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The device has a yellow case. It | The device has a yellow case and has monochrome screen. It has the same button layout as the Game Boy. The directional pad is used to select options from the main and settings menus and adjust the numbers on the clock and Gift options. The Select button shows Pikachu's current friendship level. The Start button opens the settings menu, which contains options for sound, the current time, and resetting the step count. The A button confirms selection, while the B button returns to Pikachu. Additionally, a reset button on the front of the device completely resets the player's progress. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== |
Revision as of 02:41, 6 April 2016
- This article is about the small handheld virtual pet. For the core series game known as "Pokémon: Special Pikachu Edition", see Pokémon Yellow Version.
Pokémon Pikachu ポケットピカチュウ | |
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Pokémon Pikachu boxart | |
Basic info
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Platform: | Self-contained |
Category: | Virtual pet |
Players: | Single player |
Connectivity: | None |
Developer: | Jupiter Corporation |
Publisher: | Nintendo |
Part of: | Generations I and II |
Ratings
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CERO: | N/A |
ESRB: | N/A |
ACB: | N/A |
OFLC: | N/A |
PEGI: | N/A |
GRAC: | N/A |
GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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Japan: | March 27, 1998[1] |
North America: | November 2, 1998[2][3] |
Australia: | N/A |
Europe: | N/A |
South Korea: | N/A |
Hong Kong: | N/A |
Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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Japanese: | Pokémon.co.jp (archive) Nintendo |
English: | Pokémon Pikachu FAQ (Nintendo) |
Japanese boxart
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The Pokémon Pikachu (Japanese: ポケットピカチュウ Pocket Pikachu) is a step counter and virtual pet toy in which the player looks after a virtual pet Pikachu.
It was succeeded by the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS.
Operation
The unit is strapped onto a belt and used as a pedometer. Every 20 steps the unit registers give the user 1 watt, which is a currency that can be used to gamble or buy Pikachu presents.
Friendship
As Pikachu's friendship goes up (similar to the system in Pokémon Yellow), more activities are available. If neglected, however, Pikachu will become angry and will not respond to anything the user does.
Pikachu will also do activities based on time. When turning on the device soon before 8:00 pm, Pikachu may be taking a shower, brushing its teeth, or getting into bed; Pikachu will also eat occasionally. Shaking the device during eating or sleeping will make Pikachu angry, and its friendship will drop.
Pikachu has four levels of friendship:
- Pikachu doesn't like the player
- Pikachu is neutral towards the player (default)
- Pikachu likes the player
- Pikachu loves the player
Features
Pedometer
The device has a built in step counter. For every 20 steps the user takes, one watt is awarded. Shaking the device will add extra steps, but doing so while Pikachu is eating, bathing, or sleeping will lower its friendship stat.
Gift
This allows the player to give watts to Pikachu, which will raise its friendship. Pikachu will react differently depending on how many watts it is given. Small amounts will result in Pikachu reacting negatively, while more will unlock new ways for Pikachu to play on the screen.
Slot Machine
A mini game where Watts can be gambled. Like in the main series video games, the slot machine is stopped when the player presses the button, once for each reel. However, the player can only bid 5 Watts and there is only one row on the display.
Device
The device has a yellow case and has monochrome screen. It has the same button layout as the Game Boy. The directional pad is used to select options from the main and settings menus and adjust the numbers on the clock and Gift options. The Select button shows Pikachu's current friendship level. The Start button opens the settings menu, which contains options for sound, the current time, and resetting the step count. The A button confirms selection, while the B button returns to Pikachu. Additionally, a reset button on the front of the device completely resets the player's progress.
Trivia
- The Pokémon Pikachu also appears as an item in Animal Crossing, though it is only a quest item, and the player cannot interact with it.
- The Pokémon Pikachu is a treasure in Wario Land 3.
External links
References
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