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Guy February 25th, 2011 11:38 AM

I'm purchasing both, but White will be my primary game since Black is going to my sister. Originally, I was going to get Black, but because of exclusive reasons - specifically Zekrom and Reuniclus - I ended up choosing White for myself.

More than likely, if and when a third version is released I'll get that too.

mysticjoshgaming February 25th, 2011 11:41 AM

i will get both though i prefer white.

Imperator161 February 25th, 2011 1:20 PM

I'm getting both games (and the third game, when it comes out), as I've done for most generations. Whenever I don't buy both games to begin with, I end up wanting the additional game at a later point, and then I have to make a separate trip to go buy it. I figure I might as well save myself the time and stress and recognize that I'm going to want every main Pokemon game that comes out, so I might as well buy them while they're still readily available (I learned my lesson when I tried to buy Emerald a couple of years after release and couldn't find it anywhere).

Also, I would like to be able to trade locally to complete my Pokedex, and since I don't have any reliable Pokemon-playing friends (the only one who plays at all doesn't play much), I'd like to have both games so that I can trade with myself whenever I see fit. Wifi does help with the trading aspect, but there are times when it can be really useful to be able to securely trade without worrying about someone cutting off the connection.

Having multiple games also gives me a chace to get more event Pokemon, which is always useful, not that I have much time to go to events these days.

I'm still debating which game is going to be my main game. I'm leaning towards White at the moment, but I'm sure I'll switch back and forth a few more times before release. Either way, I'll probably try to build decent teams on both.

Togakiss February 25th, 2011 1:31 PM

I'm going to get White because I like the aesthetic appeal to it. I'd rather have certain places look rustic instead of hi-tech and what not. White Forest also had to do with my decision a bit also, but not much. I think I'd rather have the choice to catch a variety of Pokemon instead of battling them. All in all, I'm very excited for the release. :)

leov91 February 25th, 2011 1:41 PM

im going to go with black mainly because of the rotation battles. ive always disliked 2 on 2 and i know i will hate 3 on 3 so rotation sounds better?

Gulpin February 25th, 2011 2:41 PM

★ Which game are you getting and why?
I'll be getting White due to the version differences. Originally I was going to get Black first, but White looks much more appealing.
★ If you're getting both, why?
I'll eventually get Black just like I usually get the other one. I'm hoping to get it around Easter, but maybe I'll get it before then. I always like to get a copy of each.
★ Or are you waiting for the third game?
I'll also be getting the third game, but I won't be waiting for it before buying any of the games.

staryu_beast February 25th, 2011 3:34 PM

Black Version!!! The exclusives are way better. Black City is the bomb. Plus Reshiram is way cooler than Zekrom. The reason i picked black though is just cuz of back city ahha.

Dudypokefan89 February 25th, 2011 3:47 PM

I Am getting White mainly because of my love of Reuniclus, but i think the idea of white forest over black city had something to do with it also.
I will probably get the 3rd game when it comes out too.

PiPVoda February 25th, 2011 5:14 PM

Black, ftw. I love Reshiram more than Zekrom.

レイジングブラスト February 25th, 2011 6:10 PM

There's no way I'll be able to wait for the third version so I'll just go out and get White simply because I like Zekrom better than Reshiram. I also like the White Forest better than Black City.

Chadlington February 25th, 2011 7:25 PM

Ill get black...and then get white later down the track...maybe get Grey or whatever when it comes out.

Astinus February 25th, 2011 7:29 PM

I'm getting both, though White is going to be my main game. I'm getting both because I won't have someone local to trade with, and I'm sorry to say that I'm not too trusting of Wi-Fi trading (unless I know the person). I'd like to have all the Unova Pokemon, and getting both games is the only way I can make that possible.

I won't be getting the third game, however. Not sure why, but I don't really play the third game of a series unless I have a good reason to want to. (Hi, Yellow.)

Captain Hobo. February 25th, 2011 7:41 PM

I am getting White because of White Forest it looks so cool. Also you can find rare items and catch rare pokemon:D

Mykemyday February 26th, 2011 1:28 PM

Definitely black, I much prefer cities to forests haha.

SonicTH February 26th, 2011 1:59 PM

White,because there are Zekrom and Rankurusu)) I don't have DS, so I will try run this game on emulator.

travisjb90 February 27th, 2011 10:15 AM

I am getting White because I like Zekrom. My brother is getting Black too so I will be getting the opposite of his. I like all the version exclusives. Reuniclus, Braviary and Thundrus rock.I like White Forest too. I want to battle Iris as well. I really like White Forest. I like how it is supposed to be more natural than Black City. I really like that you can find the first stages of a lot of Pokemon from other places in it. That is another big reason why I am getting White.

Weavile05 February 27th, 2011 10:19 AM

I'll probably be getting White, specifically because of Zekrom.
I hope I don't regret that lol, though from what I've seen, I don't think I will.

RYOUKI February 27th, 2011 10:41 AM

I love Reshiram but... WHITE IS SUPERIOR.

I reeeeeeeally want to get Black, but if I was to get most of my money I'm going to take White. I was actually planning on getting both, but I need to save my money and buy an iPhone.

HinaBaby February 27th, 2011 6:44 PM

I usually get one of the first two games, then the third game. I'm going for White, then waiting for the third game.

I'm kinda surprised more people want black then white. I think the legend in white looks much better (I get mixed up with the names).

And I'm glad both legends are pretty awesome looking. I was disappointed with Dialga and Palkia tbh.

sqwat500 February 27th, 2011 6:46 PM

Ill have both because my two brothers are getting one each

TTC February 27th, 2011 7:51 PM

I'll be going for White simply because of the White Forest. I'm not as concerned about the legendaries or exclusives.

Heart Gold February 28th, 2011 12:43 PM

Zekrom looks completely stupid to me so I'm going with Reshiram. He looks amazing.

bwburke94 February 28th, 2011 3:40 PM

I pre-ordered both on Amazon, and so did my brother. (We each got one $10 credit due to an agreement between us.)

PPB_All-Stars February 28th, 2011 4:02 PM

white
 
Back in September when i was trying to decide which one to pre-order, it was a really tough desicion (yes, i pre-ordered 6 months ago) but after careful concideration, I chose White. White has better version exclusive Pokemon, and it has ZEKROM!!!!!

TheMysteryEgg February 28th, 2011 4:09 PM

I would probably get black because my friends are all getting white because they liked the look of Zekrom. I think there are a few pokemon differences between the two games so they be begging me for some.


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