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[[File:Brainboy BlueLabel GB.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Brain Boy]] | [[File:Brainboy BlueLabel GB.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Brain Boy]] | ||
The '''Brain Boy''' is a [[Game Enhancer]] for [[ | The '''Brain Boy''' is a [[Game Enhancer]] for [[Game Boy]]/[[Game Boy Color]]. It was released by [[Pelican]]. It is made specifically for the first generation ''Pokemon'' games. This includes ''Pokemon: Red, Blue, Yellow''. The cheat device allows various elements from the ''Pokemon'' games to be edited, such as stats, names, and badges. | ||
It was | The cartridge label came in a wide variety of colours including gold and blue gloss. | ||
It was succeeded by the [[Monster Brain]], which covered Generation I and Generation II games. | |||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
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*Modify the pokedex | *Modify the pokedex | ||
*Modify pokemon caught | *Modify pokemon caught | ||
==Self-Test Screen== | |||
A Self-test screen can be accessed by holding down the '''START''' button upon booting up. The following contents are tested at the screen: | |||
Reading ROM | |||
Writing ROM | |||
Checksum | |||
The version number of the Brain Boy are also displayed at the bottom as well as the memory size of the unit. There might have been more than 2megabit versions. This needs verification. | |||
== Hardware == | == Hardware == | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/03/brain-boy IGN article] | *[http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/03/brain-boy IGN article] | ||
{{Brain Boy}} | |||
[[Category:Game Enhancer]] | [[Category:Game Enhancer]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:27, 9 September 2015
The Brain Boy is a Game Enhancer for Game Boy/Game Boy Color. It was released by Pelican. It is made specifically for the first generation Pokemon games. This includes Pokemon: Red, Blue, Yellow. The cheat device allows various elements from the Pokemon games to be edited, such as stats, names, and badges.
The cartridge label came in a wide variety of colours including gold and blue gloss.
It was succeeded by the Monster Brain, which covered Generation I and Generation II games.
Features
- Colorizing older Game Boy games
- Back-up Battery saves (there is 64 blocks available and each game save is about 4 blocks so that means there is about 16 saves)
- Double-speed gameplay
- Set pokemon levels
- Edit pokemon stats
- Edit pokemon moveset
- Modify the pokedex
- Modify pokemon caught
Self-Test Screen
A Self-test screen can be accessed by holding down the START button upon booting up. The following contents are tested at the screen: Reading ROM Writing ROM Checksum
The version number of the Brain Boy are also displayed at the bottom as well as the memory size of the unit. There might have been more than 2megabit versions. This needs verification.
Hardware
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Brain Boy box
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Brain Boy cartridge (blue label)
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Brain Boy cartridge (gold label)
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Brain Boy packaging
External Links
| Brain Boy |
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| Brain Boy - Monster Brain |