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The '''Pocket Neopet''' is a handheld electronic game which was produced by [[Wikipedia:Tiger Electronics|Tiger Electronics]]. These toys are virtual pets with gameplay similar to a Tamagotchi: owners can play with, feed, and care for their [[Neopet]] on a small LCD device. The standard Pocket Neopet came with one 3D figure and a collectible card featuring information about the pet, with the Deluxe Pocket Neopet including three figures and three cards. Each card also came with a one-time use Rare Item Code that could be redeemed in the [[Grundo Warehouse]] on the site. | The '''Pocket Neopet''' (also referred to as the '''Personal Pocket Neopet''' in press releases) is a handheld electronic game which was produced by [[Wikipedia:Tiger Electronics|Tiger Electronics]], first released in 2003. These toys are virtual pets with gameplay similar to a Tamagotchi: owners can play with, feed, and care for their [[Neopet]] on a small LCD device. The standard Pocket Neopet came with one 3D figure and a collectible card featuring information about the pet, with the Deluxe Pocket Neopet including three figures and three cards. Each card also came with a one-time use Rare Item Code that could be redeemed in the [[Grundo Warehouse]] on the site. | ||
==Releases== | ==Releases== | ||
Eight standard Pocket Neopet devices were released over the course of their production run. Every device was themed after a specific Neopet species and land in Neopia, with some devices coming in multiple colors. As these devices are small, they are powered by three LR44/A76 batteries (or their equivalents) | Eight standard Pocket Neopet devices were released over the course of their production run. Every device was themed after a specific Neopet species and land in Neopia, with some devices coming in multiple colors. The earliest releases were the Kougra, Aisha and Kacheek, with the Grundo, Krawk and Tonu devices being released afterward. The final two devices released (and as a result, the most elusive) were the Lupe and Bruce. As these devices are small, they are powered by three LR44/A76 batteries (or their equivalents). These devices had a MSRP of $14.99 at release. | ||
*[[Aisha]] (Light Blue and Yellow) - [[Lost Desert]] | *[[Aisha]] (Light Blue and Yellow) - [[Lost Desert]] | ||
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*[[Tonu]] (Yellow and Red) - [[Tyrannia]] | *[[Tonu]] (Yellow and Red) - [[Tyrannia]] | ||
The Pocket Neopet also came in ''Deluxe'' form, which was a larger device sporting three figures instead of one. Each device was themed after one land and only came in one color. The deluxe devices also had six games as opposed to four. As these devices are larger, they use three AAA batteries. | The Pocket Neopet also came in ''Deluxe'' form, which was a larger device sporting three figures instead of one. Each device was themed after one land and only came in one color. The deluxe devices also had six games as opposed to four. As these devices are larger, they use three AAA batteries. These devices had a MSRP of $19.99 at release. | ||
*[[Faerieland]] - [[Poogle]], [[Shoyru]], [[Uni]] | *[[Faerieland]] - [[Poogle]], [[Shoyru]], [[Uni]] | ||
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The Deluxe Pocket Neopet devices have significantly different designs, due to the inclusion of more figures and more games. Instead of being a clamshell like the smaller devices, the Deluxe devices feature two hinged segments as well as a separate storage compartment for the figures. The four directional buttons, enter and cancel buttons are still present, but five ports are present instead of three. One of these ports leads to shopping, but the other four lead to games. | The Deluxe Pocket Neopet devices have significantly different designs, due to the inclusion of more figures and more games. Instead of being a clamshell like the smaller devices, the Deluxe devices feature two hinged segments as well as a separate storage compartment for the figures. The four directional buttons, enter and cancel buttons are still present, but five ports are present instead of three. One of these ports leads to shopping, but the other four lead to games. | ||
Upon inserting batteries into the device, the player must press a button to activate it. A splash screen will display before allowing the player to set the date and time. After setting the clock, the player can name their Neopet and determine their personality. Once setup is complete, a splash displays again and the player is left with the main menu. A random animation will play of the pet walking or doing some other activity. If left idle, the device will display the current time. Pressing cancel on this main screen will display a menu with options to adjust the time, the screen contrast, or to turn the sound on or off. | |||
Some versions of the device feature a scrolling menu that can be accessed by pressing a directional button on the main screen, while others feature icons printed on the LCD screen. On devices where the icons are absent, they are replaced with printed banners that display the landscape the device is themed after. The order of the icons is slightly different between the two device versions, but their functionality is the same. On versions with printed icons, five icons are present on the top and bottom of the screen for a total of 10 icons. From left to right and top to bottom, these are: | |||
* '''Neopet Face''': The specific icon changes based on the device, but the functionality is the same. This icon takes the player to a menu where they can view their Neopet's bio that was chosen when the game was first started. | * '''Neopet Face''': The specific icon changes based on the device, but the functionality is the same. This icon takes the player to a menu where they can view their Neopet's bio that was chosen when the game was first started. | ||
* '''Book''': This icon allows the player to view their Neopet's health, happiness and intelligence levels. | * '''Book''': This icon allows the player to view their Neopet's health, happiness and intelligence levels. | ||
* '''Trophy''': This icon provides information about how a player's performance in games. On the standard Pocket Neopets device, three of the four games provide a trophy based on how many Neopoints the player earns over time. This icon allows the player to track their progress towards these trophies. Winning a first place trophy in each of the games unlocks a virtual prize code that could be redeemed at the [http://www.neopets.com/space/warehouse/prizecodes.phtml Grundo Warehouse]. Formerly, this code would award the player a Pocket Neopet item which matched the Pocket Neopet that generated the code. However, these codes are no longer redeemable on the site due to support for the codes being removed for obsolescence. | * '''Trophy''': This icon provides information about how a player's performance in games. On the standard Pocket Neopets device, three of the four games provide a trophy based on how many Neopoints the player earns over time. This icon allows the player to track their progress towards these trophies. Winning a first place trophy in each of the games unlocks a virtual prize code that could be redeemed at the [http://www.neopets.com/space/warehouse/prizecodes.phtml Grundo Warehouse]. Formerly, this code would award the player a Pocket Neopet item which matched the Pocket Neopet that generated the code. However, these codes are no longer redeemable on the site due to support for the codes being removed for obsolescence. | ||
* '''Ice Cream''': This icon can also be accessed using the matching port on the bottom half of the device. After purchasing a food item from the Food Shop, this menu will display a list of food items that have been purchased. Neopets need to be fed three times a day. | * '''Ice Cream''': This icon can also be accessed using the matching port on the bottom half of the device. After purchasing a food item from the Food Shop, this menu will display a list of food items that have been purchased. Neopets need to be fed three times a day | ||
* '''Burlap Sack''': This icon allows the player to view their stored items. Any toys, Petpets, or food items are stored in the burlap sack and interacting with them will cause a pet's intelligence and happiness to increase. Toys can be played with three times before disappearing, and a number will appear telling the player how many times a toy has been used after it is played with. Petpets remain for much longer, lasting for anywhere up to two weeks. Additionally, only ten items can be held at a time. | |||
* '''Medical Box''': This icon can also be accessed using the matching port on the bottom half of the device. If the player's Neopet is sick, interacting with this icon will take them to the doctor where their illness is diagnosed. After diagnosis, the player can go to the pharmacy where they must purchase the cure for their pet's disease. If the player does not cure their pet, they will lose NP until the disease is cured. Accessing the doctor while the player's pet is not sick plays an animation that says their pet is healthy. | |||
* '''Shop''': This icon allows access to the three shops: the Food Shop, the Petpet Shop, and the Toy Shop. Each shop's stock rotates daily, with three items being available to choose. Upon buying an item, it can be found in the burlap sack menu. | |||
* '''Bank''': This icon displays a player's Neopoints (NP). Different messages are displayed according to how much NP a player has: | |||
**0 - 50 NP: Oh dear | |||
**51 - 100 NP: Not bad | |||
**101 - 200 NP: OK | |||
**201 - 400 NP: Getting better | |||
**401 - 1000 NP: Nice! | |||
**1001 - 2000 NP: Wow! | |||
**2001 - 5000 NP: Amazing! | |||
**5001+ NP: SO RICH | |||
* '''Dice''': This icon can also be accessed using the matching port on the bottom half of the device. Accessing it takes the player to a menu where they can select which game they would like to play, as described below. Different versions of the device have different names for the games (e.g. some devices call the minigame Techo Says, but others call it Copy-Cat) but the gameplay is unchanged. Most of the standard Pocket Neopets devices share the same games with the exception of the Bruce and Lupe devices, while the Deluxe versions have unique games. After completing a game, the player is given the option to choose whether or not to collect the NP they earned. This can be useful if the player did not earn the maximum amount of NP from a game, as each game only provides NP three times per day. | |||
* '''Bed''': This icon allows the player to tell their Neopet to go to sleep. Neopets must be put to bed around 9:00 PM, or their happiness will decrease. Selecting the bed icon again allows the player to wake their Neopet in the morning. A Neopet should be woken after 7:00 AM, as their happiness and intelligence will decrease if they wake earlier. | |||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
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Matching two dots (four small squares arranged 2x2) awards 20 NP. Matching three awards 80 NP. | Matching two dots (four small squares arranged 2x2) awards 20 NP. Matching three awards 80 NP. | ||
===Deluxe Faerieland=== | ===Deluxe Faerieland=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A sneak preview of the Pocket Neopet was given on January 27, 2003. | *A sneak preview of the Pocket Neopet was given on January 27, 2003. | ||
* | *These devices are mentioned in [[Neopets Magazine]] #1 along with other real life products such as plushies, voice activated Neopets and the [[Neopets TCG]]. | ||
*The Pocket Neopet items | *The Rare Item Codes given for obtaining all the first place trophies could not be redeemed if the player's pet was not named after a pet on their account. | ||
*The Pocket Neopet items given by the Rare Item Codes have since been changed to "Play Sets"; e.g., the Pocket Neopet Kougra became the Red Kougra Play Set, and the Pocket Meridell became the Red Draik Play Set. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*'''Game Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/pocketneopet.phtml Pocket Neopet Puzzle ( | *'''Game Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/pocketneopet.phtml Pocket Neopet Sliding Puzzle] (retired) | ||
*[http://www.neopets.com/shopping/manuals.phtml?type=pocket_neopet Pocket Neopet Instruction Manuals] | *[http://www.neopets.com/shopping/manuals.phtml?type=pocket_neopet Pocket Neopet Instruction Manuals] | ||
*[http://www.neopets.com/shopping/neosecret1.phtml Secrets Revealed #1], [http://www.neopets.com/shopping/2secretneo.phtml #2], [http://www.neopets.com/shopping/threeneosecret.phtml #3] | *[http://www.neopets.com/shopping/neosecret1.phtml Secrets Revealed #1], [http://www.neopets.com/shopping/2secretneo.phtml #2], [http://www.neopets.com/shopping/threeneosecret.phtml #3] | ||
*[http://www.hasbro.com/media/default.cfm?page=release&release= | *Press Releases: | ||
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20071116073541/http://www.hasbro.com/media/default.cfm?page=release&release=144 Feb 11, 2003 Hasbro media release mentioning Pocket Neopets] (archived) | |||
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20071116073536/http://www.hasbro.com/media/default.cfm?page=release&release=107 Feb 16, 2003 Hasbro media release centered around Pocket Neopets] (archived) | |||
[[Category: Merchandise]] | [[Category: Merchandise]] | ||