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Commentary: For awhile now, I've been surfing the net and noticing that very few sites have large amounts of informative information or screenshots for Pokemon Green, Japan Blue Version for the Game Boy, and Japan Pokemon Stadium I Version for the N64. So, here’s a large amount of information on these somewhat neglected games. Know where theres some Green, Jap. Blue, Jap. Stadium I Information or Pictures, Wanna donate some info. or Pics.?

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Pokemon Green and Japan Blue Version for the Game Boy

Pokemon Green, The "Odd" Man out or sometimes known as the worst Pokemon game ever. Is green the Re-named Blue Version, which was released in America? No, not quite! Pokemon Green is commonly mistaken for the Blue version re-named. Green is a different version of the other two, it was the first game of Pokemon launched in Japan (Released February 1995), and was the initial kick for what Pokemon is today.

Pokemon Green never made it to American, Australian or European shores. As many of you know that in Japan, Pokemon in Japan was originally 1st released in Red and Green versions while Red and Blue versions were released here in the U.S (apparently Nintendo of America thought the color blue was a better choice than green for westerners).

The development of this game nearly led the developers (Gamefreaks) to bankruptcy, before they finally completed it and released it in Japan. Green did poorly in Japan. The only way to get Pokemon green is to go to Japan or order it from Japan because this game is never coming to America. There are basically no copies left for sale and the game is rare so if you were to buy it would most likely be a private sale. So don't waste your money trying to import it unless you're a serious collector!

The big difference in the three versions is that you catch/see different Pokemon in this game cartridge, you have the ability to buy more things from the shops, it's in color, and the graphics are horrible. Pokemon Green was not a success at all. The only thing wrong with this game is the graphics; they're terrible and can be a headache to look at over periods of time.

The title screen in Pokemon Red USA looks exactly like the Green, Gengar fighting Nidorino. Some differences between the American Red and Blue and Green are in the U.S. versions you have to trade to get a Lickitung or Jynx but in green you can catch them in the wild, and in Green version you can buy items like HP UP in Pokemarts where in the Blue version you could only find them on the ground with the Item Finder.

Other differences are that the Pokemon and people look different, also the Pokemon locations are different, some of the walls are a different colors, Mewtwo is also in a different area of the game. The real challenge in the game is that some of the puzzles and mazes are a little bit different, the caves are enormous labyrinths and it was very hard to find the way out, that would be interesting wouldn't it? They simplified the caves for Red and Blue USA. Also, green is supposedly to have Mew in it unlike Blue does, also you supposedly can catch/see all 150 Pokemon in one game cartridge without trading to capture all of the Pokemon unlike Red and Blue where you can't find a few of them.

When Pokemon came to America, it came as Red/Blue, making Green obsolete because you could already get all 150 Pokemon between Red & Blue. Some people think Pokemon Green is the best of the three versions and doesn't get the respect and popularity that it deserves. Too bad Green never made it's appearance to North America, it would've been interesting to see all three starters (Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur) out there, but in the long run the only ones missing out on Green were Bulbasaur fans looking for a nice Green cartridge. So if you haven't played this game there is absolutely no need to worry ^_^.

If you want a walkthrough for this version, just find an USA Red/Blue one, they are the same! What very few people don't realize is that the U.S. Blue version is different than the Japanese Green version. In Japan, their third release, Pocket Monsters Blue version, was quite unique in comparison to the original Red and Green, and also different from the English versions, as well.

It didn't take long until Pokemon fever was in full swing and the people were crying for more, so Nintendo released a third Pokemon game in Japan, Blue. This third Pokemon game was only game was only available for a limited time, sold in small quantities which could only be bought through a special postal system.

What's so different about the Japanese Blue that sets it apart form the Red and Green versions? Well, the most noticeable change was that all of the Pokemon had been redone to look better. (Consequently, these 'redone' Pokemon were also used in the English Red and Blue versions of the game). Another was that Pokemon could be found in places that they originally weren't in the Red and Green versions. Dittos were added to the Rock Cave and Lickitung could be caught in the wild. Also, the Unknown Dungeon was totally redone, with an all new layout (also used for the English versions of the game).

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Japan Pokemon Stadium I Version for the Nintendo 64

This game is unlike all the other Game Boy games. The object is no longer to collect Pokemon, but to battle them in one on one matches. You input commands from a menu then watch them battle. This game has been a big success in Japan.

The game's graphics are incredible, from the Pokemon themselves to their stunningly animated attacks. The game features 40 built-in creatures (see the list below for details) that you can build up and send into battle, similar to the many virtual pets incessantly beeping from children's pockets all across the nation. The good news: Pokemon Stadium's monsters don't need to be fed. The bad news: they aren't confined to the cart.

The Japanese version of Pokemon Stadium shipped with an innovative, peripheral called the GB64 Pak. This device plugs into your controller's memory card slot, similar to the Rumble Pak. If you happen to be the happy owner of one of the Game Boy Pokemon games, plug that Game Boy cart into the 64GB Pak, switch on Pokemon Stadium, and swap data between the two games. Players can use the Pokemon they have captured in their Game Boy cart to fight in Pokemon Stadium.

Pokemon Stadium is also to include a feature that allows players to play the Game Boy versions on their television set, using the N64 controller and the GB64! This way, you can bring the monsters you have discovered in the Game Boy Pokemon into the N64 game and view them in their 3D-color glory.

Here are the 40 Pokemon appearing in the game......

Venusaur
Dugtrio
Gengar
Scyther
Vaporeon
Dragonite
Charizard
Primeape
Onix
Jynx
Jolteon
Nidoking
Blastoise
Arcanine
Hypno
Pinsir
Flareon
Cloyster
Beedrill
Alakazam
Electrode
Tauros
Aerodactyl
Starmie
Fearow
Machamp
Exeggcutor
Gyarados
Snorlax
Vaporeon
Pikachu
Golem
Chansey
Lapras
Articuno
Moltres
Nidoqueen
Magneton
Kangaskhan
Ditto
Zapdos

Features of Pokemon Stadium include:

Computer (Pasokon): There are four boxes with 30 slots each on the Game Boy Pokemon cartridge, so you can save the details of 120 monsters. Since that's not nearly enough memory to store all your horde, this option allows you to transfer the info onto the cartridge itself. Transfer the monsters back and give them to your buddy.

Picture Book: (Zukan): Allows the creation of an electronic "photo album" of your collection, categorizing the monsters according to the 151 different species. You can then view them in all their animated 3D-polygon glory. The Zukan mode also includes maps that show the exact locations and habitats of your monsters.

Quick Look (Ichiran): For a rapid review of your collection, this option lists the monster name, type, number, techniques, and other stats. It also shows which items are stored in the computer (on the cart), so you can employ the "Use" tool to quickly select the monster you wish to put into combat.

GB (Game Boy): This function enables you to play the Game Boy Pocket Monsters game via the N64 (using the machine's controllers) on your TV screen.

Collection (Temochi): This is a database of all the monsters. Players can check out the attributes of their brood, as well as size up the opposition, and discover which attacks may be used against them in the upcoming battle.

Registration (Touroku): This feature allows players to import their friend's Pokemon to fight against whatever they want.

Tournament (Stadium): Send your monsters into battle against computer- controlled monsters or your friends' creatures.

When you prepare your monsters for combat, assign specific moves to the C-Buttons and then trigger the attacks and defenses during battle. The monsters then enter a ring and battle each other in smooth, polygonal 3D. As you can see, the general monster designs are traditionally Japanese-cute style. However, once these guys show off their fire, lightning or rock attacks, you gain new levels of appreciation (or fear) for your little monsters.

This amazing 1-2 player game was supposed to be coming to our shores sometime 3rd quarter of '99. But, Nintendo released Pokemon Stadium 2 in Stadium 1's place. One can only wait and dream of that glorious day. Until then, keep training and collecting Pokemon so you can whoop all of your friends in full 3D combat!

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This report on Pokemon Green, Jap. Blue, and Jap. Stadium I is property of Seafoam Island.

Information was compiled for these reports are from

usapoke.com

IGN.com

Poke Cloud

PokeMagic

The Pokemasters

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