Indeed, Pokémon Crystal - an enhanced version of Gold and Silver that only worked on Game Boy Color - was one of the weakest Pokémon game launches when it arrived later that year.Īlthough Pokémon remained a big name, launch sales continued to slow as the series moved onto the Game Boy Advance. However, launch sales were marginally weaker than Yellow, as Pokémon mania continued to wane.
The games made full use of the Game Boy Color this time (although was still playable on the original Game Boy), and was widely acclaimed. The first full sequels, Pokémon Gold and Silver, arrived in April 2021 in the UK. Pokémon Yellow featured colour enhancements on Gameboy Color The game was a hit, and remains the eighth biggest Pokémon game launch in the franchise's history. This was an enhanced version of Red and Blue, featuring elements of the cartoon and even included some splashes of colour that were absent from the 1998 Japanese release (as that was before the Game Boy Color was released). Yet Red and Blue, along with a popular trading card game and a hit anime series, fired Pokémon into the UK mainstream. It remains the smallest selling Pokémon game launch so far (unless you count the retro re-release of Gold and Silver on 3DS). By the time it landed in the UK, the original Game Boy had made way for the improved Game Boy Color, but neither Red or Blue made use of the new hardware. In Japan, it launched for the original Game Boy in February 1996, and in the US in September 1998. Pokémon Red and Blue launched in the UK in October 1999, and its debut was relatively muted. The games that are not included are the spin-offs: Snap, Dash, Mystery Dungeon, Pokken, Stadium, Ranger, Art Academy, Pinball, Trading Card Game and so on. Where there are two versions of the same game (as in most cases), we have combined the sales together. So that includes all new 'generations' (From Red and Blue, to Sword and Shield), enhanced versions (such as Yellow, Crystal, Emerald, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon), and remakes (including Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee). The 'mainline' series of games are Pokémon RPGs that follow the catching, battling, training mechanics that the series is famed for. This data is only physical boxed sales and doesn't include digital downloads. first-week sales - from the 'mainline' series of games. With the successful launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, our friends over at GfK have revealed the biggest Pokémon game launches - i.e. For those in the US the franchise is a mere 23 years old, and for Europe, it's only just turned 21. Make sure your 3DS is connected to the internet, and click the blue circle in the bottom right to connect your game to the internet as well.Pokémon is 25 years old.
Once done, your lower screen will update to show two big circles, one for battling and one for trading. The first time you load up Festival Plaza, you’ll have to go through a few quick tutorials to get everything set up. Once that’s hooked up, open the menu with X and select “Festival Plaza.” To start, make sure your 3DS is connected to the internet. This does require a bit of set-up, but it’s all easy enough. You’ll be able to trade with each other over the internet.
If you don’t happen to be close to your friends, that’s still ok.
Trading in Pokemon Sun and Moon is easy, here's how Photo: Nintendoįrom here, go to the Trade menu and complete your trades. Simply hold down on your screens until the consoles are linked. To trade while near each other, pull open the menu with the X button and select “Quick Link.” This option will allow you to link your 3DS to other nearby 3DSes quickly. The first way to trade with friends is if you happen to be right by your buddy.
There are two ways to trade, depending on where you and your friends are actually located.
Pokémon Sun and Moon are finally here, and Pokémon fanatics are going to want to know how to trade their new ‘mon with friends.