Pokémon SoulSilver and HeartGold
Meet the PokéWalker
By Shaun Hatton - February 1st, 2010
Last month we caught wind that the upcoming Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version games will include an interesting accessory: The Pokéwalker. Today we received a few more details, slim as they may be, about the peripheral.
Used in conjunction with either SoulSilver or HeartGold, players will be able to transfer a Pokémon to the Pokéwalker and take them along virtual routes while walking in real life. Through regular walking, players will earn Watts, which are then used to encounter and catch wild Pokémon or find additional hidden items. On top of this, any Pokémon in the Pokéwalker will gain experience points as the player walks and can even level-up this way. Two Pokéwalkers can also communicate with one another to get special gifts.
This kind of play mechanic seems to be concept birthed from the inclusion of two pedometers with Personal Trainer: Walking, though obviously expanded upon considerably. What a great concept!
