Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
About the Game
Pokémon Yellow , along with Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Red forms the first generation of Pokémon games. You control a number of fictional animals known as Pokémon and must travel the land using your current Pokémon to defeat and capture more. There are 151 Pokémon that fall into various types such as fire, water and grass that have a complicated rock-paper-scissors relationship.
Gameplay & Core Systems
After beating each gym, you are given a new ability that lets you travel to new areas.
Standout Features
- Character graphics throughout the game are based on designs from the series and it includes Jesse, James and their Meowth, which the other games do not.
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 Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition | Nintendo Game Boy.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Game Freak, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Creatures, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| 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 of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Game Freak, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Creatures, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo UK Entertainment Limited | United Kingdom | 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 Boy Printer Support | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-12 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 1999-10 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2000-06-16 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4902370503609 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-AP5J-JPN | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1000473951 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496730895 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-APSE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 56230831 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496730895 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DMG-APSU-EUR | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 56230831 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
