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Each Pokémon-themed Nintendo console
Each Pokémon-themed Nintendo console
Earlier than we set off on this Pokémon (console) journey, it’s price mentioning which editions you aren’t going to identify alongside the best way.
There have been a lot of Poké consoles launched as area exclusives, so many in truth that we’ve got eliminated any consoles which had been additionally store-specific in a single area — this degree of extremely exclusivity implies that there aren’t all that many on the market.
So, the likes of the SE Recreation Boy Gentle, the Pokémon Third Anniversary Recreation Boy Color, the Latios and Latias, Celebi and Suicuna GBAs and quite a lot of these Gen III GBA SPs are excluded from the rating. So too are membership-only releases just like the Daisuki Membership DS Lites and people awarded solely in competitions just like the Worlds 2010 Version DSi. We would wish to thank Bulbapedia for outlining lots of the obtainable (and, certainly, unavailable) consoles previous to us placing this checklist collectively.
You may relaxation assured that there’s nonetheless quite a bit left on the desk, a lot of which you may need even seen within the flesh!
Nintendo 64
Pikachu N64 (Blue, Gentle Blue, Orange)
Nintendo’s first batch of Pokémon-themed consoles was as series-specific as you might get. The phrase “all the things and the kitchen sink” involves thoughts with these ones and it is all rooted within the OG blue mannequin proven above. The colors are vivid, the controller proudly brandishes the Pokémon brand, and yep, that Pikachu is simply as 3D as we keep in mind it — with light-up cheeks, too. A major instance of throwing concepts on the design board, the place each one sticks.
The Gentle(er) Blue mannequin and launched solely in Japan and, because the title suggests, is very similar to its normal blue brother solely with a little bit bit extra ‘gentle’ occurring. It implies that the distinction to the large three-dimensional Pikachu is just not fairly as harsh on the eyes, however let’s not fake that it covers any of the design’s sins.
And there is additionally an orange model. Orange can look smooth carefully (we’re pondering of that spicy GameCube), though the jury’s out on this explicit Japan-only design.
Pokémaniac N64
It is nonetheless all in regards to the major Pokémon colors of royal blue and yellow, however with out the brashness of the massive Pikachu mannequin. We’d say that that is most likely essentially the most low-key of the entire N64 particular editions, and that is saying one thing when you think about the truth that that is lined in Pokémon photographs and has a vivid yellow controller in addition.
Who else owned the Pokemon/Pikachu Nintendo 64? In all probability my favorite particular version console ever! pic.twitter.com/SP7Ub8bzQH— Deez Video games 🕹 (@_Deez_Games) January 13, 2023
Recreation Boy Colour
Pokémon Yellow Model Version
Now, these is likely to be a few of the most iconic Pokémon-themed particular editions on the market. This one, launched in a bundle with Pokémon Yellow, has photographs of Pikachu, Jigglypuff and Togepi dotted round your display screen and even makes use of a Poké Ball as an influence indicator. Come on, that is some neat design!
Pikachu and Pichu Version
Very like the previous model solely with fewer Pokémon photographs to indicate for it. Because the title suggests, this mannequin solely has Pikachu and Pichu round its display screen, although it makes up for this lower by having the ability gentle sit properly inside Pikachu’s proper cheek.
Pokémon Gold and Silver Version
I’ve nonetheless acquired my Pokemon Yellow version GBC. pic.twitter.com/Ish7xAIBu3— MetalJedi (@MetalJedi666) December 29, 2019
Okay, now that is actually one thing particular. Aside from being linked to the sport of the identical title, the ‘Gold and Silver’ of this design’s title additionally refers to how the color of the console modifications primarily based on which angle you’re looking at it from. Now that is science (or simply fundamental lighting, if you wish to be choosy).
Clear Inexperienced Pokémon Version
Recreation Boy Colour, Edição Especial Pokémon Taiwan http://t.co/bfV7yCJEKA pic.twitter.com/G4EYTy45i1— Recreation Boy Membership (@GameBoyClub) June 21, 2014
Launched in Taiwan solely, this mannequin opts for the clear plastic casing that many a retro recreation fan will drool over and retains up the pattern of little ‘mon photographs across the display screen, this time exhibiting Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Meowth.
Clear Blue Pokémon Version
This was offered uniquely in Hong Kong and can be almost similar to the Taiwan launch had been it not for the change from a clear inexperienced casing to a clear blue one. Mmmm, inner wires…
The video above reveals a custom-made model of the unique and has us questioning if we’ve got sufficient GBCs within the cabinet. Certainly that is not potential! *heads to eBay*
GameCube
Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness Version
My Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness GameCube! 📦
I picked this up at a gaming conference a number of years in the past. pic.twitter.com/BM1wPzx16d
— jake 𓆏 🔜 PAX EAST (@Baronduki) December 23, 2022
This one solely made an look in Japanese and American markets, however it’s important to respect the entire “Pokémon, however make it steel” method to the design. This subs out the intense in-yo-face colors of the earlier fashions for a sports activities automobile silver shine and it even has a picture of Shadow Lugia on the lid plate as normal.
Recreation Boy Advance SP
Pikachu Version
A fast take a look at the entire Pokémon-themed GBAs on the market (and belief us, there are numerous) may need you assume that they solely launched in Japanese Pokémon Facilities and due to this fact should be excluded from this checklist.
Nevertheless, this Pikachu Version managed to slide by the cracks because it additionally went on to be launched in Toys ‘R’ Us shops within the US. As TheRelaxingEnd’s above video reveals, it is one other prime instance of throwing subtlety to the wind and making a design as unashamedly Poké-themed because it may very well be. No one goes to have a look at that enormous Pikachu face on the quilt and say to the proprietor “so, do you want Mario then?”
Recreation Boy Micro
Pikachu Version
This itsy-bitsy Recreation Boy was launched alongside Pokémon Thriller Dungeon: Pink Rescue Crew in Japan. With that decreased quantity of area to work with, the design was all the time going to should be a little bit extra toned down than a few of the others on the market. However hey, they nonetheless managed to sneak in a little bit Pikachu silhouette above the A and B buttons as pokeboy14’s above unboxing reveals.
Nintendo DS
PokéPark Version
Specifically themed PokePark Nintendo DS system from 2005. Because the artwork and title suggests, this Nintendo DS was solely obtainable on the PokePark theme park in Japan. pic.twitter.com/yDp0aUgI2x— Pokémon Arts and Info (@PokemonArtFacts) July 6, 2022
However wait a second Nintendo Life! Wasn’t the PokéPark chunky DS launched completely in Japan’s PokéPark? What’s it doing on this checklist?
Fear not, pricey reader, this particular version later acquired a launch within the US because of a Walmart deal, so you possibly can relaxation assured that it was made barely extra obtainable.
The unique DS won’t be essentially the most aesthetically-pleasing form to work with, however this design makes the most effective of what it is acquired. It opts for the metallic blue casing (one we’re certain many a GBA SP proprietor will recognise) and proudly shows the PokéPark brand on the lid with a sneaky little Pikachu on the inside.
Mew Version
I might say, both the particular version Mew DS or the Eon Ticket e-reader card. https://t.co/D89Gkxz0gu pic.twitter.com/KoYvIBC5eW— Adam Aragon (@Aipom93) June 12, 2020
This pink mannequin was additionally launched completely in Japan which we perceive as a result of we won’t assist however assume that this factor would have flown off the cabinets if it was obtainable worldwide.
It nonetheless has to take care of the OG DS’ clunkiness, however the pink casing additionally brandishes the primary Mew to have taken centre stage on a console (albeit in a somewhat faint method). There’s one on the lid and one on the within, and everyone knows how a lot we might dream of getting two Mews in our social gathering…
Nintendo DS Lite
Pikachu Version
Nintendo DS Lite Pikachu Yellow Restricted Version#EiwaMangaStore #ProxyOrder #Nintendo #NintendoDSLite #Pikachu pic.twitter.com/cPvdmFRXbE— Eiwa Manga Retailer (@eiwamangastore) September 10, 2022
One of many few Pokémon-themed DS Lites to be made available to these exterior of Daisuki Membership members, even this Pikachu mannequin was initially solely obtainable by way of a lottery at Japanese Pokémon Facilities.
Thankfully, it later launched in Europe too, bringing the entire subtlety of a tiny Pikachu within the nook to the very a lot non-subtle vivid yellow casing.
Dialga and Palkia Version
Now, this was a Pokémon Heart unique, however not like the others that we’ve got excluded from this checklist, the Dialga and Palkia design was obtainable in each Japanese and US shops. So sure, it is bending the principles a little bit, however it was positively simpler to pay money for than some.
Very like a specific Diamond and Pearl-themed console that we’ll get to later, this smooth mannequin opts for the shiny black of the usual DS Lite with gold and silver detailing on the outer casing exhibiting the Gen IV legendaries. Ooh, how suave.
Nintendo DSi
Pokémon Black Version
Are you able to guess which recreation this one was bundled with? That is proper, Pokémon Diamo- no, no, no, it got here with Pokémon Black, in fact.
This lacks the gold and silver sheen of the previous DS Lite mannequin, however there’s one thing about that matt end and relatively delicate Reshiram and Zekrom picture on the highest that has us actually liking this one. Let’s not even get began on that horny gold lettering alongside the underside.
It won’t scream your love for Pokémon fairly as a lot as one thing that is vivid blue and lined in photographs of Pikachu, however it will definitely be simpler to take a seat and play in entrance of a bunch of Digimon followers.
Pokémon White Version
It is the identical because the Pokémon Black version, solely white! What an idea!
We’re a little bit over midway and there is nonetheless lots extra to return! Click on on the subsequent web page for extra Pokémon-themed console goodness…
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