Nintendo 64 Pikachu Dark Blue Edition – Europe
Release Date: 15 September 2000.
Release Location: Europe. Exclusive PAL region console officially released by Nintendo.
Quantity: Production numbers have not been officially disclosed by Nintendo. Collector estimates vary, with many suggesting between 10,000 and 50,000 units were produced for the European market.
Price at Release: ¥12,000 equivalent in Japan, with regional European pricing varying by country. The Pikachu Nintendo 64 family carried an approximate US launch price of $189.99.
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 functions as the Reset button, the Poké Ball serves as the Power button, and Pikachu’s cheeks illuminate while the console is running. The European PAL version was released as a standalone console and features packaging unique to the region.
Did You Know? The European Dark Blue Pikachu Edition is often confused with the American version because both share the same console colours. However, the packaging differs between the two regions, and many collectors consider the American release to be the scarcer variant, making complete PAL boxed systems an important part of a Pokémon Nintendo 64 collection.
