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A devoted enthusiast of Pokemon proudly displays a remarkable assortment that encompasses every mainline Pokemon RPG, encompassing the pristine boxed editions of the original Game Boy versions.
The collection also consists of official guides, Pokedex books, and various handheld consoles required for game playing. Pokemon games, especially the older ones with their original boxes intact, have become valuable collectibles that frequently appreciate in value over time.
Displaying a remarkable dedication to the Pokemon franchise, one fan proudly exhibits their extensive collection of games, which includes every title released since the Western debut of Pokemon Red and Blue on the original Game Boy. This impressive library serves as a nostalgic testament to the enduring popularity of the series. Astonishingly, The Pokemon Company and Game Freak have consistently produced role-playing games almost every year since the franchise's introduction in 1996, resulting in the accumulation of an impressive assortment of titles by this Pokemon enthusiast.
Over the course of the series' existence, encompassing nine generations set in various regions and spanning six different consoles, a total of 37 Pokemon RPGs have been released in the West. This figure excludes spin-off titles but includes remarkable offerings such as SoulSilver, HeartGold, and the imaginative adaptations for the Nintendo Switch, such as the Let's Go series. As the demand for game collecting grows rapidly, prices for nostalgic games like Pokemon have skyrocketed. However, this savvy fan has successfully managed to acquire each and every one of them in their pursuit of completing the collection.
Reddit user PioneerRaptor has successfully amassed every mainline Pokemon RPG and is now showcasing their remarkable game library to the community of fans. This dedicated collector possesses physical copies of every core RPG game from Pokemon Red and Blue onwards, and remarkably, the cardboard boxes that house some of the older titles remain in excellent condition. While most of the games were obtained through retail purchases, the collector only began the practice of preserving their copies starting from the release of Pokemon Platinum.
However, the picture does not include the myriad official guides, Pokedex books, and consoles that this enthusiast has accumulated over the years. Additionally, the collection of consoles necessary to play these games is glaringly absent. In a separate picture, the gamer proudly displays their collection of DS consoles, Game Boy Advance handhelds, and even a few Analogue Pockets. Given the positive reviews of the Analogue Pocket and its ability to play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges, it's clear that this comprehensive game collection spanning multiple handheld systems is a well-thought-out choice.
The collection is not just impressive, but also highly valuable. A prime example is Pokemon Emerald, which ranks among the most expensive GBA games on the market. When sold with its box and various inserts, it can fetch hundreds of dollars. This trend is not unusual, as most Pokemon games tend to retain their value and even appreciate in price over time.
Moreover, it's not only Pokemon games that carry a hefty price tag. The highly nostalgic Pokemon TCG Classic set is already being sold online for exorbitant prices, despite its official store release being over a month away.