Pokémon Red Version
About the Game
Pokémon Red Version is the international version of Pocket Monsters Akai . Compared to the earlier version, Red has updated graphics and audio, some changes to area layouts, and significantly overhauled code, all of which in fact originate from the Japanese release of Pocket Monsters Ao . Red and Akai share the same version-exclusive Pokémon; in order to complete the Pokédex, players must trade with owners of Blue version.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Turn-Based Multiplayer (Game Link Cable), Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and 1-2 Players.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes 160×144.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Pokémon Red Version | Nintendo Game Boy.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Game Freak, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Creatures, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Game Freak, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Creatures, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo Australia Pty., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Creatures, Inc. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Game Freak, Inc. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | THE Games Ltd. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Creatures, Inc. | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Game Freak, Inc. | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo Benelux B.V. | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Creatures, Inc. | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Game Freak, Inc. | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Contact Data Belgium N.V. | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
| Video Resolutions Supported | 160×144 | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Color Depth | 2-bit (4 greyscales) | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Turn-Based Multiplayer (Game Link Cable) | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | Manual Save | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | Game Media | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Battery Backed RAM | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Game Link Cable | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Super Game Boy Compatible | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Transfer Pak | Game Boy | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-28 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1998-10-23 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 1999-10-05 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 1999-10-05 | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 1999-10-05 | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 045496730734 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-APAE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 8474 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496730734 | Australia | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-APAU-AUS | Australia | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 8474 | Australia | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00000IYEQ | Australia | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-APAU-EUR | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496730734 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 8474 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-APAU-EUR | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496730734 | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 8474 | The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496730734 | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-APAU-EUR | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 8474 | Belgium, Luxembourg | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
