Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire both launch in November, and Nintendo UK has confirmed that a special demo of the new monster-catching adventure will be made available on October 15th.
This "Special Demo Version" contains "gameplay that players won’t experience anywhere else", and will allow players to Mega Evolve a "familiar" Pokémon. This Mega-Evolved Pokémon can then be carried over to the full game in November, as well as other items. All of this suggests that the demo will be a self-contained story, rather than a portion of the main game itself.
Codes for the demo will be available in the UK from Game, Amazon, Smyth Toys Superstores, ShopTo and the Nintendo UK Official Store from October 15th all they way up to launch. We'll also be distributing codes on the site, so be sure to keep checking back.
To coincide with the launch, Nintendo has confirmed that two new versions of the 2DS will be released, which you can read about here.
While this is only confirmed for the UK at present, it would be safe to assume that Nintendo of America and Nintendo Europe are planning similar demos. We'll be sure to report on those once we have official word.
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Oh noes. Code Beggars inbound.
Oh god.
Welp, I got my special Smash code. While I love pokemon, it isn't worth code-begging for like Smash is.
So they've said where. That is good. But we still need to know HOW (though I imagine most of those will be pre-order related).
I can see the GAME one instore only, which isn't great if you ordered it online.
Here we go again...
Let the code begging... BEGIN!
But in all seriousness, what's up with all these "Special Demo Codes"? What is Nintendo trying to accomplish? All I can see is a bunch of whiners invading forums (just like this one) to beg for codes. If this is about exposure, it's completely off track, since barely anyone will just stumble upon a pack of codes without knowing about it.
These special demos are just an annoyance, and a pretty big one at that. By now, I've had friend request from more than 30 people whose MiiVerse profiles showed nothing but code begging recently...
Please send to last years Platinum members like the smash codes!
Why not just have a open demo in the eShop for all users?
@Tsurii897 I know that feel...even though I don't care for Pokemon, seeing people having to do this stuff is sad.
@Pokefraker would be good I guess, but this time around maybe they can give more people codes, smash is a 4 player game so the 4 codes made sense.
I don't fully understand is this a pre-order kind of thing?
While this is only confirmed for the UK at present, it would be safe to assume that Nintendo of America and Nintendo Europe are planning similar demos.
Let's be honest - they probably aren't.
code quest begin........
Watch out now! There be a code begging storm a brewin... Again.
More code begging inbound. sigh
Well hopefully it would be distributed in your mailbox. Otherwise it will be full with comments: Codes already used, who took it.. etc
sigh i didnt get a code last time so you telling me this time i wont get a code either? -___-
Mega Raichu!!
Also is this whole limited codes distribution going to be a thing now? Not a development that i am warming up to.
Hopefully you just need to request the code or get it via the local wifi at Game
@LunaticPandora And why wouldn't they?
Ninendo of America has already said they would release the demo here in NA if you look at the official Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire website. So I don't know why you, @LunaticPandora, would think that.
In Portugal we only need to use spotpass in the selected stores, fnac, mediamarkt and el corte inglês and that should give us the code.
Thus Smash Code begging 2.0 started.
Why can't they just release the demo on eshop? I don't like this trend of giving away these "special demo codes". And some people bought those smash bros code on ebay for 10£. I just don't get it.
"Nintendo of America and Nintendo Europe"
Oh goodie.. Limited demo code begging.
Maybe they do this to keep the eshop from crashing.
This is not goung to go down well...
@Kolzig That's too logical XD
here wa go again....
They should give it to all or through Club Nintendo for everyone. If they do this in NA I will be mad
So guess this is a preorder thing,luckily I only just preodered from Amazon about half an hour ago,I really wish they would just put it on the eshop so everybody could get it ,that way the 10 people who've never played pokemon could try it
@Tsurii897 true, though before the current type GTS I always had a kind of a fascination with event pokemon and I would always go to those events even if they were far. They were also a chance to meet other Pokefans... these days they, luckily for some, just give everything through wifi tho.
I'm pretty sure they'll put a demo on eshop too. THey did with SSB, why not with this?
I just got my platinum status this morning, just in case
@Kaze_Memaryu Well I look at it this way. People complain that they don't get enough perks from club nintendo so I see that as a perk. Also if your biggest purchasers are bragging/ selling or whatever about codes that gets more people talking about it. Its annoying sure, but its still advertising. Very organic advertising as well.
Yep, this is the part of pokemon company and gamefreak that I hate. First time ever that I get to try the demo of the game since when it came out. How can I respect them when they do this? Anyways, so am I correct in saying that they arent going to give out this game to everyone, and only a few people are going to get the code for the demo?
Absolute bullpoopoodoodoocacapoopledoople. Why not just release the damn demo on eShop? It's a >demo<.
Hopefully it will come to the US and I like the idea of a self contained story.
I hope I can get a code somehow, despite not living in the UK. I don't have a NNID tied to my 3DS so I can change my 3DS region to the UK at any time so I'll then be able to use the code. Good luck to me!
I could see this being another platinum thing but I think they should make it a free demo for all. I don't think it is fair =t
@AlphaAlex Yeah as you said, you do need a NNID to download free software from the eShop, but as it's a code no NNID needed. I have the Tomodachi Life & SSB4 no limit demoes on my NNID-free 3DS XL. UK codes return an error when I enter them on the Australian eShop, I've never tried a UK code on a European eShop though.
I don't like the limited distribution at all, there's no real reason for them to do that. Just when I thought my respect for Game Freak couldn't get any lower, they're pretty much turning into Japanese EA at this point.
i didnt like having to beg for a code like with smash and i still didnt get one. but i really didnt go all out with the begging like some did. but for a pokemon code with a story thats not in the game, i would have to have one. even if i had to buy it.
dang i just checked to make sure and my notifications were on "off" in club nintendo. no wonder i didnt get a stupid smash demo. well if they do the pokemon ones thru there hopfully i will get one now. so dumb! hehehe.
@3dcaleb If you still want one I have an extra one.
@BLPs
The fact your last title is one that hasn't come out yet sort of suggests otherwise...
@WebOfHair
You don't think I could have it? I would really appreciate it sorry for begging
@ZenTurtle hmmmm thinking... I do have 2 codes.....
@WebOfHair
By the way I reside in the UK
@ZenTurtle Oh sorry, I only have 2 US codes I still need one for my UK system... I hope to get a Poke Code for my UK system though...
Do note that all Smash codes are expired, so they are useless anyway
@WaLzgi oh snap didn't see that... oh well still got to use 2 of them
I don't see why they limit access to demos, as It just creates a lot of upset people. Hopefully, they'll eventually release the demo on the eshop to everyone at some point.
@WebOfHair
Thanks anyway!
@BLPs
Sorry, didn't mean it like that :/
I'm really good at code begging
Spit it out, Nintendo Life! You know whether or not NoA is giving out codes also, right?! Please say "yes..."
Hoping for NoA distributions!
USA! USA! Spread the love NoA!
@AlphaAlex You're welcome I love to spread knowledge & learn new things too!
what? no american demo?
Does anyone know yet how the Amazon code will be distributed? Preordering I assume?
Amazon codes will be sent to those who preordered ORAS. I think... I think that what they are doing is really different and am looking forwards to getting a code 😃
how can I request a code?
do they post the codes randomly on here or just to individual people
I don't think you get a code for Pre-ordering in Smyths,according to Serebii you had to buy Pokemon X or Y from there...
I don't want a code. I NEED a code
I have common sense so I can guess why they are doing this, It goes back to Pokemon Bank. When it was released, so many people wanted to download it all at once that it crashed their servers. So when SSB was released, I am guessing that they did that to prevent everyone from downloading it at the same time, though I should point out that eventually SSB's demo was released for everyone, and I'm guessing that this demo will eventually be available to all to download, though I hope I get a code because I don't want to wait to download it. I want it asap. Just saying.
Can't wait til the demo codes drop tomorrow!
have a hospital appointment later tomorrow,better wake up early and hope for a code
Wait so all you have to do is to write that you want a code in this section, and what then? Will they just pick few random people to give the code to?
I really don't understand the whole code distribution thing....
I'm not sure, Pokemaniac_Pl, I just know I've been trying to figure out how to get the code ever since the demo was announced and as near as I can tell this is the only place where an American or a Canadian can come to get one, so here I am. I'm not exactly sure how it is going to work though.
I would really really love to get a code for omega ruby
Not long until the demo codes are up!
Hopefully I'll get one from here, can't get it anywhere else (not pre-ordered the game, family member is buying me the games for Christmas uvu;;;; plus I have College classes which I can't skip)
Any info on how the codes will be distributed on here guys?
Me want code please thanks in advance and yes I know its in an hours time haha
@Spikey777 omega ruby would be good but I don't mind any
I'm guessing it will be through emails or they will just post the codes and its first come first served
Sighs. I need a code.
we all do man
Those online at midnight should get one tbh, shows who wants it the most
@God_of_thund3r yeah I agree I'm not sleeping U til I have a code haha
@Bradderz2014 I spent hours trying to find all the places to get a code and I really want one! Got my fingers crossed for us both!
@God_of_thund3r thanks I have my fingers crossed for us both too! I really desperately want a code!!
@Bradderz2014 thank you! Do you know if a code can only be used once or on more than one 31st console?
@God_of_thund3r your welcome, and I have no idea
Me want code plz in a mo now guys hype is building
@Bradderz2014 poo i can wait for the game itself, I just want to know what the 'prize' is for playing the demo everyday
@God_of_thund3r me too! I'm also curious about the mega Pokemon that Hasnt been revealed yet
@Bradderz2014 some stuff has been leaked and it seems plausible, two megastar have been expected from the demo
@God_of_thund3r ahh I hope we get codes
Its midnight
I Sooo want a code!, it would mean a lot
Me want code to plze
@Bradderz2014 some do I! I just wish I knew where to click to get one
Ahhh
Same
Same
Code time
Code please
Please may I have a code
When are the codes appearing??
Codey please anytime
where are these codes to?
We've waited so long for these codes! For the love of god please!
Code me up
Refreshing my emails incase they send them automatically
Can someone tell us when we actually get the codes today for the uk
Same I do need rest but I need the code bc they are only limited I think
please can we have some shiny codes?
Ill stay up as long as I have to
Code plz
where are we supposed to be looking guys? :S
Where it says watch this space I guess
https://twitter.com/antdickens
'Pokemon fans, keep your eyes on @nintendolife tomorrow at 9am '
(Just so you know, this guy is the creator of Nintendo Life)
guys the codes are out at 9 am
Okay thanks
aw man what a joke!!!
When school starts...
Most people will be
guess im not going to college tomorrow
when is the codes being pot up
9 am
Desperate for this demo, hoping to land a code.
playing pokemon emerald to pass the time
you guys are lucky you can get codes.. we in the philippines has no way to get a code unless we travel to UK and other countries for the events
how many more hours till the codes are given?
your right that does suck and its 3:38 so 5 hours 22 minutes
ok thanks
I Just hope somebody emails me a code
my e-mail is: [email protected]
still waiting ~~~ accelerate the time pls u.u
shattered
Watch out guys. We're gonna be invaded by "CODE BEGGERS" soon
How are they gonna give out the codes? I guarantee you many people will ask for it. I want one myself but I don't like to be a beggar but I'm just curious
I have to leave for my hospital appointment around 9,so it will be cutting it close
Wonder how are they goin' to distribute it ... and will it be enough for everyone.
Codes still not out yet?
But how do we actually get them at 9???
@Delug They'll be out at 9 am
why 9...
How is this going to work?
Will it be first get, first serve?
@DillyBear12 Makes sense. I'll wait til 9 and see what happens then.
so annoyed, i'm at school
@tom240 I have college :/
most pokemon fans will be at school/college bat 9
Give me that code nintendo life plz men
Please Nintendo life please please give me a code for omega ruby demo
So they are giving the codes at 9am
Can't wait till 9am, can I have one please!!!?
Oh man I cant wait :3
Really need a code please for the UK
Here to join the forces off code beggers
I highly doubt that that will be a method of distribution xD (gifts for code beggers lol)
Really need a code too!!!
@Sheldon90 giving it a try won't hurt Still this site is the nearest i can get to receive a code for that demo.
13 minutes?
code code code code code ^_^
@CarbonMono same here
mmmm want that Alpha Sapphire goodness now
Where's it going to be I wonder?
Only a few minutes left...
Ahhhhh 2 minutes left!!!!
How are you going to give out the codes?
9am bang on aha
only for uk users? that not really fair :S
guys you need to register!!!1 https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/10/download_pokemon_omega_ruby_and_alpha_sapphire_special_demo_version
30,000 codes , that give ya a good chance of getting one
How do i get it!
Won't let me enter for one,how stupid!
Thanks @achi441
damn im in ireland, any way i can get the code?
So I just went up town to my local GAME store and they were all confused as to what the game codes were, so they called their area manager who said that the codes MIGHT be in stores tomorrow. What an actual liberty; I waited up until midnight=nothing, I woke up at 9am=nothing, I go to the GAME store=nothing. All I want is one tiny code :'-(
played through the demo about 8 times now and you only get small bonuses to transfer to the main game like pokeballs and heal balls. also you get a glaile
The codes out yet?
@Gizzardthagod hey I saw you said you have a spare code, would you please give it to me? I am from the UK. My email is [email protected]. Thanks.
Cant wait until i get my code.. well i hope i do
I need a demo code I really really need one
Could i have a Demo code for pokemon please my email is [email protected]
I have an extra code, just in case anyone still needs/wants one. Post your mail and tag me.
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