Pokémon-themed console editions

A large amount of Pokémon-themed console systems have been released, starting with the Nintendo 64. Pikachu is featured on most of them. Some were distributed to promote events like the release of the first movie.

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

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Nintendo Switch Lite

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Nintendo Switch

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New Nintendo 2DS XL

  • Poké Ball Edition - A red and white New Nintendo 2DS XL with a Poké Ball design on the back of the screen.
  • Pikachu Edition - A yellow and brown New Nintendo 2DS XL with a Pikachu face on the back of the screen.

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New Nintendo 3DS XL

  • Solgaleo and Lunala Edition - A black New 3DS XL themed after Solageo and Lunala, released exclusively in Japan to celebrate the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon.
  • Pikachu Edition - A yellow New 3DS XL themed after Pikachu, released exclusively in Japan to celebrate the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon.
  • Super Smash Bros. Red Edition - A red New 3DS XL featuring Nintendo characters, including Pikachu (released exclusively in Japan).

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New Nintendo 3DS

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  • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS cover plates - White cover plates featuring Nintendo characters, including Pikachu.
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire cover plates - Red and blue transparent cover plates depicting the normal and Primal Reversion forms of Groudon and Kyogre.
  • Primal Groudon cover plates - Red cover plates depicting Groudon and Primal Groudon.
  • Primal Kyogre cover plates - Blue cover plates depicting Kyogre and Primal Kyogre.
  • Pokémon: Pikachu Party - Yellow cover plates depicting various Pikachu.
  • Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon cover plates - Cover plates depicting the various player and NPC characters in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, sold to promote said game.
  • Pokémon Red and Green Versions cover plates - Cover plates depicting the Game Boy sprites of all 150 Generation I Pokémon, sold to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary.
  • Pokémon Red Version 20th Anniversary cover plates - Cover plates depicting Charizard as seen on the box art for Pokémon Red, sold to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary.
  • Pokémon Blue Version 20th Anniversary cover plates - Cover plates depicting Blastoise as seen on the box art for Pokémon Blue, sold to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary.

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Nintendo 2DS

  • Special Edition Sun & Moon Light Blue 2DS - A light blue 2DS with a Pikachu silhouette on the front, and silhouettes of Rowlet, Litten and Popplio on the back, released to promote Pokémon Sun and Moon. Sold in Japan and Europe only, with European version coming pre-installed with either game.

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Nintendo 3DS XL

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  • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Red Edition - A red 3DS XL featuring Nintendo characters, including Pikachu.
  • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Blue Edition - A blue 3DS XL featuring Nintendo characters, including Pikachu.
  • Primal Groudon Edition - A red 3DS XL themed after Primal Groudon, only released in North America through a sweepstakes at GameStop.
  • Primal Kyogre Edition - A blue 3DS XL themed after Primal Kyogre, only released in North America through a sweepstakes at GameStop.
  • Pokémon Famil Edition - A 3DS XL themed after Cocoon of Destruction was given out via a raffle at the Denny's & Famil Restaurants in Japan.
  • Pokémon Yokohama F Marinos Edition - A 3DS XL themed after Cocoon of Destruction and given at a home game of the Yokohoma F Marinos soccer team.
  • Pokémon Urawa REDS Diamond Edition - A 3DS XL themed after Cocoon of Destruction and given at a home game of the Urawa REDS soccer team.
  • Pokémon FC Tokyo Edition - A 3DS XL themed after Cocoon of Destruction and at a home game of the FC Tokyo soccer team
  • Pokémon Battle Trozei White Edition - A white 3DS XL themed after Pokémon Battle Trozei, exclusive to the Pokémon Daisuki Club.
  • Pokémon Battle Trozei Black Edition - A black 3DS XL themed after Pokémon Battle Trozei, exclusive to the Pokémon Daisuki Club.
  • Pokémon Dragon King Competition Edition - A 3DS XL with an original Pokémon Dragon King design exclusive to Japan and only given to the winner of the tournament in 2014.
  • Premium Gold Edition - A gold 3DS XL sold exclusively in Japan to promote Pokémon X and Y, and it was bundled with either game depending on the choice the player made.
  • Xerneas & Yveltal Red Edition - A red 3DS XL sold internationally to promote Pokémon X and Y, and the Japanese release was bundled with either game depending on the choice the player made.
  • Xerneas & Yveltal Blue Edition - A blue 3DS XL sold internationally to promote Pokémon X and Y, and the Japanese release was bundled with either game depending on the choice the player made.
  • Pikachu Edition - A yellow 3DS XL sold in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. Pikachu's head is depicted on the front, and its tail on the back.
  • Charizard Edition - A black 3DS XL sold in Japan only. The front of the system depicts Charizard's flame, while the back depicts its body.
  • Eevee Edition - An Eevee-colored 3DS XL sold in Japan only. The back of the system depicts Eevee.

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Nintendo eShop Cards

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  • Project Eevee Edition - Released in Japan in 2018 to tie in with the Project Eevee campaign.
  • Pokémon Quest Editions - Two eShop cards were released in Japan in 2018 to tie in with this game's release.
  • Pokémon Picross Edition - Released in Japan in 2015 to tie in with this game's release.
  • Pokémon Shuffle Editions - There were four separate eShop cards released in Japan in 2015 that were themed after this game to tie in with its release.
  • Pokémon Rumble World Edition - Released in Japan in 2015 to to tie in with this game's release.
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Edition - Released in Japan in 2014 to tie in with these games' release.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Edition - It was released in Japan for a short while in 2012 in conjunction with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. It was released in the hope that people would purchase the downloadable content from the game.
  • Pokémon Edition - This eShop card was also released for a short while in 2012 in conjunction with Pokémon Dream Radar and Pokédex 3D Pro. It was released to people who lack the access to a credit card, to purchase the games that worked together with Black 2 and White 2
  • Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Edition - Same as above, but only with a cover based on Black 2 and White 2.[1]

Nintendo DSi XL

  • Worlds 2010 Edition - A yellow DSi XL that has an image of Worlds 2010 artwork on the front. It was awarded to those who placed in the top 32 in the 2010 World Championships.

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Nintendo DSi

  • Pokémon Black Edition - A black DSi that has an image of Reshiram and Zekrom on the front. It was bundled with Black Version.
  • Pokémon White Edition - A white DSi that has an image of Reshiram and Zekrom on the front. It was bundled with White Version.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Edition - A special DSi themed after Explorers of Sky, given to whoever made the best piece of physical artwork of a Nintendo or Pokémon-themed Christmas landscape.
  • Worlds 2009 Edition - A blue DSi that has an image of Worlds 2009 artwork on the front. It was awarded to those who placed in the top 32 in the 2009 World Championships.

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Nintendo DS Lite

  • Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America Edition - The winners of the Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America, Minh Le and Samin Syed, each won a one-of-a-kind diamond-encrusted Nintendo DS Lite.
  • Giratina Edition - A white DS Lite released only in Japan and Europe. It has Giratina on the front. It was bundled with Pokémon Platinum Version. It is only available for Daisuki Club Members only.
  • Pikachu Edition - A yellow DS Lite released in Japanese Pokémon Centers only via a lottery. It was also later released in Europe. It depicts Pikachu's head on the front of the console.
  • Dialga and Palkia Edition - A black DS Lite released in Japanese and American Pokémon Centers only. It depicts Dialga and Palkia on the front of the system.
  • Pokémon Daisuki Club I Love Pikachu Edition - Released as a special promotion for Daisuki Club members only. The front of the system depicts Pikachu making various expressions and the Pokémon Daisuki Club logo.
  • Pokémon Daisuki Club I Love Pikachu! Edition - Same as the other I Love Pikachu edition, except the Pokémon Daisuki Club logo on the front is changed. Only 40 were released.
  • Pokémon Daisuki Club I Love Turtwig! Edition - Same as the other Daisuki Club editions, except depicting Turtwig.
  • Pokémon Daisuki Club I Love Chimchar! Edition - Same as the other Daisuki Club editions, except depicting Chimchar.
  • Pokémon Daisuki Club I Love Piplup! Edition - Same as the other Daisuki Club editions, except depicting Piplup.
  • Worlds 2008 Edition - An orange DS Lite that has an image of Worlds 2008 artwork on the front. It was awarded to those who placed in the top 32 in the 2008 World Championships.

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Nintendo DS

  • PokéPark Edition - A blue DS available exclusively in Japan's PokéPark. It was later released in Walmart stores in the US. The PokéPark logo is depicted on the front of the console, while a silhouette of Pikachu is depicted inside the console.
  • Mew Edition - A Pink DS released only in Japan. Silhouettes of Mew are depicted on the front and inside of the system.

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Game Boy micro

  • Pikachu Edition - A black and red Game Boy micro released only in Japan on November 17, 2005 to celebrate the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team. It depicts a metallic silhouette of Pikachu above the A and B buttons.

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Game Boy Advance SP

  • Pikachu Edition - A yellow GBA SP released exclusively in Japanese Pokémon Centers, then later released exclusively in Toys 'R' Us stores in the US. The front of the system depicts Pikachu's face.
  • Rayquaza Edition - A green GBA SP released in Japanese Pokémon Centers to tie in with the release of Emerald Version. It depicts a silhouette of Rayquaza on the inside and on the outside.
  • Venusaur Edition - A green GBA SP released in Japanese Pokémon Centers to tie in with the release of LeafGreen Version. It depicts a silhouette of Venusaur on the inside and on the outside.
  • Charizard Edition - A red GBA SP released in Japanese Pokémon Centers to tie in with the release of FireRed Version. It depicts a silhouette of Charizard on the inside and on the outside.
  • Torchic Edition - An orange GBA SP released in the Pokémon Center in New York only. It depicts a faint silhouette of Torchic on the front.
  • Groudon Edition - A red GBA SP released in the Pokémon Center in New York to tie in with the release of Ruby Version. It depicts Groudon's face on the outside and a silhouette of Groudon on the inside.
  • Kyogre Edition - A blue GBA SP released in the Pokémon Center in New York to tie in with the release of Sapphire Version. It depicts Kyogre's face on the front and a silhouette of Kyogre on the inside.

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Game Boy Advance

  • Latios and Latias Edition - A blue and red GBA released only in Japanese Pokémon Centers to tie in with the release of Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. It features silhouettes of Latios and Latias next to the GBA logo.
  • Pokémon Center New York Edition - A gold colored GBA released only in the Pokémon Center of New York to commemorate its grand opening. It was later sold at Pokémon Centers in Japan. It depicts silhouettes of Pichu and Pikachu next to the GBA logo.
  • Celebi Edition - A green GBA released only in Japanese Pokémon Centers to tie in with the release of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. It depicts two silhouettes of Celebi next to the GBA logo.
  • Suicune Edition - A light blue GBA released in Japanese Pokémon Centers to tie in with the release of Crystal Version. It features Pikachu and Pichu next to the GBA logo.

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Nintendo GameCube

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Game Boy Color

  • Pokémon Yellow Version Edition - A yellow GBC released in a bundle with Yellow Version. It features Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and a Togepi. A Poké Ball serves as the power indicator. In Australia, this edition was released on its own as the Pokémon Special Limited Edition.
  • Pikachu and Pichu Edition - A yellow GBC released worldwide. It features Pichu and Pikachu next to the screen. Pikachu's right cheek serves as the power indicator light.
  • Gold/Silver Pokémon GS Edition - A variant of the Pikachu and Pichu edition GBC. It appears gold or silver depending on the angle and lighting.
  • Clear Green Pokémon Edition - A clear green GBC sold in Taiwan only. It features Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and a Meowth. A Poké Ball serves as the power indicator.
  • Clear Blue Pokémon Edition - A clear blue version of the clear green GBC, sold in Hong Kong only.
  • Pokémon 3rd Anniversary Edition - An orange and blue GBC created to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. It was sold in Japanese Pokémon Centers only and features the Kanto first partner Pokémon and Pikachu on the front.
  • Pokémon Center GS Edition - A silver colored GBC released in Japan to tie in with the Release of Gold and Silver. It was sold in Japanese Pokémon Centers only and features the Generation II first partner Pokémon and Pikachu on the front.[2]

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Game Boy Printer

  • Pikachu Yellow Edition - Released to tie in with Yellow Version. It has a silhouette of Venusaur and Charizard. It also has a picture of Pikachu and uses a Poké Ball as the "feed" button.

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Game Boy Light

  • Special Pokémon Edition - Released only at Pokémon Center Tokyo. It depicts Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Horsea. and Lapras. It has "Pokémon Center Tokyo" written on the bottom, and was released to tie in with the first Pokémon movie.

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Nintendo 64

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  • Blue Pikachu Nintendo 64 - A blue N64 released in Europe and the United States. A relief of Pikachu adorns the top of the console. The Pikachu's left foot serves as the reset button, while the power button is a Poké Ball. The extension port was removed, making the Nintendo 64 DD unusable. Included was a matching blue/yellow controller with the Pokémon logo.
  • Light Blue Pikachu Nintendo 64- A lighter blue version of the Pikachu N64 only released in Japan. Included was a matching blue/yellow controller with a Pikachu logo.
  • Orange Pikachu Nintendo 64 - An orange version of the Pikachu N64 only released in Japan. Included was a matching orange/yellow controller with a Pikachu logo.[3]
  • Pokémaniac Nintendo 64 - This special Pokémon edition of the console was released in Australia and Europe only. Included was a yellow/blue controller with the Pokémon logo and the PAL version of Pokémon - I Choose You!.

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Sega Pico

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Trivia

  • The original model of the Nintendo 3DS is the only member of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems to not have any special editions themed around Pokémon.

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