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{{Search|Pokémon Mobile System GB|more general information on the Mobile System GB|Mobile Game Boy Adapter}}
{{Search|Mobile System GB|more general information on the Mobile System GB|Mobile Game Boy Adapter}}
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[[File:Crystal Mobile guide.png|A cartoon illustrating the Pokémon Mobile System GB |thumb]]
[[File:Crystal Mobile guide.png|A cartoon illustrating the Mobile System GB |thumb]]
The '''Mobile System GB''' (Japanese: '''モバイルシステムGB''' ''Mobile System GB'') is the Mobile System GB implemented in the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}. It was a paid online service that could be used by connecting to a compatible Japanese {{wp|mobile phone}} using the [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]]. It was also implemented in the Japanese version of {{g|Stadium 2}} for use with the [[Mobile Stadium]].
The '''Mobile System GB''' (Japanese: '''モバイルシステムGB''' ''Mobile System GB'') was a paid online service used by the [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]]. It was used by the Japanese versions of {{game|Crystal}} and {{g|Stadium 2}}. The service could be used by connecting to a compatible Japanese {{wp|mobile phone}} using the [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]].


The system was never implemented outside of Japan, likely due to the lack of standardized and cheap mobile phones available overseas at the time and the fact that most younger players could not have access to such devices back then.
The system was never implemented outside of Japan. This may have been due to the lack of standardized and cheap mobile phones available overseas at the time, and the fact that most younger players could not have access to such devices.


In May 2002, [[Nintendo]] announced that it would shut down the Mobile System GB service by December 14, 2002.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n07/ モバイルシステムGB] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20030202092916/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n07/ earliest archived copy])</ref><ref>[http://www.telecompaper.com/news/nintendo-to-withdraw-mobile-system-gb-service--307409 Nintendo to withdraw Mobile System GB service - Telecompaper]</ref> This impacted all players since the functionality became inaccessible.
In May 2002, [[Nintendo]] announced that it would shut down the Mobile System GB service by December 14, 2002.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n07/ モバイルシステムGB] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20030202092916/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n07/ earliest archived copy])</ref><ref>[http://www.telecompaper.com/news/nintendo-to-withdraw-mobile-system-gb-service--307409 Nintendo to withdraw Mobile System GB service - Telecompaper]</ref> This impacted all players since the functionality became inaccessible.
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==Features==
==Features==
===Mobile Center===
===Mobile menu===
Any of the services required the player to set up their profile in the '''Mobile Center''' (Japanese: '''モバイルセンター''' ''Mobile Center''), and this data would be used for purposes such as {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} data and [[Pokémon News Machine|Pokémon News]]. It was accessed from the aforementioned MOBILE entry in the [[main menu]]. Within the Mobile Center, the player could use the '''Card Folder''' (Japanese: '''めいしフォルダー''' ''Name Card Folder'') to check their profile and manage a [[Pal Pad]]-like contact list, which also allowed phone numbers to be shared with a number of friends.
Any of the services required the player to set up their profile in the '''Mobile''' (Japanese: '''モバイル''' ''Mobile'')<ref>Pokémon Crystal Version: Mobile Guide (ポケットモンスター クリスタルバージョンモバイルのてびき), page 44 (Nintendo, 2001)</ref> menu, and this data would be used for purposes such as {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} data and [[Pokémon News Machine|Pokémon News]]. It was accessed from the aforementioned MOBILE entry in the [[main menu]]. Within the Mobile Center, the player could use the '''Card Folder''' (Japanese: '''めいしフォルダー''' ''Name Card Folder'') to check their profile and manage a [[Pal Pad]]-like contact list, which also allowed phone numbers to be shared with a number of friends.


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Mobile C JP.png|Mobile Center
File:Mobile C JP.png|Mobile menu
File:Card Folder C JP.png|Card Folder
File:Card Folder C JP.png|Card Folder
</gallery>
</gallery>
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===Facilities===
===Facilities===
The [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Goldenrod City]] is replaced by a larger building called the [[Pokémon Communication Center]], which includes the facilities that take advantage of the Pokémon Mobile System GB: Trade Corner and Pokémon News Machine. The {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} near [[Olivine City]] also takes use of the Mobile System GB in the Japanese version.
The [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Goldenrod City]] is replaced by a larger building called the [[Pokémon Communication Center]], which includes the facilities that take advantage of the Mobile System GB: Trade Corner and Pokémon News Machine. The {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} near [[Olivine City]] also takes use of the Mobile System GB in the Japanese version.


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! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
| [[Odd Egg]]
| [[Egg Ticket]]
| January 27, 2001
| January 27, 2001
| Free
| Free
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| Ranged from free to ¥20
| Ranged from free to ¥20
|}
|}
===Downloadable content===
Pokémon News Machines at the Pokémon Communication Center operated with the mobile system to download additional content. At least 12 news segments have been documented, most including a mini-game to win various items. One news segment distributed the GS Ball item, which could then be used to obtain Celebi in [[Ilex Forest]] by visiting [[Kurt]].
====Event distributions====
{{main|GS Ball#Distribution|GS Ball}}
In the original Japanese release of {{game|Crystal}}, players could obtain a GS Ball as an [[event item]] from the {{DL|Pokémon Center lady|Sprites|Trade Corner attendant}} through the Mobile System GB and the Pokémon News Machine at the Pokémon Communication Center in [[Goldenrod City]].


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
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[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Mobile System GB|*]]
[[Category:Mobile System GB|*]]
[[Category:Service]]
[[Category:Defunct services]]


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