NOTE #1: This info may change depending on how the development for the game is going. Info with a "?" by it means that I'm not sure about it.
NOTE #2: I need to clarify something here. The Pokemon Stadium that is coming to the US is actually Pokemon Stadium 2 from Japan. So we're calling Pokemon Stadium 2 Pokemon Stadium.
Now I included the release dates for the Japanese versions, too. The first date is for Japan, and the second one for U.S.
Gold & Silver Versions
Release Date: June 1999/Future
System: Gameboy Color
Description: This game sounds much better then Red/Blue. Instead of going after 151 Pokemon, you can get 250! There is also gender types (Like the Nidorans in Red/Blue), but you can breed your own Pokemon. The game also includes a Day/Night clock. Some Pokemon may only fight during the day or only at night, so you have to plan your battles carefully.
Green Version
Release Date: Released/Not Planned
System: Gameboy
Description: This game is just like Red/Blue. In Japan, this was released with Red. The Blue Version came out as a "special" mail-order from what I've read. Otherwise, there isn't anything that different.
Pokemon Yellow
Release Date: Released/September 30, 1999
System: Gameboy
Description: None
Pokemon Pinball
Release Date: Released/June 29, 1999
System: Gameboy Color
Description: This one is "designed" for Gameboy Color, so you can get full color like you would for Link's Awakening DX. This game is also compatible with the new rumble unit. When you try to catch Pokemon in this game, it can be harder than in Red/Blue. If you're looking for more difficulty in Pokemon, you should try this game out.
Pokemon Stadium
Release Date: Released/Not Planned
System: Nintendo 64
Description: Now you can battle with your Pokemon on the N64! The main attraction here is the 150 Pokemon in full color and 3D. For those of you who want this game but don't own the Gameboy version, this game comes built-in with 40 creatures to choose from. Your mind might ask you this question, "How can you get your Pokemon from Gameboy to N64?". Here's how. There's an accessory called the Gameboy Pack 64 (I think that's the name) that you can use to transfer data from Gameboy to Nintendo 64. You insert the cartridge into the pack, and then you insert those two into the Controller/Rumble Pack slot in the back of the N64 Controller. I guess it is sort of like the Dex Drive for other console systems. One more thing, it is said that you can play the GB versions of Pokemon on the N64. There some pics from the Japanese versions that I have seen. You can play the GB game on the 64, but it's still all the same. I've read that you can read the PokeDex info from Stadium which I think has better graphics to it.
Pokemon Stadium 2
Release Date: Released/Fall 1999
System: Nintendo 64
Not much is known about this game, but it sounds much more improved than the first one. The game comes built-in with ALL 151 Pokemon! You can also train your Pokemon to learn new abilities. There's also some mini-games, but the purpose of them isn't known.
Pokemon Snap
Release Date: Released/June 28, 1999
System: Nintendo 64
Description: This time the game takes place on an island called Pokemon Island. This time you play as Todd (From the TV show). Instead of capturing Pokemon, you take snapshots of them (Hence the name "Pokemon Snap"). You must explore the large island to discover and take snaps of the Pokemon. With all of the data you collect, Professor Oak can learn much more about the Pokemon and do further research. Prof. Oak will give you a film roll of 60 snapshots for your camera. Instead of traveling on foot, you can operate a safari vehicle. Taking shots won't be all that easy because some might be in the open, others chasing other Pokemon, and they also may turn angry if you try to get a picture of it. You also gain points for how good the shot is. If you've ever played Pilotwings 64, you may remember on some levels you had to take pictures, and the game rated them. The same happens in the this game. If you can manage to see a Pokemon in a special "pose", you'll get more points for the shot. Also, if you can get more Pokemon in a shot, and the closer they're centered on the shot, the more points you will be awarded.
Gold & Silver Versions
Release Date: June 1999/Future
System: Gameboy
Description: This game sounds much better then Red/Blue. Instead of going after 151 Pokemon, you can get 250! There is also gender types (Like the Nidorans in Red/Blue), so you can breed your own Pokemon. The game also includes a Day/Night clock. Some Pokemon may only fight during the day or only at night, so you have to plan your battles carefully.
Green Version
Release Date: Released/None (Not planned to be released in
U.S.)
System: Gameboy
Description: This game is just like Red/Blue. In Japan, this was released with Red. The Blue Version came out as a "special" mail-order from what I've read. Otherwise, there isn't anything that different.
Pokemon Yellow
Release Date: Released/September 30, 1999
System: Gameboy
Description: None
Pokemon Pinball
Release Date: Released/May 10, 1999
System: Gameboy Color
Description: This one is "designed" for Gameboy Color, so you can get full color like you would for Link's Awakening DX. This game is also compatible with the new rumble unit. When you try to catch Pokemon in this game, it can be harder than in Red/Blue. If you're looking for more difficulty in Pokemon, you should try this game out.
Pokemon Stadium
Release Date: Released/Fall 1999
System: Nintendo 64
Description: Now you can battle with your Pokemon on the N64! The main attraction here is the 150 Pokemon in full color and 3D. For those of you who want this game but don't own the Gameboy version, this game comes built-in with 40 creatures to choose from. Your mind might ask you this question, "How can you get your Pokemon from Gameboy to N64?". Here's how. There's an accessory called the Gameboy Pack 64 (I think that's the name) that you can use to transfer data from Gameboy to Nintendo 64. You insert the cartridge into the pack, and then you insert those two into the Controller/Rumble Pack slot in the back of the N64 Controller. I guess it is sort of like the Dex Drive for other console systems. One more thing, it is said that you can play the GB versions of Pokemon on the N64. There some pics from the Japanese versions that I have seen. You can play the GB game on the 64, but it's still all the same. I've read that you can read the PokeDex info from Stadium which I think has better graphics to it.
Pokemon Stadium 2
Release Date: ?
System: Nintendo 64
Not much is known about this game, but it sounds much more improved than the first one. The game comes built-in with ALL 151 Pokemon! You can also train your Pokemon to learn new abilities. There's also some mini-games, but the purpose of them isn't known.
Pokemon Snap
Release Date: Released/June 28, 1999
System: Nintendo 64
(Info from Pokemon World, www.pokemon.com)
Description: This time the game takes place on an island called
Pokemon Island. This time you play as Todd (From the TV show).
Instead of capturing Pokemon, you take snapshots of them (Hence
the name "Pokemon Snap"). You must explore the large
island to discover and take snaps of the Pokemon. With all of
the data you collect, Professor Oak can learn much more about
the Pokemon and do further research. Prof. Oak will give you a
film roll of 60 snapshots for your camera. Instead of traveling
on foot, you can operate a safari vehicle. Taking shots won't
be all that easy because some might be in the open, others chasing
other Pokemon, and they also may turn angry if you try to get
a picture of it. You also gain points for how good the shot is.
If you've ever played Pilotwings 64, you may remember on some
levels you had to take pictures, and the game rated them. The
same happens in the this game. If you can manage to see a Pokemon
in a special "pose", you'll get more points for the
shot. Also, if you can get more Pokemon in a shot, and the closer
they're centered on the shot, the more points you will be awarded.
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