Pokémon Channel

GameCube (2003)

I don’t remember how I got Pokémon Channel, but I love it and Hey You, Pikachu!. It’s definitely a spiritual sequel of sorts, even though it unfortunately doesn’t utilize the microphone accessory that other games on the GameCube used. They wouldn’t have even needed to make specialized hardware! People must not have really liked Hey You, Pikachu!.

The GBA e-Reader connection error is pretty neat, I think there might be more errors hiding around it if the connection is lost at different points during the e-reading process. The error resulting from failing to load a save file is particularly funny to me. “Play it from the beginning!”

Error: There was a communication failure with the e-Reader. Would you like to try again? Yes/No
GBA e-Reader connection error
A save data file doesn't exist on the Memory Card in Slot A!
Memory Card contained a save file during game load, but no longer does
Caution: There is insufficient free space on the Memory Card in Slot A to create a save data file.
Memory card full
Caution: The device in Slot A is not supported. Replace with a Memory Card.
Memory card hardware error
Confirm: All the data on the Memory Card in Slot A will be erased! Is it okay to format the Memory Card? Yes/No
Memory card not formatted (Format warning)
Caution: The Memory Card in Slot A is corrupted and must be formatted. Would you like to format the Memory Card? Yes/No
Memory card not formatted
Play Pokémon Channel from the beginning.
Memory card was unable to load saved file