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It was released on November 21, 1999 in Japan, October 16, 2000 in the United States, and 2000 in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="AUNZ" /> It can communicate with {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} via [[infrared]] using the [[Mystery Gift]] function; the player can send [[Watt]]s accumulated by walking, which are then converted into items. The virtual pet toy is a sequel to the [[Pokémon Pikachu]], which was released in 1998. Unlike the original Pokémon Pikachu, the user does not have to take care of {{p|Pikachu}}. | It was released on November 21, 1999 in Japan, October 16, 2000 in the United States, and 2000 in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="AUNZ" /> It can communicate with {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} via [[infrared]] using the [[Mystery Gift]] function; the player can send [[Watt]]s accumulated by walking, which are then converted into items. The virtual pet toy is a sequel to the [[Pokémon Pikachu]], which was released in 1998. Unlike the original Pokémon Pikachu, the user does not have to take care of {{p|Pikachu}}. | ||
This device served as the inspiration for the [[Pokéwalker]], which comes bundled with {{game|HeartGol and SoulSilver|s}}. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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==Device== | ==Device== | ||
[[File:Pp2gs.png|thumb|200px|The handheld]] | [[File:Pp2gs.png|thumb|200px|The handheld]] | ||
It is designed to look like a [[Game Boy Color]]. The Japanese version normally has a clear case, but blue, gold, silver and clear blue were also available as limited edition models | It is designed to look like a [[Game Boy Color]]. The Japanese version normally has a clear case, but blue, gold, silver and clear blue were also available as limited edition models. | ||
There is a basic continue feature that will retain the current Watts, steps and friendship level when the CR2032 battery is replaced quickly enough. | There is a basic continue feature that will retain the current Watts, steps and friendship level when the CR2032 battery is replaced quickly enough. |