Nintendo's SMALLEST & MOST OBSCURE game console! - Pokemon Mini + 10 Games

[@MetalJesusRocks]

** Raise your hand if you reached for your CELL PHONE while watching this video!! LOL Kelsey needs to learn about the Do Not Disturb option ;) **

[@JackSloane333]

MetalJesusRocks wait, how is this message from 4 days ago? The video is brand new.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

I don't get it? I wasn't watching her, I was watching your handsome and devilish face that launched a thousand Von Braun's.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

@@JackSloane333 I'd like to know the logic in reaching for your phone if it's got a message if you're watching this on your phone already....

[@chrism.4979]

Lol

[@charlescampuz5812]

Jack Sloane Patreon.

[@KelseyLewin]

I love this dumb little system and I loved doing this video! More obscure handhelds!

[@1995gamerps3]

What do they retail at ? I'm a game hunter so I'd love to try and pick one up. Will never see this in the wild in the UK

[@opofsdocalhoun977]

we love you kelsey. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Did you love getting 6 text messages too?

[@PrinceXTC86]

It's always a joy to see you in these videos aswell Kelsey. How do you manage to always look so beautiful? xP

[@TheCheat420]

Your hair looks awesome!

[@mariotaz]

I don’t mean to sound inappropriate and thirsty like most dudes on the Internet but daaaaamn! I swear, when I see that long brown hair, great posture, presentation and voice and then topped off with a gaming t-shirt, I gotta say MetalJesus, you are fiiiiiiiiine.

[@biteme109]

mariotaz loves this! I read it and laughed so hard! Good job!!! Lol

[@atlys258]

Oh my God, I already almost died once tonight from laughing so hard I choked on some orange soda before seeing this. 2nd was another close call, please warn me next time! 😂😂😂

[@mariotaz]

DarKKnightt07 subverting expectations

[@silentype3008]

Underrated comment.

[@mannymetal]

😆

[@LindaTheGAMERGal]

I still remember getting one of these and then giving it to my cousin because he was a bigger Pokemon fan.

[@STEEVEWES]

Damn

[@jpesicka492]

He left it in a hotel somewhere

[@g2toto]

I have to say, been a fan of this channel for a few months. The way you talk is more genuine than the others reviewers. More down to earth. Keep up the good work.

[@galacticbattleground8290]

Metal Jesus, I love your videos! I have seen so many things on this channel that I didn't even know existed. You have inspired me to launch my own game. Thank you for the inspiration and keep up the good work!!

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Sweet game! I sub'd

[@relaxationmusic5719]

I like it, i subbed

[@Waggswag13]

nice! 👍

[@bowdenprod1055]

I think this channel has officially introduced to me to like 4 consoles now 😅

[@MarkFreak12]

Don't tell Capcom, they'd release Resident Evil 4 for it...

[@Mrstickygreeen]

Marco Zúñiga don’t tell Bethesda they’ll release Skyrim for it

[@whiteknight5100]

@@Mrstickygreeen Get your own comment you stupid fuck

[@chrisbudura1208]

* Street Fighter 2

[@14bqdonk]

@@whiteknight5100 why you so mad kiddo?

[@whiteknight5100]

@@14bqdonk If this qualified as mad, Id hate to see your reaction If I was truly pissed. Also if you're calling me a kiddo, you better be atleast 45+ years of age. Good day sir..

[@the-engneer]

Stuff like this is why I watch this channel. As a collector I have never seen or heard of this.

[@TrevTendo88]

I had no idea that this even existed. So crazy and cool!

[@jfhm1991]

I'm Australian, and I had one of these. I vividly remember being with my stepmother and her buying it for me from the toy section in an Aussie Target, around 2002-2003. I had 3 games for it, and iirc it took 2 AAA batteries. I also distinctly recall throwing it away during a big cleanup of my room. Arrrrghhhh, whhhhhhy lol

[@RWL2012]

1 AAA battery.

[@NGEvangeliman]

i have hundreds if not thousands of hours playing gb/gba games from my childhood, and recently when i got a new GBA after years, i turned it on squinted. looked at my closed curtains i never open, and my dim ceiling light. and immediately ordered an AGS 101 screen mod kit. lol i have no idea how i manged to live my childhood with now back light, i remember having a big batterypack kit for my gba that had an adjustable magnifying glass and led light and the whole thing looked like a cobra.

[@bashcrash9148]

How many phone books is Kelsey standing on?

[@pek5117]

one of the last vids she was wearing platform wedges so she was taller!

[@bashcrash9148]

dj PeK Oh trust me, I noticed.

[@williammagee3014]

Lol I saw you in the comments section of the last video lol

[@JustinBailey91]

They actually said she's standing on a box in another video lol.

[@iawarenow658]

25

[@mattsponholz8350]

OH MAN! I used to have one of these! I think I just had the Pokemon party Mini, but I used to take it everywhere! I think my mom ended up burning it because she was one of those people who thought Pokemon was evil haha I'd love to get another one some day! Thanks for showing it off :D

[@zokru8526]

Metal jesus cracks me up I'm always smiling geeking out entire video

[@StuffWePlay]

This is a personal Holy Grail item for me if I ever find one, along with the Pocketstation and that thing that allows you connect a Wonderswan to it

[@reneeosaurus140]

Oh my GOD, I had the Smoochum purple one when I was a kid with the Pokemon Party, Zany Cards, Pinball and Puzzles games, in it's cute little pink case with a little smoochum charm and everything. I frickin' loved this thing so much. My family couldn't afford a game boy and I was in hospital a lot as a kid with a chronic illness and this thing was my saving grace, I played it for hours. When I was like twelve the battery exploded and my parents threw it out but god I miss this thing, I wish they were more accessable to get hold of these days and not like hundreds of pounds. The nostalgia of even watching them makes me emotional.

[@ThatBaldGamer]

I'm a huge Final Fantasy 8 fan, and I always remember feeling incomplete not being able to fully experience the game's wonders since I didn't own a PocketStation for the PS1 in order to play the Chocobo mini game! NooOoOoooO!

[@JMS103]

That Bald Gamer I’m a bald gamer too. We have something in common.

[@flux0rx1]

Not alone

[@ThatBaldGamer]

Hooray! *Virtual High-Five*

[@RetroSmoo]

you get the mini game with the pc game or on steam but i think it would be more fun with the original pocketstation

[@Stephen_Eee]

Why don't I remember a pocket station? Crap I'm in the wrong reality again...

[@Dorelaxen]

Hey, MJ. I found a sealed copy of Shiver's 2 in a local game store today for a crazy good price. Couldn't pass that up!

[@zhemin]

11:18 PokePorn , I need to buy one of these xD

[@MetalJesusRocks]

#Giggity

[@roguecactus7]

4.11 out of 5? 😏

[@OneBasedGod]

4.11 out 5. Very good

[@RetroGamePlayers]

What is this, a game system for ants?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

If there is anything that this horrible tragedy can teach us, it's that a male model's life is a precious, precious commodity. Just because we have chiseled abs and stunning features, it doesn't mean that we too can't not die in a freak gasoline fight accident.

[@RetroGamePlayers]

MetalJesusRocks Hahaha Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty

[@KelseyLewin]

The perfect size!

[@retromemories8522]

But why Pokemon Mini? Are you serious? I just told you!

[@pek5117]

It needs to be at least 3 times bigger...

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

AND the prices went through the roof.

[@KWKBOX]

Never knew the Sega VMU had competition back then.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Never heard of pocketstation?

[@stevesmith1496]

Except the VMU was way cooler.

[@KWKBOX]

Is that like a polly pocket?

[@LUNCHMONEY4numbers]

Pocketstation is Sony's attempt at Sega's VMU for the PS1. You would download games straight from the game to the Pocketstation through the memory card slot. It was only released in Japan, so unless you have a Japanese Playstation, they're useless lol

[@18franko18]

It works on my north american playstation , I have the chocobo mini game from ff8 on it right now

[@minimme]

i'd never heard of this, interesting stuff

[@Simte]

I had one of those... Talk about nostalgia. Wow.

[@erikheijden9828]

Wow.

[@14bqdonk]

bah

[@klotz__]

I own several Pokemon Minis, all 5 games released in Europe and a flash cart. It's a shame that this thing didn't get the love it deserves. Every title is very polished and fun. The Tetris version is one of the cleanest and addicting one I've ever played.

[@twitchster77]

That's awesome! Do you still own all of it? It must be a nostalgic trip every time you see it! lol

[@JackSloane333]

Every time I see a video with Kelsey, I wonder if she occasionally duels at PG. Sort of like a gym boss. Would be cool to get a little badge with a pink gorilla on it.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

That is an awesome idea it shows real fans that like traveled all the way there just battle her. Imagine in the Metal Jesus Army everybody has their own badge.

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

My older brother talked our mom into getting me one of these from one of the second hand electronics stores many many years ago and I still own my original purple one today. Only own three of the games sadly but looking at how much they are worth these days I'm glad I have them. Still use it a lot actually, very easy to just take with you and play a quick and very short game on the go.

[@dashing_diamond]

One of the homebrew games was Pokeporn....

[@schaefer76]

... What??

[@MrBigcat1993]

11:20 top one

[@chrism.4979]

20+ years later after playing Pokemon blue and this is my very first time seeing this...learning all the time on this channel. Great video MJ crew 🤟🏽

[@geldofpunk32]

Wasn't released at regular retail stores according to wiki: It was first released in North America on November 16, 2001, and was only available for purchase at the Pokémon Center and via its website. This was followed by releases in Japan on December 14, 2001, and in Europe on March 15, 2002.

[@Nogli]

I have one of these in Smoochum Purple, with four of the games. I had no idea that it was so obscure. I remember reading a review of it as a child when it first came out, and a few years ago, I picked one up relatively cheaply on eBay.

[@smitmiras]

Yay another Pokemon video, know how much you loooove the series MJR :D seriously from one who has played all games and love Pokemon thank you for the vid!

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

Pokemon Race is FANTASTIC. There are many special techniques for dashing and speeding up. Very deep gameplay. Tetris is equally great. Thank you for acknowledging this system.

[@tcgamingtimes999]

Leave it to Kelsey to have such an obscure piece of Pokémon hardware, great video, you guys!

[@rachelmarieLMT]

Anyone else have the little pikachu "tamagotchi" type toy back in the late 90's? It was yellow and you could wear it or shake it toi build up pikachu's lightning power. I was obsessed with that thing!

[@LiveToRidee]

its so funny i watched Metaljesus like 2 years ago on his HDMI N64 video. and i thought to myself "why do people enjoy watching these videos so much? and why do people bother collecting old games" flash forward to today.... I started a N64 collection and watch every single Metaljesus video even my wife enjoys watching them with me

[@miaamarie9024]

They probably colored the minis after those Pokémon to push the new baby Pokémon for gen 2 that came out at around the same time. There was quite a bit of other merch and even a part of the anime focused on the Pokémon!

[@Real_Sgt_Tom]

Every time I play one of your videos, my 6 year old breaks out into his best air guitar performance!!

[@ingridayarza]

Lolol

[@dave_is_bored]

Yeah, no one seems to remember this machine. That Tetris is a really neat and fun version which I played a lot and now find myself wanting to dig out. I've found the other games (at least the handful I've played) pretty forgettable, however.

[@dgeist4609]

The reason it's so obscure is because the North American release was exclusive to the Pokémon Center NY during it's short run (2001-2005) and the Pokémon Rocks America touring events done by the same company during 2004. The system sold for $50 with the pack-in game and $20 for each of the two additional games. Buying all of it cost as much as the then newly-released Gameboy Advance, which was sold in the exclusive PCNY gold color in the display right next to the Minis. Add in more money for some official Mini accessories (like pouches, game holders, and even washcloths!) and it wasn't hard for consumers to turn away from the Mini. Pokémon Tetris wasn't even released in the North American market!!! By the time Gameboy SP was released, the Mini was reduced to something like $30 and we still couldn't sell them. I'm not sure what happened to our remaining inventory when the location was shut down. Probably destroyed like so much of the other cool stuff there. :*(

[@yepperdeedooda]

When I visit Seattle I am going to try to get Kelsey's autograph.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

You should go to her store and buy something and see if she's there.

[@yepperdeedooda]

I so am. I saw a previous video about the store she works at and it looks so cool.

[@anonymous2012s]

@@yepperdeedooda Watchu doing in Cali?

[@hucz]

I want her number lol

[@Sirkingx]

argh i cant stop watching your videos. i got crap to do! lol

[@grimpyrox1683]

Holy shit I remember these!!! I had the blue Digivice that you had to shake and I was obsessed with that thing. Cool video dude!

[@mamesushi136]

Really cool! It's interesting to learn that there are many consoles I haven't even heard about before. I wish you had shown some footage of the Pokemon Breeder though!

[@KarmaJolt]

Whoa, I've never heard of this thing. Neat!

[@TheNerdtendo]

I bought my Pokémon Mini as a kid from a used video game store for around $20 and it was still in new condition. It had the sealed box and everything. I'm really surprised at how much it's worth nowadays!

[@Trusteft]

That last game said it was 4Mbit game? That's 512KB? That's huge considering the graphics in this console.

[@14bqdonk]

4 Bytes

[@membrane-cd7055]

That is extremely low storage for a video game do your math..

[@CapnPicard]

How have I never heard of this thing???? LOL Great video guys.

[@krock90]

I had a Pikachu Tamagotchi when i was a kid. Sady it was all in japanese so i had no idea what i was doing lol

[@Raspotnik]

I always like the intro videos with Kelsey. She always acts like its her show xD love it!

[@chikish]

Love these episodes where you guys go over these systems in depth!

[@olli_k]

The pinball game actually is fairly similar to the original pinball games from the early 1900's. You pulled the plunger down and release it to send the ball to the top of the play field and it would hit the different obstacles in the field and end up in a trap of some sort. There are a few where you had to catch the ball at the bottom and use the plunger to send it back up into the play field and get it into a trap or hole to score points. These early pinball games didn't have the familiar flippers we know today.

[@kropking]

Yep. PINball refers to the PINS on the playfield, not the bumpers, slingshots, or flippers. Kids these days...

[@SquidRider]

I am a nintendo fan, and pokemon fan and have never in my life seen that tiny console :O It's amazing! I am fighting the urge to start collecting it T.T

[@DanielOliveiraMenelkir]

I find the lack of Opeth in background disturbing.

[@shawnpatterson2230]

It's awesome all the stuff that his friends can bring to the channel and show off. But Kelsey is absolutely beautiful!

[@chuckmanson7949]

Kelsey clearly appreciates compliments but this video isnt about how beautiful she is. Its about her knowledge of games.

[@NintendoThumb]

Really cool video. I'm a big Nintendo fan, but, never even heard of this before.

[@michaelwolfe9496]

I've seen this before, but I never knew the games could be swapped out. I thought each Mini only had one game built in, and you needed to get different Minis to have different games. I guess you learn something new every day.

[@calereliya]

I still have mine! Got it from the Pokemon Center in New York, back when that was a thing. The only non-included game I have is the pinball game, though.

[@diegocieni7006]

Already installed the Pokémon Mini emulator for my PSP. My 5 y.o. nephew will love play this!

[@zedeighty]

That version of Tetris has been on my list of games to get for a while now. It's a rare one, too. You wouldn't think a Tetris game could be a rarity.

[@postalatom9056]

I've been watching all of these videos, so I'm glad you uploaded

[@undead797]

I like how you're just strolling though those homebrew games and it just says Pokeporn lol.

[@grizzlywhisker]

I'm really only familiar with the first generation Pokemon stuff, but I definitely don't remember ever seeing this thing anywhere.

[@TDGaming147]

Quite frankly i dont think there is any other youtube channel who guide and love games so much

[@RetroSmoo]

Nice timing for posting this! Same time that Twitch Presents is streaming a Pokemon marathon

[@TheSitDownClown]

I enjoy any video with Kelsey in it :D

[@navapy1]

Does anyone remember when steam made a console?

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Does anybody remember when Steam used to work? 🤣

[@charlescampuz5812]

Dear god, what a mess that was.

[@navapy1]

@CyDragonGM ya exactly

[@navapy1]

Y did the steam console fail anyways?

[@LairdDeimos]

The XBox has absolutely not replaced the PC.

[@jeffwittek8421]

I'm in love with Kelsey Cody is so lucky

[@joshnickerson83]

I remember I bought mine back when the Pokemon Center website was clearing them out, and I got the system and the three additional games for like thirty bucks shipped. Crazy.

[@icecreammm2]

I found one a while back on a flea market for 5 euro, including 2 games (the party game + pinball). I really like the "pinball" game, It kept me busy for some hours. I would love to have a flashcart, but they are pretty expensive and there's just not enough finished homebrew to justify the cost.

[@RockYeahh]

I remember seeing this thing somewhere before. Yea I remember someone had this with Pokemon Tetris growing up.

[@Ryo]

kelsey for life man, also i remember some of these from my childhood

[@michaeldemers2716]

You guys are always so far ahead of me. I just learned about this on the Pow Kiddy V90 and see I can Emulate it on Gamecube I believe. I will have to try that out some more.

[@Sirmon815]

I remember those littles handled back in 2002/2003. In France they was sold in toy store and i never realized they was cartridges based system for me it's was just tamagochi like little lcd games.

[@TheCheat420]

I remember these coming out when I was a kid and wanting one but never even seeing one.

[@EposVox]

I NEED IT OMG

[@BlastProcess]

We have the full EU set of 5 games and had no idea about the Japanese exclusives, very cool!

[@Squiggles95]

Definitely never heard of this but now feel like I need to own one. Awesome video.

[@radagast098]

Hi jason aka metaljesus! im one of your biggest fans i have missed the pickups videos lately those you do with reggie i havent seen any new clips lately i hope you have time in your busy schedule to release another pickup video .you are one of my favorite youtubers i like your vibe man you are so cool!

[@Dan5183]

I had never seen this before, what a strange little system.

[@ingridayarza]

Ikr

[@kikayei]

Kelly looks so cute the way she nods her head when MJR is talking.

[@klaassiersma4892]

I own a blue one, played it all the time on the toilet but my original display died after a few years.

[@odinsplaygrounds]

I had heard about this briefly, without knowing much. For some reason, probably due to it's obscurity, I assumed it was only released in Japan.

[@bravo1oh1]

metal jesus is awesome. he has introduced me to so many other youtubers.. all with their own unique value.. keep it up mang!

[@niespeludo]

I really enjoyed these ones back in the day. I felt it was sort of a Pokemon Tamagotchi meets Game & Watch Gallery (not much but hey those were different times). To be honest it was GREAT as a small portable.

[@NotInUse95lol]

Love your vids MetalJesus!! Been watching for 5 years now!!

[@HatsuneO1Miku]

I’m familiar with Pokemon Mini because of Pokemon Channel for GameCube! (And I convinced my mom to take me to the store and try to find one XD) I didn’t know this was a real thing I thought it was only for the game :o

[@danielbutler8103]

7:53 OK now that we've got a Pokemon fighting game with Pokken Tournament can we get a Mario Kart style racing game (not with kart just with power ups and themed tracks) for Pokemon like that episode with the rapidash (The Flame Pokémon-athon!)

[@MrGreenotwo]

Dude... and Dudette this is awesome! Always great information from your crew!

[@silverian]

Nice looking game console. You can drink coffee and same time play with Pokemon mini. This system is easy to pack and you can take it with you when you climb to the mountain Fuji

[@CandisClassicGameShrine]

I wish I had the money to fill out the collection of games for this. I only own one game and I'm patiently waiting for the next flash cart batch for it. Vincent has a very impressive collection.

[@PixelGameSquad]

Dude when I saw this at your house it was friggin doooope!!! Awesome video my dude!!!

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Wait you mean to say you know where he lives?... HMU in the DM's if you want in on the score. 😎

[@MetalJesusRocks]

+PAKTRA PRODUCTIONS my shepherds will enjoy the snack ;)

[@PixelGameSquad]

@@MetalJesusRocks 🤣🤣🤣

[@SpitFireShoots]

Another Kelsey thumbnail... Another 'PLAY' Button hit

[@HlewagastizHoltijaz]

Best part of the video was when Kelsey pronounced "niche" correctly! :D

[@Foxbat916]

Pokemon Pinball IS pinball. You just need to relate it to 30s mechanical tables and not to later EMs or SS tables from later on. It did look like fun.

[@JP-mk2hd]

Great video MJR/Kelsey. Quick question, what happened to your Opeth flag? It's a Dream Theater one now, still an equally excellent band though.

[@lchambers56]

MJR, don't you have an Arcade 1Up cabinet and supposed to be doing a review of said cabinet?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Still waiting for the Asteroids cab to show up. I’m supposed to review both in the same video.

[@lchambers56]

MetalJesusRocks Ah, okay. Thanks for clarifying. That'll be great, and I look forward to the review! Thanks again!

[@rushkiss2012]

MetalJesusRocks , did you happen to see the Atari Deluxe Cabinet?

[@KyogresHideout_Vegito2121]

I only know about the Pokemon Mini because there is a virtual one on Pokemon Channel which I do own.

[@schaefer76]

Same