Lost Pokémon Game Has Been Found 21 Years Later
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- A rare game related to PokéPark Fishing Tournament DS, a Japan-exclusive title never released outside the country, has appeared on eBay for approximately $9,100 USD.
- The original game was only available via download at Pokémon Centers and pop-up events, deleting itself from the DS after powering down, making it a significant preservation challenge.
- The eBay cartridge may not contain the actual game but rather a technical program for managing high-score communications, casting doubt on its content.
- Pokémon community members, including fan Professor Rex, are considering pooling resources to purchase the cartridge for preservation rather than letting it be locked away privately.
- Despite the high auction price, uncertainty remains about what is truly on the cartridge, complicating efforts to secure and preserve this piece of Pokémon history.
