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[[Image:Ereader.jpg|thumb|right|The peripheral.]] |
[[Image:Ereader.jpg|thumb|right|The peripheral.]] |
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| − | The '''e-Reader''' was a peripheral released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2002 that unlocks special content for certain games. Content includes mini-games, different worlds, or full and complete [[NES]] games. The content was added or unlocked by purchasing e-Reader cards and swiping them in. |
+ | The '''e-Reader''' was a peripheral released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in [[2002]] that unlocks special content for certain games. Content includes mini-games, different worlds, or full and complete [[NES]] games. The content was added or unlocked by purchasing e-Reader cards and swiping them in. |
Among others, Pokémon Battle Arena E-Reader cards and ''[[Animal Crossing]]'' Cards were released. The Pokémon battle Arena cards allowed you to fight a large amount of predetermined battles for ''[[Pokémon Ruby]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Sapphire|Sapphire]]'' Version for the Game Boy Advance whereas the Animal Crossing E-Reader Cards were used for the [[GameCube]] version of ''Animal Crossing'' and unlocked gifts from your ''Animal Crossing'' residents. |
Among others, Pokémon Battle Arena E-Reader cards and ''[[Animal Crossing]]'' Cards were released. The Pokémon battle Arena cards allowed you to fight a large amount of predetermined battles for ''[[Pokémon Ruby]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Sapphire|Sapphire]]'' Version for the Game Boy Advance whereas the Animal Crossing E-Reader Cards were used for the [[GameCube]] version of ''Animal Crossing'' and unlocked gifts from your ''Animal Crossing'' residents. |
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==NES series== |
==NES series== |
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| − | The [[NES]] series included a total of thirteen different video games with each pack containing five cards to scan before you could actually play it. The cards were released in three different series. |
+ | The [[NES]] series included a total of thirteen different video games with each pack containing five cards to scan before you could actually play it. The first card gives a flavor description for the game and controls; the second card gives some how to play instructions; the third card gives the scoring measures and any warnings to the player; the fourth card gives either tips or info on a separate mode with point tallies; and the fifth card gives either tips or item descriptions. The cards were released in three different series. |
'''Series one:''' |
'''Series one:''' |
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| − | Series one was initially released on September |
+ | Series one was initially released on September 16 of [[2002]]. It featured a total of five different games, with each one being sold separately. The games included: |
[[Image:BalloonFighte.jpg|thumb|right|Example of the ''Balloon Fight-e'' packaging.]] |
[[Image:BalloonFighte.jpg|thumb|right|Example of the ''Balloon Fight-e'' packaging.]] |
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*''[[Balloon Fight-e]]'' |
*''[[Balloon Fight-e]]'' |
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'''Series two:''' |
'''Series two:''' |
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| − | Series two also featured five different NES games with each pack coming with five cards each. This set was released on November |
+ | Series two also featured five different NES games with each pack coming with five cards each. This set was released on November 12 of 2002 and included: |
*''[[Baseball-e]]'' |
*''[[Baseball-e]]'' |
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'''Series three:''' |
'''Series three:''' |
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| − | Series three was the final set released. It only included three packs with five cards in each set. They were released on April |
+ | Series three was the final set released. It only included three packs with five cards in each set. They were released on April 21 of [[2003]], and included: |
*''[[Clu Clu Land-e]]'' |
*''[[Clu Clu Land-e]]'' |
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*''[[Donkey Kong 3-e]]'' |
*''[[Donkey Kong 3-e]]'' |
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*''[[Golf-e]]'' |
*''[[Golf-e]]'' |
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==Model No== |
==Model No== |
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MODEL NO. AGB-014 |
MODEL NO. AGB-014 |
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Revision as of 03:04, 8 August 2019
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The peripheral.
The e-Reader was a peripheral released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002 that unlocks special content for certain games. Content includes mini-games, different worlds, or full and complete NES games. The content was added or unlocked by purchasing e-Reader cards and swiping them in.
Among others, Pokémon Battle Arena E-Reader cards and Animal Crossing Cards were released. The Pokémon battle Arena cards allowed you to fight a large amount of predetermined battles for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Version for the Game Boy Advance whereas the Animal Crossing E-Reader Cards were used for the GameCube version of Animal Crossing and unlocked gifts from your Animal Crossing residents.
NES series
The NES series included a total of thirteen different video games with each pack containing five cards to scan before you could actually play it. The first card gives a flavor description for the game and controls; the second card gives some how to play instructions; the third card gives the scoring measures and any warnings to the player; the fourth card gives either tips or info on a separate mode with point tallies; and the fifth card gives either tips or item descriptions. The cards were released in three different series.
Series one:
Series one was initially released on September 16 of 2002. It featured a total of five different games, with each one being sold separately. The games included:
Example of the Balloon Fight-e packaging.
Series two:
Series two also featured five different NES games with each pack coming with five cards each. This set was released on November 12 of 2002 and included:
Series three:
Series three was the final set released. It only included three packs with five cards in each set. They were released on April 21 of 2003, and included:
Model No
MODEL NO. AGB-014