Have a gander at all the following after which get able to say “I choose you” to one in every of them…
Every Pokémon-themed Nintendo console
Before we set off on this Pokémon (console) journey, it’s value mentioning which editions you aren’t going to identify alongside the way in which.
There have been a variety of Poké consoles launched as area exclusives, so many in reality that now we have eliminated any consoles which have been additionally store-specific in a single area — this stage of extremely exclusivity implies that there usually are not all that many on the market.
So, the likes of the SE Game Boy Light, the Pokémon Third Anniversary Game Boy Colour, the Latios and Latias, Celebi and Suicuna GBAs and loads of these Gen III GBA SPs are excluded from the rating. So too are membership-only releases just like the Daisuki Club DS Lites and people awarded solely in competitions just like the Worlds 2010 Edition DSi. We’d prefer to thank Bulbapedia for outlining most of the accessible (and, certainly, unavailable) consoles previous to us placing this checklist collectively.
You can relaxation assured that there’s nonetheless loads left on the desk, a lot of which you might need even seen within the flesh!
Nintendo 64
Pikachu N64 (Blue, Light Blue, Orange)
Nintendo’s first batch of Pokémon-themed consoles was as series-specific as you would get. The phrase “everything and the kitchen sink” involves thoughts with these ones and it is all rooted within the OG blue mannequin proven above. The colors are brilliant, 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 primary instance of throwing concepts on the design board, the place each one sticks.
The Light(er) Blue mannequin and launched solely in Japan and, because the title suggests, is very similar to its commonplace blue brother solely with a little bit bit extra ‘gentle’ happening. It implies that the distinction to the large three-dimensional Pikachu is just not fairly as harsh on the eyes, however let’s not faux that it covers any of the design’s sins.
And there’s additionally an orange model. Orange can look modern sparsely (we’re pondering of that spicy GameDice), though the jury’s out on this specific Japan-only design.
Pokémaniac N64
It’s nonetheless all concerning the main Pokémon colors of royal blue and yellow, however with out the brashness of the massive Pikachu mannequin. We would say that that is most likely essentially the most low-key of all the N64 particular editions, and that is saying one thing when you think about the truth that that is coated in Pokémon photos and has a brilliant yellow controller besides.
Game Boy Color
Pokémon Yellow Version Edition
Now, these may be a few of the most iconic Pokémon-themed particular editions on the market. This one, launched in a bundle with Pokémon Yellow, has photos of Pikachu, Jigglypuff and Togepi dotted round your display and even makes use of a Poké Ball as an influence indicator. Come on, that is some neat design!
Pikachu and Pichu Edition
Much like the previous model solely with fewer Pokémon photos to indicate for it. As the title suggests, this mannequin solely has Pikachu and Pichu round its display, although it makes up for this lower by having the facility gentle sit properly inside Pikachu’s proper cheek.
Pokémon Gold and Silver Edition
Ok, now that is actually one thing particular. Apart 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 based mostly on which angle you’re looking at it from. Now that is science (or simply fundamental lighting, if you wish to be choosy).
Clear Green Pokémon Edition
Released 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 photos across the display, this time exhibiting Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Meowth.
Clear Blue Pokémon Edition
This was offered uniquely in Hong Kong and could be almost equivalent to the Taiwan launch have been it not for the change from a clear inexperienced casing to a clear blue one. Mmmm, inside wires…
The video above exhibits a custom-made model of the unique and has us questioning if now we have sufficient GBCs within the cabinet. Surely that is not attainable! *heads to eBay*
GameDice
Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness Edition
This one solely made an look in Japanese and American markets, however it’s a must to respect the entire “Pokémon, but make it metal” method to the design. This subs out the brilliant in-yo-face colors of the earlier fashions for a sports activities automotive silver shine and it even has a picture of Shadow Lugia on the lid plate as commonplace.
Game Boy Advance SP
Pikachu Edition
A fast have a look at all the Pokémon-themed GBAs on the market (and belief us, there are lots of) might need you suppose that they solely launched in Japanese Pokémon Centers and due to this fact must be excluded from this checklist.
However, this Pikachu Edition managed to slide by way of the cracks because it additionally went on to be launched in Toys ‘R’ Us shops within the US. As TheRelaxingEnd’s above video exhibits, it is one other prime instance of throwing subtlety to the wind and making a design as unashamedly Poké-themed because it could possibly be. Nobody goes to have a look at that big Pikachu face on the quilt and say to the proprietor “so, do you like Mario then?”
Game Boy Micro
Pikachu Edition
This itsy-bitsy Game Boy was launched alongside Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team in Japan. With that decreased quantity of area to work with, the design was at all times going to must be a little bit extra toned down than a few of the others on the market. But hey, they nonetheless managed to sneak in a little bit Pikachu silhouette above the A and B buttons as pokeboy14’s above unboxing exhibits.
Nintendo DS
PokéPark Edition
But wait a second Nintendo Life! Wasn’t the PokéPark chunky DS launched completely in Japan’s PokéPark? What’s it doing on this checklist?
Worry not, expensive reader, this particular version later bought a launch within the US due to a Walmart deal, so you’ll be able to relaxation assured that it was made barely extra accessible.
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 bought. 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 Edition
This pink mannequin was additionally launched completely in Japan which we perceive as a result of we will not assist however suppose that this factor would have flown off the cabinets if it was accessible 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 reasonably faint method). There’s one on the lid and one on the within, and everyone knows how a lot we’d dream of getting two Mews in our occasion…
Nintendo DS Lite
Pikachu Edition
One of the few Pokémon-themed DS Lites to be made available to these exterior of Daisuki Club members, even this Pikachu mannequin was initially solely obtainable through a lottery at Japanese Pokémon Centers.
Fortunately, it later launched in Europe too, bringing all the subtlety of a tiny Pikachu within the nook to the very a lot non-subtle brilliant yellow casing.
Dialga and Palkia Edition
Now, this was a Pokémon Center unique, however not like the others that now we have excluded from this checklist, the Dialga and Palkia design was accessible in each Japanese and US shops. So sure, it is bending the foundations a little bit, but it surely was positively simpler to pay money for than some.
Much like a selected Diamond and Pearl-themed console that we’ll get to later, this modern 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 Edition
Can you guess which recreation this one was bundled with? That’s proper, Pokémon Diamo- no, no, no, it got here with Pokémon Black, after all.
This lacks the gold and silver sheen of the previous DS Lite mannequin, however there’s one thing about that matt end and relatively refined 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 brilliant blue and coated in photos of Pikachu, however it might actually be simpler to sit down and play in entrance of a bunch of Digimon followers.
Pokémon White Edition
It’s 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 the following web page for extra Pokémon-themed console goodness…
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