Pokemon: Sapphire Version (Game Boy Advance, 2003)

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All games are tested. These games can save, trade, and battle like originals. Please message me if you have any questions. Embark on a thrilling adventure in the Hoenn region with Pokémon Sapphire Version for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. As a critically acclaimed installment in the franchise, this role-playing game invites players to explore, battle, and capture a diverse array of Pokémon, striving to become the ultimate Pokémon Master. Released in 2002, Pokémon Sapphire Version is designed for the NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region and bears the E-Everyone rating, making it suitable for all ages. Published by Nintendo, this iconic game continues to captivate fans with its engaging gameplay and remains a cherished title in the expansive Pokémon universe.

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Product Information

Nintendo's monster-battling franchise makes its Game Boy Advance debut with the simultaneous release of Pokemon: Ruby Version and Pokemon: Sapphire Version, which differ in the frequency of certain monster types. While gameplay closely follows the framework established in earlier titles in the series, a number of enhancements have been incorporated. The world in which players explore is entirely different, as are the strategies associated with the turn-based battles. Certain matches have players selecting two different Pokemon to fight their rival's two creatures, allowing for more choices in combat. <br><br>The setting for both versions is the region of Hoenn, a chain of islands featuring a variety of climates and terrain, including mountain areas, arid deserts, murky swamps, and more. A total of 15 cities are available to explore, each filled with local residents and fellow trainers who will challenge players to hone their battle skills. Players will be able to carry a party of six Pokemon at once, after first catching them in the wild, with others stored in boxes accessible from each city's personal computer network. Tools or machines can also be acquired to perform tasks such as chopping down trees, fishing, surfing, planting berries, smashing rocks, and even flying.<br><br>One hundred new monsters have been added into the mix, upping the total of catchable creatures to 200. Ensnared Pokemon are automatically catalogued within an upgraded Pokedex, whether it's the shark-like Sameheader or the pelican-inspired Pelipper, requiring players to learn their special abilities as they evolve into more powerful types. Backgrounds in the fight scenes are now depicted in different shades of color, and the backpack introduced in Pokemon: Gold and Silver has been replaced with a roomier utility belt to carry items found along the journey. Unlike previous games in the popular series, players are unable to transfer existing Pokemon from earlier titles on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color.

Product Identifiers

PublisherNintendo
MPN0045496732547
UPC0045496732547
eBay Product ID (ePID)10658

Product Key Features

PlatformNintendo Game Boy Advance
Video Game SeriesPokemon, Pokemon Series
RatingE-Everyone
FeaturesView the world of Hoenn at any time with the new Pokenav device, which lets players zoom in on an overhead map Fight Team Aqua in this Sapphire Version, and trade with owners of Ruby Version to catch all 200 creatures Link wit
Game NamePokemon: Sapphire Version, Pokemon Sapphire Version
GenreRole Playing

Additional Product Features

Release Year2003
Country/Region of ManufactureEurope
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
Number of Players1-4

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4.7
164 product ratings
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Good graphics

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  • Top favourable review

    Pokemon Sapphire

    Game looks great and authentic. Powered on to a dry internal battery which means clock didn't work in game, which wasn't advertised. Date code on battery says it was the original 2003 battery. Fortunately, I had a few new GBA game batteries lying around and soldered in a new one. Works great after a small bit of work, in game clock ticking along again.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Top critical review

    Small tubes-low volume of product

    Excellent product but these sample tubes are smaller than I thought they would be. I thought they would be good for travel, but I am finding the need to pack more than one due to the low volume of product in each tube.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Pokemon Sapphire Version

    Another good game in the Pokemon series. It is a good follow-up from Silver and Gold and does well to re-establish and reboot the Pokemon universe for the GBA. The story and mini-quests are sufficient but the real appeal is in the battling and RPG elements. It's not a big advancement of the mechanics of a Pokemon game but the features that are included and added give the franchise a good face-lift.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • No mention of a name engraved in label can't really tell by pictures. Game overall works flawlessly.

    No mention of a name engraved in label can't really tell by pictures. Game overall works flawlessly.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • How I feel about this nostalgic 2002/2003 GBA game.

    I do love this game, while I do have some major nitpicks with game like the game's AI (most notably during battles) and I think this game is a lot more playable on a Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance SP than a regular Game Boy Advance, I really like this GBA game, Graphics, Visuals, and music are really good even for Game Boy Advance standards. The game works very well and is very playable, I'm very happy how my playthrough of the game turned out, this game is feels nostalgic on many levels.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • A classic that has aged well

    A true classic in terms of Pokemon games! Although it still has flaws such as a lot of water types to battle and the physical/special split hasn't happened yet, they still are very fun and offer a lot of replay value. The soundtrack is amazing, the locales, Pokemon, and characters are all interesting and well designed, and there are plenty of hidden items and legendary Pokemon to find!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Internal Battery dead, but worked wekl

    Cracked cartridge after I beat the game, only problem with internal battery being dead is you can’t capture regice, but could still transfer to the DS, so can’t complain.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great game! Constant Adventure!

    Classic game full of adventure and collection. Guaranteed to keep my little brother happy. I still play this game at 28 years old. Product was in excellent condition and performed nicely.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Great game!

    Just got my copy from a dude across the USA, East coast —> West coast, and I’m very happy with what I got! It’s a real copy (there are a lot of fake clones floating around, but they can be spotted with some careful inspection) and it works fine!!! Currently, I am soft resetting for a shiny Treecko. Great buy for $16!!!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • The peak of the franchise

    Ruby and Sapphire was the peak of the franchise in my opinion. The game is addictive, fun, entertainin, challenging ,and gratifying , well worth a buy and play

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned