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    Cecillia

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    Today an official announcement was made for a 3DS Virtual Console release of Pokémon Crystal. This means that Pokémon from all main-series games can be legitimately transferred to the latest games. Back when Pokemon transitioned onto the Gameboy Advance system, Pokémon from Gen 1 and Gen 2 cartridges weren't legitimately obtainable (via transfer) due to limitations in the link cable design. The release on the 3DS Virtual Console will take place on January the 26th, 2018. In Europe there will be a physical release with the download code in the box, while in Japan there will be a physical release with a magnet based on Crystal's Cartridge, a poster with all the Pokémon released in gen 2 and with a gen 2 type compatibility chart, stickers, and also a download code. There is also a separate download code available in Japan.

    The Japanese version holds the possibility to get the GS ball in Goldenrod City's Pokémon Communication Center, but only after beating the Elite Four. For Europe and America releases, while the English trailer announced that players will be able to encounter Celebi, there is no hard confirmation detailing whether it will be done via the GS ball at this point.

    We first found out that Pokémon Crystal would likely get a Virtual Console release, as patches supporting Pokémon Crystal was found bundled together with Virtual Console's Pokémon Gold and Silver, as discovered by our well known member @SciresM (tweets as seen below). Later, when Poké Transporter got updated for Gold and Silver support, he discovered that Poké Transporter also preemptively supports Crystal, despite it being unreleased at that point.


    SciresM's tweets: 


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    Sources:
    https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-crystal-shines-on-virtual-console/
    http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/VCCR/?top_main002=msign
    http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/VCCR/171214_03/

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    JISN[064]

    JISN[064] 21

    Posted

    1 hour ago, theSLAYER said:

    We will only know when the game is out

    but is not already leaked?

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    theSLAYER

    theSLAYER 4358

    Posted

    47 minutes ago, JISN[064] said:

    but is not already leaked?

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    This is the thing with like, every Pokemon game before release.

    Pre-load =/= complete version. (titlekeys by themselves aren't enough)

    The seed isn't released yet. As long as the seed isn't released, the pre-load will remain encrypted.
    As long as it's encrypted, no one can play and determine what patches are included, what has changed etc.

    To date, all the core series games that leaked are cartridge leaks.
    And without cartridges for VC games, all you can wait for is the seed.

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    JISN[064]

    JISN[064] 21

    Posted

    lol I forgot that was a thing

     

    well, just 3 days from now

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    Holla!

    Holla! 358

    Posted

    Can't believe it's been a year now since Poke Bank was updated with G1 VC support. O.o

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    shay123

    shay123 25

    Posted (edited)

    @theSLAYER Since Australia already has the VC Crystal released would that mean they are able to get the seed for us? Since US EU AU all share the same region of the game?

    And if I change my 3ds country to Australia will I be able download Pokémon Crystal from the E-shop early?

    Edited by shay123
    theSLAYER

    theSLAYER 4358

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, shay123 said:

    @theSLAYER Since Australia already has the VC Crystal released would that mean they are able to get the seed for us? Since US EU AU all share the same region of the game?

    And if I change my 3ds country to Australia will I be able download Pokémon Crystal from the E-shop early?

    I dont think change your 3DS country would work. (may have some NNID-eshop issues)

    Tho yes, it should be the same seed.

    shay123

    shay123 25

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    2 minutes ago, theSLAYER said:

    I dont think change your 3DS country would work. (may have some NNID-eshop issues)

    Tho yes, it should be the same seed.

    ahhh okay. Is the seed floating around anywhere?

    theSLAYER

    theSLAYER 4358

    Posted

    Just now, shay123 said:

    ahhh okay. Is the seed floating around anywhere?

    Since it's unique code related to unlocking a game, I don't think I can share it.

    However, the kagiya (literally key house) url format is well known. Probably can find it in other communities ;)

    shay123

    shay123 25

    Posted

    Just now, theSLAYER said:

    Since it's unique code related to unlocking a game, I don't think I can share it.

    However, the kagiya (literally key house) url format is well known. Probably can find it in other communities ;)

    alright thank you. Do you know what communities I may find them in?

    Guest

    Guest

    Posted

    Look up "3ds eshop seed find"

    shay123

    shay123 25

    Posted

    Just now, Ammako said:

    Look up "3ds eshop seed find"

    thank you

    shay123

    shay123 25

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Ammako said:

    Look up "3ds eshop seed find"

    Does anyone have the seed? I've looked everywhere for it and i cant find it.

    Sabresite

    Sabresite 836

    Posted

    1 minute ago, shay123 said:

    Does anyone have the seed? I've looked everywhere for it and i cant find it.

    We do not support piracy. Please stop asking as nobody is going to risk being banned by giving it to you.

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    shay123

    shay123 25

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    1 minute ago, Sabresite said:

    We do not support piracy. Please stop asking as nobody is going to risk being banned by giving it to you.

    Im sorry

    Guest

    Guest

    Posted

    (Does code from the patch files count as copyrighted content?)

    theSLAYER

    theSLAYER 4358

    Posted

    16 minutes ago, Ammako said:

    (Does code from the patch files count as copyrighted content?)

    (I think it might, since it may be considered as licensed code. talking about it is probably in the gray area, but posting it is a no-no)
    (it's part of the rom, but not the rom itself, so it's hard to tell)

    Sabresite

    Sabresite 836

    Posted

    5 hours ago, theSLAYER said:

    (I think it might, since it may be considered as licensed code. talking about it is probably in the gray area, but posting it is a no-no)
    (it's part of the rom, but not the rom itself, so it's hard to tell)

    It's definitely a gray area. I could see it either way.



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