{"product_id":"pokemon-ruby-version-game-boy-advance","title":"Pokémon Ruby Version for Game Boy Advance (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eExplore Hoenn in the original Pokémon Ruby, where double battles, abilities, and Pokémon Contests give your team new ways to stand out.\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\u003eHoenn puts a new landscape around the journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Ruby moves the adventure to Hoenn, a region of coastal routes, caves, towns, and changing terrain. Choosing Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip begins a team that will face Gym Leaders and Team Magma as the story develops. Exploration has a different character from Kanto or Johto, while the familiar turn-based structure keeps the next decision understandable. It is a satisfying entry for players who want a distinct region to learn without giving up the rhythm of catching and training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThink about pairs as well as individuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble battles place two Pokémon on each side, making the relationship between teammates more important. Abilities and natures add further distinctions between creatures that otherwise look similar. Outside standard battles, Pokémon Contests provide another activity for a team to pursue, and Secret Bases let you claim a small personal space. Ruby can therefore be approached as a direct story adventure or a broader team-building project, with several reasons to spend time on a Pokémon beyond its raw level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeparate the clock from the save function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the original Game Boy Advance Ruby cartridge, not Omega Ruby for Nintendo 3DS. It uses flash storage for saved progress, while an internal battery supports the real-time clock and time-based events. A depleted clock battery is therefore a different issue from losing the ability to save. Both actual save behavior and clock condition still need checking on the individual unit. The selected loose format contains the cartridge only, without a handheld, link cable, original box, or manual.\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 Advance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegion explored\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoenn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattle features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble battles, abilities and natures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSide activities\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePokémon Contests and Secret Bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage distinction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash save; battery-powered real-time clock\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\u003eIs Ruby the same as Omega Ruby?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ruby is the Game Boy Advance original; Omega Ruby is a Nintendo 3DS remake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a dry clock battery stop saving?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuby uses flash save storage. A depleted clock battery affects time-based functions rather than the basic save system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHas this cartridge battery been replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe individual battery condition and any replacement are unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a complete boxed copy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This selection is a loose cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52404569014568,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-expansion-pokemon-ruby-version-game-boy-advance-01.jpg?v=1789674464","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/pokemon-ruby-version-game-boy-advance","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}