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In the past, they were usually distributed via [[Nintendo events]]. This often limited the availability only to certain countries where Nintendo decided to hold events, and even then, were only held in certain cities were distribution hardware or software could be set up. However, this has changed with the advent of new technology, namely hardware in the form of the [[Nintendo DS]] and DS cards, the software of DS games, better access to the internet, and better availability to Wi-Fi access points or hardware to create one. | In the past, they were usually distributed via [[Nintendo events]]. This often limited the availability only to certain countries where Nintendo decided to hold events, and even then, were only held in certain cities were distribution hardware or software could be set up. However, this has changed with the advent of new technology, namely hardware in the form of the [[Nintendo DS]] and DS cards, the software of DS games, better access to the internet, and better availability to Wi-Fi access points or hardware to create one. | ||
Event items in [[Generation IV]] were at first offered at events | Event items in [[Generation IV]] were at first offered at events in addition to over Wi-Fi, but physical events for items have been phased out in favor of distribution over Wi-Fi. This has two obvious benefits: The first is to players, for as long as one can get Wi-Fi access to the internet, they can receive event items from anywhere. The second is to Nintendo, which saves money from not having to set up events just for items around the world. | ||
In Japan as of Q1 2010, Event Pokémon are distributed simultaneously at events and over Wi-Fi (when not unlocked through another game, and even then, the transferred Pokémon is usually received from events). Owners of the Japanese versions of Gen. IV games, no matter where they are, may use Wi-Fi to receive the Pokémon. In March 2010, the North American/European PAL versions of the Pikachu-colored Pichu for [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] became the first event Pokémon outside of Japan to be available through Wi-Fi. | In Japan as of Q1 2010, Event Pokémon are distributed simultaneously at events and over Wi-Fi (when not unlocked through another game, and even then, the transferred Pokémon is usually received from events). Owners of the Japanese versions of Gen. IV games, no matter where they are, may use Wi-Fi to receive the Pokémon. In March 2010, the North American/European PAL versions of the Pikachu-colored Pichu for [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] became the first event Pokémon outside of Japan to be available through Wi-Fi. | ||