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'''Pokémon Pikachu''' is a series of mini Game Boy-like devices that have features such as virtual pets, pedometers, slot machines, and, in the later models, an alarm, presents, and a high card/low card game.  
'''Pokémon Pikachu''' is a series of mini Game Boy-like devices that have features such as virtual pets, pedometers, slot machines, and, in the later models, an alarm, presents, and a high card/low card game.  


Its original release was simply Pokémon Pikachu. Later, [[Pokémon Pikachu 2]] could be purchased.
In the United States,the original release was simply Pokémon Pikachu. Later, Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS could be purchased.
 
In Japan,the original release was simply Pocket Pikachu. Later, Pocket Pikachu Color could be purchased.
 
In Europe,the only release was the Pokémon Pikachu Color. It came out at the same time as the Pocket Pikachu Color (in Japan) and the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS (in the US)


==Operation==
==Operation==
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==Pokémon Pikachu/Pocket Pikachu (Original Release)==
==Pokémon Pikachu/Pocket Pikachu (Original Release)==
The Original was in a Pikachu-Yellow case, and only had the Pikachu Virtual Pet, Pedometer, Present Giving, and Slot Machine where "Watts" could be gambeled.
The Original was in a Pikachu-Yellow case, and only had the Pikachu Virtual Pet, Pedometer, Present Giving, and Slot Machine where "Watts" could be gambeled.
==Pokémon Pikachu==
;Pokémon Pikachu
The Pokémon Pikachu was released in November, 1998 for the US.
:The Pokémon Pikachu was released in November, 1998 for the US.
==Pocket Pikachu==
;Pocket Pikachu
It was exactly the same as the Pokémon Pikachu in The US, excepting, of course, language, release areas (Japan Only) and name.
:It was exactly the same as the Pokémon Pikachu in The US, excepting, of course, language, retail areas (Japan Only) and name.


==Pocket Pikachu Color, Pokémon Pikachu Color,and Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS==
==Pocket Pikachu Color, Pokémon Pikachu Color,and Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS (Sequels)==
The Pocket Pikachu Color, Pokémon Pikachu Color,and the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS were sequels to the original Pocket/Pokémon Pikachu(s).
The Pocket Pikachu Color, Pokémon Pikachu Color,and the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS were sequels to the original Pocket/Pokémon Pikachu(s).
They had extra features such as alarm composers, and a new Hi-Card/Lo-Card Gambling Game (the addition of this game, however meant that the slot machine be taken out of the later units.)
They had extra features such as alarm composers, and a new Hi-Card/Lo-Card Gambling Game (the addition of this game, however meant that the slot machine be taken out.)


==Pocket Pikachu Color==
;Pocket Pikachu Color
The Pocket Pikachu Color only differed from the other versions in the matters of; Color choices (see below) and again, Language, Release areas (Japan Only) and Name.It had a clear case, but there were also Blue, Gold, Silver and Clear Blue color choices that were limited edition.
:The Pocket Pikachu Color only differed from the other versions in the matters of; Color choices (see below) and again, Language, Retail areas (Japan Only) and Name.It had a clear case, but there were also Blue, Gold, Silver and Clear Blue color choices that were limited edition.


==Pokémon Pikachu Color==
;Pokémon Pikachu Color
The Pokémon Pikachu Color is almost exactly the same as the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS except that it lacks compatability with the traditional games due to their not being released yet in Europe when the Pokémon Pikachu Color was released, and it was only released in Europe.  
:The Pokémon Pikachu Color is almost exactly the same as the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS except that it lacks compatability with the traditional games due to their not being released yet in Europe when the Pokémon Pikachu Color was released, and it was only released in Europe.  


==Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS==
;Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS
The US version Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS has no other differences from the other versions than the differences stated above.
:The US version Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS has no other differences from the other versions than the differences stated above, excepting the area of retail (US Only) and that:


Also, The Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS unit has an infrared port that is capable of communicating with the second and third generation traditional Pokémon games via the game's [[Mystery Gift]] option, which is utilized using both the infrared port on the Pokémon Pikachu and the infrared port on the [[Game Boy Color]]/Advance. This was to be able to trade the Pikachu's watts for items in the game. Though there is a limit to how much the Mystery Gift option can be used on the traditional game cartridges, the game's only limit to transfer in the number of watts of the unit. There is also unlimited trading of "Watts" between Pokemon Pikachu Units.
:Also, The Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS unit has an infrared port that is capable of communicating with the second and third generation traditional Pokémon games via the game's [[Mystery Gift]] option, which is utilized using both the infrared port on the Pokémon Pikachu and the infrared port on the [[Game Boy Color]]/Advance. This was to be able to trade the Pikachu's watts for items in the game. Though there is a limit to how much the Mystery Gift option can be used on the traditional game cartridges, the game's only limit to transfer in the number of watts of the unit. There is also unlimited trading of "Watts" between Pokémon Pikachu Units.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==External link==
==External link==
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