I've played a fair few Pokemon games, although many well after their time. XD
Started out with Silver when it came out - started me off on the whole Pokemon addiction and probably still is my favourite game, really. Everything just seemed to work well together, really, and the music was win. Later on got myself Crystal, and find myself a supporter of remakes of them. XD
A fair bit after their releases, I've played Sapphire and Emerald, which I liked a fair bit as well, although not as much as GSC (and was annoyed by the unavoidable lack of compadibility between them and GSC), then had a go a Yellow for curiosity's sake - neat game, I suppose. Then LeafGreen... it was ok although Sevii Islands wore off after a short while.
And then I played Colosseum and XD (first and non-handheld Pokemon games thus far) which I found to be quite fun. They are not as well regarded as the handhelds generally, and not as fun and with flaws, obviously, but I liked them nonetheless even with them - Colo's protagonist ownd for instance, the story although with plot-holes was good (pity it had those plot-holes) - a somewhat 'darker' Pokemon game was an interesting change. Plus they had the awesome Miror B and his music. -_-
And then I got Diamond when it came out which I quite liked tbh - and after many years, still addictive as ever. =D
Aww, but Pinball is so much fun. XD I finally found the GBA version after years of looking last summer. I spent SO much time playing it over my summer term; I was so addicted, haha.
Well, I'd agree with you on that - played that last summer holidays too (amongst other games) and also found it fun. XD