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Pokemon - Red Version

Platform : Game Boy
Rated: Everyone
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 982 ratings

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You've finally been granted your Pokemon trainer's license. Now, it's time to head out to become the world's greatest Pokemon trainer. It's going to take all you've got to collect 150 Pokemon in this enormous world. Catch and train monsters like the shockingly-cute Pikachu. Face off against Blastoise's torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing Pidgeot's stormy Gust. Trade with friends and watch your Pokemon evolve. Important - no single Pokemon can win it all. Can you develop the ultimate Pokemon strategy to defeat the 8 GYM Leaders and become the greatest Pokemon Master of all time?

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Welcome to the world of Pokémon, one filled with wild Pokémon and the people who attempt to tame them. You are Ash Ketchum, a boy on a quest to become the best Pokémon trainer in the world. Professor Oak, the leading authority on Pokémon, has given you your choice of three tame Pokémon in exchange for your helping him catalog and document every Pokémon in the world.

But to catalog a Pokémon, you have to capture it, by first beating it up with one of your trained Pokémon, and then hitting it with an empty Poké Ball. As your tame Pokémon gain experience in battle, their abilities improve and they earn access to new attacks. Sometimes they even evolve into more advanced Pokémon.

Aside from capturing wild Pokémon and evolving your own, you can catalog new Pokémon--the only way to gather some Pokémon--by trading with another Pokémon player using either a link cable or the Game Boy Color's infrared system. Pokémon gained through trades learn and evolve faster, and trading is the only way to capture all 151 Pokémon, since each Pokémon game (Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, andPokémon Yellow) has certain Pokémon missing. So if you own Red and want to have a complete set of Pokémon, you must find a friendly Blue or Yellow owner and arrange a trade.

Pokémon Red is packed with interesting characters, an ingenious story hook, intriguing strategy, and of course plenty of cute Pokemon, and it's easy to see how it started the Pokémania that is sweeping the world. --Michael Fehlauer

Pros:

  • Gameplay and strategy that are fun for all ages
  • Fantastic replay value
  • Brilliant game design encourages players to meet and trade
Cons:
  • Hours of looking at the Game Boy's little screen may hurt neck
  • Only 1 saved game per cartridge--2 people can't share a single game
  • No difference between Red and Blue except for distribution of Pokémon

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
982 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the durability, performance, quality and entertainment value of the video game software. For example, they mention that it works fantastic, brings back memories and is well worth the nostalgia trip. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life, save quality and graphics.

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90 customers mention76 positive14 negative

Customers like the performance of the video game software. They mention that it works perfectly in all of their gameboys, the copy of the game works well, and the save feature also works. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and service of the product.

"...The cartridge came and functioned perfectly. Alright.I ordered a game bit and got to work...." Read more

"...Great service overall." Read more

"...The cartridge looks awesome, almost perfect condition and it works great!" Read more

"Got the cartridge in a timely matter and the game works perfectly in all of my gameboys, however the only issue I have with this product is the..." Read more

63 customers mention59 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that it's one of the greatest RPGS of all time, has great gameplay, and saves. Some say that it is still fun and playable today. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and authenticity of the product.

"...The gameplay is great, im not a fan of turn base strategy but pokemon makes it interesting by giving you multiple choices on not just how to raise..." Read more

"...This game is wonderful. You won't regret spending 30 or so bucks on it. Best to buy it now, as the values will likely only increase over time :)" Read more

"Ok, well. I've played pokemon before, and i love them. They're really fun and me and my brother enjoy it...." Read more

"...It's still a totally fun and playable game today, just the lack of newer mechanics make it "eh" for me...." Read more

48 customers mention42 positive6 negative

Customers like the durability of the video game software. They mention that the cartridge and sticker are in great condition. Some say that the entire game is in perfect working condition and looks almost brand new.

"...Purchase one, swap out the save battery (get a CR2025, they're cheap and it's easy to replace them, don't worry. Use tape. No need for soldering)...." Read more

"...The cartridge looks awesome, almost perfect condition and it works great!" Read more

"The game cartridge is in good condition. Small tear on the label, not a big deal. I bought this to play, not to have graded...." Read more

"For the price, the sticker looks to be in good shape and the cartridge as well. The game play great!" Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers find the entertainment value of the video game software to be well worth the nostalgia trip. They say it brings back memories of their youth and childhood mementoes. Customers also mention that the game is a timeless classic and an awesome classic.

"Truly classic game...." Read more

"...It's still a totally fun and playable game today, just the lack of newer mechanics make it "eh" for me...." Read more

"...It reminds me of my childhood. Every time I start it up and hear the intro music I instantly go back to 1997 when I was playing it...." Read more

"It's a great game. Very old school feeling and a timeless classic. Only one problem, I bought the Spanish version on accident...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers like the value of the video game. They say it's well worth every penny, has excellent replay value, and is a great choice to buy.

"...The game was only about $12 it is a great game at a great price and to top it off THE SAVE BATTERY IS STILL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..." Read more

"Im a stickler when it comes to spending money, but this was well-worth buying...." Read more

"All of the old nostalgia at a reasonable price. The game cartridge arrived in perfect condition and plays perfectly fine...." Read more

"...Well worth every penny!" Read more

26 customers mention12 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the save quality of the video game. Some mention that it saves perfectly, while others say that it doesn't save.

"...However, i was disappointed to find out that the game would never save! i saved it a bunch of times!..." Read more

"...The most important thing about old GB/GBC games is that they are able to hold a save, and this one does! Very happy with this purchase!" Read more

"Was a little taken back that the game cartige was broken ( on the side ). Overall the game did work as promised." Read more

"...The game is real and it saves as well. Thank you Gamer Girlz! Will be buying from that company again." Read more

16 customers mention11 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the video game. Some mention that the save battery works well, while others say that the internal battery needs replacing.

"...The battery for saves worked and the game runs just like I remember. Played it on an old Game Boy Color I still had...." Read more

"...12 it is a great game at a great price and to top it off THE SAVE BATTERY IS STILL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..." Read more

"...in "Good" condition it should be listed that the internal battery needs replacing and should state that the game currently won't save...." Read more

"...until it works, but once it does it works good and the save battery is still working." Read more

11 customers mention5 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the graphics of the video game. Some mention that it looks great, while others say that it has terrible graphics and glitches. Some customers also say that the image on the game was slightly faded.

"...And it also saves! The only “issue” was the image on the game was slightly faded but other than that it’s perfect! 10/10!" Read more

"...The cartridge looks awesome, almost perfect condition and it works great!" Read more

"...The limited functionality, oldschool graphics, glitches and bugs, MIDI music tracks... none of the newer ones compare...." Read more

"...or discoloration but the cartridge was ruby red and the new game sticker looked perfect...." Read more

Works perfectly, surface issues.
4 Stars
Works perfectly, surface issues.
Got the cartridge in a timely matter and the game works perfectly in all of my gameboys, however the only issue I have with this product is the cartridge arrived in somewhat bad condition, has a few deep scratches on the top and the sticker is fairly worn.
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