Summary
APokemonfan has changed up their copy ofPokemon HeartGoldto give it a makeover that may be nostalgic for fans of the original Game Boy version of the game. WhilePokemon HeartGoldand SoulSilverwere major successes, the physical cartridges were missing something that the original versions of the game had.
Many fans have nostalgic memories of gaming in years past, and with the longevity and continuing popularity ofPokemon, the series is a big part of that. Though they were merely Gen 2,Pokemon Gold and Silverintroduced numerous new featuresto the titles, like having two massive regions to explore, phone chats and rematches with trainers, and of course, full color. Like some other Nintendo titles of the time, the cartridges were even special, with each having a sparkly finish and matching the color of the game’s title. This was absent in the remakes, however.
One fan has amended that by giving theirvaluable copy ofPokemon HeartGoldan overhaul. Supertazon took apart their copy ofPokemon HeartGoldand removed the printed circuit board. They then reinstalled the circuit board into a golden aluminum anodized shell. The fan also used a laser to engrave “Nintendo” on the back of the cartridge. A side-by-side image with the original version ofPokemon Goldshows how similar the colors of the cartridges now are.
Fans React to Pokemon HeartGold Cartridge Overhaul
Many fans thought that the redesign looked great, referring to it as “cool” or calling for the fan to do the same thing with a copy ofPokemon SoulSilvernext. However, some were critical of the rebuild. As the player themselves notes in the post, the swap isn’t perfect. While the game works, it was tough getting everything to fit, and the system can no longer utilize IR. The original cartridges offered a small port that allowed the game to directly communicate with external devices like thePokeWalker, which this copy can no longer do.
Another concern shared is that while the original copy ofPokemon Gold and Silverused plastic cartridges that just had a metallic color to them, this one is real metal. In theory, the cartridge could scratch up the cartridge slot of a Nintendo DS, which could potentially damage the console. However, supertazon allayed those concerns by saying that they don’t intend to remove the cartridge often, so with any luck, no harm will come to the device.
Even for non-Pokemonfans,gold cartridgeshold a special place in many fans' hearts due to Nintendo’s use of them on systems like the N64. While this particular cartridge redux may not be for everyPokemonfan, it’s nice to see the remake of the iconic games get the same special treatment that the original versions of the game had.
Pokémon HeartGold
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon HeartGoldandPokémon SoulSilverVersions are fully-enhanced versions of the originalPokémon Gold VersionandPokémon Silver Versiongames from 2001. Start your quest in New Bark Town and answer the call of the local Pokémon professor. He’ll set you on an epic journey where you’ll learn about the sinister Team Rocket, who cause all sorts of trouble for the Pokémon. Team Rocket was defeated inPokémon FireRed VersionandPokémon GreenLeaf Version, but has now reassembled once more in the Johto region. What are they really up to? There’s more to this shady crew than meets the eye… Exclusive toPokémon HeartGold VersionandPokémon SoulSilver Versionis the chance to keep your Pokémon by your side with the brand new Pokéwalker accessory! The Pokéwalker is included with your game and will count the steps you make during your day to develop your friendship with your Pokémon. Use the Pokéwalker to interact with your Pokémon, catch wild Pokémon using the Poké Radar or find items with the special Dowsing Machine and then transfer them all into your game! You can select from a number of different Routes on the Pokéwalker as you walk and each Route has different Pokémon to catch and items to find. The more you walk, the more Watts you earn - use these Watts to unlock the new Routes and discover the different wild Pokémon! Pokéwalkers also communicate with each other, so if your friend has a Pokéwalker too, you can connect to each other using infrared and both receive a special gift for connecting!
