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Angelroid December 7th, 2010 10:27 PM

I am getting both, Black and White.

Misheard Whisper December 7th, 2010 10:35 PM

Going for White because Zekrom owns. And because Iris owns. And yeah, White Forest.

I'll get the third game as well. There was no option for that combination in the poll, though.

Yume Tsuki December 7th, 2010 10:47 PM

★ Which game are you getting and why?
Probably black, because I like Reshiram more than Zekrom. Let's just ignore the innuedo.. :$
★ If you've already gotten one of the games, do you regret getting that one and would prefer getting the other one? Or are you fine with what you have and if so, what makes you prefer that game?

Still have to wait until spring.. :(
★ If you're getting both, why?

I just buy one game, thats enough for me.
★ Or are you waiting for the third game?

That would probably the best option if you want the best of the three, since the third is always an Upgraded version of the other two. However, that makes you eager if you know black and white are out and you have to wait another year to pass... So no, I won't go for that option.

Souta December 8th, 2010 3:13 AM

I have Black in Japanese right now, and then White in Spanish, :3

Roxichu December 8th, 2010 8:28 PM

I will inevitably be getting all three, just as I have since the first generation.

However, I'll be choosing White first, because Zekrom is simply awesome.

Pokeyomom December 8th, 2010 9:40 PM

Going for White, because Zek is beast.

Musica December 9th, 2010 1:28 AM

I guess I'll get all 3 games once I have enough cash and they get released here.

ISA56 2.0 December 9th, 2010 1:29 AM

I'm getting all three games, but I'm getting White first simply because of Zekrom's awesomeness.

Christopher December 9th, 2010 1:33 AM

I plan to get Whit namely do to Rankurusu,White Forest and I like Zekrom's design and typing better than Resheram (Spelling?)

Roy-Chibi December 9th, 2010 12:21 PM

I have Black mainly because I'll be getting White in English~ ;x

And I'll get Grey version-whatever-it's-called too. Lol.
Kyurem = sexy.

-ty- December 12th, 2010 12:16 AM

Does anyone else understand why churine and monmen are exclusives when you can trade for the other one. I mean you just have to travel to the next city! I mean, maybe if it was like the 6th town or so, but the one right after you catch it?

MysticFlames December 12th, 2010 12:20 AM

White, definitely. Zekrom is just awesome, and I have this white theme going on, so I feel obligated to get it (I actually have Yin and Yang friendship necklace type things, and I happen to have the white portion).

Ho-Oh December 12th, 2010 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -ty- (Post 6337207)
Does anyone else understand why churine and monmen are exclusives when you can trade for the other one. I mean you just have to travel to the next city! I mean, maybe if it was like the 6th town or so, but the one right after you catch it?

Well imo, it's to make Black not seem as bad, because most of the "popular" exclusives are in White (except Reshiram), while Black misses out on Churine, Wooguru, etc. So... to make it fairer, or something along those lines.

King Gumball December 12th, 2010 1:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forever (Post 6337213)


Well imo, it's to make Black not seem as bad, because most of the "popular" exclusives are in White (except Reshiram), while Black misses out on Churine, Wooguru, etc. So... to make it fairer, or something along those lines.


Ummm what? lol, some people might like the pokemon in White better. I like the vulture better than the eagle. And Erufuun is very popular, I think more so than Doredia. I think it might be for those who are unable to trade, through Wi-Fi or any other means. So an ingame trade is necessary to help people fill their dex with pokemon they are unable to get any other way.

Ho-Oh December 12th, 2010 1:33 AM

Or alternatively that, but I just know that post people I've spoken to have said that White has better Pokemon. So, yeah. But still, even so, you'd need the other version exclusives to fill up the pokedex that are popular too. It's kinda strange tbh.

I'll still prefer White's Pokemon, though!

King Gumball December 12th, 2010 1:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forever (Post 6337270)
Or alternatively that, but I just know that post people I've spoken to have said that White has better Pokemon. So, yeah. But still, even so, you'd need the other version exclusives to fill up the pokedex that are popular too. It's kinda strange tbh.

I'll still prefer White's Pokemon, though!

Yeah I still like White pokemon better as well, Yuniran FTW!! But I like Blacks legendary better. That is why I am going to get both, as well as so one of the games I can play seriously and get the events through, and the other I will muck around in and maybe restart a couple of times.

zoo3891 December 12th, 2010 7:55 AM

I think i'm gonna get Black for the design of Shoyru(?) city and for Reshiram, then i'll probably buy the third game.

#197umbreon December 13th, 2010 10:16 AM

after playing R/S,i was little boared to play Emerald,because i already seen the land and pokemon.
this happend again; after i played D/P,Pt came out,and I was little bored to play sinoh again,even througe it had many new things.
this time i won't repeat the mistake. i will wait for the third game in GenV.

MrGriszell December 13th, 2010 3:33 PM

I dunno , i mean if you played it non stop for 2 years i can understand but i got white imported im on my 3rd time playing thru it and im not in the least bored. Im also planing on getting black and white when they come out in the U.S....If you can wait till the 3rd game ill give it to you , but for someone who truly enjoyed pokemon since red and blue came out i couldn't do it . Lol i couldn't even wait for the english version to come out

PlatinumDude December 13th, 2010 5:43 PM

I'll play the B/W games themselves, then the third game when it comes out.

Zelda December 13th, 2010 6:16 PM

We've already got an active thread on whether you might wait for the third game or not here, so continue on in this thread. :)

psychic7hr33 December 14th, 2010 11:05 AM

White since I can catch Abra in White Forest...that's kind of a given!

Ashdude December 15th, 2010 3:33 AM

Getting Black. It just looks a tad cooler.

ShinyFufu December 15th, 2010 5:39 AM

Black. I like it's version exclusives more.

Giraffe December 15th, 2010 9:25 AM

Probably Black! Reshiram looks awesome. x3

Venya December 15th, 2010 11:59 AM

I wish I could get both just so I can get the houndour but thats like the only pokemon I want. Other then that I'm going to get white.

Sydian December 15th, 2010 12:18 PM

I have a Japanese White and I'll get an English Black. As for the third game, I might get an English and Japanese copy, since they're the best games for storage, but at the same time, they're the best games for playing through over and over. So I'd essentially have the best of both worlds.

Superjub December 15th, 2010 12:27 PM

Honestly, deciding whether to get Black or White when they come out in English is going to b hard for me. I mean, I like Reshiram more than Zekrom, so I should probably get Pokemon Black. However, I like White Forest and the version exclusives in Pokemon White more than the ones in Pokemon Black. I'm actually thinking about getting both, but I'm not sure yet.

Fushigidane-Chan December 15th, 2010 1:02 PM

I went with Japanese White, but only because I'm going to buy Black in the US once it's released, and that'll be my main version.

I'll be picking up the third game if it has enough new features, and it damn better, considering how lackluster the games are in a few certain areas.

esperance December 15th, 2010 1:51 PM

I will be getting Pokemon White. This is because I think Zekrom is waaay better than Reshiram, and then I'll get the third one, for the new features it will have, and bigger pokedex.

Haus of Dye December 17th, 2010 3:48 PM

I want both but will probably end up getting Black. One of the reasons for that is cause there is a pokemon in the black version that you can't get in the white...and I want it (Gothiruselle)

Le Creep! December 19th, 2010 2:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forever (Post 6265989)

★ Which game are you getting and why?
★ If you've already gotten one of the games, do you regret getting that one and would prefer getting the other one? Or are you fine with what you have and if so, what makes you prefer that game?
★ If you're getting both, why?
★ Or are you waiting for the third game?

I'm going to get Pokemon Black (:

I've not got one of the games yet. I'm waiting for the Australian version.

I'm not getting both.

I will try and buy the third game. (if there is one?)

Miss Doronjo December 19th, 2010 7:07 AM

Lets see....

I'm getting pokemon White because of the exclusives. Like the white forest; I always prefer catching pokemon and raising them rather than battling strong ones. Also, cause of Zekrom; I kind of like that one better. For me, Triple Battles are more interesting than rotation battles, so I'm looking forward to that too. And lastly, cause I love Iris. ^^ So it'd be cool to battler her. XP

The only thing I would be regretting if I get White is simply that I won't get the exclusive pokemon from black; like Reshiram, Erufuun, etc. I might get both to check out the Black City and the pokemon; just like why I chose to get both: Ruby and Sapphire. Mmm, if there's a third game, I'll get that too. Maybe it'll be like Platinum and both Legendaries are involved and there's a third? Well see if there is a third game.

faospark December 19th, 2010 9:19 AM

white feels more like a pokemon game, i'll go for my white version

Haza December 19th, 2010 2:34 PM

I'll be getting both but Black will be my main game since I feel like it suits me better and I like Black City way more than White Forest.

Neptune Vasilias December 31st, 2010 1:48 AM

I've decided on Black. Reasons: I like Reshiram more than Zekrom ,the idea of having a robotic dragon legendary gives me the creeps. IMO Black City is a far better choice than White Forest cos who needs previous Gen Pokemon when you can roll with the new cooler ones? And besides, training is much more important than catching Pokemon. Anyways, I'm more of a technology person than a nature being. I don't really like 100% female Pokemon like Churine cos I rather catch Pokemon for my own gender, don't ask me why, I don't know either. I really hope that there won't be a 3rd game like Platinum cos to me, it shows that Nintendo just want to dump the 1st 2 games for a so-called better 3rd game, but if they do come out and is better and nice, I'll get it but my main priority is Black. And the name Gray sounds kinda lowly and lame for a version name. I mean, Gray version? Really doesn't click. >.< Black and White names really stick to the theme of Yin and Yang and balance in the world. Gray seems to make the whole game dull and monotonous. Another reason why i chose Black is because my friend is getting White so we can get what we don't have by trading with one another. ^^ But a few regrets, I really want Yuniran over Gochi-whatsit'sname but as my desire for BLack overpowers mine for White, I'm sticking with Black and anyway, my friend is gonna trade that to me, hehe. And yeah, that's all, I don't thnk there's any difference between both games other than the exclusive Pokemon so there's not much to fuss about.

Haonn December 31st, 2010 5:41 AM

I'll be getting White first, probably wait until ( if) they make a third, buy that and then buy Black since it will be a bit cheaper then xd.

Raichupacabra December 31st, 2010 6:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haonn (Post 6371289)
I'll be getting White first, probably wait until ( if) they make a third, buy that and then buy Black since it will be a bit cheaper then xd.

i do sorta the same thing
Get Black
Wait for "Grey"
Get White just for fun

Dooonerz December 31st, 2010 6:38 AM

I'll be getting White, because it has Rankurusu and Wargle, but then I'll get Black when the price drops, and by that time the third game will be out, so I'll get that too. x3

Morgnarok December 31st, 2010 9:25 AM

I plan on buying pokemon black when it is released in america.

TCB December 31st, 2010 1:16 PM

I have a twin brother, so while he's getting Black I'm getting White. I have to save my money though...

GlitchCity December 31st, 2010 10:31 PM

I plan on playing Pokemon Black, but I ended up pre-ordering both black and white :\ who knew a 9 year old could have that much persuasion on a 17 year old? lol

sabapple January 1st, 2011 12:24 PM

Gosh, I still can't decide on which version I'm buying.

I was planning on buying both on release day but then... But then I found out that the 3DS also comes out in March and I am running low on money, so er... T_T

I like Reshiram so much more and also Black City but then... Then I really decided that I wanted a Wargle and so... So I think that I'm going to end up buying White...? Hmph, so difficult to decide! D;

Pokestick, good times. January 1st, 2011 12:36 PM

I'll go for Black, because of the techno music and the graceful Reshiram xD

I'll most likely buy the third game too, though.

Eli January 16th, 2011 12:21 AM

White due to it's exclusives.

Melinda January 16th, 2011 12:58 AM

I'm getting both games because I'm collecting the Pokemon DS games. I'm going to play through White first (White Forest), then Black. If a third game comes out...I'll probably get that too. ^_^

inomoo221 January 16th, 2011 1:30 AM

I guess I prefer White over Black. Mainly because I'd rather explore a big forest than a big city. Also, White has Reuniclus and Doredia, and I want both of them, they're just too cool. Meh, I'll also probably end up getting the third game as well.

Roughsponge January 16th, 2011 2:44 AM

I think I'm going to get white, mainly because of the version exclusives and white forest.

Plus I think Zekrom looks better (yes I am judging by the cover..;))

Ian Watkins January 16th, 2011 3:31 AM

I think White, because I prefer White Forest to Black City. And I prefer Dorieda and My Blobby, so yeah. xD

pokewalker January 16th, 2011 4:42 AM

Black of course :P If you choose white you are a racist plus Black sounds cooler and I prefer Reshiram so yeah

Mod note: Please refrain from making accusations as to whether people purchasing White are racist or not.

blue January 16th, 2011 4:49 AM

I'm surprised that more people voted for White as people normally go for the first came (Red, Gold, Sapphire, Fire Red, Diamond, Heart Gold) but I prefere White, so I will be getting Pokémon White.

Ronin January 16th, 2011 8:44 AM

I've been if-ing and but-ing for a while now, then I noticed them both up for Pre-order on Amazon and I just automatically did the 1-click buy now on Pokémon White... I suppose I have my answer then. I'll probably get Black a little bit later, after having had time to have done everything in White (I always do). Usually I check out the version exclusives (not the legendaries, just the regular Poke's) and decide if either has a Pokémon that I really want otherwise it's just which one has the cooler case.

...So is it the 4th March yet? ;)

Lexxy January 16th, 2011 12:45 PM

I'll probably be getting White.
  • Doredia < - do want badly
  • Braviary < - also do want badly
  • I'm not really fond of the Legendary though but I can always trade I guess and get the other one.
  • White Forest :D
  • I love how Pokemon White is more like a natural theme. I'm not really loving the technological theme in Black

Eurydice January 16th, 2011 1:01 PM

i will be getting both when they are released. i have them both in japanese already and love them. i will probably start with white just because i started with black when i played them in japanese. and i will definitely get the third game prob in both languages as well. (complete set ^_^)

Miluiel January 16th, 2011 2:59 PM

If I could afford it, I'd get both (or even all three). But since I can't afford that, I'll just go with white for the White Forest. ^_^

blue January 16th, 2011 3:18 PM

I will get White first then Black, then the third game.

Rawrinism January 17th, 2011 10:39 PM

I am going to get both. :D
I just love the white forest but I don't like black city. I like Reshiram but I don't like Zekrom. :p

Gl!tch January 17th, 2011 11:26 PM

Black. The legendary just looks cooler imo. I just wish the rest of the new gen pokemon looked good D:

olih January 19th, 2011 5:17 PM

I'm getting White, cos I think Zekrom looks awesome
Also, they're making a third game?

Speed January 19th, 2011 5:33 PM

I pre ordered Black, since I saw so many people are going to get White, and I prefer some of the exclusives in Black more. But I'll get White eventually.

Storm_has_formed January 19th, 2011 6:15 PM

I decided White, though it could change in a few minutes, and again in another few minutes -_-

Westie7 January 19th, 2011 6:42 PM

I'm picking White, at least for my main game.
I was going for Black originally, but then they revealed Zekrom and his awesomeness switched me over to White.
I also prefer Reunculus (Sp?) and Basurao Blue to Gothitelle and Red Stripe form. And Nageki, I like him too.

KurcioDurcio January 19th, 2011 9:58 PM

Black. dunno how just though of that first.

Pokemon Trainer Touko January 23rd, 2011 1:44 AM

I got both versions in Japanese and I think both of them are awesome!! I like White because of the triple battles and the White forest and I like Black because of Reshiram and Black city

Btw- How did u guys set ur signature as pokemon teams?
★ XD

TehPsychicTypeMaster January 24th, 2011 11:21 AM

I've preordered Black, a while ago. It just seems more appealing, and the legendary is cooler. I love the Technological theme for Black City and Souryuu City.

ゼクロム January 24th, 2011 12:44 PM

Pokemon White FTW. Pokemon Black's legendary is garbage, no offense.

cttooch January 27th, 2011 5:12 PM

i see a bunch of you said you are getting both. why get both aren't they the same game?sorry i'm still a beginner

KitKat13 January 28th, 2011 4:30 AM

I am going to get both, since sometimes my cousin is playing as well, so I could let him borrow the other. :) ..

Regeneration January 28th, 2011 4:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cttooch (Post 6422398)
i see a bunch of you said you are getting both. why get both aren't they the same game?sorry i'm still a beginner

Yes, they are basically the same, but there are a few version differences present.

One of them being Black City and White Forest which are present exclusively in Pokemon Black and White respectively. The mascots of the two games are also different; Reshiram and zekrom being two and there are several other version exclusive Pokemon as well.

These three links will provide you with in-depth details on the differences:
Area Differences
Pokemon differences
Battle Differences

NejiForce January 28th, 2011 4:44 AM

Zekrom rules IF theres a third(witch will earliest after Ruby remake)
I´ll "buy" play it to;)

Cherrim January 28th, 2011 10:04 AM

I already got Black and now I'll be getting White.

I was a little torn over which version to get. On the one hand, I always get the "first" game in the sets. (RED and blue, GOLD and silver, RUBY and sapphire, DIAMOND and pearl, etc.) On the other hand, I really disliked Reshiram and wanted to get Zekrom. xD; Luckily, I realized that didn't matter if I was going to import one of them and get the other in English. So that's exactly what I did. I pre-ordered Black in Japanese and now I've got my pre-order set for White in English. :) Problem solved!

MysticFlygon January 28th, 2011 7:34 PM

Like many other people, I'll be getting white because it has better version exclusives and I like Zekrom's type better than Reshiram's. I still might end up getting both and then all three like I did with Diamond, Pearl and Platinum.

kissing. raindrops January 28th, 2011 9:34 PM

I wanna get White, cause of White Forest, and the version exclusive Pokemon. :3

Alternative January 28th, 2011 9:47 PM

This is actually a hard decision for me. I want White for Seedbby, and I also want Black for Reshiram. I'm leaning towards Black though, as I can always get someone to trade me a Seedbby egg. :D

Backup January 28th, 2011 10:46 PM

I ended up preordering Black Version.

I'm not sure why, but White Forest didn't seem that appealing to me. Black City sounds interesting.

Though I like some of the version exclusives in White Version a bit better, I think that I'll be happy with Black. :)

Pokemon Master Derrville January 28th, 2011 11:33 PM

I think Ill be getting both. I heard that you can hook up with a buddy and explore Unova together and if that holds up Ill be getting White and my brother will get Black.

DefiningTheDecade January 28th, 2011 11:54 PM

I say White.. the exclusives just yell it in my face.. can't help but give the bout to them

Elsword January 29th, 2011 12:05 AM

White has Lilligant, Zekrom, and Braviary.

I'm choosing White.

NejiForce January 29th, 2011 3:12 AM

I played white allready and i think the white forrest is great!I found there cool Pokis like the Steal thing from Hoenn Magby Elekid and other babypoki.
(black city will have two trainers to defeat and some stones for evolving...)

FrostPheonix January 29th, 2011 4:14 AM

The third game. But, if they don't announce anything about it before march, I'll probably go with white. Dont want to miss the events.

GlitchCity February 10th, 2011 1:38 PM

I perfer Black, only for 2 reasons: Im a techy-head, and Reshiram :3 But I am also getting White so I can get Braviary :]

miley810 February 10th, 2011 3:45 PM

Thanks Forever.Looks like black is the better catch for me.It seems like the cuter pokemon are one it,and Reshiam.But then of corse Reuiniclus is on black,but if the both have Audio then I'm fine.I like white forest...but black city seems nice 2.hmmm well I have 2 weeks 2 diside cause around the end of then we will be pre-ordering mine.I like black's Souryuu city better.Looks like I'll pick black.

Raith775 February 10th, 2011 4:58 PM

Im getting both! i collect them!

theowlmanlives February 10th, 2011 6:47 PM

I'm gonna get White and the third game if there is one just like with diamond and platinum. Well I might get Black, decisions, decisions.

Kokuo February 10th, 2011 6:58 PM

I'm getting both and the third game whenever it comes out.

Meganium February 10th, 2011 7:04 PM

I'll be getting White. The concept of the "White Forest" got me interested. If possible I might purchase the third game as well.

TheUnown February 11th, 2011 2:15 AM

Black mainly 'cause of Reshiram xDD;. I don't really care too much for the exclusive pokemon in White =/

blue February 11th, 2011 4:21 AM

White has Briviary included and I prefere White to Black

Rai February 11th, 2011 12:19 PM

I am getting Black because black is one of my favorite colors and I like the white legendary better :3

Empoleon09 February 12th, 2011 9:56 PM

Im still Undiecided if i should get white or if i should get black?

and no i dont want both versions lol

im thinking white but what about black?

bwburke94 February 23rd, 2011 9:31 AM

Assuming I have the money (I have about $65 for video games right now) I'll get both. To me, the version differences are minimal (even the eighth gym is basically the same.)

Pokegirlk February 23rd, 2011 3:15 PM

I still dont know which one i am going to get first!

11 February 23rd, 2011 3:44 PM

I think I am going to purchase pokemon black, originally I had white planned but now that I know about the differences black city has gotten me interested.

Chadlington February 23rd, 2011 3:59 PM

Yea im the name...just the opposited though. I had planned for black...but now i think i want white. I'll have to see which one my friend wants. X|

1Roxas February 23rd, 2011 6:43 PM

Im going to get white and the third game if they make one

Barn February 25th, 2011 9:04 AM

Thank you Zackraa for that image!

White for me because of the more Triple Battles, they look better to me than Rotation. Zekrom and Braviary are awesome, and I'd rather catch Pokemon in White Forest than battle them in Black City. (even though it looks pretty cool.)

I might end up getting Black later, though.

Don Daddio February 25th, 2011 10:33 AM

i really wanted to get black, but after reading some of the reviews of it on here, i'm now getting white!!!!

Rich Boy Rob February 25th, 2011 10:49 AM

★ Which game are you getting and why?
I pre-ordered Black, primarily because of Black City. Cities are way cooler than forests and Black City looks awesome.

★ If you've already gotten one of the games, do you regret getting that one and would prefer getting the other one? Or are you fine with what you have and if so, what makes you prefer that game?[/s]

★ If you're getting both, why?
I may get White some time in the future, though that is unlikely. I will just trade for the exclusives.

★ Or are you waiting for the third game?
I will almost definitely buy Grey (or whatever they decide to call it) when it comes out as well.

Bluerang1 February 25th, 2011 10:59 AM

Ah, White is taking over.

I wonder, if Zekrom was in Black, would I have prefered it? At first sight it was Zekrom I liked but even before seeing the Legends, at the game titles revelations, I said it was Black I'd go with. So I sorta had to prefer Reshiram and I now fully do. It's awesome! But I'm missing out on Braviary and Petilil, though you can trade for one in-game.

Carthx February 25th, 2011 11:28 AM

I'll be getting white, pretty much just for Braviary. Although I'm also buying my girlfriend a copy of Black so we can play through the games and trade together.


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