Full Game

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

Outside of the main story--which involves the usual battles against gym leaders and evil team Galactic--there is an endless amount of gaming content via online functionality to keep any Poke-thusiast captivated. Finally, it is possible for trainers to meet friends online and battle others around the world via the DS' Wi-Fi. There are also competitions that incorporate acting, singing, and dressing up the little critters in costumes. If that doesn't seem like enough to do, trainers can meet in underground tunnels that span the continent where they can explore, mine for jewels, and build secret bases.

Being on-line with friends naturally brings out the need to communicate with them. This is accomplished via the use of free down load pc games & a headset and Voice over Internet Protocal (VoIP). Nintendo's headset is an uncomfortable piece of hard plastic that works fine but falls off often. Being able to talk with friends on the DS is an excellent addition to the game, but I'll hold out for a third-party headset/mic.