E-Reader

The e-Reader is a device made by Nintendo for its Game Boy Advance portable video game system. It has a scanner that reads "e-cards," paper cards with specially encoded data printed on them. E-cards may contain power ups, items special stats, codes, NES games, new levels for games such as Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, and even mini-games similar to Mario Party. For programs such as NES games, the user is required to scan multiple cards to access it due to the large amount of data required. The e-Reader plugs into the cartridge slot of the Game Boy Advance like a regular game would.

Two versions were released in Japan: the original, which could read cards for use in games, etc., and another with an NES emulator for the play of NES games. Only the latter was released in America. This unit was released in all the major world gaming territories with the exception of Europe.

Data is encoded on the cards using "dot codes," a specialized barcode technology licensed from Olympus Optical Co., Ltd

The e-Reader is compatible with the Game Boy Advance SP, but the link cable is not used like the original Game Boy Advance; it can only be hooked up to the back of the system, not the e-Reader. The e-Reader is incompatible with the Nintendo DS. Owing to changes in the system's case design, the device will not fit into the cartridge slot of the system.

The theme song for the e-Reader is said to resemble a dance song by Inner City called "Good Life".

Game List

Classic NES

• Classic NES Series: This series comes in a pack of five, each which must be scanned twice, on both sides. There are thirteen games in this series.
• *Balloon Fight: A port of the NES game. In this game, you're a man tied to two Balloons, who is fighting a bunch of Birds. Available in Series 1.
• *Donkey Kong Jr.: A port of the NES game. In this game, you go through four levels, trying to save your father, Donkey Kong, from Mario. Often included with the e-Reader. Available in Series 1.
• *Excitebike: A port of the NES game. In this game, you race three other bikers over rough terrain. Available in Series 1.
• *Pinball: A port of the NES game. In this game, you play a classic game of Pinball. Mario and Peach make a cameo. Available in Series 1.
• *Tennis: A port of the NES game. In this game, you play Tennis. Available in Series 1.
• *Baseball: A port of the NES game. In this game, you play Baseball. Available in Series 2.
• *Donkey Kong: A port of the NES game. In this game, you go through three levels (four in the Arcade game) to defeat Donkey Kong, who has kidnapped Princess Peach. Available in Series 2.
• *Ice Climber: A port of the NES game. In this game, you play as Popo, and climb more than 30 mountains, while fighting seals, polar bears and condors. Available in Series 2.
• *Mario Bros.: A port of the NES game. In this game, you fight various enemies in the sewers. Available in Series 2.
• *Urban Champion: A port of the NES game. In this game, you fight against the computer, who is controlling a fighter. Available in Series 2.
• *Clu Clu Land: A port of the NES game. In this game, you move around a maze and try to form an image, while avoiding other monsters. Available in Series 3.
• *Donkey Kong 3: A port of the NES game. In this game, you play as Stanley the Bugman, who is trying to get Donkey Kong out of the way. Available in Series 3.
• *Golf: A port of the NES game. In this game, you play Golf. Available in Series 3.
  

  Animal Crossing-e

  • Animal Crossing-e Series 1
  • *Animal Crossing-e Series 2
  • *Animal Crossing-e Series 3
  • *Animal Crossing-e Series 4
  • *Animal Crossing-e Promo Cards: One is included with the e-Reader and the other one was included with an issure of Nintendo Power.
    

    Pokémon Battle-e

  • Pokémon Battle-e Iron Defense: Contains two sets; Iron Defense and Solid Armor.
  • *Pokémon Battle-e Freezing Ray: Contains two sets; Freezing Ray and Seizing Poison.
  • *Pokémon Battle-e Hidden Ruins: Contains two sets; Hidden Ruins and Cordial Bond.
    

    Super Mario Bros. 3-e

  • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3-e Series 1
  • *Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3-e Series 2

    Other

  • Mario Party-e: A complete card game using the e-Reader for minigames.
  • *Air Hockey-e: A limited edition card. In this game you play a real game of fast paced air hockey.
  • *Manhole-e: A port of the orginial Game & Watch game. Included with the e-Reader. Close the manholes as pedestrians pass by.
  • *Pokémon Promo Cards: Included with an issue of Nintendo Power.
  • *FOXBOX Kirby Slide Puzzle: A slide puzzle game included in an issue of Nintendo Power.
  • *EON Ticket: Only available on the EON Ticket Summer Tour in 2003 and in an issue of Nintendo Power. Used to get Latias or Latios on Pokémon Ruby or Pokémon Sapphire.
    

    External links

  • GameFAQs entry for e-Reader
  • Nintendo e-Reader official site