Gameboy Color (pokemon edition) or Emulator?

[Krylock]

I would say emulator ONLY because the carts might have dead batts in them preventing a save. That and it seems every one is saying game boy because it's the pokemon one. But if the cart batt is dead you can't save them

Cart batteries can be replaced, rather easily, too.

This.

Well, Pokemon GBC it is. Now i'll sit and wait in anticipation.

Well instead of going through all the crap why not just get a DS Phat and either Fire Red or Leaf Green with Heart Gold or Soul Silver. Keep both games together get to migrate what you catch in the GBA game and you get a Pokemon Pikachu like toy from the old days (which I sitll have mine). And you can play a remake of the GSC games, and trust me it is the same game, the only reason someone would want to go back to the old ones is because of nostalgia. And even then I wouldn't suggested that. At least with this option if you wanna play Black or White you can trade your pokemon over.

Ok i have been pondering over some of this questions, and i have now formed a new question.

I have only played Pokemon on GBC and none of the other gameboys. Which brings me to my next question: Which Gameboy has the best pokemon games? Are all pokemon games compatible with different gameboys?

Basically, what gameboy would be the best experience for Pokemon? I know that i really loved it on the GBC, but that was well over 10 years ago. Have things gotten better on the newer-ish gameboys?

I own all the pokemon rpgs on the handhelds and personally if you love Red and Blue as much as I do Fire Red (Red Version) or Leaf Green (Blue Version) would be a good GBA game to get. If you want a pokemon game with something new and a great end game(and a decent story) get emerald (which is also my favorite pokemon game (I think I did 13 playthroughs so far)). The end game computers are tough to got the gold symbols for. And the new DS ones (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) are fun and decent to play with newer pokemon (But for you I think you would enjoy Heart Gold or Soul Silver more).

Now the pokemon games on the Gameboy and Gameboy Color will not work with the Gameboy Advance games (the link cables on the GB(C) send data one at a time between systems, while GBA cables send data at the same time between systems). Which why I suggested getting a DS Phat or Lite, You can enjoy the remake of pokemon red, blue, gold, and silver on one system and have them combatable with each other.

The great thing about this is, is that it's the same as the old ones but they add a lot of gameplay features to them. So you can enjoy your nostalgia (minus music and graphics of course) and try out the other newer pokemon games.

The DS is a bit pricey for my budget. So the next best option would be GBA? I see that they have emerald on the GBA. Do they also have red, blue and what not on the GBA?

Yes Fire Red is the remake of Red, and Leaf Green is the remake of Blue. They don't have Gold or Silver thought, that remake is only on the DS.

But i really want to get the GBC pokemon edition. I'm kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place...

GBC Rare edition VS Regular GBA with remakes plus better features... Hmm...

To be honest unless your going to sell the GBC or put it in a frame for your collection showing it off there isn't a real point to it. And a GBA can play Gameboy color games also so you can play the GSC games on the GBA with the remakes.

I also noticed that the GBA is significantly cheaper. How much better is the gameplay on the GBA compared to GBC? I really want to get the maximum pokemon experience that i recieved when i was a child. So, GBA it is to glorify my pokemon needs?

 

[Arehexes]

I would say emulator ONLY because the carts might have dead batts in them preventing a save. That and it seems every one is saying game boy because it's the pokemon one. But if the cart batt is dead you can't save them

Cart batteries can be replaced, rather easily, too.

This.

Well, Pokemon GBC it is. Now i'll sit and wait in anticipation.

Well instead of going through all the crap why not just get a DS Phat and either Fire Red or Leaf Green with Heart Gold or Soul Silver. Keep both games together get to migrate what you catch in the GBA game and you get a Pokemon Pikachu like toy from the old days (which I sitll have mine). And you can play a remake of the GSC games, and trust me it is the same game, the only reason someone would want to go back to the old ones is because of nostalgia. And even then I wouldn't suggested that. At least with this option if you wanna play Black or White you can trade your pokemon over.

Ok i have been pondering over some of this questions, and i have now formed a new question.

I have only played Pokemon on GBC and none of the other gameboys. Which brings me to my next question: Which Gameboy has the best pokemon games? Are all pokemon games compatible with different gameboys?

Basically, what gameboy would be the best experience for Pokemon? I know that i really loved it on the GBC, but that was well over 10 years ago. Have things gotten better on the newer-ish gameboys?

I own all the pokemon rpgs on the handhelds and personally if you love Red and Blue as much as I do Fire Red (Red Version) or Leaf Green (Blue Version) would be a good GBA game to get. If you want a pokemon game with something new and a great end game(and a decent story) get emerald (which is also my favorite pokemon game (I think I did 13 playthroughs so far)). The end game computers are tough to got the gold symbols for. And the new DS ones (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) are fun and decent to play with newer pokemon (But for you I think you would enjoy Heart Gold or Soul Silver more).

Now the pokemon games on the Gameboy and Gameboy Color will not work with the Gameboy Advance games (the link cables on the GB(C) send data one at a time between systems, while GBA cables send data at the same time between systems). Which why I suggested getting a DS Phat or Lite, You can enjoy the remake of pokemon red, blue, gold, and silver on one system and have them combatable with each other.

The great thing about this is, is that it's the same as the old ones but they add a lot of gameplay features to them. So you can enjoy your nostalgia (minus music and graphics of course) and try out the other newer pokemon games.

The DS is a bit pricey for my budget. So the next best option would be GBA? I see that they have emerald on the GBA. Do they also have red, blue and what not on the GBA?

Yes Fire Red is the remake of Red, and Leaf Green is the remake of Blue. They don't have Gold or Silver thought, that remake is only on the DS.

But i really want to get the GBC pokemon edition. I'm kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place...

GBC Rare edition VS Regular GBA with remakes plus better features... Hmm...

To be honest unless your going to sell the GBC or put it in a frame for your collection showing it off there isn't a real point to it. And a GBA can play Gameboy color games also so you can play the GSC games on the GBA with the remakes.

I also noticed that the GBA is significantly cheaper. How much better is the gameplay on the GBA compared to GBC? I really want to get the maximum pokemon experience that i recieved when i was a child. So, GBA it is to glorify my pokemon needs?

If your looking for the same graphics and music from your childhood you won't get that(it will look cleaner and nicer but still have the same maps and sound tracks). But the gameplay as been updated while retaining the same feel (I can pretty much use my Red/Blue strat guide for fire red). There is a lot added to the GBA games so I'll post a link to a site that explains all the changes in the remake

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fire_red
and one for emerald
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Emerald_Version

 

[Krylock]

I would say emulator ONLY because the carts might have dead batts in them preventing a save. That and it seems every one is saying game boy because it's the pokemon one. But if the cart batt is dead you can't save them

Cart batteries can be replaced, rather easily, too.

This.

Well, Pokemon GBC it is. Now i'll sit and wait in anticipation.

Well instead of going through all the crap why not just get a DS Phat and either Fire Red or Leaf Green with Heart Gold or Soul Silver. Keep both games together get to migrate what you catch in the GBA game and you get a Pokemon Pikachu like toy from the old days (which I sitll have mine). And you can play a remake of the GSC games, and trust me it is the same game, the only reason someone would want to go back to the old ones is because of nostalgia. And even then I wouldn't suggested that. At least with this option if you wanna play Black or White you can trade your pokemon over.

Ok i have been pondering over some of this questions, and i have now formed a new question.

I have only played Pokemon on GBC and none of the other gameboys. Which brings me to my next question: Which Gameboy has the best pokemon games? Are all pokemon games compatible with different gameboys?

Basically, what gameboy would be the best experience for Pokemon? I know that i really loved it on the GBC, but that was well over 10 years ago. Have things gotten better on the newer-ish gameboys?

I own all the pokemon rpgs on the handhelds and personally if you love Red and Blue as much as I do Fire Red (Red Version) or Leaf Green (Blue Version) would be a good GBA game to get. If you want a pokemon game with something new and a great end game(and a decent story) get emerald (which is also my favorite pokemon game (I think I did 13 playthroughs so far)). The end game computers are tough to got the gold symbols for. And the new DS ones (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) are fun and decent to play with newer pokemon (But for you I think you would enjoy Heart Gold or Soul Silver more).

Now the pokemon games on the Gameboy and Gameboy Color will not work with the Gameboy Advance games (the link cables on the GB(C) send data one at a time between systems, while GBA cables send data at the same time between systems). Which why I suggested getting a DS Phat or Lite, You can enjoy the remake of pokemon red, blue, gold, and silver on one system and have them combatable with each other.

The great thing about this is, is that it's the same as the old ones but they add a lot of gameplay features to them. So you can enjoy your nostalgia (minus music and graphics of course) and try out the other newer pokemon games.

The DS is a bit pricey for my budget. So the next best option would be GBA? I see that they have emerald on the GBA. Do they also have red, blue and what not on the GBA?

Yes Fire Red is the remake of Red, and Leaf Green is the remake of Blue. They don't have Gold or Silver thought, that remake is only on the DS.

But i really want to get the GBC pokemon edition. I'm kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place...

GBC Rare edition VS Regular GBA with remakes plus better features... Hmm...

To be honest unless your going to sell the GBC or put it in a frame for your collection showing it off there isn't a real point to it. And a GBA can play Gameboy color games also so you can play the GSC games on the GBA with the remakes.

I also noticed that the GBA is significantly cheaper. How much better is the gameplay on the GBA compared to GBC? I really want to get the maximum pokemon experience that i recieved when i was a child. So, GBA it is to glorify my pokemon needs?

If your looking for the same graphics and music from your childhood you won't get that(it will look cleaner and nicer but still have the same maps and sound tracks). But the gameplay as been updated while retaining the same feel (I can pretty much use my Red/Blue strat guide for fire red). There is a lot added to the GBA games so I'll post a link to a site that explains all the changes in the remake

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fire_red
and one for emerald
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Emerald_Version

Thats fine with me. I wouldn't mind the better graphics. I am looking to just get the GBA and one game as a christmas present to my self. Should i just get Fire Red for now? I think ill just pick up fire red for now and get some more later on down the road.

Unless you have better suggestions.

 

[Marik2]

Hmm thats weird my gameboy was like that except it had togepi insteda of pichu

 

[The Last Nomad]

Emulator is free...
Game Boy costs $50... That may be good value but its still $50 more than an emulator. If you don't mind spending the money, go for the game boy. But if there is something else you'd rather do with $50, then I'd say get the emulator.

 

[Plurralbles]

gameboy. It'll be better in everyway. It'll be better in every other way.

 

[SturmDolch]

Oh my god, I wanted that Gameboy so bad. I never did have a GBC. I kept the Gameboy Pocket till the Advance came out.

I say go for it if it's worth $50 to you. I've tried emulators for N64 to play Starfox 64 (which I also own on N64 so don't jump on me) and it just doesn't capture the feel of it. Perhaps because N64 games suck on PC, but still.

Or you know what? Try out the emulator, see if you like it, and then buy the Gameboy Color if you're still interested. Emulators aren't gigantic installs. More like a couple megabyte executables.

 

[Arehexes]

I would say emulator ONLY because the carts might have dead batts in them preventing a save. That and it seems every one is saying game boy because it's the pokemon one. But if the cart batt is dead you can't save them

Cart batteries can be replaced, rather easily, too.

This.

Well, Pokemon GBC it is. Now i'll sit and wait in anticipation.

Well instead of going through all the crap why not just get a DS Phat and either Fire Red or Leaf Green with Heart Gold or Soul Silver. Keep both games together get to migrate what you catch in the GBA game and you get a Pokemon Pikachu like toy from the old days (which I sitll have mine). And you can play a remake of the GSC games, and trust me it is the same game, the only reason someone would want to go back to the old ones is because of nostalgia. And even then I wouldn't suggested that. At least with this option if you wanna play Black or White you can trade your pokemon over.

Ok i have been pondering over some of this questions, and i have now formed a new question.

I have only played Pokemon on GBC and none of the other gameboys. Which brings me to my next question: Which Gameboy has the best pokemon games? Are all pokemon games compatible with different gameboys?

Basically, what gameboy would be the best experience for Pokemon? I know that i really loved it on the GBC, but that was well over 10 years ago. Have things gotten better on the newer-ish gameboys?

I own all the pokemon rpgs on the handhelds and personally if you love Red and Blue as much as I do Fire Red (Red Version) or Leaf Green (Blue Version) would be a good GBA game to get. If you want a pokemon game with something new and a great end game(and a decent story) get emerald (which is also my favorite pokemon game (I think I did 13 playthroughs so far)). The end game computers are tough to got the gold symbols for. And the new DS ones (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) are fun and decent to play with newer pokemon (But for you I think you would enjoy Heart Gold or Soul Silver more).

Now the pokemon games on the Gameboy and Gameboy Color will not work with the Gameboy Advance games (the link cables on the GB(C) send data one at a time between systems, while GBA cables send data at the same time between systems). Which why I suggested getting a DS Phat or Lite, You can enjoy the remake of pokemon red, blue, gold, and silver on one system and have them combatable with each other.

The great thing about this is, is that it's the same as the old ones but they add a lot of gameplay features to them. So you can enjoy your nostalgia (minus music and graphics of course) and try out the other newer pokemon games.

The DS is a bit pricey for my budget. So the next best option would be GBA? I see that they have emerald on the GBA. Do they also have red, blue and what not on the GBA?

Yes Fire Red is the remake of Red, and Leaf Green is the remake of Blue. They don't have Gold or Silver thought, that remake is only on the DS.

But i really want to get the GBC pokemon edition. I'm kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place...

GBC Rare edition VS Regular GBA with remakes plus better features... Hmm...

To be honest unless your going to sell the GBC or put it in a frame for your collection showing it off there isn't a real point to it. And a GBA can play Gameboy color games also so you can play the GSC games on the GBA with the remakes.

I also noticed that the GBA is significantly cheaper. How much better is the gameplay on the GBA compared to GBC? I really want to get the maximum pokemon experience that i recieved when i was a child. So, GBA it is to glorify my pokemon needs?

If your looking for the same graphics and music from your childhood you won't get that(it will look cleaner and nicer but still have the same maps and sound tracks). But the gameplay as been updated while retaining the same feel (I can pretty much use my Red/Blue strat guide for fire red). There is a lot added to the GBA games so I'll post a link to a site that explains all the changes in the remake

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fire_red
and one for emerald
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Emerald_Version

Thats fine with me. I wouldn't mind the better graphics. I am looking to just get the GBA and one game as a christmas present to my self. Should i just get Fire Red for now? I think ill just pick up fire red for now and get some more later on down the road.

Unless you have better suggestions.

Go for fire red now and go from there.

 

[RollForInitiative]

Let's see...

Legal, or not legal?

Doesn't seem like much of a choice if you have anything resembling moral fiber.

 

[Krylock]

I would say emulator ONLY because the carts might have dead batts in them preventing a save. That and it seems every one is saying game boy because it's the pokemon one. But if the cart batt is dead you can't save them

Cart batteries can be replaced, rather easily, too.

This.

Well, Pokemon GBC it is. Now i'll sit and wait in anticipation.

Well instead of going through all the crap why not just get a DS Phat and either Fire Red or Leaf Green with Heart Gold or Soul Silver. Keep both games together get to migrate what you catch in the GBA game and you get a Pokemon Pikachu like toy from the old days (which I sitll have mine). And you can play a remake of the GSC games, and trust me it is the same game, the only reason someone would want to go back to the old ones is because of nostalgia. And even then I wouldn't suggested that. At least with this option if you wanna play Black or White you can trade your pokemon over.

Ok i have been pondering over some of this questions, and i have now formed a new question.

I have only played Pokemon on GBC and none of the other gameboys. Which brings me to my next question: Which Gameboy has the best pokemon games? Are all pokemon games compatible with different gameboys?

Basically, what gameboy would be the best experience for Pokemon? I know that i really loved it on the GBC, but that was well over 10 years ago. Have things gotten better on the newer-ish gameboys?

I own all the pokemon rpgs on the handhelds and personally if you love Red and Blue as much as I do Fire Red (Red Version) or Leaf Green (Blue Version) would be a good GBA game to get. If you want a pokemon game with something new and a great end game(and a decent story) get emerald (which is also my favorite pokemon game (I think I did 13 playthroughs so far)). The end game computers are tough to got the gold symbols for. And the new DS ones (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) are fun and decent to play with newer pokemon (But for you I think you would enjoy Heart Gold or Soul Silver more).

Now the pokemon games on the Gameboy and Gameboy Color will not work with the Gameboy Advance games (the link cables on the GB(C) send data one at a time between systems, while GBA cables send data at the same time between systems). Which why I suggested getting a DS Phat or Lite, You can enjoy the remake of pokemon red, blue, gold, and silver on one system and have them combatable with each other.

The great thing about this is, is that it's the same as the old ones but they add a lot of gameplay features to them. So you can enjoy your nostalgia (minus music and graphics of course) and try out the other newer pokemon games.

The DS is a bit pricey for my budget. So the next best option would be GBA? I see that they have emerald on the GBA. Do they also have red, blue and what not on the GBA?

Yes Fire Red is the remake of Red, and Leaf Green is the remake of Blue. They don't have Gold or Silver thought, that remake is only on the DS.

But i really want to get the GBC pokemon edition. I'm kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place...

GBC Rare edition VS Regular GBA with remakes plus better features... Hmm...

To be honest unless your going to sell the GBC or put it in a frame for your collection showing it off there isn't a real point to it. And a GBA can play Gameboy color games also so you can play the GSC games on the GBA with the remakes.

I also noticed that the GBA is significantly cheaper. How much better is the gameplay on the GBA compared to GBC? I really want to get the maximum pokemon experience that i recieved when i was a child. So, GBA it is to glorify my pokemon needs?

If your looking for the same graphics and music from your childhood you won't get that(it will look cleaner and nicer but still have the same maps and sound tracks). But the gameplay as been updated while retaining the same feel (I can pretty much use my Red/Blue strat guide for fire red). There is a lot added to the GBA games so I'll post a link to a site that explains all the changes in the remake

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fire_red
and one for emerald
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Emerald_Version

Thats fine with me. I wouldn't mind the better graphics. I am looking to just get the GBA and one game as a christmas present to my self. Should i just get Fire Red for now? I think ill just pick up fire red for now and get some more later on down the road.

Unless you have better suggestions.

Go for fire red now and go from there.

Thanks for all the help, friend. Friend request?

 

[Arehexes]

I would say emulator ONLY because the carts might have dead batts in them preventing a save. That and it seems every one is saying game boy because it's the pokemon one. But if the cart batt is dead you can't save them

Cart batteries can be replaced, rather easily, too.

This.

Well, Pokemon GBC it is. Now i'll sit and wait in anticipation.

Well instead of going through all the crap why not just get a DS Phat and either Fire Red or Leaf Green with Heart Gold or Soul Silver. Keep both games together get to migrate what you catch in the GBA game and you get a Pokemon Pikachu like toy from the old days (which I sitll have mine). And you can play a remake of the GSC games, and trust me it is the same game, the only reason someone would want to go back to the old ones is because of nostalgia. And even then I wouldn't suggested that. At least with this option if you wanna play Black or White you can trade your pokemon over.

Ok i have been pondering over some of this questions, and i have now formed a new question.

I have only played Pokemon on GBC and none of the other gameboys. Which brings me to my next question: Which Gameboy has the best pokemon games? Are all pokemon games compatible with different gameboys?

Basically, what gameboy would be the best experience for Pokemon? I know that i really loved it on the GBC, but that was well over 10 years ago. Have things gotten better on the newer-ish gameboys?

I own all the pokemon rpgs on the handhelds and personally if you love Red and Blue as much as I do Fire Red (Red Version) or Leaf Green (Blue Version) would be a good GBA game to get. If you want a pokemon game with something new and a great end game(and a decent story) get emerald (which is also my favorite pokemon game (I think I did 13 playthroughs so far)). The end game computers are tough to got the gold symbols for. And the new DS ones (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) are fun and decent to play with newer pokemon (But for you I think you would enjoy Heart Gold or Soul Silver more).

Now the pokemon games on the Gameboy and Gameboy Color will not work with the Gameboy Advance games (the link cables on the GB(C) send data one at a time between systems, while GBA cables send data at the same time between systems). Which why I suggested getting a DS Phat or Lite, You can enjoy the remake of pokemon red, blue, gold, and silver on one system and have them combatable with each other.

The great thing about this is, is that it's the same as the old ones but they add a lot of gameplay features to them. So you can enjoy your nostalgia (minus music and graphics of course) and try out the other newer pokemon games.

The DS is a bit pricey for my budget. So the next best option would be GBA? I see that they have emerald on the GBA. Do they also have red, blue and what not on the GBA?

Yes Fire Red is the remake of Red, and Leaf Green is the remake of Blue. They don't have Gold or Silver thought, that remake is only on the DS.

But i really want to get the GBC pokemon edition. I'm kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place...

GBC Rare edition VS Regular GBA with remakes plus better features... Hmm...

To be honest unless your going to sell the GBC or put it in a frame for your collection showing it off there isn't a real point to it. And a GBA can play Gameboy color games also so you can play the GSC games on the GBA with the remakes.

I also noticed that the GBA is significantly cheaper. How much better is the gameplay on the GBA compared to GBC? I really want to get the maximum pokemon experience that i recieved when i was a child. So, GBA it is to glorify my pokemon needs?

If your looking for the same graphics and music from your childhood you won't get that(it will look cleaner and nicer but still have the same maps and sound tracks). But the gameplay as been updated while retaining the same feel (I can pretty much use my Red/Blue strat guide for fire red). There is a lot added to the GBA games so I'll post a link to a site that explains all the changes in the remake

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fire_red
and one for emerald
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Emerald_Version

Thats fine with me. I wouldn't mind the better graphics. I am looking to just get the GBA and one game as a christmas present to my self. Should i just get Fire Red for now? I think ill just pick up fire red for now and get some more later on down the road.

Unless you have better suggestions.

Go for fire red now and go from there.

Thanks for all the help, friend. Friend request?

sure, always glad to help people