Pokéwalker
The PokéWalker (Japanese: ポケウォーカー PokéWalker) is a pedometer, separate from the Nintendo DSi, that allows player connect with a compatible Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to transfer and exchange Pokémon from their DS card to this hardware device. The PokéWalker is just like a real pedometer, that counts each step a person takes by detecting the motion of their hips, while recording each step and adding it to the experience of a deposited Pokémon. It will be bundled with Japanese version with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver when they are purchased, however it is unknown whether it will be bundled with English version of the game.
The PokéWalker has both the shape and colors of a regular Poké Ball. It is about 4.8 centimeters in diameter, 13.9 millimeters thick, and will weight about 21 gram. It has three buttons and a black and white, monochrome interface. It will allow players of HeartGold and SoulSilver to connect wirelessly with a Nintendo DS system, and deposit one Pokémon there. The deposited Pokémon will then be able to gains experience and happiness as players walks around.
This pedometer is the remake of Pokémon Pikachu 2, which is a toy that can be used to obtain Mystery Gifts in Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Similar to that toy, the PokéWalker will use the currency Watt (W); Watts will be obtained at random as steps are taken. By using Watts, PokéWalker players can use the Poké Radar and Itemfinder devices to catch wild Pokémon and find special items, respectively. These can be sent to HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Gameplay
There are several functions available in-game. As the player play on the PokéWalker, their will occasionally come across mini-games, that have an effect on the player's Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver games.
Areas of PokéWalker
When the player sends over their Pokémon to PokéWalker, they will have to select a certain area that their Pokémon shall walk through. There are a variety of areas to walk through. There are two areas able to be explored to start off with, while more areas can be unlocked further on in the game. There are four areas available:
- Refreshing Field - Unlocked at the start
- Noisy Forest - Unlocked at the start
- Rugged Path - Unlocked at the start
- Edge of the Night Sky - Unlocked by transfering Jirachi to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
See also
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