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Link to original post: [drupal=2802]Some people actually are awesome.[/drupal]
For basically over a decade now (since shortly after I got Pokémon Red and ended up with Bulbasaur as the first starter I beat the game with), I've wanted to get Pokémon Green. At first, I thought they might actually localize it, but obviously that never happened. When they released Leaf Green for Game Boy Advance, I was kind of excited that there was finally a Green Version, but still, it wasn't the same.
I decided I was going to import it at some point in time. Of course, I decided this over a year ago, and still hadn't gotten around to ordering it.
However, this last Monday (the 15th of November, not the 22nd), I was browsing eBay and found a copy of Pokémon Green with a Game Boy Light.
Since I'm sure half of you are now correcting me and saying "DS Lite", (or maybe not) I'll explain the Game Boy Light.
The Game Boy Light (henceforth referred to as the GBL) was released only in Japan. Essentially, it's a Game Boy Pocket for all intents and purposes, save for the fact that it has a backlight, thus the "Light".
Anyways, after I first read about the GBL, I wanted one. Of all the things for Japan to get and not us, it would have to be a version of the Game Boy that has a backlight, one of the most useful functions for a handheld which is, in retrospect in comparison to the assumed backlights today, incredibly difficult to see.
To my surprise, these two items imported from Japan were $65 shipped. It's not cheap, sure, but it's certainly cheaper than I expected. Given the rarity of the GBL, the potential rarity of Pokémon Green (my research on that matter was unsuccessful, but I think it is somewhat rare), and the fact that both are imported fom Japan, I snatched up the deal immediately.
It got here today, much to my surprise (and happiness).
I got the email saying that the item had been shipped on Thursday, given the estimated shipping time of 5-10 business days, so I was hoping, but not expecting, that it would get here today.
That's one win.
The most awesome thing is, however, that when I opened up the package, much to my surprise, the seller had included the Japanese version of the Pokémon TCG for Game Boy. I already have the English version, and it will be hard to play it, granted; but it's cool to add to my collection, and I can play it anyways. Either way, it's awesome that he included a game that wasn't expected. (I know he didn't make a mistake, he left a brief note in the package about it.)
I had already checked up on his feedback and everything to make sure I wouldn't get ripped off, but it's pretty awesome that I got such a good deal on the whole thing.
Ultimately, I'm thrilled that I finally have a Game Boy Light and a copy of Pokémon Green.
For all those who care to see, here is a picture of the three items:
For basically over a decade now (since shortly after I got Pokémon Red and ended up with Bulbasaur as the first starter I beat the game with), I've wanted to get Pokémon Green. At first, I thought they might actually localize it, but obviously that never happened. When they released Leaf Green for Game Boy Advance, I was kind of excited that there was finally a Green Version, but still, it wasn't the same.
I decided I was going to import it at some point in time. Of course, I decided this over a year ago, and still hadn't gotten around to ordering it.
However, this last Monday (the 15th of November, not the 22nd), I was browsing eBay and found a copy of Pokémon Green with a Game Boy Light.
Since I'm sure half of you are now correcting me and saying "DS Lite", (or maybe not) I'll explain the Game Boy Light.
The Game Boy Light (henceforth referred to as the GBL) was released only in Japan. Essentially, it's a Game Boy Pocket for all intents and purposes, save for the fact that it has a backlight, thus the "Light".
Anyways, after I first read about the GBL, I wanted one. Of all the things for Japan to get and not us, it would have to be a version of the Game Boy that has a backlight, one of the most useful functions for a handheld which is, in retrospect in comparison to the assumed backlights today, incredibly difficult to see.
To my surprise, these two items imported from Japan were $65 shipped. It's not cheap, sure, but it's certainly cheaper than I expected. Given the rarity of the GBL, the potential rarity of Pokémon Green (my research on that matter was unsuccessful, but I think it is somewhat rare), and the fact that both are imported fom Japan, I snatched up the deal immediately.
It got here today, much to my surprise (and happiness).
I got the email saying that the item had been shipped on Thursday, given the estimated shipping time of 5-10 business days, so I was hoping, but not expecting, that it would get here today.
That's one win.
The most awesome thing is, however, that when I opened up the package, much to my surprise, the seller had included the Japanese version of the Pokémon TCG for Game Boy. I already have the English version, and it will be hard to play it, granted; but it's cool to add to my collection, and I can play it anyways. Either way, it's awesome that he included a game that wasn't expected. (I know he didn't make a mistake, he left a brief note in the package about it.)
I had already checked up on his feedback and everything to make sure I wouldn't get ripped off, but it's pretty awesome that I got such a good deal on the whole thing.
Ultimately, I'm thrilled that I finally have a Game Boy Light and a copy of Pokémon Green.
For all those who care to see, here is a picture of the three items:
