pokemonsquared
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Or you could just buy the superior heartgold/soulsilver which works on the 3DS.
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Is it inevitable that Pokemon Gold, Silver & Crystal will come to the 3DS e-Shop
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Seven Force
Banned
No reason not to, considering wireless trading was sorted out, and more importantly, R/B/Y sold gangbusters on VC.
Sure, they could just update PokeBank to support HGSS, but have you seen the prices for those two games in the secondary market? They're easily the priciest mainline games at this point.
Sure, they could just update PokeBank to support HGSS, but have you seen the prices for those two games in the secondary market? They're easily the priciest mainline games at this point.
I looked at the thread title, OP and saw the last post was on March. That's why i assumed he has an info of upcoming Gen 2 release in the Eshop.
Caipirinha
Member
Sorry to bump but is there any new news or whisperings of G/S coming to 3DS? I NEED IT.
Jonneh3003
Banned
I imagine they'll be on the NX virtual console, which I also imagine will mix Wii U and 3DS.
MooMilk2929
Junior Member
I'm doubtful that they will, with 3DS on the way out and NX being a bit of a replacement. It would be nice tho. I loved Gold. I got all 251 pokemon on it (With help of game enhancers).
There are rumors that NX handheld don't have b/c with 3DS and WiiU. Are you sure that you want to waste your money?
Silphonica
Banned
so this is what it means to get older.
KelpPlankton
Member
I just finished Red on my 3DS and it has me hungry to play another Pokemon game. But I've already beaten X and Alpha Sapphire and I don't have access to any of the other ones anymore.
Well, I've got this Pokemon Crystal cartridge but no way to play it.
So it would be really great if they could release Gold/Silver/Crystal on the VC with Pokemon Bank compatibility. Because I don't think I'd want to play any Pokemon game without being able to bring my Pokemon into future titles anymore.
Well, I've got this Pokemon Crystal cartridge but no way to play it.
So it would be really great if they could release Gold/Silver/Crystal on the VC with Pokemon Bank compatibility. Because I don't think I'd want to play any Pokemon game without being able to bring my Pokemon into future titles anymore.
Dorsal Axe
Member
Yep. There's a great article on TCRF listing each supported game and the pallete it will use on a Game Boy Color (mercifully Metroid II is one of them).
Clairvoyance
Member
Hopefully not.
Because that would be too much fun?
Napalm_Frank
Member
Well Peace Walker was inspired by Pokemon so I'll buy it.
My first experience with Gen 2 was an emulation with a TERRIBLE fan translation or something lol. Absolutely loved the games, Crystal is probably my favourite pokemon game I have played.
Dude...
BodiesWithoutOrgans
Member
Dude seriously boooo this man
Chittagong
Gold Member
Apologies for the noob question, but what would be a reason to play earlier generations of Pokemon, given that the newer ones include same Pokemon and more? Are certain Pokemon easier to find in older games, and then transferable via Pokebank?
I'm thinking of jumping in with Sun & Moon.
I'm thinking of jumping in with Sun & Moon.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
There's some vague truth to your questions, but really this would more just for nostalgia trips than anything. You should be fine jumping straight into Sun & Moon.
No Pokemon game has every single Pokemon. For example Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (The two most recent games) were missing these Pokemon: http://serebii.net/omegarubyalphasapphire/unobtainable.shtml
Dirtyshubb
Member
After picking my 3DS back up after buying in last year and only playing a couple of games on it I have been having a look through the eShop and the lack of older games really is disheartening and baffling.
This is especially the case with the Pokémon games, I mean we have seen how popular the older games are and the fact that they haven't released them all on the eShop is ridiculous.
I have been trying to make more of an effort with Nintendo systems after getting back into them by playing Pokémon Go and deciding to go back and finish Pokémon Y and since then bought and finished Ocarina of time 3D and just picked up a Link between worlds but its short-sightedness like the lack of content or the high prices that really make it hard to get back in fully. After reading about all the good will towards HG and SS I thought I might pick one up but seeing as the only way to buy it is for around £60-70 on ebay it instantly shut that option down.
This is especially the case with the Pokémon games, I mean we have seen how popular the older games are and the fact that they haven't released them all on the eShop is ridiculous.
I have been trying to make more of an effort with Nintendo systems after getting back into them by playing Pokémon Go and deciding to go back and finish Pokémon Y and since then bought and finished Ocarina of time 3D and just picked up a Link between worlds but its short-sightedness like the lack of content or the high prices that really make it hard to get back in fully. After reading about all the good will towards HG and SS I thought I might pick one up but seeing as the only way to buy it is for around £60-70 on ebay it instantly shut that option down.
Clairvoyance
Member
Because G/S/C are mediocre, and because you can play the actually good version of those games on a 3DS already. FR/LG weren't playable on a 3DS, so R/B/Y being on it made at least some sense.
AzureFlame
Member
I really hope so.
Shotgun Kiss
Member
You can't transfer Pokemon from HG/SS to the current gen via Pokemon Bank though.
You can transfer them to Black then Bank.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
This stance is absolutely stupid. Regardless of whether it's "mediocre", many people enjoy and want to play that version. It's just plain idiotic to say it's "good" that people can't play what they want.
Also, let's not pretend HG/SS are easily accessible anyway.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Thanks, understood. I think I'll jump in with the latest, and worry about missing Pokemon when (if) I have the rest.
Caipirinha
Member
Let's face it, it's all about Pokemon Bank going forward, I won't ever spend any money on a Pokemon game without that functionality.
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