Pikachu Wants to Charge Your DSi Console with Love
Posted by James Newton
But where is it plugged in?
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.
[via kotaku.com]
#1
Aviator said:
Gee, I think this has answered the question about where Pikachu's energy goes.
#2
LuWiiGi said:
@Aviator LOL, this article puts bad thoughts into my head. :/
#3
Collinhall said:
Feel the love pikachu!
#4
LordJumpMad said:
Get over here Pikachu, time to charge my DS.......
#5
Peacock said:
This is almost as useless as the Mario DS Holder...
#6
ueI said:
Why do these things only ever come out in Japan?
#7
Fuzzy said:
That pokeball looks like a little toilet.
#8
Sadsack_Awesome said:
@whoever_wrote_this_article "costing a mammoth ¥3,980 (around US$47)" How much is that in €?
#9
OldBoy said:
Ewww.Trust James dirty mind to see it like that. I just though Pikachu really liked his DSi.
#10
fishman100 said:
@Sadman about 37 euros
#11
Collinhall said:
This better come out in America. I kinda want it.
#12
Raylax said:
[insert joke about Pokéballs here]
#13
theblackdragon said:
i can't stop laughing at this entire article. you the man, james.
#14
Token_Girl said:
Really? $47??? I might have considered getting it (so cute) if it was like $10.
#15
MasterGraveheart said:
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
#16
North99 said:
I'm sure Pikachu has needs too. Why's everyone gotta judge the poor critter?
#17
Whirlpool said:
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?
#18
Angelic_Lapras_King said:
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...
#19
LuWiiGi said:
"Pikachu's electrically-charged Pokéballs."
snigger snigger
#20
PunnyGuy said:
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.
#21
LuWiiGi said:
@PunnyGuy Not everywhere you go has a socket. You might need to charge your DS on the train for instance.
#22
Sakeraf said:
Pikachu used flash... LOL!
#23
Metroid133 said:
I don't care how old I am....DO WANT!!!!
#24
mecoy said:
i want a rob- pikachu
#25
YoshiSage said:
O.o Even I'm not that pervish...
#26
Iggy said:
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.....
#27
komicturtle said:
If it was Koffing I'd INSTA-BUY
#28
Aviator said:
@21 You'd want to pull that out on a train?
#29
LuWiiGi said:
@Aviator Imagine the looks I'd get.
#30
theblackdragon said:
@komicturtle92: if it were a Koffing, it'd have to be a fog machine too :3
#31
LuWiiGi said:
Who thinks I should make that picture my avatar?
#32
Bakajin said:
@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.
#33
triforceofcourage said:
next let there be a yoshi that sticks his tounge into your dsi charging hole! Or link with a master sword!
#34
theblackdragon said:
@triforceofcourage: no thanks, i really don't need to see Yoshi sticking his tongue into any holes
#35
mjc0961 said:
"you're not alone in thinking it looks like Pikachu is enjoying charging that stand just a little too much"
Good to know, thanks.
#36
Sadsack_Awesome said:
Cute but, erm... a bit... you know what I mean
#37
NGpenguin said:
ill buy it(if it comes out in america) .....once its on sale for a way cheaper price
#38
StarDust said:
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!
#39
WiiFreedom said:
Japan Strikes..........Again!?
I guess I probably know what awfully weird product Mike Mozart will review next.
#40
InsanityPika said:
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?!?