to-day adventures. While older Pokémon fans might findthe game too childish, the candy-coated goodness that's found here makes itperfect for the kiddies.

With the abstract goal of building a friendship with Pikachu, playerscommunicate with it by speaking certain keywords and phrases into the VRU'smicrophone. Although Pikachu's speech is limited to variations on its own name(e.g., "Pika! Pika!"), it expresses itself through thought bubbles and thegame's adorably animated 3-D graphics.

Mastering this interaction is key to solving Hey You, Pikachu!'s puzzleelements, which are encapsulated in various squeaky-clean activities in whichyou and Pikachu participate together. While the voice recognition here isn'tperfect by any means, there's plenty of on-screen help and guidance to keepplayers from getting too frustrated. --Joe Hon

Pros:

Allows players to interact verbally with Pikachu
Adorably animated 3-D graphics
Plenty of onscreen help and guidance

Cons:

Voice recognition not perfect by any means
Might be too childish for older Pokémon fans

Reviews (91)

mi kol revu
kool go fishing,have a picnic,and talk to pikachu!.get into the secret hive. go to a pokemon picnic 2 when you get there,look on to the hills next to you till ya see some brown dirt walk backwards and run right into it! you are inside a hive.there will be a magnet and a screw.put the in your box and leave or play.when you go home you get money to buu stuff you can go there again and the stuff will be there

Hey You, Pikachu:A skill builder
Picture this. You are in your room and your mom wakes you up saying, "Oak's test is today!" You are 10 and you get up and go out the door to see what the test is. You find Prof. Oak and say, "O. K. I'm here." He then tells you that your test requires friendship, not a pencil! He then tells you, "Your test is to make friends with Pikachu!" You are told to speak to it, so you press Z and talk into the microphone. SURPRISE! Hey You, Pikachu isn't a book. It's a GAME!
First of all, this game is okay. This game is okay because of the animation. It doesn't look REAL, but pretty close.
Second, this game is great. This game is great because you can ACTUALLY make a friend! Using a microphone, you can ask questions, help it's friends, and help it buy MERCHANDISE!
Third, this game is awesome. This game is awesome because you don't have to do much to gain points! Just press A to pick something up, press START, and press A again to store it for points at the end of the `day'.
Last of all, this game is excellent. This game is excellent because you can build social skills. What it lacks in animation, it makes up in building social skills.
I give this game, out of 1-10, a 9! I recommend this game to everyone. Its rated E for EVERYONE. It's only for Nintendo 64 systems. It's only at the price of $15.00, which is CHEAP for a game this unique.

this stinks
this game stinks after the first few days i bought it it stopped working now somebody has to hold the cord to the microphone. it might be ok to buy this. ... Read more

Asin: B00004U1R0
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64) 3. N64 4. Action 5. Adventure 6. Pokemon (Pokeman)

Pikachu Hardware Bundle
Average Customer Review:

Electronics
list price: $199.99
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Editorial Review

Now Pikachu has his very own Nintendo 64! The limited-edition yellow-and-blue console features a raised-relief Pikachu on top. Turn the power on by using the Poké Ball on/off switch, and Pikachu's cheeks light up. Just press Pikachu's foot to reset the console. This bundle contains the interactive Pikachu simulator Hey You, Pikachu!, special microphone, Voice Recognition Unit, and stereo A/V cable. Talk to Pikachu through the microphone, earn his trust, and become friends. ... Read more

Reviews (8)

pickachu rocks
This system is absolutely great!!! It was a gift for a six year old boy, and he just loves it.However, I can only give it 4 stars out of 5 because the controller is a little difficult for small hands.Otherwise I would definitely recommend this system to anyone who loves Pickachu-like we do!!

Exellent quality and value
This POKEMON HARDWARE BUNDLE is the nintendo 64 but it inclues lots of equipment to use. I'm not a big pokemon fan but playing the game it comes with can be quite entertaining for kids. I enjoyed the game. Mostly I am now playing sports games on it like NFL blitz and WWF games. Good starter set of the nintendo 64. For 49 dollars it is a great deal.

Excellent Value and Quality
My 4-yr-old is in love with Pikachu (I personally prefer JigglyPuff!). This Nintendo is great introduction to video games for the pre-school/kindergarten age group that Pokemon seems to dominate. We loved the HEY YOU PIKACHU game - where you TALK TO PIKACHU and hang out with him to have a PIKA PARTY, although I found the little yellow rodent would only obey me if I spoke in a squeaky, high-pitched voice! ... Read more

Asin: B00005249C
Subjects: 1. Pokemon (Pokeman) 2. Video Games 3. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64) 4. N64 5. Console

Pokemon Pinball
Average Customer Review:

Game Cartridge

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Editorial Review

For those a little poky about catching onto the Pokémon craze, thisgame is a great way for the uninitiated to get their feet wet. Also, pinball fanatics shouldnot dismiss this as a kid's game, because it's a solid pinball game, regardless of thePokémon brand.

Two Pokémon-themed tables, Red and Blue, are here for players to bounce thePokéball around in hopes of catching up to 150 Pokémon monsters. Themonsters are collected by hitting targets on the pinball tables, and once collected, themonsters can be perused in the popular Pokédex format. Owners of the GameBoy printer can print their prize collections and mount their characters on the wall, if theyso desire. Unfortunately, the monsters collected in Pokémon Pinballcannot be traded with other Pokémon monsters from the Red, Blue, or Yellowgames, making this game a stand-alone product. A unique aspect of the game is that it hasa built-in rumble pack, which vibrates and shakes the Game Boy system as thePokéball bounces around the screen. --Jeff Young

Pros:

A great way for non-Pokéheads to get into the action
A respectable pinball game
High replayability

Cons:

Can't trade Pokémon with ones from the Pokémon Red, Blue, orYellow games

Reviews (46)

3.5 stars - a good pinball game
The video games in the Pokemon franchise are very hit or miss. For every Pokemon Gold or Pokemon Silver, there's a Pokemon Snap or Hey You Pikachu to bring the series back down. In 1999, Nintendo decided to try their hand at something a little different with the Pokemon characters - a pinball game. Is this one of the hits in the series, or one of the misses? Read on for my review.

PROS:
-Perhaps the greatest thing about this game is that you don't have to be a Pokemon fan to enjoy it.
-The game contains a good deal more depth than your average pinball game.
-There is an element of Pokemon capturing, which makes this a very interesting game.
-There are two different tables, one of which has monsters not found on the other and vice versa
-There are a number of bonus events as well.

CONS:
-Let's face the facts, no pinball game can hold your attention forever.
-The rumble feature doesn't contribute anything to the game.
-There are only TWO tables - more would have been nice.
-Since this is a Pokemon game, many hardcore gamers may be reluctant to try it.

OVERALL:
Overall this is a good pinball game, and one of the hits in the Pokemon series. If you've got a Game Boy, this here is a game worth checking out. It's nothing revolutionary, but it's sure to kill some time for you.

Pokemon Pinball
Okay, I am not a pokemon fan at all, but I have to say that I love this game. You can choose from two different tables, red or blue. This game can become very addicting. If you are a pinball fan and not a pokemon fan, you can still enjoy this game. I highly recommened it.

It [DISAPPOINTED]!!
When I bought it it worked for like 10 mins. I couldnt even figer out how to work it. It came with BAD instructions. It even takes batteries. DONT GET IT!!!! ... Read more

Asin: B000031KJL
Subjects: 1. Pokemon (Pokeman) 2. Video Games 3. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 4. Classics (Classic) 5. Pinball

Pokemon Snap
Average Customer Review:

Game Cartridge (24 October, 1999)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Although it's geared more for younger players, PokémonSnap is good clean fun for Pokémon fans of any age. In thisPokémon battle-free adventure, players assist Professor Oak in completinghis Pokémon Report by photographing the cute little buggers in the wildon Pokémon Island. Players take a trolley-like ride through the island's3-D environments, filled with Pokémon that not only look just like theydo in the cartoons, but also have "cries" to match. While there's a limitedamount of film for each trip and no zoom lens, players enjoy great freedom ofdirectional movement from within the vehicle, thanks to solid controls.

Pokémon Snap isn't as easy as it looks, as not just any old picturewill satisfy Professor Oak; submissions for his Pokémon Report are judgedon size, pose, technique, and whether or not there's more than one of the samePokémon in the picture. As progress is made, new areas open up, andplayers are given items to aid them in their quest. Although there are onlyseven areas, they need to be revisited often, as hidden and otherwiseuncooperative Pokémon must be "coaxed" by using items that you previouslydidn't have before. Also, Pokémon will do some of the craziestthings--which make for great photographs--but only under certain conditions that requiremuch experimentation (or a strategy guide) to unearth. --Joe Hon

Pros:

Good clean fun for Pokémon fans of any age
Cute Pokémon 3-D graphics and "cries" faithful to the cartoon series
Print out stickers of your photos at a Pokémon Snap Sticker Station

Cons:

An anti-Pokémaniac's worst nightmare
Contains only 63 of the 151 Pokémon
Game cartridge can hold only 1 player's save data

Reviews (116)

needs variety!
THis game was okay, but the whole concept was kinda boring. You just go thru the same worlds and the same exact thing happens, every time. its pretty boring after u play it 4 a while.

This game is completely addictive!
My boyfriend and I played this game and it was so much fun we were fighting over the controller.The premise seemed kind of dull but once you start snapping pictures you just can't stop.I highly recommend this game.

Very fun game
My bro and i have had this game for quite some time now. It is very fun. You get to take cool pics of all zee pokemon! Its real cool. ... Read more

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Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Action and Adventure 3. Exploration 4. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64) 5. N64 6. Action 7. Adventure 8. Pokemon (Pokeman)

Pokemon - Yellow Version
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Editorial Review

While it's basically the same game as the previously released Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue,Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition features enhancements thatmake it the best version yet. In all three versions, the player is on a quest tobecome the World's Greatest Pokémon Trainer, with exploration andPokémon battles (think advanced paper-scissors-rock) factoring heavilyinto the gameplay. While the game world is the same in all three versions, thePokémon you encounter vary from version to version; the underlying goalof collecting all 151 Pokémon can only be met by trading Pokémonvia Link Cable with anotherplayer with a different Pokémon version. (Players can also battle againstone another using the Link Cable setup.)

Pokémon Yellow follows the TV cartoon series more closely than theother versions. Your first Pokémon in Yellow is Pikachu, and hetravels alongside you as opposed to inside a Pokéball (like mostPokémon). Pikachu's mood can be displayed virtual pet style: keepinghim happy is important, as his mood affects certain events in the game. Inaddition to the inclusion of other TV show elements like Team Rocket, new battlemodes between players are available as well as a secret game called Pikachu'sBeach.

If you haven't played any of the Pokémon games before,Pokémon Yellow is the best place to start. But whilePokémaniacs will go gaga over Yellow's new features, lessenthusiastic veterans of Red and Blue may not find the extras tobe quite so special. --Joe Hon

Pros:

Best version yet of the highly addictive Pokémon game
Pikachu's moods raise the game's cuteness bar to an all-new level
Features new battle modes between players
Includes Pikachu's Beach secret game

Cons:

Pokémon battles can be repetitive at times
New features may not be enough for some Pokémon veterans

Reviews (153)

A Wonderful Game!
For whoever it was that asked about the difference between the colors, Red, Blue, and Yellow are exactly the same except that some Pokemon are available only in whichever version you get. Gold and Silver are completely different adventures, and they also have no differences except for the Pokemon. Crystal is the same as Gold and Silver except BETTER! :) Ruby, Sapphire, and, I suppose, Emerald have the same rule.

As for my review for this game, it's excellent! Even at my age, I have fun playing all the Pokemon games, especially this game, and I must tell you, it never gets boring! Every game is different, and each time you discover something new! I highly recommend this game, and the others!

Pokemon Yellow Rocks!
Pokemon Yellow is my best game yet! It's a challenging game, with 8 awesome gym leaders, your rival, (You can name him in the begining of the game) and Prof.Oak! (who will give you a bulbasaur,charmander,or squirtle at the start) All of this put together makes one mind-blowing game!

Yellow: the best game of the Poke'mon Saga
These are some great things about Yellow:

1: You can get all of the 3 starting Poke'mon.

2: You can get a Machoke from an in-game trade, but it evoloves to a Machamp after you trade with a girl in Route 5

3: Dragoniar, Pidgeiotto and Venomoth are some of the wild poke'mon you'll find.

4: Cathing both Scyther and Pinsir or Arcainine and Ninetales will be a snap.

Bad things about Yellow:

1: 13 Poke'mon you'll have to trade from Red or Blue.

2: Gym leader's poke'mon are at higher levels.

3: Barely there is any poision types that are wild.

4: Not much In-game trading.

Overall: 4 and a half stars
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Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Role Playing Games 3. Strategy Games 4. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 5. Strategy (Strategic) 6. Pokemon (Pokeman)

Pokemon Gold
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Game Cartridge (12 October, 2000)
list price: $34.99
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Editorial Review

Featuring a new adventure that's filled with numerous enhancements andinnovations, this long-awaited sequel to Pokémon Red, Blue,and Yellow greatly improves upon the series' winning formula, and makesfor an even more insanely addictive and wholly absorbing gaming experience.

Like Pokémon Silver--which essentially is the same story, withminor gameplay variations--Pokémon Gold casts players in thefamiliar role of a young Pokémon Trainer who's out to collect as manydifferent kinds of Pokémon as possible. As in previous games, gameplayconsists mostly of exploration (completing various quests in the process) andPokémon battles, which employ a unique battle system that's like acomplex twist on rock-paper-scissors.

But, despite the similarities, it's quite apparent that PokémonGold is a whole new ball game from the start. The game is played out in realtime, with the current time and day of the week (recorded by an internal clock)having a direct impact on gameplay elements, such as what Pokémon you'llfind in the wild, and when certain events occur and characters appear.

While there are too many new and improved features in Pokémon Goldto list here, among the highlights are 100 new Pokémon (including two newtypes), new evolution processes (including breeding), and a more streamlinedgame interface that has better-organized menus and button shortcuts.

Although it's easier to progress in Pokémon Gold than in theprevious games, the sheer amount of fun and game time that's involved isdaunting. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better value than this one. --JoeHon

Pros:

Insanely addictive and wholly absorbing gaming experience
Time and day of week impact gameplay directly
Bevy of new features and hidden secrets
Improved graphics and more streamlined game interface

Cons:

Minor compatibility issues when using Game Link with previous versions

Reviews (142)

The best Pokemon game ever.
I have played every Pokemon game from Red and Blue to Emerald. (Japan Version) This one simply kicks butt. I say start with Totodile.

They should have kept the original 151 Pokémon!
Overall this game is fun and a nice sequel to the original Pokémon adventures, the graphics have improved a lot and the sound has better quality. This game, just like Pokémon Silver has a lot more than Red, Blue and Yellow and is also more challenging, one of the greatest things this game can do is actually get you emotional, how? Well, if you were a fan of the original adventures, then returning to Kanto as a whole new person where everything has changed might get you pretty emotional.

The bad thing, is however the addition of new Pokémon species, I trully believe the original 151 were enough, now there's simply too many. The designs of many of these new creatures look "robotish" and "allienish", they don't have the charm of the original. Also, I began to lose track when these came out, I can't remember the names of all and it is next to impossible to complete your collection here, even with both packs, I believe you are required to get Mew to have full collection and Mew is nowhere to be seen, I hope the developers weren't specting each one of us to get Mew from a special event or by using a Game Shark. Anyways, overall this game was fun, lasted a pretty long time, enough to give you something to do for a while, but my point is there are way too many Pokémon.

The best game in the series
Pokemon 2 (Gold and Silver versions.) The second installment in the Game Boy Pokemon RPG series.

Nintendo's Pokemon franchise became a massive success in its native Japan relatively quickly. Although it took the franchise a little longer to catch on in America, it finally did catch on, and when it did, it took the nation by storm. Pokemon games and products sold like crazy, despite the fact that the franchise was virtually unrecognized in America at its time of release. Finally in the late summer/early fall of 2000, the second games in the series got an American release. How does Pokemon 2 measure up? Read on for my review.

PROS:
-THIS GAME GIVES YOU MORE OF THE SAME MONSTER CATCHING AND BATTLING ACTION THAT YOU HAVE GROWN TO LOVE IN THE FIRST GAME. To put it simply, if you liked the first game, it's quite unlikely that you won't like this one.
-THE GAME GRAPHICS ARE DRASTICALLY IMPROVED OVER THOSE OF THE PREDECESSOR TITLES. In this game, the graphics are not only improved, but the game is also optimized to make usage of Game Boy Color and Super Game Boy enhancements.
-IT'S NOT JUST A REHASH OF THE FIRST GAMES. Although the game uses the same general formulas, the game is entirely new, and the world is much larger this time around. Beat the game, and you can even go to the continent where the original game took place!
-NINTENDO DESIGNED THIS GAME WITH PLAYER CONVENIENCE IN MIND. Remember how in the first game you had to go through all those menus just to use an item (like your bike or fishing pole?) Well, in this game, you can set the select button to use an item! This really comes in handy and speeds up the general flow of the game.
-TONS OF NEW CREATURES AND ABILITIES. The original games had roughly a hundred and fifty-one creatures, and these games give you roughly a hundred new ones! This is too cool.
-THE GAME HAS AN INTERNAL CLOCK THAT KEEPS TRACK OF THE TIME OF DAY AND THE DAY OF THE WEEK. Different events happen at different times of the day and on different days. This makes the game all the more appealing.
-YOU CAN TRADE WITH ALL OTHER POKEMON RPG GAMES THAT PREDATED THE GAME BOY ADVANCE ONES. This will make it easy to get your hands on certain creatures from the old games. In fact, some the old creatures DO NOT appear in these games, so you're gonna have to do some trading to complete your Pokedex.
-THE GAME INTRODUCES THE CONCEPT OF BREEDING POKEMON. If you get a male and a female Pokemon together at the Daycare center, they just might lay an egg! This concept is necessary to get many of the new "baby" Pokemon in the game.
-THE GAME INTRODUCES TWO NEW POKEMON TYPES - DARK AND STEEL. Adding in the new types means you're going to have to rethink your gaming strategies - or create new ones entirely! The new types only add to the overall fun of the game.

CONS:
-MINOR COMPATIBILITY ISSUES WHEN TRADING WITH OLDER GAMES. For example, you can't send the new Pokemon species into your older game, nor can you send old species that have new moves. This is bound to get on your nerves, believe me.
-THE MYSTERY GIFT CONCEPT IS FLAWED. If you and a friend own a Game Boy Color, you can use Mystery Gift with your infrared ports to each get a random item, once a day. The only problem is that this requires a Game Boy COLOR - The Game Boy Advance doesn't have an infrared port!

OVERALL:
Pokemon 2 is, to date (as of July 4, 2004), the best game in the Pokemon series. In my mind, these games are even better than the new Game Boy Advance games, Ruby and Sapphire. If you can find one of these Pokemon 2 games in your local used games store, they are well worth picking up. Pokemon games aren't likely to get a whole lot better than these ones. ... Read more

Asin: B00004TEYR
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 3. Pokemon (Pokeman)

Pokemon Stadium Bundle
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Yes THIS IS A GREAT DEAL
My son Brent says it is is great deal because you get 2 controllers pokemon stadium a poster and a journal he gives it five stars

Pokemon Stadium Bundle
The information offered by Amazon isn't that clear on this bundle, so I'll explain what this bundle is.

It's basically a N64 with Pokemen Stadium. Includes:

1. A complete N64 GamingSystem
2. Two Controllers (Most consoles come with 1, second will cost extra)
3. Pokemon Stadium, the game.
4. The Official Nintendo Players Guide: Pokemon Stadium
5. A pokemon poster for your wall.

Now I would like to remind you that just a N64 with 2 controllers is going to cost you the same as this bundle. So basically you're getting a N64 and Game/Game accessories at the same price as only a N64.

Pokemon Stadium is very much like a pokemen battle on a gameboy. Except that it's in a stunning 3d envirement, with all the effects in realistic rendering. It makes a great addition to any pokemon fans collection. Overall however, it's only a mediocre game.

But since you're getting it for free, I think it's a good deal isn't it? Especially since there are people who think it's the best, and buying it stand-alone will cost $40.

Bottom Line - If you're getting a N64, this is the best bundle you can get.

The greatest master off them all
i wanna take the ultamit step. the courage to be bold. to risk the odds and not forget, the lessons that i hold. i wanna go were no-ones been far beyond the crowd. know the way to take command..use the power thats in my hand. we all live in a pokemon world. i wanna be the greatest master of them all. POKEMON!you can feel the power and magic that i did by getting this bundle. its the best pokemon game yet! if you get this bundle you really can be "THE GREATEST MASTER OF THEM ALL" ... Read more

Asin: B00004R9IA
Sales Rank: 8770
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64) 3. N64 4. Fighting (Fights, Fight) 5. Pokemon (Pokeman) 6. Console

Pokemon Stadium 2
Average Customer Review:

Video Game (31 March, 2001)
list price: $59.99
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Editorial Review

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. ... Read more

Reviews (65)

awsome
Dear readers of this review,
I have played this game and I think you should let people age 4 and up play this game. The mini games on this game are the funest things to play, the best mini game is topsy turvy.

andrew t. massy

Better than the 1st one
I love Pokemon Stadium 2. It's a great game. My favorite feature is that you can play Pokemon Crystal in the GB tower, even though the box says it's only compatible with Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold and Silver.

Pokemon stadium 2 is an excellent game for kids!!!!
Readers, if your friends tell you that pokemon stadium 2 stinks don't listen to them. This game is an excellent game for kids. You should buy this game. This game is about pokemon battling other trainers at classes, gyms, parks, and yes, stadiums. It also have mini-games like EAGER EEVEE and EGG EMERGENCY, And also my other favorits I won't tell you, you have to find out your self if you do it you will have so much fun! ... Read more

Asin: B000058BCU
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64) 3. N64 4. Fighting (Fights, Fight) 5. Pokemon (Pokeman)

Pokemon - Trading Card Game
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Game Cartridge (17 April, 2000)
list price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

Pokémon Trading Card Game is a Game Boy Color title basedon the popular strategy card game from Wizards of the Coast. Fans of theexisting red, blue, and yellow versions of Pokémon will find this game tobe less redundant than earlier Game Boy Pocket Monster offerings. This game ismore of a hybrid of its predecessors--mixing strategy card gameplay androle-playing game elements--with highly successful results.

The story inPokémon Trading Card Game is basically the same as that of theoriginal Pokémon titles, only with new character and feature namessubstituted. Instead of Professor Oak, players meet Dr. Mason. Gym Leaders arenamed Club Masters, battles are duels, and so forth. Learning the card game is abreeze thanks to the inclusion of comprehensive instructions and an in-depthtutorial. Although some minor changes have been made, the method of play isvirtually identical to the original card game, and just as addictive. While muchshorter than the Pokémon games, the gameplay here doesn't involve randomand repetitive battles, and follows a less linear path.

AlthoughPokémon Trading Card Game would seem to turn a social experienceinto a solitary one, it allows for and encourages interacting with other gameowners. Duels can be fought between players via a game link cable, and cards anddecks can be traded using the infrared communications port. The most interesting(although somewhat dubious) feature here is the "card pop!" option, whichgenerates one new card for each player when communicating wirelessly; the catchis that you can't "card pop!" the same person again for a while after doing so,thus limiting the feature's appeal. --Joe Hon

Pros:

Easy-to-learn and highly addictive gameplay
Features cards exclusive to the Game Boy
Excellent game link and infrared communication port options
Package includes limited edition trading card

Cons:

Relatively short game compared to Pokémon Game Boy titles
Very limited appeal outside the Pokémaniac crowd

Reviews (52)

A very fun game with a through-the-roof replay value!
Here is my review:
Replay value: 10/10
Difficulty: 7/10
Educational: 10/10

This...game...is...GREAT! Even with Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire out in stores, I still spend lots of time trying to complete my Pokemon Card collection on the Game Boy. The game is very fun and will quickly turn newbies to the Pokemon TCG into experts. I'm a 12-year-old girl and a dedicated Pokemon fan, and I must say...Let your Ruby/Sapphire Pokemon take a little rest so you can pick up a copy of this awesome game. (Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire is an awesome game too ^.^) The basic storyline of this game is that you are a boy with the default name of Mark, who wants to inherit the four Legendary Pokemon Cards (special GB versions of Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Dragonite). You can carry up to four (4) decks at a time, but you can save your valuable deck configurations in a Deck Save Machine. You must defeat the 8 Club Masters (as you do Gym Leaders) then defeat the four ultimate experts of the Pokemon TCG (as with the Elite Four). Although the only deck expansions included are Jungle, Fossil, and Base Set, this is all in all an excellent game. Wonder when the Ruby/Sapphire TCG version will come out for GBA?

Great card game - but this isn't a very good port of it
In 1999, the success of Nintendo's Pokemon Trading Card Game was unrivaled. So, it seemed only natural that they release the card game in video game form. It would satisfy fans of the card game, and, of course, would give Nintendo extra cash. Read on for my views on this game.

The good:

It's the Pokemon Trading Card Game on Game Boy! Now you can play card games without a second person (although you can link up if you want, to trade or to battle.) And of course, being on Game Boy makes it portable. The game has a minor storyline (get eight medals and defeat the card champions so that you can get the legendary cards,) obviously added in to make the game more appealing. There are even cards that were made up exclusively for this game! And, of course, you can obtain booster packs by winning duels, so that you can build your dream deck.

The bad:

This game uses very little common sense. Here's a few "stupid questions" that will make you realize all the flaws this game has.

-When my opponent has no Basic Pokemon in his starting hand, why doesn't the game let me draw up to two cards? I'm allowed to in the REAL card game.

-Why does the game ask me to place Pokemon on the bench when I don't have any?

-Why do the starter decks have so many different types of Pokemon in them? This makes the decks so scattershot, that you'll rarely get the type of energy you need. Accordingly, don't plan on winning a lot of duels until you customize your deck.

-Why does this game only have cards from the Base Set, Jungle, and Fossil expansions? And why does the game divide them into four sets that the actual card game never did?

-Why does the game ask me to select a prize card when I only have one left? Wouldn't it be common sense which one I wanted to take if there was only one left?

-Why does the game do unneccessary coin flips? If an attack will knock out a Pokemon and it can also paralyze the Pokemon, there is NO REASON to do a coin flip if the attack is certain to knock out the enemy.

-Why is the text speed so slow in this game?

-How can Booster Packs be sent you you via the internet?

-Why is your character's name written in a different font than everything else in the game?

-Why can you only play as a male character?

-Why is "no" the default answer to most of the game's questions?

-Why is the music different on the subscreen than on the main screen?

-Why does the computer always seem to have so much luck, and you never do?

-Why are energy cards so hard to obtain in this game?

OVERALL:

Take my advice. Don't get this game unless you're a die-hard fan of the card game, or unless you're a Pokemon fan and you find it for a good price. You may be better off waiting to see if a sequel is released for the Game Boy Advance.

A pretty nice game
This is basically a video game adaption of the card game.You can go battle, trade, and do card pop, where you and a friend use GameBoyColors infared thing to link up and get random cards.You can only do this once with each person for a set time period.(I think it might be a day.)YOu eventually go through a bunch of card clubs, defeat club leaders for medals, and in the end face off against the "Grand Masters" for a chance to beat the game and get four legendary cards.

Their is a small group of cards which only come in the game.Little custom cards, you might say.You can know this by seeing a little GB on the card information screen.(The Legendary cards are Game boy custom.)

But if you're a "newbie" to pokemon, or mabey just realizing it's existance, it only sports the basic, jungle, and fossil expansions.This is actually pretty good, considering the time it was made.(When those three sets were the only ones "on the shelves" at the time.)And unlike the YuGiOh card game games, youcan't upload cards you have into the game.You must get them by obtaining boosters which you can get by beating club members, leaders, and opening the occasional email from the professor.(There's about twenty of them throughout the game.)

So overall, if you like the card game, get this for protable pokemon tcg action.If you don't like the cards, leave it alone. ... Read more

Asin: B000046S40
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 3. Pokemon (Pokeman)

Pokemon Colosseum
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Video Game
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.95
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Features

Battle with more than 200 Pokemon
Join with friends to combine strengths in new two-on-two battles
For 1 to 4 players
Upload Pokemon from your Game Boy Advance and battle on your television
Completely compatible with Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire

Reviews (154)

More strange coincidences...
Pokemon colosseum is a nice game,but once again I'd like to bring up something important about this game!
Much like Pokemon stadium,there seems to be alot of strange coincidences within this game. Listen carefully...
While playing pokemon colosseum,you're bound to notice several odd coincidences that always work in your enemies favor!
Such coincidences may include;Low-accuracy moves hit you without fail,Your enemy's pokemon is far stronger than normally possible,
Your enemy can switch pokemon even when the moves "Mean Look" & "Spider web" are active,and lastly,One-hit KO moves like "Fissure" never seem to fail or miss!
Take note: These things will not always happen but they do happen sometimes within the game. I've come to call these coincidences "Cheat-Detectors" because they only seem to happen when you're doing particularly well in a battle.
C'mon,that's just not a fair thing to put in a kid's game!!!
With those things aside,this is a very good game,and it's worth the $19.99 that you would usually pay for it.

The story starts with a young heroic figure named "Wes" who's just succeeded in destroying the hideout of a notorious criminal organization, "Team Snagem" Wes has managed to destroy Team Snagem's hideout,and has also managed to steal their latest project,the "Snag-Machine" a machine that enables pokeballs to steal trainer's pokemon from them. But little does Wes know,Team Snagem was just a warm-up for whats coming next!
Wes must face the mysterious criminal syndacate,"Cipher" if he ever wants to rescue the pokemon that are being made evil for criminal purposes. He better watch out,Cipher makes past enemies like,"Team Rocket" & "Team Aqua" look like what they really are,Over-the-top saturday morning cartoon bad guys.

Pros:New story mode with a convincing enemy,can enter your GBA trained pokemon into this game,very nice looking graphics,and a few toe-tapping melodies,and somewhat convincing enemy crime-syndicate.

Cons:You cannot upload your pokemon from previous games like pokemon Red/blue & Gold/silver,No spoken diologue within the game,most tasks within the game are to hard for me let alone a child,takes a really long time to purify Shadow pokemon,and you can only register one party of pokemon at a time.

NOTE:If you want to play this game you'll need two things,a memory card that can store over 48 blocks,and a GBA/Gamecube link-cable. You only need the cable if you plan to use GBA pokemon,dont buy any other cable besides the offical Nintendo brand,any other type of cable wont work!

For more information on "Cheat-Detectors" checkout my review on pokemon stadium.

Awesome game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this game is awesome! It's a really cool game!
When I first played Pokemon Stadium, I looked for other Pokemon games, so I found this. It hs a unique story plot too it. You have too rescue Shadow Pokemon, and open the door to their hearts. Ther's this guy that stole a snagging machine so he could snag shadow pokemon, and a girl who can tell which pokemon are shadows. And the cool thing is that you can nam them yourself, so they suit you.
You start out with 2 pokemon, but as youi snag more you will end up with a lot more! The only thing that isn't cool is Battle Mode.You have to have
1. a gameboy advance
2. a link cable
3. either pokemon shappire, or pokemon fire
Me or any of myfriends, don't have those games so we can't battle.(wahh!!!)
But otherwise then that this game rocks! And I think that any pokemon fan, or even people who are just experincing it should buy this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pretty cool game
This game is very fun even for me because i stopped playin pokemon games for like 1 year but this was really fun. The graphics to me look really cool like when your pokemon evolve.

There are good points and bad points i shall tell u about. The bad part is the people dont actually talk just the transcript comes. Also its strange because u can only catch "specific pokemon" not the ones you want to catch. You can only snag specific pokemon. And if u miss it u cant try to catch it again and that means no ho-oh!!!!!!!!!!

Now i prefer you save before goin to any of the main pple like miror b or dakim because dakim has entei! For pokemon lovers this game is really cool.

Good parts are well its really fun and addictive oh ya i forgot to tell u about group battle. You need a gameboy advance or sp and that pak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! which is pretty sad. It looks cool on the ads and it is cool but its not wat i expected but its stil fun. There are only 48 pokemon which u can snag in the game. Even in like ruby or sapphire or any of those games there are like 150 pokemon. A pretty cool game. ... Read more

Asin: B00009WAUF
Sales Rank: 277
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube) 3. Action 4. Adventure

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Pokemon Puzzle Challenge
Average Customer Review:

Game Cartridge (09 December, 2000)
list price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

From the second you plug this game into your Game Boy Color, it'sapparent that Pokémon Puzzle Challenge is essentially theTetris Attack that was released some time ago for the Nintendo 64 andGame Boy systems.

Pokémon characters abound; your young cousin or little sister should beable to rattle off many of their names effortlessly. The game is designed foryoung gamers, and encourages problem solving--something that all parents shouldwant their children to learn while playing a game. Thankfully, the game controlsare easy to pick up, and the tasks are easy to execute.

For a puzzle game, this one has a good number of gameplay options and modes.Puzzle University looks simple, at first, but it proves to be a realbrainteaser. In this mode, you must clear the entire screen in a limited numberof moves--a twist that makes the game surprisingly addictive. It's good to seethat Pokémon Puzzle Challenge has made some minor improvements onthe now-classic game of Tetris.

Naturally, the graphics are better on the Nintendo 64 version; but, if you'vegot a long ride planned, or that plane's been delayed, this game will turn hoursinto minutes. If you're looking for a family-friendly title for all of the GameBoy Color users in your family, look no further than Pokémon PuzzleChallenge. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

Challenging and extremely addictive Tetris variant
Fun for just about anyone

Cons:

Repetitive voice samples quickly become annoying

Reviews (19)

Ow, My Fingers!!
This game is, to say the least, Addictive With A Capital "A".
It might seem hard when you start playing (I know it was for me; I got stuck at one point in Easy Mode the first time around), but it becomes much much easier over time.However, I've had it for give or take a few years and bits of it still escape me (i.e. how to get Sentret, how to beat the thing in less than 25 seconds, etc. etc.).Oh well, I expect I'll figure those bits out too.
One more thing: do NOT play this at night if you can't sleep.I did this once, and for about two days afterwards, whenever I stared at the wall, I saw puzzle designs.True story.
And you will probably like this game if you like Tetris.

Fun, fun, fun!
Don't be turned off by the cutesy Pokemon theme.This is "Tetris Attack" (from the SNES), but with lots of extra modes.The creators took advantage of the Pokemon world to create some neat challenge modes.This game is extremely addictive.I recommend playing this on a Gameboy Advance SP so that you'll have a lighted screen.If not, you may have some eye strain trying to see the small blocks.

ADDICTIVE!
This game will steal your soul.I'm not kidding.I turned it on once, planning to only play for a few minutes, and ended up glued to the spot (possibly drooling) for the remainder of the day.I might have fossilized if it hadn't been time for dinner.

But there's a downside as well.It's very hard.My 11-year-old sister, a much more rabid Pokemon fan than myself, has informed me of the different ways to play the game so as to win the "extra Pokemon" (Sentret, Marrill, etc.) but it is almost impossible to do so.I have had the game for over a year and have still not managed to win Sentret.Still, it's not as if I'm going to stop trying.(Read: it's not as if I CAN stop trying.) :-) ... Read more

Asin: B00004U5IF
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy) 3. Pokemon (Pokeman) 4. Classics (Classic) 5. Puzzle

Pokemon Ruby
Average Customer Review:

Video Game (20 March, 2003)
list price: $34.99 -- our price: $31.89
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Editorial Review

Pokémon Ruby's updated graphics with weather effects, amazing sound, more than 200 Pokémon with over 100 new species--as well as its faithful adherence to the existing series of Pokémon games--makes for a welcome evolution in the series.

First, the game has a lot in common with Pokémon games Silver, Gold, and Crystal. For example, players can choose to be a boy or a girl trainer, an internal clock sets events at certain times, and you’re the game's handy-dandy Pokédex helps players keep track of the many stats. You're main goal is still to beat all the Gym Trainers and become the Pokémon Master. If you've played the old games, you will be right at home. But not all is the same.

The most obvious change is in the battles themselves. Now that two Pokémon can fight on your side at the same time, you can tag-team them against an enemy by taking advantage of the strengths of your Pokémons while covering their weaknesses. For example, you can now have a water Pokémon watch your fire Pokémon's back.You can also attack more than one Pokémon at a time.

A whole new element to the game focuses on how berries are used in battle. And if you collect enough berries, you can take them to a Berry Blender and make a PokéBlock, which is a little super-charged candy that raises your Pokémon's "Condition" attributes. You can then groom your Pokémon for regional contests and compete for ribbons like "Best of Show," which will unlock additional contests. There's even strategy in how to best use your berries: pick too many and the berry tree will disappear; plant berries, though, and a tree will grow. You can also build a Secret Base in special areas of the game, which you can decorate just like you can your room.

And let us not forget that Pokémon Ruby has a kickin' multiplayer system, too. You can trade Pokémon, and link up to four players for incredible battles. The only downside is that you can't link up with the old Game Boy Color games. --Bryan Karsh

Pros:

You can control two Pokémon in battle
Much needed graphic and sound facelift
Nice multiplayer feature (requires link cable and extra game cartridge)

Cons:

Can't trade Pokémon with Game Boy Color

Features

Platform: Game Boy Advance
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Genre: Action/Adventure

Reviews (283)

Pokemon Ruby
This game is really good for gamers young and old.
The Battling system has really been improved from previous games. Being able to have two pokemon in battle at once is great. The new world of Hoenn is fantastic with something new around every corner. The wild Pokemon do get on your nerves after a while but overall it it a really enjoyable experience. And you get so much satisfaction when you beat the elite four for the first time. Personly I just love to keep going back to fight them.

Its my opinon that to get the most out of the game you will need to trade with Pokemon Sapphire. I bought both and I'm really glad I did.

RUBY ROCKS!
This is what a Poke'mon game should be like.Challenging yet entertaining,Ruby Version is the template other games should use.The bikes were most entertaing and the GYMs were great.Very impressive poke'mon and excellent story.In other words,Ruby Version ROCKS!!Thank you for your time.

fOR THE REVIEW WHO SAYY...
I llllllllooooooooovvvvveeeee Pokemon! Pick Treeko if you want to lose. Pick Torchick if ya want to win, and mudkip , treecko is cool i love more than torchic. ... Read more

Asin: B000084313
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure 6. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)

$31.89

Pokemon Sapphire
Average Customer Review:

Video Game (20 March, 2003)
list price: $34.99 -- our price: $31.89
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Editorial Review

Pokémon Sapphire's updated graphics with weather effects, amazing sound, more than 200 Pokémon with over 100 new species--as well as its faithful adherence to the existing series of Pokémon games--makes for a welcome evolution in the series.

First, the game has a lot in common with Pokémon games Silver, Gold, and Crystal. For example, players can choose to be a boy or a girl trainer, an internal clock sets events at certain times, and the game's handy-dandy Pokédex helps players keep track of the many stats. You're main goal is still to beat all the Gym Trainers and become the Pokémon Master. If you've played the old games, you will be right at home. But not all is the same.

And let us not forget that Pokémon Sapphire has a kickin' multiplayer system, too. You can trade Pokémon, and link up to four players for incredible battles. The only downside is that you can't link up with the old Game Boy Color games. --Bryan Karsh

Pros:

You can control two Pokémon in battle
Much needed graphic and sound facelift
Nice multiplayer feature (requires link cable and extra game cartridge)

Cons:

Can't trade Pokémon with Game Boy Color

Features

More sophisticated graphics on Game Boy Advance
more varied game play, and more than 100 new characters!
The games include two-on-two battle capabilities and a variety of battle modes. One player can take on two Pokmon simultaneously, and using a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable, two players can control two Pokemon each, or four players can play one each, providing deeper and more strategic game play.

Reviews (253)

This game is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This game is to cool!You can fight with two Pokemon at once!Kyoge is the coolest!This game has alot of objektives!If like long lasting games this game is for you!

Sapphire Version
You might not be able to catch all the first 150 PokeMon, but the cool new pokemon and a one-of-a-kind plot, it makes up for it!This game is cool!

BUY THIS
I got this game 1 or 2 years ago and i loved it. I would recomend you start out with Mudkip. I would recomend this game Pokemon fans. ... Read more

Asin: B000084314
Subjects: 1. Video Games 2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy) 3. GBA 4. Action 5. Adventure 6. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)

$31.89

Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Average Customer Review:

Video Game (28 August, 2003)
list price: $34.99 -- our price: $19.99
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Features

Use the Game Boy Advance Link Cable to share your Pokedex and Hi-Score information with a friend
Play on both the Ruby and Sapphire fields
For 1 or more players
Play pinball with your favorite Pokemon from Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Shoot the Poke Ball to find, catch, and evolve Pokemon

Reviews (32)

Not fun
This game is really boring. Whats the whole point of playing pinball with pokemon. I mean, you would just hit a ball and the pokemon getting hurt. And then you would be like, "Why the heck did I buy this piece of junk?" So you wasted money. Also, the first pinball was better. It came with a rumble pack and this one doesn't
Kelly Park

It's pinball!!! With...Pokemon?
Yeah, I'll admit, I don't like Pokemon games, they try to be good rpg's but, I don't like the concept of leveling up, catching, and evolving every single monster in a game.This game takes out some of the rpg elements (keyword here: some) and placed it into a pinball like mini game that could ha