You need to know what you're going into when you buy this game. It is for an extremley specific audience. Pokemon Box is more an app than a game, but is one of the best buys you can make if you have a large Pokemon collection on the GBA pokemon games, or if you'd like to restart your game without deleting your pokmeon. Basically, Pokemon Box is an enhanced version of the PC storage system within the Pokemon Games. Using a gamecube memory card (you'll need a new one, it uses the entire card) and a GBA/GCN link cable, you can transfer and store your Pokemon from the Game Boy Advance games to the GameCube, allowing you alot more room to capture Pokemon, as well as an extremley convinient way to transfer and store Pokemon from past saves. You'll never have to lose a Pokemon again when starting a new game. Also, there is an "adventure mode" that allows you to play your Pokemon GBA game on the GameCube. If you don't have the GBA games, dont even look at this one but if you plan on starting a new game anytime soon or just need more room to store Pokemon as you try and catch em' all, then Pokemon Box is an excellent purchase and a great addition to any GameCube library.Read full review
A somewhat difficult-to-find title, Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire was only available through the Pokémon Center in New York, now the Nintendo World Store. This Gamecube game, also Wii-compatible, has the capacity to hold 1,500 Pokémon per save file. (Each save file requires a Memory Card with 59 blocks of free memory space that does not already have a Pokémon Box save file on it.) The version sold at the Pokémon Center had the courtesy to include a special-edition Memory Card 59, as well as a GCN-GBA Link Cable. Pokémon cannot be transferred from a Pokémon Box save file to a GBA cart unless that cart lists 100 owned species of Pokémon in its Pokédex. Admittedly, this game has nothing to offer if one does not have a GBA of some sort, be it the original or the SP, as well as a copy of one of the GBA Pokémon games. The game also has a built-in emulator of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, allowing you to play your copy of that game on the television if you happen to own either; in this respect, it operates like a limited Game Boy Player accessory for the Gamecube. Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald will not be compatible with the emulator, but will still be able to transfer Pokémon to and from Box. - On first connection to a GBA game, it will award an Egg containing a Swablu with False Swipe. - After transferring 100 Pokémon from the GBA game to the Pokémon Box file, it will award an Egg containing a Swablu with False Swipe. - After transferring 500 Pokémon from the GBA game to the Pokémon Box file, it will award an Egg containing a Skitty with Pay Day. - After transferring 1,499 Pokémon from the GBA game to the Pokémon Box file, it will award an Egg containing a Pichu with Surf. Other Notes: Most hardcore collectors end up purchasing this game for one reason: access to Extremespeed Zigzagoon, which has a 50% chance of evolving, after being Pal Parked, into a Gluttony-ability Linoone. Do be aware that using an alternate Pokémon Box save file (i.e. another Memory Card) will not affect how many Pokémon have been deposited from a GBA cart; that information is saved to the cartridge, not the Memory Card. Thus, if attempting to obtain multiple eggs, it is advisable to have a copy of Ruby or Sapphire that you can start a new game on, and quickly obtain 100 varieties of Pokémon on, or try to find some other alternate method involving the GBA cartridge involved. In order to Pal Park a Pokémon (a one-way transfer from GBA to DS), all HM moves need to be erased from it. Sadly, this prevents a Pichu (or Pikachu or Raichu, if evolved) coming from this game from knowing Surf when Pal Parked to a DS game, making the point of obtaining one moot unless used only in the GBA games (or the Gamecube games Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, if transferred after the main story mode is completed). Pokémon can be transferred off of a GBA cart, onto Pokémon Box, with the GBA cart game reset to start a new game. The Pokémon will not be trapped on Box, unlike the Wii title "My Pokémon Ranch", unless you don't possess a game that can transfer Pokémon off of Box. It is important to note, however, that the trainer in the new game will have new identification, even if they have the same name. (Their ID number, and a secret, unseen ID number, will be different from the original trainer.) This means that the Pokémon from the old game will not be able to have their nickname changed. This is a non-issue if you don't intend to start a new game.Read full review
It's a nearly worthless game... I love Pokemon, and have since I was little... But... But this didn't really help me when Ruby and Sapphire was THE game... I was a kid back then! I wasted my hard-earned allowance on this? What a shame. Sure, it has it's bonuses, but in my opinion it's not worth the price. I moved to the new games as soon as they were released, I had no use for this and sold it at a flea market for $5.00...
Only offered from the Pokemon New York store and a must have in my opinion. Very easy to use, step by step instructions. It's great to see all your Pokemon in one place. Display them, move them from game to game quickly and you can transfer them into the colosseum versions. What else can you ask for!
I love everything pokemon and this is no exception. Even tho it is not a game is a huge storage software for the gba pokemon games and has an emulator for pokemon ruby and sapphire only its rare because it was only release in new york and the pokemon center store for a limited time iam glad to have this well worth it !!
Came EXACTLY as pictures showed! Tested to see if it worked and it does! Have not tested the cable that came with but not so worried about that, I’m very happy to have this product!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
really why would u buy it for over 3x the price if u want people to buy the game lower the price to 50 or lower
I purchased it at $185 USD and I felt that it was a good deal when just the disc goes for atleast $200. This game is only worth it to game collectors and pokemon fanatics Do not buy this game if you want it to play ONLY Ruby and Sapphire on the TV. Opt to invest in a gameboy player for the gamecube. It worked fantastic for me as I had over 200 pokemon to move from game to game.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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