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Old May 8th, 2014 (5:25 AM). Edited May 8th, 2014 by Liberal Army.
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The Pokénav was a new feature introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire all the way back in 2002. This device worked similiar to the Pokégear, as it contained a map and you could use it to call other trainers.

Do you think the PokéNav will return in the RS remakes? And if so, will it appear on the bottom screen, or just in the menu like the original games? Discuss!
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Old May 8th, 2014 (5:32 AM).
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If Pokegear returned in HGSS, then it's almost confirmed that Pokenav will return in ORAS. I can't wait too, Match Call was a nifty little feature.
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Old May 8th, 2014 (5:39 AM).
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I'm pretty positive it will return. And I hope it has some new features too!
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Old May 8th, 2014 (8:35 PM).
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There can be so much speculation of what the upgraded PokéNav can offer. Can it have a Berry Map app like the Pokétch, or the Dowsing Machine? Can it get new stuff through events? Can it get miscellaneous apps like how the Pokétch had many stuff? Will it even change at all? I just hope they make it awesome, it was the first device in the games that seemed to be quite useful.
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So, pretty straightforward. The pokenav in R/S/E is a bit... useless? I mean, you only could call, see the map and see the contest stats of your pokemon. Do you think it will have more applications? If so, what would you like it to do?

For example, as it was stated on another thread, it could have a GBA sounds app, or maybe a radio (who knows, maybe it occurs on a future where Birch grew tired of research and has its own radio show :? )
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I don't really remember the PokeNav that much - and if I'm being honest, I only remember it from the anime...
But from what you've said I do hope it gets an update. I'm not too fussed about a radio, but I would love for the GBA sounds to be in the game.

Maybe they could use it to access things like Pokemon-Amie?? Honestly I don't know.
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Old May 25th, 2014 (11:12 PM).
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I'm pretty sure that the PokeNav will return. Why wouldn't it? They could maybe replace the bottom screen with the PokeNav instead and have a multitude of features to it.
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I think the PokeNav would make a great feature on the bottom screen! Match Call, a map, etc, all the usual jazz. :) I'm sure it'll make a return, just as the Pokegear did in HGSS.
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Old May 26th, 2014 (5:13 PM).
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The PokéNav has a lot of potential to be great in ORAS. Pokétch revolutionized this genre of gadgets that the player acquires in core Pokemon games, and from then on, they've always included newfangled features and tricks that improve the overall game play. Of course, this could be accomplished well with a revised PokéNav system, complete with old features like PSS, and new systems galore.
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I agree in that the PokéNav was a monumental step from the technology the Hoenn region had, to the Pokémon Gold and Silver games. I liked that in Emerald we now had the ability to call other players for a rematch, or to see our ribbons from previous won Contests. Furthermore, the map was even better and more advanced than the previous.

I also agree that Game Freak should not only keep this device in the remake, but should expand on the features as well. Add more of a radio feature to it. I like Hoenn's idea of adding a Berry Map, as well as a Secret Base map. Furthermore, Streetpass and Spotpass capabilities should be added, and new apps. could be added periodically through adventure and download. It would also be cool to add a GPS device, and an app. alerting you when hordes of Pokémon were in a specific area.
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I also kinda hate how once you get the PokeNav, that's it. You get a high tech map instead of a boring old map, see the contest stats of you Pokes because it doesnt fit in the Summary stats page, and see all the contacts that you wont able to hear back from. I know they fixed it a tad in Emerald but I hope they really redo the system and have the PokeNav a more meaningful usage, an item that a trainer must have.
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I don't remember much about it, but I do remember that I hated the thing for one main reason:

You were forced to register trainers. You were not given the option to say no and not register one.

Let's face it, some NPC trainers I don't want to rematch. Some don't give out enough prize money. Some have Pokemon with the most annoying abilities in the game. Some are located in the middle of nowhere and it's a pain in the rear to get to them. And honestly, some are just plain ugly and I didn't want to look at their sprites again (talking about the RSE originals)

Yeah, Vs. Seeker > Match Call. I hope the remakes address this issue by giving us a "Do you want to register this trainer? Yes/No" option instead of forcing the matter upon us.
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I also kinda hate how once you get the PokeNav, that's it. You get a high tech map instead of a boring old map, see the contest stats of you Pokes because it doesnt fit in the Summary stats page, and see all the contacts that you wont able to hear back from. I know they fixed it a tad in Emerald but I hope they really redo the system and have the PokeNav a more meaningful usage, an item that a trainer must have.
Pokétch became progressively more useful, so that's a really valid point. Emerald was half as good because they actually showed how we use Match Call and highlighted the feature so that we don't have to go through the whole game without realising we can rebattle half the people we meet. The fact that the people who battle us willingly give us their number gives some intimation that said people are rebattleable. Something like that may be nice from time to time, like a PokéNav feature signalling where the submarine is or something/
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I would love if the PokéNav made its new home on the 3DS's touch screen. It could have all of its original features, the PSS, Amie, and Super Training of XY, and maybe even a few more new features (that Berry Map feature in DPP was definitely a lifesaver)...these are all just personal wants, though, but I think it would be an awesome way to utilize the bottom screen!
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MUSIIIIIC. That's the only thing it needs. Music.
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I'm certain that the PokeNav will return in ORAS, although I hope it gets a few new updates.
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MUSIIIIIC. That's the only thing it needs. Music.
GBA sounds for OR/AS. I would absolutely love that to make an appearance. Bring back the radio from G/S/C, just tailored to R/S standard.

I'd honestly like to see a bit of the Pokegear and Poketch's mechanics added into the new PokeNav, because I'm confident it'll make a comeback. You have the bottom touch screen to take advantage of this time around, so I'm hoping we get some apps like the Poketch had, to increase usability.
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Old May 31st, 2014 (7:12 AM).
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I'm sure they'll follow suit. The PokéNav was one of the primary elements of the games. It took part in sections of the storyline, such as with Devon Corp. and when your Dad phones you, and so on. It's certainly a key feature that would be sorely missed if it weren't to be included. We'll see it again, but naturally it will be expanded the same way the PokéGear was in HGSS.
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Old May 31st, 2014 (11:32 AM).
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It'd be odd if the PokeNav didn't return to ORAS. As has been pointed out, it's been used during various parts of the storyline, and given how the PokeGear returned in HGSS, it's sort of a given that it'd return. That being said, I definitely hope that it would be upgraded so that it served more use. However, I'm not sure if I can see them adding any extra features (except for maybe a radio or thing like GB Sounds). PSS/Amie/Super Training I see as being separate from the PokeNav, though if they put the PokeNav on the bottom screen like the Poketch/the three aforementioned systems then I can see them being merged. On the other hand, I can see just the PSS/Amie/ST be on the bottom screen and the PokeNav being one of the buttons you can press on the bottom, much like in XY.

As for improving its current features, the only thing I can think of is how it'd be nice if it were easier to rebattle people--especially Gym Leaders. I think I mentioned this in another thread somewhere, but rather than have the leaders want to randomly battle you, you could call them on a certain day (like in HGSS) and they'll want to battle.
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I am just waiting if the PokeNav will recieve any new interfaces like be able to switch more fluidly than before. And more apps to it. Wouldn't complain at that... At all.
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It's definitely coming back, besides I don't see why it wouldn't.

As for improvements, I guess it will have a sleeker Poketch-esque interface. Maybe a video feature to the Match Call~ They'll probably add in other features like those in the Poketch.
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Either nintendo will bring back the PokeNav back or introduce us a new function. Leaving it out is not an option because each game has their own thing like BW and B2W2 having the C-Gear. HGSS had the PokeGear, DPP had the Poketch, so they will have it for sure, although new features can be promised since it's 3ds. Maybe if they bring back the contents then the ribbon feature will stay the same. As for the match call, they might tweak it a bit but it would be kinda cool if you can register a friend over Wi-Fi. The town map feature will be the same but should add a zoom in feature to view the area, after exploring it of course. They should add a radio to it just like HGSS so that you can catch rare pokemon as in hordes or simply rare.

Plus, if they do something like Buena's Password to get prizes would be awesome. Some DPP features should be added too like where is the roaming legendary pokemon or to be updated of the pokemon in the daycare. But instead of digital icons you can view it in some sort of video form. They should also add the GB sounds to the PokeNav or have a radio station to serve that purpose along with the other regions too. Maybe it's too much that we are asking for but all we can do is hope for the best in ORAS.
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I loved PokeNav,but I hope they make the Match Call function more similar to the Vs. Seeker in FireRed/LeafGreen,since it felt like forever waiting for a trainer to be ready for a rematch.
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Old June 3rd, 2014 (4:43 PM).
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PokéNav will definitely be returning. This time around, though, I'd really like them to give us options to customize its interface and whatnot. Alongside, it'd also be nice if they could allow us to install apps and such, such as for GPS, listen to radio, etc. This device is sort of like a smart-phone, so anything should be possible.
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i never really used the pokenav, it wasn't very useful to me. I was more a custom to the vs seeker in FRLG, so useing it was a bit of a hassle. With that said, I still think it will return. it may be a bit modified and hopefully more useful, but if it doesn't I would be pretty surprised.
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