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

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The extremely adult Pokemon Mini is the smallest cartridge based Nintendo console. The Pokemon Mini handheld follows in the proud tradition of crazy ideas being made possible only by the wild success of Pokemon, all while being approximately the size of a Game Boy Color screen. It's Punching Weight time!
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Written by Derek Alexander & Grace Kramer
Shot by Grace Kramer
Edited by @SoberDwarf
Music Credits:
OC Remixes - The Missingno Tracks: missingno.ocremix.org/
Shades of Red - halc
Rain Prayer - Protodome
Hope to See You Again Soon - Protodome, Level 99
Battle for the Badge - Fishy
On the Origin of the Species - Protodome
Drowning Blue - Benjamin Briggs
Precious Metals - Insert Rupee
Casino Lounge - Mattias Haggstrom Gerdt, Gslicer
I’m not going to lose to you! - Juan Medrano, JohnStacy, thebitterroost
Pokemon Pinball OST
Pokemon Puzzle Challenge OST
Pokemon Trading Card Game OST
Intro/Outro Music by ☠ ► hellstarplus.bandcamp.com/alb...
Artwork and Bumper by Studio Goblin ☠ ► www.studiogoblin.co.uk
00:00-01:12 Hey I'm Derek, It's Me Derek!
01:13-03:48 A Nintendo Console
03:49-07:01 Pokemon Party Mini
07:02-09:40 Launch Titles
09:41-11:08 Pokemon Shock Tetris
11:09-12:00 Pichu Bros Mini
12:01-12:42 Pokemon Race Mini
12:43-13:39 Togepi's Great Adventure
13:40-14:28 Pokemon Breeder Mini
14:29-15:20 Pokemon Channel
15:21-15:44 Team Pokeme
15:45-16:45 PokemonMini.Net
16:46-18:03 But can it run Doom????
18:04-18:32 The Mini's Future
18:33-19:39 Zeebo Announcement!!
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@charleschamp9826 2 года назад

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

@armyofninjas9055 2 года назад

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

@irahittheshots2863 2 года назад

@@armyofninjas9055 class

@fhs4137 2 года назад

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

@DamianSabre 2 года назад

You must be great in relationships

@Xxsnipedawg72xX 2 года назад

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

@3ndg4m3 2 года назад

“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 11 месяцев назад

What u mean

@GrimDrago 2 года назад

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

@GenericPast 2 года назад

The OG Gameboy micro (mini)

@mads_in_zero 2 года назад

Nintendo is _never_ one to halfass their gimmicks.

@sertiana2512 2 года назад

@@mads_in_zero _screeches in Wii U_

@AdeleEevee 2 года назад

@@mads_in_zero joycons have entered the chat

@ValkyrieTiara 2 года назад

Failed and half-assed are not the same thing.

@RichardBlaziken 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@No_True_Scotsman 4 месяца назад

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

@SoberDwarf 2 года назад

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

@Bubbabyte99 2 года назад

Underrated comment.

@mikkmakk901 2 года назад

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

@mortenera4423 2 года назад

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

@Nezuh.k 2 года назад

And Junjii Ito

@Pacmanfan-po9rn 2 года назад

Your content is so consistently fun

@patrickphelan279 2 года назад

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

@plazmasyt 2 года назад

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:

@bfish89ryuhayabusa 2 года назад

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

@Tb0n3 2 года назад

DRR DRR DRR

@mr.whimsic6902 2 года назад

Im using this in my fanfic

@ProjectAzar 2 года назад

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

@patrickphelan279 2 года назад

That image was so well made.

@LordHonkInc 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@davebob4973 2 года назад

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

@benayers8622 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@skellycat6653 2 года назад

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

@Icy-nee-san 2 года назад

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

@danielfinley-pesti6661 2 года назад

taw-tay

@SuperSuchti 2 года назад

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

@voltcorp 2 года назад

tho tbf these 3 together could be one video

@sergeantguy4404 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@xxrocketshark216xx4 2 года назад

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

@bananabike279 2 года назад

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

@eligriffith223 2 года назад

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

@xxrocketshark216xx4 2 года назад

Ikr??

@misterzygarde6431 2 года назад

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

@Pacmanfan-po9rn 2 года назад

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

@DrewWalton 2 года назад

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

@pokepress 2 года назад

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

@Megsducks 2 года назад

Was just heading to the comments to say that!

@SciFiBrony 2 года назад

I said this same thing 😆

@rwiseart2269 2 года назад

Was just about to mention that!

@ciaranstubbins2304 2 года назад

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

@That_Lady_Charlie 2 года назад

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

@THB192 2 года назад

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

@That_Lady_Charlie 2 года назад

@@THB192 Life finds a way.

@KiraSlith 2 года назад

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

@THB192 2 года назад

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

@expendableindigo9639 2 года назад

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

@NomicFin 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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.

@mrnekomaneki01 2 года назад

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.

@pixeltaku 2 года назад

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

@projectz975 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

NES games on Pokemon Mini when

@jasonblalock4429 2 года назад

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

@Kittenfox_55 2 года назад

We may never get a novelty like this ever again.

@d3v1lsummoner 2 года назад

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

@wolfetteplays8894 2 года назад

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

@copilots3159 2 года назад

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

@BastetFurry 2 года назад

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

@simeonellinger2064 2 года назад

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.

@WindowsDevPro 2 года назад

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

@simeonellinger2064 2 года назад

He's just a kangaskan anyway

@georgefrankly 2 года назад

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

@saanait0 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@benayers8622 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@saanait0 try becoming a freelancer and advertise heavily

@paradoxzee6834 Год назад

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.

@seamusbyrne8721 2 года назад

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

@apoplexiamusic 2 года назад

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!

@Androchan 2 года назад

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 =/

@1BlueYoshi 2 года назад

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

@seamusbyrne8721 2 года назад

I'm very excited for the Zeebo!

@seamusbyrne8721 2 года назад

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

@Psianth 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Iv got one lol :)

@benayers8622 2 года назад

Nobody else had ever heard of it tho that is true

@otaking3582 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@LadyBrightcynder 2 года назад

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

@otaking3582 2 года назад

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

@babyjoker997 2 года назад

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

@AlexRN 2 года назад

Lmao this went through my mind as well!

@StopSkeletonsFromFighting 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@StopSkeletonsFromFighting F Great video as always you guys

@AlexRN 2 года назад

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

@TakaokiKaimi 2 года назад

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!

@SoLinkSmash 2 года назад

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

@billcook4768 2 года назад

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

@startedtech 2 года назад

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

@EkkusuHayate 2 года назад

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.

@doomprojectgaming9259 2 года назад

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

@Peringon 2 года назад

Hi, dude. You have a nice day!

@paulofduty2005 2 года назад

Have a nice day first!

@Kannongunnz 2 года назад

I'm late, have a nice day

@konkavsty 2 года назад

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

@CazTheGamerGuy 2 года назад

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

@TheZackofSpades 2 года назад

Media: famous RU-vidr tries to CANCEL choking hazards!

@hudde814 2 года назад

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

@danielfinley-pesti6661 2 года назад

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

@tehEngineer3 2 года назад

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!

@corsegerspwnd 2 года назад

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

@brunomiiguel 2 года назад

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

@ArcRay20 2 года назад

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

@JunkyardDave 2 года назад

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

@Sprunkzy 2 года назад

It's so weird to finally see an english speaking RU-vidr going to cover the Zeebo, but i can't wait to see the video! Thx for all the good stuff Uncle Derek

@awsmdino 2 года назад

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

@Athesies 2 года назад

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.

@CJsGamingchannel 2 года назад

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.

@agohl2305 2 года назад

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

@chrisd6287 2 года назад

That is the Punching Weight of cars, great parallel mate

@budyll1 2 года назад

I started watching this channel a few months back. It's great too see a gaming RU-vidr 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 ;)!

@junethea8283 2 года назад

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

@MAGAIVER 2 года назад

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.

@tenchuu007 2 года назад

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.

@Many_Sparrows 2 года назад

If Toom can happen, Doom mini can!!

@Many_Sparrows 2 года назад

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

@marthenheimer5278 2 года назад

Dude your energy is infectious in this vid awesome work as always!

@warmachine68 2 года назад

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

@TheThirdDaySH 2 года назад

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

@astralazzy 2 года назад

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

@drunyon214 2 года назад

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

@TortoiseMaximus 2 года назад

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

@benayers8622 2 года назад

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

@simeonellinger2064 2 года назад

Of course. Buy the link cable™$$$

@MewxPro 2 года назад

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

@Pryexel 2 года назад

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.

@Apemopo 2 года назад

0:51 that was cool, Derek!

@Vitorio582 2 года назад

I really appreciate the Pokémon Puzzle Challenge music in the background

@TheZacef Год назад

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

@Purple_Sloth 2 года назад

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

@IhatenaldsMcDo 2 года назад

Damn Derek. I was really trying to watch this later but my thumb resisted my hesitation and just clicked the video. You are one of few RU-vidrs that I have to watch lol.

@Shnickerman 2 года назад

Great video, love the informative content!

@alexkelly6449 2 года назад

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

@vinaigretta 2 года назад

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.

@inktendo 2 года назад

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

@BabusGameRoom 2 года назад

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!

@17R3W 2 года назад

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!

@Xbob42 2 года назад

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.

@RoyalRotom 2 года назад

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

@CaptRobau 2 года назад

Another home run. Love you guys!

@mibuenzora 2 года назад

Zeebo, Zeebo, Zeebo, ZEEBO! 🙌🏼

@codywoodhen 2 года назад

Genuinely amazing editing, a stellar video from a consistently fun channel

@SoberDwarf 2 года назад

Thank you!

@DarkPuIse 2 года назад

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

@danelykins4409 2 года назад

Thank you for another wonderful video

@einokeskitalo3217 2 года назад

Great video, thank you!

@2Stronkk4U 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@LordPichuPal 2 года назад

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

@logans.7932 2 года назад

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

@julsbarracuda9892 2 года назад

I didn't knew it had that much features! Nice!

@PupRiku 2 года назад

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 :')

@MurphyAmadeus 2 года назад

never even heard of this back in the day! love what ssff brings to light!

@willygamedev8144 2 года назад

Great video. Looking forward to the next one.

@nicholsliwilson 2 года назад

@Stop Skeletons From Fighting you can set the volume in Pokémon mini games by selecting “Options” on any game’s opening screen. :)

@TheLastSheikah 2 года назад

I started collecting Pokémon Mini games a few months ago and yeah, the quality of the games are great! I had been wondering whether it was region locked, and I learned a few other tricks from this video. Good stuff!

@jymfiskburk2256 2 года назад

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

@JosiahGould 2 года назад

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

@LordPichuPal 2 года назад

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