Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pokewalker caught on video
by Griffin McElroy 
on Feb 24th 2010 6:30PM
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If you're hoping to learn more about the device which you'll soon be hiding within your deepest, darkest pocket, filling you with terror that, while withdrawing your keys, you'll accidentally expose the accessory, bringing your reticent Pokémaniacal tendencies to light, forcing you to ... wait, what were we talking about again? Oh, yes, the Pokéwalker accessory which comes with HeartGold and SoulSilver was recently demoed in a video released at the Nintendo Media Summit, and posted above. Looks like it has some neat functionality beyond just step-counting.
Oh, the games themselves also received their own trailer, which is posted after the jump. We've seen most of the footage shown there before -- though the music is new, and totally triumphant.
Reader Comments (58)
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 6:39PM Whippy Hippy said
That thing better not make noises while in my pocket. You think your cell phone going of in class is embarrassing.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 6:41PM ArtificeDrake formerly known as said
ok, let me make sure I understand this:
This is a handheld (pocketheld?) console into which you insert game information from another handheld console and use that game info in basically the same way that you would with the handheld console from which the game data originated??
ga-... ber-... ma-.... ...
*head asplodes*
This is a handheld (pocketheld?) console into which you insert game information from another handheld console and use that game info in basically the same way that you would with the handheld console from which the game data originated??
ga-... ber-... ma-.... ...
*head asplodes*
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 1:55AM (Unverified) said
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it is. All you need to do is carry it around with you and kids will just come flocking to you to check our your pokemans.
OH, you mean a pedometer as in a WALKING TOO, not a pedo-meter. Sorry.
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OH, you mean a pedometer as in a WALKING TOO, not a pedo-meter. Sorry.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 7:54AM (Unverified) said
it also levels up your pkmn while you walk, which is neat.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2010 6:42PM Beanpie01 said
will come a point of time that random pokemon duels would be a legit way of being excused in the middle of class.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 2:00AM CTK said
I got the Pokemon Pikachu 2 back when Gold/Silver came out. Kept it locked on my right sock every day in school. Then one day Pikachu just started to hate me for no reason, the only time that happens is when you don't take care of him. Now, I can't find the damn handheld and I'm pretty sure Pikachu is still mad at me, or dead.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 6:46PM Typicalgamer said
i think people shake these things instead of walking with them.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 6:54PM (Unverified) said
That would be very evil and SO MUCH CHEATING!
Shame on you for such a thought.
Wash your hands out with soap, for they sow only filthy thoughts.
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Shame on you for such a thought.
Wash your hands out with soap, for they sow only filthy thoughts.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:35PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
I had one of those Pokémon Pikachu long ago (essentially, a Pikachu virtual pet). I have restless leg syndrome, so I would clip it to my shoe, and rack up the watts like crazy. Hahaha...
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Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:53PM Whippy Hippy said
Will that thing make ungodly noises in my pocket.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:54PM (Unverified) said
@Sketch: How so? This be important information to a... er... frequent walker, such as myself.
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Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:27AM Sukecchi said
@Mostly Harmless: I'm not sure how it does it, it just does. If you can slow down your shaking to simulate the pace of walking, it works sometimes. But what works extremely well is having it on your wrist. The swinging motion of your arm makes the counter go up leaps and bounds.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2010 6:48PM Educatedfool25 said
I would wear that thing proudly.....
Imagine handling all negotiations with Pokemon duels....
"Well, I don't know, the I don't really agree with the terms of this contract...."
"My Level 99 Typhlosion thinks otherwise....."
Imagine handling all negotiations with Pokemon duels....
"Well, I don't know, the I don't really agree with the terms of this contract...."
"My Level 99 Typhlosion thinks otherwise....."
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 6:59PM (Unverified) said
The Pokéwalker is essentially the first generation of the games, put into a tiny little device to be a companion to your Gen IV game.
This is, of course, awesome.
This is, of course, awesome.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:02PM Rhamsey said
It's gonna look bitchin as I'm walking through the mall pimping this thing out.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:05PM wardob said
The pokewalker accessory actually seems pretty neat!
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:10PM (Unverified) said
Isn't the purpose of the DS to be portable?
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:56PM (Unverified) said
But you can't play it while walking! You end it colliding with all varieties of things!
This is like making Pocket Monsters even MORE pocket-y
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This is like making Pocket Monsters even MORE pocket-y
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:14PM Xiegfried said
Ugh I can't wait for these games anymore. Why must it take so long to translate the game?
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:17PM Namminamm said
I want a Dreamcast 2 with a new redesigned VMU.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:33PM FredFredrickson said
Pokemon StarBronze
Pokemon SquarePlatinum
Pokemon PolyhedronCarbonite
Pokemon SquarePlatinum
Pokemon PolyhedronCarbonite
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 2:01PM Helghast102 said
But FireRed/LeafGreen were remakes.
Maybe THIS would make more sense?
Pokemon StarPearl
Pokemon SquarePlatinum
Pokemon PolyhedronDiamond
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Maybe THIS would make more sense?
Pokemon StarPearl
Pokemon SquarePlatinum
Pokemon PolyhedronDiamond
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:36PM fn triumph said
But can you battle someone else pokewalker to pokewalker?
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:37PM Mister Darcy said
This is a way to convince kids to exercise, away from the TV, without them them knowing it. Glorified pedometer or not, that's fantastic. Of course the chubby child that I was, I would have done this with a mouth full of Gobstoppers and a King Size Butterfinger in one hand, Surge in the other.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 10:31PM SoCoolCurt said
this is a point that i think is the most important. when i was coming up, i know i would have been the fat kid had i not played sports. i would put on like 20 pounds in the summer playing video games and then drop it all during football camp. since i know alot of kids don't play sports, things like these are good to get them active for a little bit at least. it's certainly not the end all be all to child obesity but it's a step in the right direction.
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Posted: Feb 26th 2010 3:57PM (Unverified) said
I remember the same thing being said about Pokemon/pocket Pikachu years ago... I also remember the commercial for that toy showing kids sitting on top of washing machines to count steps. xD
Though I can see why. Mine always fell off when I clipped it somewhere. ):
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Though I can see why. Mine always fell off when I clipped it somewhere. ):
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 7:46PM bongoes said
TEAM ROCKET!! I haven't seen them in forever!
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 9:00PM husher said
for phones with flash
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 9:17PM Funkmaster General said
This thing reminds me a lot of the Pocket Pikachu, if anyone remembers that little thing.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 9:19PM x3r9g6 said
wtf........pocket pikachu --> pocket pikachu COLOR --> now this.
Posted: Feb 28th 2010 2:13PM Dark Archon PSN Archonik XBL Dar said
Only original Pokemon Pikachus weren't bundled with the game.
If they bundled a color device the price would probably go way up.
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If they bundled a color device the price would probably go way up.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 9:28PM (Unverified) said
I would very much like to believe that this will serve as a portal between pokemon heartgold and platinum so that I can get every pokemon in the pokedex in my platinum version, but I am afraid that I am believing in something far from reality.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 9:58PM Swizzler said
oh so the naming scheme is body parts and precious metals now?
*preorders "Pokemon IronLung"
*preorders "Pokemon IronLung"
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 10:40PM OptimumEDGE said
Nostalgia triiiiiip.
Posted: Feb 24th 2010 11:06PM Brunibrun said
Too bad the song in the games' trailer isn't in the game.
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