Pikachu's been in the licensing business for a long time, so he knows what he's doing: stand here, smile please, hold this. You'd think he'd get tired, but no: witness the love he's showing this DSi as he charges its battery using only smiles and electricity.
Launching in Japan on September 18th – the same day as Pokémon Black and White – and costing a mammoth ¥3,980 (around US$47), you're not alone in thinking it looks like Pikachu is enjoying charging that stand just a little too much. You may not be alone, but that doesn't mean it isn't wrong to think it.
Pokémon Black and White launch in North America and Europe in Spring 2011, with or without Pikachu's electrically-charged Pokéballs.
[source kotaku.com]
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Gee, I think this has answered the question about where Pikachu's energy goes.
@Aviator LOL, this article puts bad thoughts into my head. :/
Feel the love pikachu!
Get over here Pikachu, time to charge my DS.......
This is almost as useless as the Mario DS Holder...
Why do these things only ever come out in Japan?
That pokeball looks like a little toilet.
@whoever_wrote_this_article "costing a mammoth ¥3,980 (around US$47)" How much is that in €?
Ewww.Trust James dirty mind to see it like that. I just though Pikachu really liked his DSi.
@Sadman about 37 euros
This better come out in America. I kinda want it.
[insert joke about Pokéballs here]
i can't stop laughing at this entire article. you the man, james.
Really? $47??? I might have considered getting it (so cute) if it was like $10.
I'll get it for collection's sake. Who knows, it may pay to have a fancy charger around. Charge it, Pikachu! Charge it with LOVE! lol
I'm sure Pikachu has needs too. Why's everyone gotta judge the poor critter?
It makes compleye sence to me.
It could be limited supplies
It's a charger.
Everyone loves pokemon so they will boost up the price.
Oh and @ Tocken Girl: A regular charger costes around $20
Does anyone know if there's an xl one of those?
I'd love it, but you'd also need a converter to plug it in, no real point untill you had a Japanese DS I guess...
"Pikachu's electrically-charged Pokéballs."
snigger snigger
Why do people need to release DS charging stations? They are unnecessary, especially since the DS itself comes with a charger that allows you to play it while it's charging! Then again, this will sell because of Pikachu's cuteness.
@PunnyGuy Not everywhere you go has a socket. You might need to charge your DS on the train for instance.
Pikachu used flash... LOL!
I don't care how old I am....DO WANT!!!!
i want a rob- pikachu
O.o Even I'm not that pervish...
Wow i wouldnt let pikachu ever touch my DS. And 47 bucks dammm why would someone buy this if they werent under 10. I wish i didnt like pokemon when i was kid i just wish it would end but no pokemon will never die.....
If it was Koffing I'd INSTA-BUY
@21 You'd want to pull that out on a train?
@Aviator Imagine the looks I'd get.
@komicturtle92: if it were a Koffing, it'd have to be a fog machine too :3
Who thinks I should make that picture my avatar?
@21 Every train I've ever been on had plenty of outlets. Many a time I've plugged my DS into a train while I was traveling cross-country.
next let there be a yoshi that sticks his tounge into your dsi charging hole! Or link with a master sword!
@triforceofcourage: no thanks, i really don't need to see Yoshi sticking his tongue into any holes
Cute but, erm... a bit... you know what I mean
ill buy it(if it comes out in america) .....once its on sale for a way cheaper price
First thing I thought of was this "humping dog" thing on some gadget website that makes thrusting movements when plugged into the USB port. Now I've got this mental image stuck in my brain of Pikachu !@#$%^&*() a DSi system, wtf!
Japan Strikes..........Again!?
I guess I probably know what awfully weird product Mike Mozart will review next.
As much as I love Pikachu. It does look kinda......
Ahhh! Stop thinking that way! hits self on head repeatedly
How can people make these things without anything popping into their minds?!?
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