Pokemon Mini: Secrets of Nintendo's Smallest Console | Punching Weight [SSFF]

[@charleschamp9826]

I am an adult, I can safely swallow those cartridges whole with no fear of being hazarded by a choke.

[@armyofninjas9055]

Amateur. I'm 86 years old! *deepthroats an SNES

[@Rahit_786]

@@armyofninjas9055 class

[@fhs4137]

@@armyofninjas9055 I see you've been having fun at the retirement home, pops

[@DamianSabre]

You must be great in relationships

[@Xxsnipedawg72xX]

Me who used to swallow 3-4 Percocet at once with no water.

[@RichardBlaziken]

I only knew about these back in the day after a virtual console style Pokemon Mini was included within Pokemon Channel. These look really neat.

[@leethompson-kolar6333]

I almost got that game for a buck at a garage sale. Kicking myself for not doing it.

[@No_True_Scotsman]

​@@leethompson-kolar6333 They're so expensive now 😭

[@3ndg4m3]

“It’s called Bone Club Fight, but I feel everyone’s a winner here.” So once again, we have successfully stopped the skeletons from fighting?

[@akirekoko7415]

What u mean

[@SoberDwarf]

17:30 UNCLE DEREK used DOOM DESIRE! It was SUPER EFFECTIVE!

[@Bubbabyte99]

Underrated comment.

[@GrimDrago]

This is a strangely over competent device and set of games.

[@GenericPast]

The OG Gameboy micro (mini)

[@mads_in_zero]

Nintendo is _never_ one to halfass their gimmicks.

[@sertiana2512]

@@mads_in_zero _screeches in Wii U_

[@AdeleEevee]

@@mads_in_zero joycons have entered the chat

[@ValkyrieTiara]

Failed and half-assed are not the same thing.

[@mikkmakk901]

17:46 Uncle Derek acknowledging the existence of Touhou is a day I never thought would occur

[@mortenera4423]

He even asked if we were interested in a Punching Weight episode about Bad Apple and its ports

[@Nezuh.k]

And Junjii Ito

[@Pacmanfan-po9rn]

Your content is so consistently fun

[@LordHonkInc]

I loved this stupid dumb little console, and I'm still pissed I lost mine on a hiking trip... still got two of the cartridges lying around, clinging to the vain hope that maybe, some day I'll actually go out and buy a replacement.

[@FlippytheMasterofPie]

I would take the plunge sooner rather than later, retro game devices are just going to continue to get more and more expensive

[@davebob4973]

I wonder if your console can still be found on that hiking trail

[@benayers8622]

I lost my ds and it was in a small zip up case with all the games inside too so i never replaced it because i lost all the games too if id had the console on its own would probably hav got amother but cause all the games got lost too i just sort of couldnt afford to buy the whole package again i was gutted lol had it in my jacket pocket while riding my motorbike and it fell out i traced my route back to look for it but it was alredy gone sadly :( someome had a lucky day that day lol was about 10 games in there they were so small they all fitted in the case with it even tho it was only designed for the console on its own they sat behind it nicely sad times lol

[@vinaigretta]

Wooper blue seemed to be the most inexpensive last time I checked! They were going for ~$100 a couple months ago!

[@skellycat6653]

Feels. Though I don't know what happened to mine, I still got one of the cartridges left lying around the house

[@Patrick-Phelan]

I love how cheerful and enthusiastic Uncle Derek is all the time.

[@bfish89ryuhayabusa]

"This hole was made for TogeME!" Oh god why

[@Tb0n3]

DRR DRR DRR

[@mr.whimsic6902]

Im using this in my fanfic

[@ProjectAzar]

I can't find that image anywhere. I need it.

[@Patrick-Phelan]

That image was so well made.

[@plazmasyt]

On the note of Doom, I bet it's gonna happen, at least in the Ti graphing calculator sense (where it's more like Wolf3D instead). I mean, just a short while ago a dude made a port of Doom to support portrait displays so... it's definitely not out of the question that someone else might give it a bash. Weird Doom ports are still very much alive and well. c:

[@Icy-nee-san]

Doom on a pokemon mini? If LGR can get someone to make Tate Doom, whose to say uncle Derek can't?

[@whoeusbsknsi]

taw-tay

[@SuperSuchti]

You are now obliged to also make videos on the "Pokemon Pikachu", the "Pokemon Pikachu Color" and the "Pokewalker" now, sorry.

[@voltcorp]

tho tbf these 3 together could be one video

[@sergeantguy4404]

The pokewalker was an accesorry so there's not much to talk about it (I got it recently and it's really fun, but there's really not much to it)

[@L1701]

I would carry a Pokewalker in my pocket at work because I do a TON of walking at my job.

[@eligriffith223]

Day off of work and a new punching weight? Perfect monday!

[@xxrocketshark216xx4]

Ikr??

[@bananabike279]

I remember seeing an ad for this in a gaming magazine when I was veeery little, to think there's a modding community and seeing stuff like the Shizzle tech demo for the Pokemon Mini so many years later is absolutely mindblowing

[@xxrocketshark216xx4]

13:20 I was NOT expecting a Junji Ito reference lmfao

[@pokepress]

“Revelation Lugia” is a reference to the Japanese title of the second movie, hence the card combination with the birds.

[@Megsducks]

Was just heading to the comments to say that!

[@SciFiBrony]

I said this same thing 😆

[@rwiseart2269]

Was just about to mention that!

[@That_Lady_Charlie]

$10 says Derek is looking for a way to play Doom on it 😉

[@THB192]

Doom? No way that's possible. A Faceball-ish game? ...Maybe.

[@That_Lady_Charlie]

@@THB192 Life finds a way.

[@KiraSlith]

@@THB192 I mean, Raspberry Pi over cartridge port. It's certainly higher resolution than the pregnancy tester it was played from last year.

[@THB192]

@@KiraSlith Okay but that's really stretching the definition of "running doom".

[@expendableindigo9639]

Someone put Doom on a pregnancy test, I’m sure that port would work on the mini.

[@ciaranstubbins2304]

Hearing the Missingno Tracks really took me back, been so long since I've heard those Remixes! Great video as always!

[@misterzygarde6431]

It’d have been neat if these games were ported to DSi.

[@Pacmanfan-po9rn]

I would have loved these on DSI and virtual boy on 3DS.

[@DrewWalton]

Retroarch apparently has (or had) a Pokemon Mini emulation core.

[@NomicFin]

Considering Doom has been ported to a TI calculator, this thing can definitely run it. As John Carmack said, if it has a processor, it can run Doom.

[@jasonblalock4429]

Or at the very least, it seems like a Faceball port would be doable. It might even be possible for head-to-head, since the movement is so slow.

[@DoggoneNexus]

TI Doom is more of a demake than a port (unless you're referring to the more powerful TI Nspire), but something like that or Faceball would still be cool.

[@Kittenfox_55]

We may never get a novelty like this ever again.

[@d3v1lsummoner]

I'm not sure what level of similarity constitutes 'like this', but the handheld 'Playdate' should come out at some point.

[@wolfetteplays8894]

Maybe if Apple makes the iPod classic for once. They’ll probably do it after noticing DankPods

[@jasonblalock4429]

16:46 LOL, I just realized this demo is recreating the classic Second Reality demo. Nice!

[@pixeltaku]

11:00 OHHHH MY GOD. THATS ONE OF THE FUNNIEST THINGS IVE EVER SEEN IN TETRIS

[@1BlueYoshi]

I gotta say, they really made the most of the graphics they had. The pixel art and animations on that thing seem adorable

[@georgefrankly]

this is such ravenous enthusiasm. it's strange to see so much genuine happiness in a KZbin video in 2021.

[@mrnekomaneki01]

Could have sworn it could have been a stand in for some of the game boy color ir port functions. Such as mystery gift for pokemon gold silver crystal and card pop for pokemon tcg. I feel like I remember the marketing for that when the thing came out.

[@projectz975]

this system has all the buttons you need to play Mega Man 2, and that fact makes me want to learn how to code assembly for this thing

[@mortenera4423]

NES games on Pokemon Mini when

[@seamusbyrne8721]

I'm very excited for the Zeebo!

[@saanait0]

Back when these were out, I assumed that the Pokemon Mini was a Tamogatchi clone, and passed on it (not that I had spending money at that age). I *really* wish I had one with the Tetris clone.

[@RAHelllord]

If you have too much spending money you can buy them these days still. Though Tetris in particular is expensive if you want it boxed and in english. They're at least somewhat less rare in japanese and import shouldn't break bank either.

[@saanait0]

@@RAHelllord True. *IF* one has too much spending money. I do not.

[@benayers8622]

Iv got one but never had the tetris game i wish i did i would hav used ita whole lot more lol pinball is decent enuf wasnt a fan of the card game really tho and they are only 2 games i have

[@wolfetteplays8894]

@@saanait0 try becoming a freelancer and advertise heavily

[@paradoxzee6834]

Also keep in mind back in 2001 people did not consider Pokemon as a Nintendo game, for some Nintendo gamers it was just another stupid Pokemon thing.

[@copilots3159]

"You wouldn't download a car" Yes I fucking would.

[@BastetFurry]

*yells to her boyfriend in the next room* "Sweethearth, warm up the Ender 3 please!" ^^'

[@simeonellinger2064]

Lol right? If it was as easy to do and as hard to get cought doing as pirating an MP3, you'd be foolish not to.

[@seamusbyrne8721]

I've always been curious about this thing. Thanks for taking about it!

[@WindowsDevPro]

11:46 Everyone is a winner except Cubone's poor mother. That's who the bones belonged to.

[@simeonellinger2064]

He's just a kangaskan anyway

[@TakaokiKaimi]

The passion and excitement this guy has for every game on this thing is so enjoyable to see. It makes me want to play them all myself!

[@apoplexiamusic]

Your delivery and the editing that frames it makes easily one of the funniest channel ms on YT! Also very informative for us nostalgic folk!

[@konkavstylisten]

Love the Pokémini. Love the "You can't download a car" refrence. Adored the "Amigara fault" reference.

[@Androchan]

Dude, I'm from Brazil, and I found a zeebo on a junk store and thought of you IMMEDIATELY! Unfortunately the owner told me it wasn't working and didn't look like he was eager to sell it to me... really sad =/

[@seamusbyrne8721]

I will never give a baby a Pokemon Mini I promise you.

[@otaking3582]

I honestly had no idea about this thing's existence when it came out, and I saw commercials for pretty much every weird Nintendo and/or Pokemon thing released during that time. Did they seriously not advertise it at all?

[@Pirategod23]

I remember never got one it still pisses me off to this day

[@LadyBrightcynder]

I remember seeing ads in the UK official Nintendo magazine, IIRC.

[@otaking3582]

@@LadyBrightcynder I didn't read Nintendo Power until 2008, so that might help explain it.

[@billcook4768]

The Pokémon mini games on the Pokémon Channel disc are the ultimate deep dive if you ask me.

[@doomprojectgaming9259]

I'm early. That never happens. I actually don't know what to say... hi everyone. Have a nice day.

[@Peringon]

Hi, dude. You have a nice day!

[@paulofduty2005]

Have a nice day first!

[@Kannongunnz]

I'm late, have a nice day

[@Psianth]

The first rule of Bone Club is, you'll never find another person with a pokemon mini. The second rule of Bone Club is, YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER PERSON WITH A POKEMON MINI.

[@benayers8622]

Iv got one lol :)

[@benayers8622]

Nobody else had ever heard of it tho that is true

[@astralazzy]

Somebody went *in* on the use of The Missingno Tracks. I'm all for it.

[@brunomiiguel]

Official Pokémon pixel art like this is so cool to see. It has way more character than 3D imo.

[@Athesies]

Wow this system has some incredible sprite art and animations, probably some if my favourite. Also you GOTTA eat those pichus dude, leave none behind.

[@SoLinkSmash]

This was a fantastic video, one of your best I think! Hope the algorithm is kind to you Derek and Grace :)

[@tehEngineer3]

This is probably one of the best Punching Weight episodes I've seen- it's hilarious, entertaining, and full of insight and experience. I never even knew about this thing but now I totally want one!

[@babyjoker997]

Please tell me that catch in the beginning was the first take lol

[@AlexRN]

Lmao this went through my mind as well!

[@StopSkeletonsFromFighting]

The toss-up / catch was an improv! But on the first take I nailed the catch but flubbed the line. I think I got it on the 2nd or 3rd take.

[@babyjoker997]

@@StopSkeletonsFromFighting F Great video as always you guys

[@AlexRN]

@@StopSkeletonsFromFighting what we’re all worried is that you might’ve dropped the fragile thing on the floor by doing multiple takes, Mr. KZbinr! We hope that wasn’t the case 😂

[@JunkyardDaveArchive]

Bahaha. That Pokemon Doom cutaway was actually great. Great video! I had no idea this existed.

[@Purple_Sloth]

9:21 “Yeah that Jupiter” And I immediately think of the planet

[@tenchuu007]

Oh my God. I was living in Japan then, I had no idea that it was that capable. I regret not picking one up at the time. Also, Faceball 2000: I remember playing that at a computer convention networked between 64 computers. It was absolutely mind blowing at the time.

[@Vitorio582]

I really appreciate the Pokémon Puzzle Challenge music in the background

[@startedtech]

I remember my local retro games store having a few of these NIB when I was young, wish I bought one.

[@Pryexel]

I had one of these things as a kid and I loved it! My best memory of this however is when I learned about the 11:11 wishing myth and you could set alarms with this device. So had an alarm for both 11:11s which meant in the middle of every night a loud jingle would play for my family to hear.

[@EkkusuHayate]

I still have mine, though only with the mini games and pinball. Me and my father had a lot of fun with it. I wonder if it still works. I always have this weird feeling when I dust off old hardware. Like visiting abandoned warehouse. Still functional, but past it's prime. Holding a lot of history, even if it's on the brink of collapse. Weird.

[@budyll1]

I started watching this channel a few months back. It's great too see a gaming KZbinr who doesn't randomly shouts and screams which basically makes me hate such person straight away. It doesn't bring anything to the table and is EXTREMELY ANNOYING! Keep up the great job ;)!

[@CazTheGamerGuy]

Derek: *Do not give choking hazards to babies!* Everyone: Why would you say something so controversial, yet so brave?

[@TheZackofSpades]

Media: famous KZbinr tries to CANCEL choking hazards!

[@hudde814]

@@TheZackofSpades Imagine if that was the other way around, that'd be pretty messed up

[@whoeusbsknsi]

@@hudde814 relatively unknown youtuber tries to confirm choking hazards? 😶‍🌫️

[@drunyon214]

Also, shoutout for using the "Battle for the Badge" OCRemix by Fishy, probably one of the top 5 best OCRemixes ever created :)

[@CJsGamingchannel]

This video is awesome! I’m happy I just discovered your channel :) I made a video on the same Pokémon mini my local retro store had 6 months ago. He’s going to sell it to me with 3 games and it comes with a yellow pouch for the mini! Crazy how all this stuff has gone up in price.

[@inktendo]

As a Brazilian I'm super hyped for the Zeebo episode. I've never had one myself but its infamy is legendary here

[@ArcRay20]

6:47 i almost missed that warning label. lol edit: damn, you're editor had way too much fun with the hazard label gag!

[@TheThirdDaySH]

I've always wanted to see more on these games. SSFF always coming at you with the hard-hitting content.

[@junethea8283]

Derek waving the Mini and saying "Boom! Dusted" really got me hahaha

[@MewxPro]

The Missingno Tracks album takes me back! Thanks for using those tunes!

[@corsegerspwnd]

0:12 that doggo is so ugly haha i love him.

[@DarkPuIse]

Me: "Holy shit, Derek made a Junji Ito reference!" Also me: "Damn it Derek, the Lavender Town music was RIGHT FUCKING THERE!"

[@17R3W]

My nephues (5&8) love the retro stuff. The 8 yearold actually has an SNES, super gameboy and GBA. And they both have digimon, as well as other lcd games and virtual pets. I would love if they re-released the pokemon mini, I would buy them one each for sure!

[@Many_Sparrows]

If Toom can happen, Doom mini can!!

[@Many_Sparrows]

@Catgamer615 Doom Tate mode, LGR did a video on a vertical screens and suggested a port of doom and someone went and made it!

[@vinaigretta]

I've had my Smoochum purple Mini since launch- I got it from the Pokémon Center in New York while on vacation! (not to mention my Groudon edition SP) I still play Zany Cards in doctors' waiting rooms these days, it's a wonderful little handheld with genuinely fun quick games. It's something I really cherish.

[@PupRiku]

I honestly hadn't heard of this system at all. It looks like something I would have LOVED. I loved weird plastic toys with cartridges...like the Juice Box and Hit Clips :')

[@logans.7932]

I love the concept of playing Red/Blue/Yellow on the Mini. It feels like playing Genesis Sonic on a NES. Weird as heck.

[@agohl2305]

I feel like you would appreciate Doug Demuro’s “quirks and features” car reviews lol

[@chrisd6287]

That is the Punching Weight of cars, great parallel mate

[@BabusGameRoom]

15:47 This blows my mind! I thought this was just a Pocket Pikachu Tamagotchi rip-off that maybe included more Pokemon. I never would've guessed it was a handheld "console", especially one this impressive!

[@alexkelly6449]

You NEED to do a video on the tony hawk gba games, especially downhill jam!

[@iFish12]

The completionist being a hero didn’t age well 😂

[@tvandlust]

I bought one of these and a handful of games, all in the box, like 10 years ago when they were dirt cheap. It’s a fun little machine!

[@MAGAIVER]

So damn happy that you finally got a Zeebo, I was actively trying to find one to send you, But even here in Brazil they arent easy to find.

[@TheZacef]

13:22 lmao was not expecting this reference, I’m absolutely going to start saying that

[@LordQuadros]

Pokemon Mini: *Starts playing shrill one-channel music* Lugia: "The song... The song has restored my strength."

[@LordPichuPal]

I'm extremely impressed by just how good and in depth the Pokemon Mini was. That's so crazy they made such detailed games for such a small little handheld device. Gen 2 of Pokemon was also when I jumped back in full force on the franchise, after my interest started to wane before Gen 2 came out, so this released right in the heat of when I was fully on board again, but I honestly don't remember ever seeing it before. I do remember the Snorlax game in Pokemon Channel though, glad I still own that game so I technically have an emulator for the Mini then

[@Xbob42]

I just had my FunKey S arrive a few days ago after ordering one what feels like a trillion years ago, and despite this Pokemon Mini being small, it looks positively chunky in comparison. Playing Resident Evil 1 on a screen that is legit the size of a postage stamp all while still being totally legible is insane. The future might suck for the most part, but at least I can still buy a novelty super tiny video game system.

[@awsmdino]

Keep up the enthusiasm, it’s why I love to watch. Great video homie

[@TheDjjones4546]

I knew I had played these games but couldn't remember where. Good old Pokémon Channel

[@2Stronkk4U]

Just went out to buy one!! I’ve been waiting one for the longest time and your video really solidified my want so… In about a week I’ll have a Wooper Pokémon Mini! 💪🏻

[@GuestZer0]

I kept saying “Pichu!” every time one popped up on screen. I guess he’s my favorite!

[@LordPichuPal]

Pichu are just too adorable, who could not love them?

[@chtobudemest]

Ooooh, finally someone will make a normal review on zееbo !!! I've been waiting for this for 10 years.

[@warmachine68]

Thanks for making this! Hope you guys are safe and well

[@MegaManNeo]

I remember whenever I passed by the Mini in stores, I simply ignored it. The mini GameBoy look made me curious but I didn't bother with it any longer.

[@DocDrowsy]

Using Pokemon Puzzle Challenge music is an instant win in my book

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

I had mine for a long time now and I still love this thing so much. I still take it with me and play a quick game when I'm bored and I'm almost 29 now. I own all the games that came out here in Europe and I'm still saw we didn't get more because this is such a neat piece of tech.

[@MattCrossMedia]

Gushes about the Pokemon Mini but drops everything to do a PSA about it being a choking hazard for babies. God bless you, Uncle Derek.

[@RoyalRotom]

I just got back from The hospital why didn’t anyone warn me that the Pokémon mini cartridges were choking hazard!

[@pikachuiguana]

I got my Pokémon Mini when I traveled to New York City and visited the Pokémon Center. I even received a wrist strap for the Pokémon Mini when I bought it

[@Therealmadkong]

Holy Shit the Zeebo is coming. We waited 3 years for this!!!!! I just realized the Zeebo, Evangelion rebuild finale, venture brother's film, and the Metalocalypse finale will all be made in 2021. Crazy.

[@michaelpuglisi6767]

The Pokemon Puzzle Challenge backing music is great.

[@codyssmith73]

I wanna play that version of Tetris so badly now! That 5 block mode looks like a super fun challenge.

[@TortoiseMaximus]

This thing had wireless multiplayer built in, but GBA didn’t?

[@benayers8622]

Think it had a tilt sensor and vibration too from what i remember lol

[@simeonellinger2064]

Of course. Buy the link cable™$$$

[@Space-Holiday]

Damn that Enigma of Amigara Fault joke had me laughing out loud.

[@kysicilia4848]

I remember YEARS ago I found one at Toys R Us and bought the blue one. I still have it, complete in box with some games. Only played it a hand full of times but I loved it for it's novelty.

[@jymfiskburk2256]

The were able to run Doom in a pregnancy test modded, i know someone will run doom in that pokemon mini

[@JosiahGould]

They only used the screen from the test. The CPU was replaced.