Pokémon mini
Release Dates
North America: November 16th 2001
Japan: December 14th 2001
Europe: March 15th 2002

Pokémon mini was a dedicated handheld console for Pokémon games that was released in 2001 globally. This small device only had a D-Pad and three buttons, as well as a gyrometer in order for you to play the games. Each game came on a unique cartridge which allowed for the play of the game. Only 10 games were released for this device.

While Pokémon mini was short lived, with a lifespan of just under 18 months in Japan, its legacy continued in the Gamecube title, Pokémon Channel, which featured small versions of various Pokémon mini games, as well as its own unique game in Snorlax's Lunchtime.

Despite the games being on cartridges, the games were saved on the Pokémon mini console. There are only 5 save slots on the game console but you can play any game without saving if all slots are taken.

There were three models of Pokémon mini released globally, each based on a specific Pokémon. There was Wooper Blue, Chikorita Green and Smoochum Pink.

Wooper Blue Chikorita Green Smoochum Purple
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Pokémon mini Game Listing

Box-Art Picture Name Release Date Genre Players
Photo Pokémon Puzzle Collection
ポケモンパズルコレクション
North America: November 16th 2001
Japan: December 14th 2001
Europe: March 15th 2002
Mini-Game Compilation 1
Photo Pokémon Party mini
ポケモンパーティミニ
North America: December 4th 2001
Japan: December 14th 2001
Europe: March 15th 2002
Mini-Game Compilation 1-6
Photo Pokémon Zany Cards
ポケモンアニメカード大作戦
Pokémon Anime Card Great Strategy
North America: December 4th 2001
Japan: December 14th 2001
Europe: March 15th 2002
Card Game 1-5
Photo Pokémon Pinball mini
ポケモンピンボールミニ
North America: December 4th 2001
Japan: December 14th 2001
Europe: March 15th 2002
Pinball 1
Photo Pokémon Tetris
ポケモンショックテトリス
Pokémon Shock Tetris
Japan: March 21st 2002
Europe: March 15th 2002
Puzzle 1
Photo Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2
ポケモンパズルコレクションVol.2
Japan: April 26th 2002 Mini-Game Compilation 1
Photo Pokémon Race Mini
ポケモンレースミニ
Japan: July 19th 2002 Platformer 1-2
Photo Pichu Bros. Mini
ピチューブラザーズミニ
Japan: August 9th 2002 Mini-Game Compilation 1-10
Photo Togepi's Great Adventure
トゲピーのだいぼうけん
Japan: October 18th 2002 Adventure 1
Photo Pokémon Breeder Mini
ポケモンそだてやさんミニ
Japan: December 14th 2002 Virtual Pet 1
Photo Snorlax's Lunchtime
カビゴンのランチタイム
Japan: 18th July 2003
US: 1st December 2003
Europe: 2nd April 2004
Mini-Game 1