#pokewalker

Reverse-Engineering

@reverse-engineering.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

1 day ago

Rescuing A Pokémon Off A Pokéwalker After Losing The Game Cartridge Cloning a Snickers. {Credit: Etchy, YouTube) The Pokéwalker is a gadget that was sold alongside the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver games for the Nintendo DS, using which you could take a Pokémon of your choice with you on a walk. Not only would you earn points while walking, but you’d be able to find items, battle wild Pokémon, etc. The Pokémon inside the device is however linked to the game cartridge. This fact turned into tragedy when [Etchy] found his old Pokéwalker with a treasured Pokémon still on it, but was forced to erase the device as he had lost the cartridge over the years. Although he had been told repeatedly by then that it was impossible to transfer such a digital pet to a new save file, this never felt right. Although it made some sense that a specific critter would be linked to a specific save file as a level of security, there’s also the question of whether all data of the Pokémon in question would be erased from said save file. Fortunately, [Dmitry] has reverse-engineered the Pokéwalker already, including the infrared protocol that uses the IR transceiver in the cartridge itself. As it turns out, only some basic information is sent over to the device, while the Pokémon is simply hidden in the save file, including the data that isn’t sent to the device. Case closed, right? It would be a sad ending for those who have lost Pokémon on these devices if it was that simple, fortunately. After some digging, [Etchy] found out that the device only checks for three pieces of information to ensure that it is being accessed from a valid game session: the version (HeartGold or SoulSilver), the region (NA, JP, etc.) and the training and secret IDs. This thus means that if you try long enough, or use an RNG manipulation hack as demonstrated, you can get a new save file created that has the exact same IDs. As long as you after that make sure that your local critter’s details in terms of species and form are the same as on the device, there’s nothing really stopping the device from happily handing over the critter’s details. Of course, the real thing that defines a single Pokémon is its ID (PID) that defines its properties, and this is only saved in the save file. The final answer is thus that there’s no way to rescue a trapped Pokémon, as it only really exists on the cartridge that may or may not still exist in some physical form.

Rescuing a Pokémon off a Pokéwalker After Losing the Game Cartridge The Pokéwalker is a gadget that was sold alongside the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver games for the Nintendo DS, using whic...

#Games #Nintendo #Hacks #Reverse #Engineering #pokemon #pokewalker

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Reverse-Engineering

@reverse-engineering.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

1 day ago

Rescuing A Pokémon Off A Pokéwalker After Losing The Game Cartridge Cloning a Snickers. {Credit: Etchy, YouTube) The Pokéwalker is a gadget that was sold alongside the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver games for the Nintendo DS, using which you could take a Pokémon of your choice with you on a walk. Not only would you earn points while walking, but you’d be able to find items, battle wild Pokémon, etc. The Pokémon inside the device is however linked to the game cartridge. This fact turned into tragedy when [Etchy] found his old Pokéwalker with a treasured Pokémon still on it, but was forced to erase the device as he had lost the cartridge over the years. Although he had been told repeatedly by then that it was impossible to transfer such a digital pet to a new save file, this never felt right. Although it made some sense that a specific critter would be linked to a specific save file as a level of security, there’s also the question of whether all data of the Pokémon in question would be erased from said save file. Fortunately, [Dmitry] has reverse-engineered the Pokéwalker already, including the infrared protocol that uses the IR transceiver in the cartridge itself. As it turns out, only some basic information is sent over to the device, while the Pokémon is simply hidden in the save file, including the data that isn’t sent to the device. Case closed, right? It would be a sad ending for those who have lost Pokémon on these devices if it was that simple, fortunately. After some digging, [Etchy] found out that the device only checks for three pieces of information to ensure that it is being accessed from a valid game session: the version (HeartGold or SoulSilver), the region (NA, JP, etc.) and the training and secret IDs. This thus means that if you try long enough, or use an RNG manipulation hack as demonstrated, you can get a new save file created that has the exact same IDs. As long as you after that make sure that your local critter’s details in terms of species and form are the same as on the device, there’s nothing really stopping the device from happily handing over the critter’s details. Of course, the real thing that defines a single Pokémon is its ID (PID) that defines its properties, and this is only saved in the save file. The final answer is thus that there’s no way to rescue a trapped Pokémon, as it only really exists on the cartridge that may or may not still exist in some physical form.

Rescuing a Pokémon off a Pokéwalker After Losing the Game Cartridge The Pokéwalker is a gadget that was sold alongside the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver games for the Nintendo DS, using whic...

#Games #Nintendo #Hacks #Reverse #Engineering #pokemon #pokewalker

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Brenden 🧡

@sunlitslumber.bsky.social

5 days ago

Maybe it's a bit bulky but at least I have an option to use rechargeable batteries. #Pokemon #Pokewalker

sparklingdemon [sparks]

@sparklingdemon.bsky.social

1 week ago

NaN'S NEW HOUSE!!!

#missingno #pokemon #pokewalker

@sandslashlvx.bsky.social

1 month ago

After several years of on and off walking, I’ve finally reached the end!

#Pokemon #PokemonHGSS #HGSS #Heartgold #Sandshrew #Pokewalker #Gen4 #Gen2

sparklingdemon [sparks]

@sparklingdemon.bsky.social

1 month ago

i can take NaN for walkies now <3

#missingno #pokemon #pokewalker

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@cosmicsynergy.bsky.social

2 months ago

Probably just needs its battery replaced, idk. Apparently it's worth money lol. I sold my original Pokedex toy some years ago for 45 bucks I don't know if and when I'll sell this, I doubt anyone would be interested in it if it doesn't work. I can't afford batteries right now.

#pokewalker #pokemon

Blue 🌊

@digitalbluex.bsky.social

2 months ago

Hello Floof ✨
#pokemon #ampharos #pokemonsoulsilver #pokemonheartgold #HGSS #pokewalker #gaming #videogames

Sir Lefty / Pup Rusty 🔜 Nashty™ White Party

@sirleftyttv.bsky.social

3 months ago

Guys I revived my Pokéwalker

#sirlefty #gaming #pokemon #pokewalker #spikypichu

Bryte 🌈🔜BWS

@halfofacat.bsky.social

3 months ago

Really proud of how these turned out! Was hoping to debut these at a con but our next one isn’t until MCFC so 👉👈

#pokemon #pokewalker #totodile #chikorita #cyndaquil #johto #art

AllAroundLooney

@allaroundlooney.bsky.social

6 months ago

Current Watts collected and steps taken 😁 #pokemon #pokewalker #Pokemonsoulsilver

AllAroundLooney

@allaroundlooney.bsky.social

6 months ago

I didn't walk a lot the last 2 days, but today I did some stuff and gathered enough Watts to catch some #pokemon, though I accidentally caught 2 Pidgies, oops. But I got what I hoped for which was Kangaskhan 😊 #pokewalker #Pokemonsoulsilver

CallMePuppy

@callmeemery.denden.world.ap.brid.gy

8 months ago

I just caught a Torchic on my Pokewalker! Blaziken is a good pokemon for my team i think :3

#pokemon #pokewalker

LunarPurin

@lunarpurin.bsky.social

8 months ago

Spiky Eared Pichu by the river >w<

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are very special games to me, so I had to get this little guy!
I've also getting good use out of my pokewalker lately :3

#pokemon #pokeplush #plush #photography #plushphotography #pichu #spikyearedpichu #johto #pokewalker #hgss

@rabiatskratt.bsky.social

9 months ago

Dude! I was cleaning out my closet and look what I found! #pokemon #pokewalker #retro

Cynder The Fox

@cynderthefox.bsky.social

9 months ago

Thank you again @phdpeppermin.bsky.social 😍

Art of my OC Maddie (toyhou.se/25020125.mad...)

#YCHart #Pokewalker #Art #NOAI

Mialotic

@geekyspeech.bsky.social

10 months ago

#AutismAwarenessMonth I use games for #neuroaffirming social interactions, vocab teaching & literacy. Used #PokeWalker to track steps for #WalkforAutism too

🎀 follow Geeky Speechie Podcast on audio platforms Video version on YT🎀

#therapyideas #socialgaming #speechpathologist #disabilityeducation

🌻 Kaz 🌻

@peacefuldaydreams.bsky.social

10 months ago

SCREAMS I UNLOCKED QUIET CAVE YALL! I'm free!! ... COME HERE WILD SPIRITOMBS PSPSPSPSPSPSPS! ◇A◇

《 #pokemon #pokewalker 》

Ghost Shinigami

@ghostshinigami.bsky.social

10 months ago

#pokemon #soulsilver #pokewalker

Bryte 🌈🔜BWS

@halfofacat.bsky.social

1 year ago

Excited to announce that my digital pet keychain and badge commissions will be debuting at Motor City Furry Con this weekend! These will be available at @y2kuteshop.bsky.social’s AA table all weekend (or until slots run out!) 💫

#MCFC #MCFC2025 #furry #furryart #tamagotchi #LPS #pokewalker #digivice

Retro Game Attic

@retrogameattic.bsky.social

1 year ago

New video up!
Nintendo’s Step Tracking Pedometers

YouTube channel link in bio 👆

#nintendo #3ds #pokewalker #pocketpikachu #hellokitty #pokemon #pocketsakura #gameboy #pedometer #exergaming #retrogaming #retrogameattic #youtubegaming #youtubegamingchannel #youtubegamingcommunity

Choco-Shorty

@choco-shorty.bsky.social

1 year ago

A little recopilation of Pokemon Virtual Pets and Tamagotchis

did you had one? someone still keepts any of them?

#pokemon #pikachu #eevee #tamagotchi #virtualpet #videogames #handheld #retro #pocketmonsters #kawaii #pokeball #pokewalker

Isicar

@isicar.bsky.social

1 year ago

Pocket crow.
#pokemon #pokewalker

Osaka56

@osaka56.bsky.social

1 year ago

Miltank came to work with me today #pokemon #hgss #pokewalker

Paul Hallett

@paulwrites.software

1 year ago

Day 4 of #nintendo #3ds 2025 and I took my #pokewalker on my half marathon training. #pokemon

🌻 Kaz 🌻

@peacefuldaydreams.bsky.social

1 year ago

Aaaa, getting so close to unlocking all the areas in my pokewalker... halfway there! 👌🏻✨️ 3 more to go! Stormy beach... then Resort... the Quiet cave!

Look at my lil Nether... 🥺 Love shiny eevees too much.., ♡

《 #pokemon #pokewalker #pokémon #eevee 》

HumbleDad - Art

@humbledadgames.bsky.social

1 year ago

Babe, why is your butt glowing?
*Sounds of intense rattling*
- I'm multitasking babe...
#Pokemon #PokemonGo #PoGo+ #PokeWalker #GottaInsertTheVeryBest

weeners64

@weeners64.bsky.social

1 year ago

Finally reached 1000 on my #pokewalker shiny hunt! This was 3 months of work so I guess if I wanna hit odds, see ya in 2 years lmao