Pokemon Diamond or Pearl??

zelmo · Mar 31, 2007, 07:52 AM

My son loves Pokemon and, since his birthday is at the end of April, I am thinking of getting him the new Pokemon DS games. I don't know jack about Pokemon. Is there a difference between Diamond and Pearl, or is the existance of multiple versions just a means of generating revenue?

BoyBach · Mar 31, 2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by zelmo

...or is the existance of multiple versions just a means of generating revenue?

How could you ever suggest such a thing! For shame!

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I think that the difference between the different versions of Pokemon is that each version has a few of it's own 'exclusive' Pokemon monsters. So you need to 'trade' them with gamers who have the other version to complete the set.

"Gotta catch 'em all"

zelmo · Mar 31, 2007, 08:10 AM

A-ha! So one version is good enough for a dabbler, as suspected.

Excellent, Smithers [/Mr. Burns]

balamw · Mar 31, 2007, 11:13 AM

My older son has also entered a Pokemon phase*, and has an April b'day. Since I've actually started playing the stupid games myself, I'm going to buy both play one myself and let him play the other one all by himself (for once).

*The younger one's favorite phrase is (Pokemon? agaiiin?), so he may skip this phase even though his tasts to date have followed his brother's quite well. He's coming out of a Wiggles obsession, so I expect a superheroes phase next.

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sb58 · Mar 31, 2007, 11:23 AM

does anyone know exactly what the difference will be? pokemon wise?

zap2 · Mar 31, 2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by welshandrew

"Gotta catch 'em all"

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In English language versions of the franchise, it was originally "Gotta catch 'em all!," although it is now no longer officially used except in the spin-off anime series Pokémon Chronicles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokemon

Tom B. · Mar 31, 2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sb58

does anyone know exactly what the difference will be? pokemon wise?

Me.

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Version Exclusives at Serebii.net

sb58 · Mar 31, 2007, 01:17 PM

looks like i'm getting Diamond. it has Scyther, Scizor, Mightyena, and Aggron. i love those guys

robert, get pearl.

zap2 · Mar 31, 2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sb58

looks like i'm getting Diamond. it has Scyther, Scizor, Mightyena, and Aggron. i love those guys

robert, get pearl.

Yup....Houndoom is pretty kick arse!

Dagless · Mar 31, 2007, 04:52 PM

Pearl for me

I've always had the red Pokemon games. Caroline gets the blue 'uns. already got our imports ready and sorted and I can't friggin wait.

MP4-22 · Mar 31, 2007, 08:51 PM

I usually end up getting the third version like yellow, crystal, and emerald. I have to get me a DS first.

applekid · Mar 31, 2007, 08:56 PM

Pokemon still going strong?

After playing Sapphire/Ruby, it feels the game is too simple. Much hasn't changed. It was acceptable for Red/Blue and Gold/Silver since they were GB/GBC games. But, with the GBA I wish they did more. Particularly the animations. And with Diamond/Pearl, I wish they would do even more.

I'll probably get both. One for me, and one for my sister. This game might be worth exchanging friend codes for.

Chone · Mar 31, 2007, 09:34 PM

Since trading pokemons will be incredibly easy thanks to Wi-Fi, I wouldn't bother much with the decision, just choose the legendary Pokemon you'd like to have (either the pearl exclusive or diamond exclusive), the rest you'll probably be able to get almost effortlessly through trading.

In any case you'll have lots of fun with either, there are not many differences between each.

I might be getting a DS just for this game... it looks too good to pass on...

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zelmo macrumors 603 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mac since 7.5	Pokemon Diamond or Pearl?? My son loves Pokemon and, since his birthday is at the end of April, I am thinking of getting him the new Pokemon DS games. I don't know jack about Pokemon. Is there a difference between Diamond and Pearl, or is the existance of multiple versions just a means of generating revenue? __________________ Unholy Ferret Invasion is coming to your town!
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Mar 31, 2007, 08:10 AM	#3
zelmo Thread Starter macrumors 603 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mac since 7.5	A-ha! So one version is good enough for a dabbler, as suspected. Excellent, Smithers [/Mr. Burns] __________________ Unholy Ferret Invasion is coming to your town!
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Mar 31, 2007, 11:13 AM	#4
balamw Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New England, USA	My older son has also entered a Pokemon phase, and has an April b'day. Since I've actually started playing the stupid games myself, I'm going to buy both play one myself and let him play the other one all by himself (for once). The younger one's favorite phrase is (Pokemon? agaiiin?), so he may skip this phase even though his tasts to date have followed his brother's quite well. He's coming out of a Wiggles obsession, so I expect a superheroes phase next. B __________________ MBA (13" 1.7 GHz 128GB), UMBP (15" SD 2.8 GHz), UMB (13" 2.4 GHz), iMac (17" Yonah), 32GB iPad 3 WiFi+LTE, 64 GB iPad WiFi, 32 GB iPhone 5, Airport Extreme
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sb58 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hades	does anyone know exactly what the difference will be? pokemon wise? __________________ Jsktehbank http://youtube.com/mearkatproductions WoW Movies made by me and my friends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nexCyw8hYuk
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Mar 31, 2007, 01:17 PM	#8
sb58 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hades	looks like i'm getting Diamond. it has Scyther, Scizor, Mightyena, and Aggron. i love those guys robert, get pearl. __________________ Jsktehbank http://youtube.com/mearkatproductions WoW Movies made by me and my friends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nexCyw8hYuk
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Mar 31, 2007, 04:52 PM	#10
Dagless macrumors Core Join Date: Jan 2005	Pearl for me I've always had the red Pokemon games. Caroline gets the blue 'uns. already got our imports ready and sorted and I can't friggin wait. __________________ Maybe if everyone who'd ever been close to you had died, you'd be sarcastic, too. Also come join us Steam users!
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MP4-22 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois	I usually end up getting the third version like yellow, crystal, and emerald. I have to get me a DS first. __________________ "And, if R. Kelly goes to jail, I'll piss on yo cat."
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Mar 31, 2007, 08:56 PM	#12
applekid macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2003	Pokemon still going strong? After playing Sapphire/Ruby, it feels the game is too simple. Much hasn't changed. It was acceptable for Red/Blue and Gold/Silver since they were GB/GBC games. But, with the GBA I wish they did more. Particularly the animations. And with Diamond/Pearl, I wish they would do even more. I'll probably get both. One for me, and one for my sister. This game might be worth exchanging friend codes for.
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Mar 31, 2007, 09:34 PM	#13
Chone macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2006	Since trading pokemons will be incredibly easy thanks to Wi-Fi, I wouldn't bother much with the decision, just choose the legendary Pokemon you'd like to have (either the pearl exclusive or diamond exclusive), the rest you'll probably be able to get almost effortlessly through trading. In any case you'll have lots of fun with either, there are not many differences between each. I might be getting a DS just for this game... it looks too good to pass on...
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