Nintendo releases original Pokémon games for 20th birthday

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Feb 29, 2016, 09:30 AM IST

With classic graphics and music, the Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition games stay true to the originals released nearly 20 years ago.

Nintendo is releasing a revamped version of its Pokémon games to honour the franchise's 20th anniversary.

Designed for virtual console on Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition feature the classic graphics and music seen in the originals released nearly 20 years ago.

However, in a modern twist, players can now trade and battle Pokémon in 2D using local wireless on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

The games are now available. For more information see Nintendo.com.

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