{"product_id":"pokemon-red-version-game-boy","title":"Pokémon Red Version for Game Boy (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eStart a Kanto adventure with Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle, build a team through turn-based battles, and discover the original Game Boy Pokémon formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are representative. Cosmetic wear may vary on pre-owned items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe first team feels like your own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Red begins with a simple choice of starter and gradually turns that decision into a full team. Routes, caves, and towns introduce different creatures, while Gym Leaders give you a reason to think about type matchups rather than train one favorite forever. The pace leaves room to explore and experiment. For a player returning after years away, familiar places can bring back the pleasure of planning a route, catching something unexpected, and deciding who deserves the next team slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrading gives collecting a social side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and Blue share the same central journey but differ in which Pokémon appear, making trading part of the original collecting idea. Some creatures also evolve through a trade, so another compatible setup can change what your team becomes. The main adventure remains playable alone, with the Pokédex offering a longer project beyond the next badge. Red is a good choice when the appeal is that original, compact ruleset and the satisfaction of learning a team through repeated battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrepare for an original Game Boy cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Game Boy cartridge edition of Pokémon Red, supplied in the loose pre-owned category. It uses cartridge-based saving, and the condition of an individual cartridge's save battery must be checked rather than assumed. Trading requires a compatible second game, system, and link cable; none is part of this selection. This physical cartridge does not become a 3DS download or Switch game. Confirm the actual region, label, and save behavior before making it the foundation of a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Boy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDeveloper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Freak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRole-playing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegion explored\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKanto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattle style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurn-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLink features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrading and battles with compatible games and hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I finish the story alone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Trading is relevant to collecting and certain evolutions, but the main adventure is single-player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this FireRed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the original Pokémon Red for Game Boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHas the save battery been replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement and save testing have not been confirmed for an individual copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a link cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The selected format is the loose cartridge only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52404568555816,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-expansion-pokemon-red-version-game-boy-01.jpg?v=1789674454","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/pokemon-red-version-game-boy","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}