Pokémon Mini

handheld game console

The Pokémon Mini (or Pokémon mini) is a handheld game console that was made by Nintendo. It is themed around the Pokémon media franchise. It weighs just under two and a half ounces (71 grams).[4]

Pokémon Mini
"Wooper blue" Pokémon mini
ManufacturerNintendo
TypeHandheld game console
Release date
  • NA: November 16, 2001
  • JP: December 14, 2001
  • EU: March 15, 2002[1]
MediaROM cartridge
CPUS1C88 @ 4 MHz
Memory4 KB RAM
Storage6 "files" on-board system memory[2]
DisplayMonochrome LCD, 96 × 64 pixels
Power1 AAA battery, up to 60 hours
Dimensions74mm × 58mm 23 mm (0.91 in) x 2.28in x 0.91in)[3]
Mass70 g (2.5 oz) with cartridge and battery inserted[3]
Related articlesPokémon Pikachu

Technical details

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  • CPU 8-bit, 4 MHz Seiko (now Epson) S1C88
  • 96 x 64 pixel monochrome LCD
  • Game Pak (512KiB cartridge)
  • Internal BIOS of 4kB
  • Internal ram 4kB (shared with video subsystem)
  • 21-bit cartridge bus
  • 256 hardware register; in most cases Open-Bus registers
  • Dimensions: 74mm x 58mm x 23mm (2.91in x 2.28in x 0.91in)
  • Weight: 70 grams (2.5 oz) with Game Pak and AAA battery inserted
  • Power: 1 AAA battery (lasting ~60 hours)

List of games

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Title Genre Developer[5][6] Release date
JP NA PAL
Pichu Bros. mini Mini games Denyusha August 9, 2002 Unreleased Unreleased
Pokémon Breeder mini Simulation Jupiter December 14, 2002 Unreleased Unreleased
Pokémon Party mini Mini games Denyusha December 14, 2001 November 16, 2001 March 15, 2002
Pokémon Pinball mini Pinball Jupiter December 14, 2001 November 16, 2001 March 15, 2002
Pokémon Puzzle Collection Puzzle Jupiter December 14, 2001 November 16, 2001 March 15, 2002
Pokémon Puzzle Collection vol. 2 Puzzle Jupiter April 26, 2002 Unreleased Unreleased
Pokémon Race mini Racing Jupiter July 19, 2002 Unreleased Unreleased
Pokémon Tetris Puzzle Nintendo March 21, 2002 Unreleased March 15, 2002
Pokémon Zany Cards Strategy Denyusha December 14, 2001 November 16, 2001 March 15, 2002
Togepi's Great Adventure Adventure Jupiter October 18, 2002 Unreleased Unreleased

References

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  1. "Nintendo History". Nintendo of Europe. Archived from the original on 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2009-08-19. 2002: [...] Pokémon mini, the world's smallest console, was launched on 15 March across Europe with four titles, including Pokémon mini Party and Pokémon mini Pinball.
  2. Pokémon mini Instruction Booklet. Nintendo of America. 2001. p. 20.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Pokémon mini Instruction Booklet. Nintendo of America. 2001. p. 27.
  4. "2-1.ハマるゲームが目白押し! ポケモンミニ体験レポート". www.nintendo.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2002-12-16. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
  5. "Denyusha Consumer Games". Denyusha. Archived from the original on 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
  6. "Jupiter Game Software-Pokémon mini". Jupiter. Archived from the original on 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2009-02-24.