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[[File:Pikmin2E-reader01sm.jpg|thumb|An example of a pack of Pikmin e-Reader cards]] | [[File:Pikmin2E-reader01sm.jpg|thumb|An example of a pack of Pikmin e-Reader cards]] | ||
The '''Nintendo e-Reader''' is a [[Game Boy Advance]] add-on device that reads a special strip on e-Reader cards via an LED scanner. Its purpose is to unlock mini-games, items, levels or functions for games on the GBA, or as games in themselves. There are multiple available packs of Pikmin e-Reader cards, both released only in Japan after the release of [[Pikmin 2]]. Each card contains a number of simple Pikmin-based mini-games, which can be played by connecting the e-Reader to a Game Boy Player connected to a GameCube in which the Pikmin 2 disk is placed. | The '''Nintendo e-Reader''' is a [[Game Boy Advance]] add-on device that reads a special strip on e-Reader cards via an LED scanner. Its purpose is to unlock mini-games, items, levels or functions for games on the GBA, or as games in themselves. There are multiple available packs of Pikmin e-Reader cards, both released only in Japan after the release of ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. Each card contains a number of simple Pikmin-based mini-games, which can be played by connecting the e-Reader to a Game Boy Player connected to a GameCube in which the ''Pikmin 2'' disk is placed. | ||
Pack designs include [[Onion]]s, [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]] and [[Candypop Bud]]s, while individual cards depict [[:category:enemies|enemies]], Pikmin or [[captain]]s. Some of the mini-games are as follows: | Pack designs include [[Onion]]s, [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]] and [[Candypop Bud]]s, while individual cards depict [[:category:enemies|enemies]], Pikmin or [[captain]]s. Some of the mini-games are as follows: | ||
*"Hikkonuki Pikmin": The player needs to pluck every | *"Hikkonuki Pikmin": The player needs to pluck every Pikmin from the ground. | ||
*"Tekuteku Pikmin": The player must control the Pikmin moving in the same direction to try to get them into the goal. | *"Tekuteku Pikmin": The player must control the Pikmin moving in the same direction to try to get them into the goal. | ||
*"Tsunagete Pikmin": The player must move panels around to create a path for the Pikmin so that they can reach the goal. | *"Tsunagete Pikmin": The player must move panels around to create a path for the Pikmin so that they can reach the goal. | ||
[[Category:Consoles]] | [[Category:Consoles]] | ||
Revision as of 20:28, June 29, 2013
File:Pikmin2E-reader01sm.jpg
An example of a pack of Pikmin e-Reader cards
The Nintendo e-Reader is a Game Boy Advance add-on device that reads a special strip on e-Reader cards via an LED scanner. Its purpose is to unlock mini-games, items, levels or functions for games on the GBA, or as games in themselves. There are multiple available packs of Pikmin e-Reader cards, both released only in Japan after the release of Pikmin 2. Each card contains a number of simple Pikmin-based mini-games, which can be played by connecting the e-Reader to a Game Boy Player connected to a GameCube in which the Pikmin 2 disk is placed.
Pack designs include Onions, Pikmin, Pellet Posies and Candypop Buds, while individual cards depict enemies, Pikmin or captains. Some of the mini-games are as follows:
- "Hikkonuki Pikmin": The player needs to pluck every Pikmin from the ground.
- "Tekuteku Pikmin": The player must control the Pikmin moving in the same direction to try to get them into the goal.
- "Tsunagete Pikmin": The player must move panels around to create a path for the Pikmin so that they can reach the goal.