Do we know if you can get one of the other starters later? I picked Squirtle but will be annoyed if that means no Mega Charizard X.
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Pokemon X Pokemon Y |OT| Gotta Catch em All...NOW IN 3D!
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Do we know if you can get one of the other starters later? I picked Squirtle but will be annoyed if that means no Mega Charizard X.
Really? I've been misinformed then. That's pretty great.
Now this is genuinely awesome. I'm glad the older Pokemon are here for those of us who know pretty much next to none of the new ones.
Charmander or Squirtle. Tough choice.
IMACOMPUTA
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Sakura
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Wouldn't you still need the stone specific to Charizard though?
Yup. However, we had a weird event: I couldn't initiate trading, but she could. After the first trade, the "trade" option became available for me though. I still don't know if it was a bug or if it was normal (it's maybe a way to protect new players from being scammed of their starters?).
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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That's a tradition that hasn't been broken yet, though it's much easier to get around than it used to be.
peanutbutterlatte
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Big spoiler
There's a certain way of catching the original starters after the main game's ended, yes. And out of the new starters you get given the one your first starter's super effective against
I hear ya. I haven't played Pokemon since Heart Gold so I'm way far behind.
It's still the case. However, since trading is way more easier than before, you can break a deal with a friend, so that you can give him your starters. He then keeps your starters while you erase your save, and begin a new one, where you choose a different starter. Repeat the operation, and once you have the 3rd starter, capture some random pokemons, and exchange them for your starters.
I did that with a friend, and got this way all the new starters (AND the Kanto ones, with their mega-evolution stones).
Fair enough. I don't really mind it to be honest, was just wondering. It feels like your choice has more significance if they're sticking to the traditional way.
@MB - I almost highlighted your spoiler but stopped myself. I've only seen five or so screenshots of this game so going to try and stay as fresh as possible. Thanks for responding anyway.
Ha, same as me mate.
The last game I played was Pokemon Gold too. I think I played it on the GBA but it was actually a GBC game. I'm hoping for some surprises.
eudaemonic
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I'm surprised we don't have a man on the street in the World Store line right now. I'd love to see pics!
Oh man this game is super fun haven't felt this way about a pokemon game since Silver.
Just done the first gym and froakie and torchic just evolved.
Wait what? You can get old starters early in the game?
I'm so jealous of these Pokemon 3DS XL. I've already gone through a regular 3DS. I gave my brother my Red 3DS XL. And then got the Animal Crossing white 3DS XL (which I kind of regret). And now they come out with these bad ass designs? Fack.
I can't bring myself to buy another system. Wish they would have announced more colors earlier.
Hot Coldman
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Literally every Pokemon in this game looks incredible. These models are just amazing.
God damn, this game. THIS GAME.
God damn, this game. THIS GAME.
Black-Wind
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How do I buy this on the eShop?
Do I have to wait until mid night or can I pay for it and have it automatically DL when it's available?
Do I have to wait until mid night or can I pay for it and have it automatically DL when it's available?
Yes but you need to trade for it with someone who has X.
I take it you can trade online? That would make life easy.
I might not bother though. The three starter pokemon don't really look that impressive. Out of them, the grass type looks like he's confused. Fox could go either way, so that leaves the Frog and I can see potential in his future. Once I get Charmander, that hooks me up one water and one fire.
I'll make the rest of the team with whatever other good Pokemon I can find. Like Mewtwo.
Opinions redeemed!
You have to wait for midnight eastern time (if you're in the US)
I don't believe there's anyway to pre-download it or even automatically download it but I could be wrong
Gintoki313
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I'm so glad I pre-ordered Pokemon X. I went to GS to pre-order it and he asked me which one, and I just blabbed out the first letter that came to mind.
I looked at the exclusive Pokemon list and it has
, and
on it. Those 2 are one of my few favorite Pokemon.
I looked at the exclusive Pokemon list and it has
Poochyena
Houndour
Just got there so I can take some.
Any other gaffers waiting in line? I'm wondering if we'll be able to get in at this point. (I'm towards the beginning once the line turns the corner.)
IMACOMPUTA
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What is msrp on a 3ds xl? I see 169.99 on bestbuy and 199.99 at toysrus.
Usually, you would be right.
However, our little Chespin is actually a force to be reckoned with.
And, yes, you can trade online, very easily and right at the beginning, anywhere (no need to be in a pokemon center!) as long as you have more than two pokemons, though there seems to be a "security" preventing other players from trading with you if you don't engage yourself the exchange (probably to protect you from losing your starter - I'm still not sure if it's a security system or a bug that I had).
... Gosh! That Smeargle was a pain to capture >.> And here goes my Ultra/Hyper balls.
What's little man's fighting style? Distance or close?
It could be a trick, sure. Maybe he looks confused now because he'll look badass when he's fully evolved. I got my heart set on the Frog though. Water doesn't seem to have ever been wrong, even with the older starter Pokemon. One of them was a Crocodile!
Picked up my Y today, went home. Put it up in my 3DS collection and went the fuck back down town again and bought X :3 If its gonna be my first Pokemans I might as well do it right and proper. Besides, how else am I gonna be able to force my fiance to play without two copies?
So far its been great! Love the feeling of finding a new pokemon and catching it
Does the super-training level your pokemon or does it just add to their stats? Is evolution random or do the pokemons evolve at different levels?
Anyone want to be pokeman-buddies? PM me !
So far its been great! Love the feeling of finding a new pokemon and catching it
Does the super-training level your pokemon or does it just add to their stats? Is evolution random or do the pokemons evolve at different levels?
Anyone want to be pokeman-buddies? PM me !
eudaemonic
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Almost 6 hours in, haven't even reached the second gym and I love everything about this.
Well except one thing: The framerate in abttles in 3D is really really atrocious. Like seriously bad. it takes a lot of fun out of the game for me to see the game chugging along at like 10-15 fps
Well except one thing: The framerate in abttles in 3D is really really atrocious. Like seriously bad. it takes a lot of fun out of the game for me to see the game chugging along at like 10-15 fps
Mega Tyranitar
Yeah for incorrect sources!
titusandronicus
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Tyranitar is Y exclusive tho?
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
exclusives are meaningless with wifi trading.
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Almost 6 hours in, haven't even reached the second gym and I love everything about this.
Well except one thing: The framerate in abttles in 3D is really really atrocious. Like seriously bad. it takes a lot of fun out of the game for me to see the game chugging along at like 10-15 fps
3D is best left off in this game. Not only does it kill the framerate, but it doesn't even activate if there are more than two Pokémon on screen in a battle.
chickdigger802
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How is it 2d? I can't judge framerate at all from YouTubeAlmost 6 hours in, haven't even reached the second gym and I love everything about this.
Well except one thing: The framerate in abttles in 3D is really really atrocious. Like seriously bad. it takes a lot of fun out of the game for me to see the game chugging along at like 10-15 fps
Exclusives are everything!
podracer35
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The 2DS lacks the clamshell design and lacks 3D. Aside from that, there aren't any differences that I can recall. It boils down to personal preference, I don't dislike the 2DS design, but I wouldn't sell my 3DS for it, since I do enjoy the 3D effect.
I don't think that's been officially revealed yet, so I'd cover that up.
xKilltheMx
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Playing now. Love it.
How is it 2d? I can't judge framerate at all from YouTube
2D seems very smooth in most instances. I just love me some 3D with my 3DS games. Oh well..
The 2DS lacks the clamshell design and lacks 3D. Aside from that, there aren't any differences that I can recall.
I don't think that's been officially revealed, so I'd cover that up.
Depends if you count coro coro as "official"
Almost 6 hours in, haven't even reached the second gym and I love everything about this.
Well except one thing: The framerate in abttles in 3D is really really atrocious. Like seriously bad. it takes a lot of fun out of the game for me to see the game chugging along at like 10-15 fps
That's disappointing. I don't particularly like the 3D on the 3DS but I was kinda looking forward to seeing how the battles look with it on.
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