Pokémon Pikachu
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Pokémon Pikachu is a series of portable Pokémon digital pets featuring the famous electric mouse Pokémon, Pikachu. This product was intended as an exercise toy and mentioned by Guinness World Records as the most popular fitness toy of its time. The first release of the device was simply called "Pokémon Pikachu." A yellow unit resembling a Game Boy, it features a black and white LCD screen used to display animations of Pikachu's activities. The second release, Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, was available in clear and silver casing with a color display featuring more animations. Both of the Pokémon Pikachu incarnations differ slightly from more traditional portable virtual pets in that Pikachu does not need to be fed, watered, or cleaned up after. Instead, the Pokémon Pikachu unit can be strapped to a belt and used as a pedometer. With every step it counts, the Pokémon Pikachu credits its user with "watts," which are a sort of currency used to buy Pikachu presents. As the player grows closer to Pikachu, more activities become available. However, if neglected, Pikachu will become angry and eventually refuse to recognize the player. Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS features an infrared port for interacting with Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal via the Mystery Gift option, which uses the Game Boy Color's built-in infrared communication port. This mode allows players of the Game Boy titles to trade their Pokémon Pikachu's watts for items to use in the Game Boy game. Although there is a limitation on how much the Mystery Gift mode can be used between Game Boy cartridges, Pokémon Pikachu's only limit is that of available watts. Watts can also be sent to other Pokémon Pikachu 2 units.
[edit] Trivia
- A Pokémon Pikachu is one of the items given to players when doing a delivery for a villager in Animal Crossing, though it is not possible to obtain and keep in one's house.
- One of the many treasures in Wario Land 3 is a Pokémon Pikachu.
[edit] Versions
There are, in total five versions of Pokémon and Pocket Pikachu. First you need to know that in the US, it is known as the Pokémon Pikachu, in Japan it is called the Pocket Pikachu. In November 1998 (US), Pokémon USA came out with the original Pokémon Pikachu, in a Pikachu-yellow case. It had features like and alarm, presents, and a slot machine game where you can gamble your watts. Watts are points, for every 100 steps, you get 5 watts. The Pokémon Pikachu (US) and the Pocket Pikachu (JPN) are exactly the same just with different names, and languages.
The Pokémon Pikachu Color, Pocket Pikachu Color, and the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS were the sequels of the originals. They added more features like an alarm composer and a new 'hi card-lo card' gambeling game. In Japan it had a clear case, but there were limited edition ones with clear blue cases, blue, silver and gold ones. They also had an IR port on the top so you can communicate with Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal versions using 'Mystery Gift'. You can also link same-language Pikachu to trade watts.
The Pokémon Pikachu Color (EU) was the same as the (US) Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, but wasn't able to go along with Crystal version, and Gold, and Silver because they hadn't been released in Europe yet.
[edit] Background Information / What is it?
What is a Pokémon Pikachu? It's the most unique virtual pet that you'll ever meet. It's a walking companion, an alarm clock, and a digital mini-game rolled into one. Pikachu is an active pet who demands a lot of attention, so be sure you're ready for the responsibility before bringing Pikachu home.
Pikachu clips onto your belt or clothing, because it is eager to follow you wherever you go. In fact, Pikachu will get upset if you don't invite it to go places with you. Pikachu is the only virtual pet that actually counts your steps as you walk. If Pikachu feels you exercising, it will walk, run, or ride a bike along with you. The more active you are, the more happy Pikachu becomes.
Excerising with Pikachu builds up points called watts, which you can give to Pikachu. Giving Pikachu gifts will help to build your friendship, and Pikachu will reward you with a smile, a back flip, or dance of joy. If you check in on Pikachu throughout the day, you might catch it taking a nap, or reading a book. It's a good thing that Pikachu isn't easily embarrassed, because sometimes you can accidentally catch it taking a bath!
There are lots of ways to have fun with your Pikachu, but whatever you do, don't ignore it. Pikachu's feelings are easily hurt, and it will ignore you right back.
You'll have to walk with your Pikachu, talk to your Pikachu, and even shake your Pikachu. If you think you have what it takes to keep one happy and healthy, there is an eager Pikachu waiting for a new owner just like you.
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