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{{incomplete|article|Gallery of the menus throughout generations and games}}
The '''menu''' (Japanese: '''メニュー''' ''menu'') is the main interface in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their [[Saving|save file]], with the entries differing throughout the various games. It is accessed by pressing the '''START''' button of the [[Game Boy]]-line handheld in [[Generation I|Generations I]] to {{gen|III}} and by pressing the '''X''' button of the [[Nintendo DS]]-family or [[Nintendo 3DS]]-family handheld in [[Generation IV]] and later. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.
[[File:Platinum menu.png‎|frame|{{v2|Platinum}}'s menu]]
 
The '''menu''' (Japanese: '''メニュー''' ''menu'') is the main interface in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their [[Saving|save file]]. The menu's entries differ throughout the various games.
[[Generation V]] introduced a new feature to the menu: a shortcut list that can be accessed from the '''Y''' button. It is managed by (un)ticking the checkbox at the bottom of the [[party]] screen, [[Pokédex]], [[Bag]], {{ga|Trainer Card}}, or [[Options]].


In [[Generation I]], the menu is darker than usual if opened in a [[cave]] or other dark location in which {{m|Flash}} has not yet been used.
In [[Generation I]], the menu is darker than usual if opened in a [[cave]] or other dark location in which {{m|Flash}} has not yet been used.
==Access==
===Generations I-III===
The menu is accessed from the '''START''' button of the [[Game Boy]]-line handheld.
===Generation IV onwards===
The '''X''' button of the [[Nintendo DS]]-family or [[Nintendo 3DS]]-family handheld is used instead.
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.
[[Generation V]] introduced a new feature to the menu: a shortcut list that can be accessed from the '''Y''' button. It is managed by (un)ticking the checkbox at the bottom of the [[party]] screen, [[Pokédex]], [[Bag]], {{ga|Trainer Card}}, or [[Options]].


==List of entries==
==List of entries==
===Pokémon===
{| class="wikitable"
{{main|Party}}
|-
This entry loads the player's party.
! Entry !! Notes
 
|-
It is called ''Pokémon'' (Japanese: ポケモン ''Pokémon'') in the menu. The shortcut list of the [[Generation V]] games instead calls it the '''Pokémon List''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリスト''' ''Pokémon list'').
| [[Party|Pokémon]] || Used to be the second entry prior to [[Generation V]]. It is called "Pokémon" in the menu but "Pokémon List" in the shortcut list.
 
|-
===Pokédex===
| [[Pokédex]] || Used to be the first entry prior to [[Generation V]].
{{main|Pokédex}}
|-
This entry loads the player's Pokédex.
| [[Bag]] || Called ''Item'' in [[Generation I]] and ''Pack'' in [[Generation II]].
 
|-
===Bag===
| (App) || <ab>This entry is reserved for the different game-exclusive devices and features that assist the player in his or her {{pkmn|journey}}: [[Pokégear]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}, [[PokéNav]]{{sup/3|RSE}}, [[Pokétch]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}, [[C-Gear]]{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}, [[Player Search System]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[Pokémon-Amie]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[Super Training]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[PokéNav Plus]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}.
{{main|Bag}}
This entry loads the player's Bag.
 
Its name is ''Bag'' (Japanese: バッグ ''bag'') since [[Generation III]] but it was also called ''Item''{{sup/1|RBY}} (Japanese: どうぐ{{sup/1|RGBY}} ''tool'') and ''Pack''{{sup/2|GSC}} (Japanese: リュック{{sup/2|GSC}} ''pack'') in older games.
 
===Devices and features===
This entry is reserved for the different game-exclusive devices and features that assist the player in his or her {{pkmn|journey}}.
 
* [[Pokégear]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
* [[PokéNav]]{{sup/3|RSE}}
* [[Pokétch]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}
* [[C-Gear]]{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}
* [[Player Search System]]{{sup/6|XY}}
* [[Pokémon-Amie]]{{sup/6|XY}}
* [[Super Training]]{{sup/6|XY}}
* [[PokéNav Plus]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}
 
In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|III}}, these are part of the menu itself. Starting in [[Generation IV]], they are featured on the touchscreen of the [[Nintendo DS]]-family or [[Nintendo 3DS]]-family handheld.
 
===Trainer Card===
{{main|Trainer Card (game)}}
This entry displays the player's Trainer Card and its title is always replaced by his or her name.
 
===Save===
{{main|Saving}}
This entry loads the command used to create or overwrite the [[Saving|save file]].
 
===Options===
{{main|Options}}
This entry opens a menu for managing settings that the player can modify to change some behaviors of the game. The available settings differ throughout the various games.


===Exit===
In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|III}}, these are part of the menu itself. Starting in [[Generation IV]], they are featured on the touchscreen of the [[Nintendo DS]]-family or [[Nintendo 3DS]]-family handheld.</ab>
This was the final entry in the menu up to {{game|Platinum}} and is also present in the menu of {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and later games, it was replaced by a graphical X button that can be tapped on to close the menu.
|-
| {{ga|Trainer Card}} || This entry loads the player's Trainer Card but always shows his or her name.
|-
| [[Saving|Save]] ||
|-
| [[Options]] ||
|-
| Exit || <ab>This was the final entry in the menu up to {{game|Platinum}} and is also present in the menu of {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and later games, it was replaced by a graphical X button that can be tapped on to close the menu.


As all games allow the menu to be closed by pressing the '''START''', '''X''', or '''B''' buttons, this function is somewhat redundant.
As all games allow the menu to be closed by pressing the '''START''', '''X''', or '''B''' buttons, this function is somewhat redundant.</ab>
|}


==Gallery==
{{Incomplete|section}}
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Revision as of 17:51, 26 April 2015

The menu (Japanese: メニュー menu) is the main interface in all of the core series Pokémon games that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their save file, with the entries differing throughout the various games. It is accessed by pressing the START button of the Game Boy-line handheld in Generations I to III and by pressing the X button of the Nintendo DS-family or Nintendo 3DS-family handheld in Generation IV and later. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.

Generation V introduced a new feature to the menu: a shortcut list that can be accessed from the Y button. It is managed by (un)ticking the checkbox at the bottom of the party screen, Pokédex, Bag, Trainer Card, or Options.

In Generation I, the menu is darker than usual if opened in a cave or other dark location in which Flash has not yet been used.

List of entries

Entry Notes
Pokémon Used to be the second entry prior to Generation V. It is called "Pokémon" in the menu but "Pokémon List" in the shortcut list.
Pokédex Used to be the first entry prior to Generation V.
Bag Called Item in Generation I and Pack in Generation II.
(App) This entry is reserved for the different game-exclusive devices and features that assist the player in his or her journey: PokégearGSCHGSS, PokéNavRSE, PokétchDPPt, C-GearBWB2W2, Player Search SystemXY, Pokémon-AmieXY, Super TrainingXY, PokéNav PlusORAS.

In Generations II and III, these are part of the menu itself. Starting in Generation IV, they are featured on the touchscreen of the Nintendo DS-family or Nintendo 3DS-family handheld.
Trainer Card This entry loads the player's Trainer Card but always shows his or her name.
Save
Options
Exit This was the final entry in the menu up to Pokémon Platinum and is also present in the menu of Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and later games, it was replaced by a graphical X button that can be tapped on to close the menu.

As all games allow the menu to be closed by pressing the START, X, or B buttons, this function is somewhat redundant.

Gallery

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