Nintendo 64 Pikachu Dark Blue Edition – American
Release Date: 6 November 2000.
Release Location: North America. Exclusive NTSC Nintendo 64 console officially released by Nintendo alongside the launch of Hey You, Pikachu!.
Quantity: Production numbers have not been officially disclosed by Nintendo. The American Dark Blue Pikachu Edition is generally considered one of the scarcer Pikachu Nintendo 64 variants, although exact figures remain unknown.
Price at Release: US$199.99 MSRP.
Special Info: The Nintendo 64 Pikachu Dark Blue Edition features a dark blue and yellow console with a three-dimensional Pikachu moulded into the case. Pikachu’s left foot acts as the Reset button, the Poké Ball serves as the Power button, and Pikachu’s cheeks light up while the console is in operation. In North America, the console was commonly sold as a bundle with Hey You, Pikachu! and the Nintendo 64 Voice Recognition Unit (VRU), making it one of the most unique Pokémon console packages ever released.
Did You Know? Although the North American and European Pikachu Nintendo 64 consoles share the same dark blue colour scheme, their packaging and bundled contents differ. The American version is especially notable for its association with Hey You, Pikachu! and the VRU microphone accessory, making complete boxed sets highly desirable among Pokémon and Nintendo collectors.
